Let’s talk about early Dutch settlements in America, and how the Dutch East India Company (VOC)’s influence is a key factor here. During the early 1600s, the Dutch were highly…
The ancient city of Megiddo, a place steeped in biblical history and prophecy, has revealed new archaeological evidence that may confirm the site of a legendary battle. Excavations have uncovered…
For centuries, rumors swirled about a vast underground tunnel system hidden beneath the ancient city of Cusco, Peru. Now, archaeologists have confirmed that these long-rumored passageways—some stretching over a mile—are…
A groundbreaking study of ancient stone tools from Southeast Asia is reshaping our understanding of early maritime technology. Archaeological evidence now suggests that as far back as 40,000 years ago,…
Credit to Israel Antiquities Authority for the featured imageA family outing in southern Israel took an unexpected turn earlier this month when a three-year-old girl discovered an ancient artifact dating…
A team of archaeologists has unearthed an extraordinary funerary relief in Pompeii’s Porta Sarno necropolis, featuring a nearly life-size depiction of a man and a woman. This significant find is…
The Dutch East India Company (VOC) was emblematic of its era's economic and cultural dominance, playing a significant role in global trade and, at times, the stealing of cultural artifacts.…
For centuries, myths and folklore from nearly every corner of the world have hinted at something extraordinary beneath our feet. Stories about caves and burial chambers, vast underground cities, advanced…
The Walam Olum, once considered a significant Native American historical document, has been debunked as a fabrication. However, recent genetic studies have revealed intriguing connections between Native American populations and…
The claim of a 500-million-year-old human-like footprint embedded in Cambrian-era rock formations has sparked considerable intrigue and debate. However, upon closer examination, this assertion conflicts with well-established scientific understanding of…
A remarkable discovery has stunned scientists and historians alike—fossilized footprints found in Kenya in 2021 may challenge existing timelines of early human ancestor movement. The footprints, uncovered by researchers from…
Let’s be clear - Christopher Columbus never set foot in what is now the United States. His four voyages (1492–1504) were mostly to the Caribbean, including islands like Hispaniola (Haiti…