"Game of Thrones" may have excited viewers with tales of dragons and fictional heroes and heroines, but one aspect of the show was real, according to a new study: dire wolves.According to research … [Read more...] about Direwolves from ‘Game of Thrones’ were real, but they went extinct because of this stunning reason
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Mysterious shipwreck emerges from the sands of North Carolina beach
A mysterious shipwreck has emerged from the sands of a beach in North Carolina’s Outer Banks.Tour guide Ray Stallings posted photos of the wreck on Facebook on Dec. 30."Shipwreck on beautiful Ocracoke … [Read more...] about Mysterious shipwreck emerges from the sands of North Carolina beach
Dozens of army camps from Ancient Rome discovered
Archaeologists have uncovered dozens of 2,000-year-old army camps from Ancient Rome in Spain, according to a new study.The research, published in Geosciences, details the enormity of the Roman Army as … [Read more...] about Dozens of army camps from Ancient Rome discovered
Pompeii dig uncovers secrets from unearthed fast-food restaurant
A supposed fast-food restaurant at Pompeii has been completely unearthed, helping to reveal dishes that might have been popular for the citizens of the ancient Roman city.Massimo Osanna, the longtime … [Read more...] about Pompeii dig uncovers secrets from unearthed fast-food restaurant
16-foot crocodile nicknamed ‘swamp king’ was Earth’s terror millions of years ago
An enormous 16-foot long crocodile nicknamed the "swamp king" that terrorized ancient waters a few million years ago has been identified.The new species of prehistoric reptile, Paludirex vincenti … [Read more...] about 16-foot crocodile nicknamed ‘swamp king’ was Earth’s terror millions of years ago
New details unveiled about 57,000-year-old wolf pup discovered frozen solid
A 57,000-year-old wolf pup perfectly preserved in permafrost is finally unlocking its secrets after it was discovered nearly four years ago.The grey wolf, known as Zhùr by locals, was discovered in … [Read more...] about New details unveiled about 57,000-year-old wolf pup discovered frozen solid
Boston sinkhole mystery solved
Archaeologists in Boston have solved the mystery of a sinkhole that opened up in one of the city’s parks.The sinkhole was discovered in Ronan Park in the Dorchester neighborhood earlier this month. … [Read more...] about Boston sinkhole mystery solved
Aztec ‘tower of skulls’ reveals more of its gruesome secrets
Aztec treasure discovered at Mexico City construction siteThere wasn’t much known about a 4-pound gold bar discovered during construction work in Mexico City nearly 40 years ago, but now experts are … [Read more...] about Aztec ‘tower of skulls’ reveals more of its gruesome secrets
Amazon rock art discovery depicts prehistoric people and huge Ice Age beasts
Newly discovered rock art in the Colombian Amazon depicts the rainforest’s early inhabitants living with giant Ice Age creatures.The drawings, which were made between 12,600 and 11,800 years ago, show … [Read more...] about Amazon rock art discovery depicts prehistoric people and huge Ice Age beasts
Researchers uncover ‘hundreds’ of long-lost Isaac Newton’s famous works: ‘We felt like Sherlock Holmes’
One of the most famous scientific works produced by Sir Isaac Newton hundreds of years ago is getting new light after two historians uncovered copies of the first edition in 27 countries, more than … [Read more...] about Researchers uncover ‘hundreds’ of long-lost Isaac Newton’s famous works: ‘We felt like Sherlock Holmes’