- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- June 26th, 2013
Unreadable Voynich Manuscript Contains Genuine Message, Is Not a Hoax
The world's most mysterious manuscript might actually have something to teach us
- History
- By Laura Sinpetru
- June 17th, 2013
1,200-Year-Old Long-Lost City Discovered in Cambodia
The city of Mahendraparvata has been hiding in the Cambodian jungle for over 1,000 years
- History
- By Laura Sinpetru
- June 14th, 2013
Escape Tunnel Discovered at Nazi Death Camp in Poland
The tunnel measured some 32 feet (10 meters) in length, reached beyond the camp's border
- Nature
- By Laura Sinpetru
- June 14th, 2013
World's First Abs Belonged to Prehistoric Fish That Lived 380 Million Years Ago
Fossil remains indicate prehistoric fish sported an impressive six-pack
- History
- By Laura Sinpetru
- June 11th, 2013
6,000-Year-Old Monument Discovered Under the Sea of Galilee
The structure is made up of numerous volcanic stones, specialists say
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- June 10th, 2013
Lost Lincoln Document Surfaces at Lycoming College in Pennsylvania
The document is 150 years old, was discovered by former School President James Douhat
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- June 8th, 2013
The Privileged Upbringing of the Medici Kids Made Them Sick
Their remains indicate that the children born in this family had vitamin D deficiency
- History
- By Laura Sinpetru
- June 7th, 2013
Lost Egyptian City of Heracleion Found at the Bottom of the Mediterranean Sea
The city has been underwater for over 1,200 years, archaeologists say
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- June 6th, 2013
120,000-Year-Old Bone Tumor Found in Neanderthal Rib
Researchers say this is the oldest human tumor to have ever been documented
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- June 6th, 2013
World's Oldest Known Fossil Primate Skeleton Unveiled
The fossil remains were dug out in China's Hubei Province
- Nature
- By Laura Sinpetru
- June 5th, 2013
3.5-Billion-Year-Old Mystery Solved: Meteorites Brought Life-Producing Phosphorus to Earth
Life as we know it would not have been possible without reactive phosphorus, experts say
- History
- By Laura Sinpetru
- June 4th, 2013
French Wine Has Italian Origins, New Evidence Suggests
The French owe their wine making skills to the Italians, researchers now say
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- May 31st, 2013
Humans Ate the Neanderthals, Spanish Researchers Claim
Homo Sapiens now said to have caused the Neanderthals' demise
- History
- By Laura Sinpetru
- May 27th, 2013
Early Man Started Walking on Two Feet Because of the Rocky Terrain, Not Climate Change
Researchers offer a new explanation for why our early ancestors opted for an upright gait
- History
- By Laura Sinpetru
- May 24th, 2013
Richard III's Funeral Utterly Not Fit for a King, Researchers Reveal
Evidence suggests gravediggers were in a hurry when burying him
- History
- By Laura Sinpetru
- May 20th, 2013
1,000-Year-Old African Coins Found in Australia Likely to Rewrite History
The five copper coins date back to the 900s, originated from a former African sultanate
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- May 20th, 2013
Navy Dolphins Find Rare 19th Century Torpedo
The torpedo was discovered in the waters off the San Diego coast