Hidden beneath the dense foliage of Guatemala's Petén rainforest lies an ancient city untouched by human hands for over a millennium. In its prime, this city thrived as the bustling heart of a vast Mesoamerican empire, home to millions of people who constructed an intricate and sprawling civilization. Now, in a groundbreaking archaeological feat, a team of international … [Read more...] about Jungle-Penetrating Lasers Reveal Thousands Of Ancient Mayan Structures
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This Is How These 8 Famous Ancient Roman Structures Looked In The Past Vs. Now
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
The Curious Reproductive Structures of Poinsettia Flowers
Poinsettias (Euphorbia pulcherrima) are a popular flowering plant, especially during the winter holidays, known for their striking red and green foliage. However, many people are surprised to learn that poinsettia flowers are not actually flowers in the traditional sense. Rather, they are curious-looking structures called cyathia that consist of a single female flower and many … [Read more...] about The Curious Reproductive Structures of Poinsettia Flowers
The Oldest Known Human-Made Structures in North America are Ceremonial Mounds, Which Date Back 11,000 Years
The mounds were once ceremonial pyres, although it's unclear if they were used to incinerate humans or animals. According to recent findings published in the American Journal of Science, two six-meter (20-foot) high mounds on the campus of Louisiana State University (LSU) are the oldest man-made structures yet found in North America. The construction of the mounds began some … [Read more...] about The Oldest Known Human-Made Structures in North America are Ceremonial Mounds, Which Date Back 11,000 Years