Regarded by the world as one of the greatest empires to ever exist, the Roman Empire had many accomplishments that we are thankful for to this day. And Roman architecture is definitely one of them. The living testament to its glory are the constructions that still stand to this day, despite around 2000 years of fire, war, wear and scavenging people. It's hard to imagine modern … [Read more...] about This Is How These 8 Famous Ancient Roman Structures Looked In The Past Vs. Now
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Trilobites: Ancient Marine Creatures that Dominated the Seas
Trilobites were an incredible group of marine animals that first appeared at the beginning of the Cambrian Period, about 542 million years ago. These creatures dominated the seas for millions of years and left behind an incredible fossil record that provides insights into the evolution of life on Earth. The name "trilobite" comes from the three lobes that run the length of … [Read more...] about Trilobites: Ancient Marine Creatures that Dominated the Seas
Ancient Mammoth Bones Found in Michigan Suggest Human Butchering and Reveal New Insights into Early History
Ancient mammoth bones marked by human butchering have been found in Michigan, shedding new light on the timeline of human presence in the state. The discovery was made in 2015, when soybean farmer James Bristle found an enormous rib bone on his farm just outside Chelsea. When paleontologists from the University of Michigan came to investigate, they found the skull and bones of … [Read more...] about Ancient Mammoth Bones Found in Michigan Suggest Human Butchering and Reveal New Insights into Early History
Ancient Bridge in Dagestan Withstands the Test of Time: Built Without Nails and Can Hold a Car
In a world where modern engineering and construction rely heavily on advanced technology and materials, it's impressive to think that an ancient wooden bridge in Dagestan has withstood the test of time without a single nail. The bridge, located near the village of Gulli in the Tabasaran region of Dagestan, is not only a historical monument but also an architectural … [Read more...] about Ancient Bridge in Dagestan Withstands the Test of Time: Built Without Nails and Can Hold a Car
New Whale Behavior May Be Inspiration for Ancient Norse Sea Creature Myth
The oceans are vast and full of mystery. For centuries, humans have looked out to sea and imagined what creatures might dwell within. One of the most enduring myths of the sea is that of the kraken, a giant, tentacled monster said to dwell in the deep waters off the coasts of Norway and Greenland. Now, new research suggests that a behavior recently observed in humpback whales … [Read more...] about New Whale Behavior May Be Inspiration for Ancient Norse Sea Creature Myth