The Windy City of the 1920s and 1930s, known for mob violence, bootlegging and brutal turf wars, was a chaotic and threatening place. In the 1920s, Chicago became one of America’s most notorious gang areas, where organized crime flourished during…
These bowls, plates and pots have retained their original design thanks to a unique technique in which they were covered with a protective layer of raw clay. Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism/FacebookArchaeologists believe the ship was carrying pottery when…
Cafe owner Halil Cakmak said he had “no ill intentions” behind the installation, but wanted to “contribute to the development” of the local area. Salim Uzun An ancient Phrygian tomb was illegally converted into a cafe before the owner was…
The woman had lighter skin than other hunter-gatherers living in Western Europe at the time, suggesting that Stone Age people in the area had a wider range of skin tones than scientists had previously thought. Reconstructions by Kennis and Kennis.…
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have isolated individual molecules from the fungus Aspergillus flavus and transformed them into an “anti-cancer drug that could rival FDA-approved drugs.” Scientists have discovered a molecule in the fungus emAspergillus flavus/em that could open…
The length of the leather boot is 12.6 inches, which is equivalent to US men’s shoe size 14. Vindolanda TrustThe first boot found at Fort Magna is in surprisingly good condition, although it is missing its toe. The second boot…
This mummy, known as “Fred,” confirms that the Egyptians practiced embalming for 1,500 years longer than scientists thought. Wikimedia Commons The Turin mummy is approximately 5,600 years old and was initially considered unique in its preservation. Fred was thought to…
This fossil find may indicate a completely different direction in the development of human civilization. Sourse: www.allthatsinteresting.com Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked * Name * Email * Add Comment * Save my name, email, and…
Painted in 1792 and now appropriately titled The Rising Squall, this masterpiece stands out not only as a rediscovered Turner creation, but also as the first oil painting ever to be exhibited. Sotheby’sThe newly discovered Turner painting will be on…
The finds, dating back 99 million years, represent “the only known surviving cave remains from the dinosaur era.” Lenka Podstrelena, Sandy et al. Gondwana Res 2020 (Copyright Elsevier 2020) Both samples were found encased in amber, and experts speculate that…
After careful restoration, the painting was discovered to be a 1666 masterpiece called View of Olinda, Brazil, created by the Dutch artist Frans Post, one of the few European painters to visit America in the 17th century. Wikimedia CommonsFrans Post…
After studying animal remains found at sites in Israel, Spain and Africa, where some of the earliest evidence of fire has been found, Tel Aviv University scientists have concluded that our ancestors primarily used fire to preserve meat and protect…