Nestled on the enchanting island of Crete lies the awe-inspiring ruin of an ancient palace that stands as a testament to the grandeur of the Minoan civilization. Today part of modern Greece, Crete was once the heart of the Aegean world, where the Minoans—pioneers of one of Europe’s earliest complex societies—flourished. Renowned for their majestic palaces and vibrant frescoes, … [Read more...] about This Ancient Palace on the Island of Crete Has the Oldest Throne Room in Europe
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Kane Tanaka, World’s Oldest Person from Japan, Noted for Remarkable Longevity
Kane Tanaka, recognized as the world’s oldest person, was celebrated for her remarkable longevity, reaching the age of 119. Born on January 2, 1903, Tanaka’s life intersected with pivotal moments in history. Her birth year coincided with the Wright brothers' achievement of the world's first successful powered flight, as noted by Japan’s Kyodo news agency. Residing in the … [Read more...] about Kane Tanaka, World’s Oldest Person from Japan, Noted for Remarkable Longevity
Here Are the World’s Oldest Clothes and They Still Look Beautiful Today
Today, when clothes are mass-produced and hardly survive a couple of years, it’s difficult to imagine that our ancestors wove garments that still look good after thosuands of years. Elaborately stitched and pleated, a linen dress found in an Egyptian tomb demonstrates the complexity and wealth of the ancient society that produced it. New tests show that the beautiful piece … [Read more...] about Here Are the World’s Oldest Clothes and They Still Look Beautiful Today
“Oldest Gold of Humankind” Found in Varna Necropolis Was Buried 6,500 Years Ago
The oldest known gold artifacts were found in the Varna Necropolis, a burial site dating back to 4,560-4,450 BC, on the Bulgarian coast of the Black Sea. Internationally considered to be one of the key prehistoric archaeological sites in the world, the Varna Necropolis (also known as the Varna Cemetery) is a large burial site in the western industrial zone of Varna. It … [Read more...] about “Oldest Gold of Humankind” Found in Varna Necropolis Was Buried 6,500 Years Ago
125-Year-Old Lake Sturgeon is Believed to Be The Largest Ever Caught in the U.S. and The Oldest Freshwater Fish Ever Caught in the World
This fish breaks all sorts of records. Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources officials have captured a lake sturgeon of an unprecedented size on the Wolf River near Shawano. The fish, measuring 87.5 inches in length and weighing over 240 pounds, is believed to be the largest lake sturgeon ever caught in the United States. Experts estimate that the specimen is … [Read more...] about 125-Year-Old Lake Sturgeon is Believed to Be The Largest Ever Caught in the U.S. and The Oldest Freshwater Fish Ever Caught in the World