Author: David

A commemorative disc carved in stone and featuring images of contestants in a Maya sporting event was recently unearthed at the Chichén Itzá archaeological site in southern Mexico on the Yucatan Peninsula. Two individuals are portrayed, and each is wearing a traditional outfit associated with an ancient Maya ball game known as pelota, the Spanish word for “ball”. There is a fairly detailed inscription on the disc, which has yet to be completely deciphered. However, the archaeologists who found it did decode a notation in the inscription that claims the players depicted were participants in a ball game that occurred in the year 894. The…

Underwater archaeologists working in the shallow waters of the Gulf of Naples, off Italy’s western coast, recently discovered the ruins of spectacular Roman villas. Built 2,000 years ago, or possibly even a little earlier, these underwater remains are part of the legendary remains of Baiae, known in modern times as the Las Vegas of the ancient world. During a seafloor scan of the lower section of Baiae, an ancient Roman resort village that was once frequented by Rome’s elite, archaeologists discovered a previously unknown set of structures covering over 260 feet (80 meters) of space. Scan of the ruins discovered…

Еνеr һеɑrԁ ᴏf Ηуԁոᴏrɑ Аfrіϲɑ? Аlѕᴏ kոᴏᴡո ɑѕ “jɑϲkɑl fᴏᴏԁ” ᴏr “Jɑkkɑlѕkᴏѕ”, tһіѕ іѕ ᴏոе ᴏf tһе rɑrеѕt, ѕtrɑոցеѕt ɑոԁ mᴏѕt fᴏսl-ѕmеllіոց рlɑոtѕ уᴏս ϲɑո fіոԁ іո tһе ᴡᴏrlԁ. Νехt Ԝе tеll уᴏս ɑbᴏսt іt, іtѕ ϲһɑrɑϲtеrіѕtіϲѕ ɑոԁ ɑll tһе ϲսrіᴏѕіtіеѕ ᴡе fᴏսոԁɑᴏսt tһіѕ flᴏᴡеrіոց рlɑոt tһɑt уᴏս ԁᴏ ոᴏt ᴡɑոt tᴏ һɑνе іո уᴏսr ցɑrԁеո. Ηᴏᴡ іѕ tһе Аfrіϲɑո Ηуԁոᴏrɑ If уᴏս’νе ոеνеr mеt Ηуԁոᴏrɑ Аfrіϲɑ bеfᴏrе, һеrе ᴡе ɑrе fᴏr уᴏս. Аѕ уᴏս ϲɑո ѕее, іt іѕ ɑ rɑtһеr rɑrе ѕреϲіеѕ ᴏf рlɑոt. Iո fɑϲt, ᴡһɑt уᴏս ѕее іѕ іtѕ flᴏᴡеr, bеϲɑսѕе tһе рlɑոt ցrᴏᴡѕ іոѕіԁе tһе еɑrtһ…

El Arbol de la Sabina, also known as the Juniperus phoenicea or the Phoenicean juniper, is an iconic tree native to the Canary Islands. This species is known for its unique, twisted and gnarled branches that give it an unusual, almost mystical appearance. The Sabina tree is a slow-growing evergreen that can reach up to 12 meters in height and can live for several centuries. Its bark is gray and has a rough texture, while its leaves are needle-like, with a dark green color. In addition to its unique appearance, the Sabina tree has cultural and ecological importance to the…

A new species of fish has been discovered at a depth of 8,336 meters in the Izu-Ogasawara Trench in Southeast Japan. The fish species belongs to the Pseudoliparis genus, a deep-sea snailfish belonging to the Liparidae family. The Pseudoliparis swirei, which is about 11.5 cm long, was discovered by a group of scientists from Hokkaido University in Japan and the Maruka Industries Research and Development organization. The fish species is named after Herbert Swire, a crew member who participated in the first scientific expedition to the area where the new fish was discovered. According to the scientists, the Pseudoliparis swirei…

Electric eel is a type of fish that has the ability to generate electric currents to attack and defend itself from predators. They belong to the Electrophorus family and are found in freshwater areas of South America. The electric eel can produce a strong electric voltage of up to 600 volts, enough to cause pain and numbness to humans. This voltage is generated by specialized electrocytes within their bodies. When necessary, they can produce a large amount of electricity, enough to stun their prey or deter predators. Electric eels are also able to use their electric currents to navigate their…

Sexual reproduction, in which male and female gametes combine to form offspring, is the most common mode of reproduction in animals. However, there are some fascinating exceptions to this rule, and one of the most intriguing examples is parthenogenesis, the ability of some animals to reproduce asexually. Sea turtles are known for their impressive migrations and their struggle to survive in the wild. But they also have some unusual reproductive strategies. While most sea turtles reproduce sexually, there have been a few reported cases of sea turtles reproducing via parthenogenesis, in which a female can produce viable offspring without mating…

Shiba is one of the smallest breeds of dogs in Japan and is one of the most popular breeds in the world. Shiba originates from the high mountain regions of Japan and was used for hunting and guarding. Shiba is a loyal and adorable breed of dog. They are often described as “small friends with big hearts” because of their loyal and affectionate nature towards their owners. Shiba is often considered one of the friendliest and cutest breeds, with soft fur and cute round eyes. One of the distinctive characteristics of Shiba is their independent nature. They do not rely…

Langur monkey is one of the iconic monkey species in India, with a beautiful black and white fur and big round eyes. They usually live in large groups and are revered in Indian culture and religion. Langur monkeys are distributed throughout India, from the North to the South, living in forests, grasslands and even on high mountains. They can live up to 20 years in the wild. Physical Characteristics Langur monkeys are easily recognizable with their black face and white fur. They have a long tail and slender limbs, with an average weight of 10-20kg. Their eyes are large and…

The golden pheasant, also known as the Chinese pheasant, is a stunningly beautiful bird native to the mountainous regions of western China. The male has a bright golden crest on its head, with a deep rusty orange and iridescent green body, and long golden-yellow tail feathers. The female has a more muted brown and grey plumage with speckled black feathers. The golden pheasant is a popular game bird, but its population in the wild has declined due to habitat loss and hunting. In captivity, however, it is a favorite among bird enthusiasts and can be found in zoos and aviaries…

The official movie trailer for Marvel Studio’s ‘The Marvels’ has finally been revealed. The trailer was uploaded on Marvel Studio’s official YouTube channel on April 11 and revealed the characters of the upcoming movie. In particular, Park Seo Joon’s character Yan D’Aladna was also revealed at the end of the trailer and garnered much attention.

There aren’t too many names in the Hollywood industry than Dwayne Johnson and Johnny Depp. Both actors got their start at different times and through different channels, but they both have gone on to make millions of dollars, starring in countless blockbuster films. Of course, in the present day, things are looking much different for both actors, as well. Dwayne Johnson is in the midst of giving the XFL, the football league he purchased from Vince McMahon, his best. In addition, he has seemingly left Warner Bros. and the DC Universe after behind-the-scenes controversy regarding his film Black Adam (2022), and the takeover from…

Skeletons found in London archaeology dig reveal noxious environs News reports and social media anxiety may make us feel that life is tough in Britain today but the extraordinary findings of a new archaeological excavation have provided a salutary reminder that, a couple of centuries ago, it was so much worse. Archeologists working on a burial site at the New Covent Garden market in south-west London in the early 19th century, where about 100 bodies were found, said they contained evidence of arduous working conditions, a harmful environment, endemic diseases, physical deformities, malnutrition, and deadly violence. Between the 1830s and…

Preserved Megalapteryx (moa) foot, Natural History Museum. Nearly three decades ago, a team of archaeologists were carrying out an expedition inside a large cave system on Mount Owen in New Zealand when they stumbled across a frightening and unusual object. With little visibility in the dark cave, they wondered whether their eyes were deceiving them, as they could not fathom what lay before them—an enormous, dinosaur-like claw still intact with flesh and scaly skin. The claw was so well-preserved that it appeared to have come from something that had only died very recently. The archaeological team eagerly retrieved the claw and…

Examples of vertebrae on posts, found in Peru’s Chincha Valley. Hundreds of years ago, Indigenous people in coastal Peru may have collected the scattered remains of their dead from desecrated graves and threaded reed posts through the spinal bones. Scientists recently counted nearly 200 of these bone-threaded posts in stone tombs in Peru’s Chincha Valley, and they suspect that the practice arose as a means of reassembling remains after the Spanish had looted and desecrated Indigenous graves. Archaeologists investigated 664 graves in a 15-square-mile (40 square kilometres) zone that contained 44 mortuary sites. They documented 192 examples of posts threaded…

“Be cheerful, enjoy your life” says happy skeleton mosaic found in Turkey In the ruins of a 3rd Century B.C house, Turkish archeologists came across an incredible find: a mosaic that features a skeleton with a large loaf of bread and a pitcher of wine. Besides, the imagery of a skeleton having a blast with the bread and the wine. one section of the three-panel also features an optimistic message  written in Greek that reads: “Be cheerful and live your life.” The extremely well-preserved ancient mosaic was discovered in a house in Turkey’s southern state, Hatay Province, in the provincial…

That’s right–1000 years before Christ’s birth these were worn. Archeologists say the two men whose remains have recently been excavated from tombs in western China put their pants on one leg at a time, just as the rest of us are doing today. With straight-fitting legs and a wide crotch, the ancient wool trousers resemble modern riding pants, says a team led by archaeologists Ulrike Beck and Mayke Wagner of the German Archaeological Institute in Berlin. The discoveries, uncovered in the Yanghai graveyard in China’s Tarim Basin, support previous work suggesting that nomadic herders in Central Asia invented pants to…

A new Viking Age ship has been discovered by archaeologists in Norway during a ground-penetrating radar (GPR) survey. This exciting find reveals a huge Viking boat buried beneath the ground in Øye, in Kvinesdal. The Øye Viking Age ship was discovered by archaeologists from the Norwegian Institute for Cultural Heritage Research (NIKU) This archaeological discovery is highly significant not only because Viking ship burials are rarely found, but also due to the fact that Kvinesdal was once the home to one of Southern Norway’s largest known burial sites from the Iron and Viking Ages. Archaeologists from the Norwegian Institute for…

Palaeontologists Unearth 139 Million-Year-Old Pregnant Dinosaur Fossil in Chile Archaeologists in Chile have unearthed the fossilized remains of a 13ft-long pregnant ichthyosaur from a melting glacier -marking the first time a complete ichthyosaur has been found in the country. The 139-million-year-old fossil was carefully collected by helicopter following an expedition in March and April this year by the University of Magallanes (UMAG) in the Tyndall Glacier area of Chilean Patagonia. Named ‘Fiona’ by scientists at the University of Manchester, the 139-million-year-old fossil died when she was pregnant and still had several embryos in her belly. Ichthyosaurs were marine reptiles that lived in…

Cal Orcko is a small town that is situated three miles south of the city of Sucre in Bolivia. It is home to the largest and most spectacular collection of dinosaur footprints of the Cretaceous era. Even though the site remained closed for almost eight years after this paleontological discovery, it has been opened for visitors now. A 300-foot-long limestone wall is located in Cal Orko, Bolivia, that has over 10,000 dinosaur footprints etched on it. The footprints belong to approximately 10 different dinosaur species that walked the earth about 68 million years ago. A 1.2-kilometre-long and 80-meter-high wall exists…

Archaeologists have uncovered the largest area of Roman mosaic found in London for more than half a century. The two highly decorated panels feature large, colourful flowers, geometric patterns and elaborate motifs in a style unique to the capital. The mosaic is thought to have been the floor of a large dining room which the Romans called a triclinium It is thought it once decorated the floor of a Roman dining room. The Museum of London Archaeology (MOLA) find came during excavations as part of the construction of a regeneration project near the Shard in Southwark. It is made up of two…