Recently, a local woman, while walking along the beach in Pedda Rushikonda on the east coast of India in the evening, discovered a 700-year-old statue of Vishnu, the main deity of Hinduism and the creator of the universe. Wikimedia CommonsKhondalite…
General Westmoreland expressed a desire for nuclear weapons to be used in the event of defeat in South Vietnam, but President Johnson quickly cancelled this initiative. Getty Images President Lyndon B. Johnson, left, and Gen. William Westmoreland leave a helicopter.…
An analysis of 348 genetic samples collected from 34 countries showed that in prehistoric and ancient Europe, 63% of people had dark skin color, 29% had “intermediate” skin color, and only 8% had light skin color. Tom BjorklundAn illustration of…
Divers exploring the underwater remains of Asini have come across impressive ruins of port infrastructure, including a large platform that has largely retained its original appearance, as well as numerous amphorae and other artifacts. Jens Lindström-NMG A sunken port off…
This version of Shakespeare’s famous sonnet was apparently modified to evoke loyalty to the monarchy during the English Civil War. Billy Wilson/Flickr One of the libraries at Oxford University’s Bodleian Library, where a handwritten copy of the sonnet was found.…
The mosaic depicting fighting Cupids dates back to the third century BC and may be associated with Dionysus, the patron deity of the ancient city of Teos. Kady/Wikimedia CommonsRuins of Teos, Türkiye. Situated on the western coast of Turkey, the…
“This is not just a unique discovery, it is a historical event, one of those that changes the course of history.” MiBAC/FacebookThe jug in which the coins were found. At a press conference to announce the discovery, Bonisoli described it…
Discovered by historian Mike Hume and dated October 1906 – just two months before the Theatre Royal opened – the hidden message includes a list of the names of people involved in the construction of the historic building. Mike HumeThe…
The results of DNA analysis have changed researchers’ understanding of the migration routes of ancient populations. Sikora et al. Scientists have discovered human baby teeth in Siberia that contain the oldest genetic material ever extracted from the country. Recent astonishing…
Stand Up For Science rallies took place across the United States on March 7. (Photo: Nicoletta Lanez) Since the inauguration of President Donald Trump on January 20, a number of initiatives aimed at cutting federal funding for science and restricting…
(Image credit: National Geographic) If you’re looking to introduce your little explorers to minerals and crystals, this hobby kit from National Geographic is a great place to start. The best science kits for kids are a great way to connect…
Interest in conspiracy theories has increased significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Image credit: Guy Smallman/Author via Getty Images) Debunking conspiracy theories with counter-arguments often proves ineffective, but a new scientific review suggests there may be alternative approaches that can effectively…