Tag: History
Exploring Science History Highlights from December 50, 100, and 150 Years Ago
In December of 1974, an interesting discovery was made in the realm of space science. Researchers found ethyl alcohol, a drinkable form of alcohol, in interstellar space. This discovery raised questions about the existence...
Exploring a 280-Million-Year-Old Lost World in the Italian Alps
In 2023, a woman named Claudia Steffensen stumbled upon a remarkable discovery while hiking in the Italian Alps. What she thought was a slab of cement turned out to be a piece of history...
Deciphered: Ancient 2,600-Year-Old Inscription in Turkey Reveals Mention of Goddess ‘The Mother’
A researcher claims to have decoded an ancient inscription found on a 2,600-year-old monument in Turkey known as Arslan Kaya, meaning "lion rock" in Turkish. The inscription mentions the goddess Materan, revered by the...
The Book of Kells: Ancient Manuscript by Monks Fleeing Vikings
The Book of Kells is an ancient manuscript created in the ninth century by Celtic Christian monks on the island of Iona in Scotland's Inner Hebrides. This illuminated manuscript contains the four Christian gospels...
Uncovering Secrets of Norway’s Largest Lake Shipwreck: New Discoveries Revealed
A shipwreck found in Lake Mjøsa, Norway, has piqued the interest of researchers from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). The wreck, believed to be a local "føringsbåt" from up to 700...
Reviving King Richard III: Yorkshire Accent with State-of-the-Art Technology
State-of-the-art technology has been used to create a voice for King Richard III - giving him a Yorkshire accent. A digital avatar of the medieval king's head went on display in front of excited...
Ancient Egyptian Vase Reveals 2,200-Year-Old Hallucinogenic Ritual with Dwarf God
Researchers have discovered evidence of an ancient Egyptian ritual involving a hallucinogenic drink that may have been used to reenact a mythical story involving the dwarf god Bes tricking the sky goddess. The team...
Origin of the First Seeds: A Historical Exploration
Seeds are an essential part of the plant kingdom, allowing for the incredible diversity of plant life we see around us today. But have you ever wondered where the first seeds came from?Scientists believe...
Frozen Sabre-Toothed Kitten Unveils Differences from Modern Lion Cub
The frozen remains of a sabre-toothed cat found in Russia's Siberia region have been studied for the first time, and researchers have discovered significant differences between this prehistoric kitten and a modern lion cub...
Mass Child Sacrifices in 15th-Century Mexico to Appease Rain God
A mass ritual sacrifice of young children to a rain god in 15th-century Mexico has been linked to a deadly drought in the region, according to recent research. The skeletal remains of 42 children,...