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A New Study Just Revealed That Egypt's Pyramid Of Djoser May Have Been Built Using A Hydraulic Lift

New research into the Egyptian pyramids may have unlocked the secret of how they were built. Researchers analyzing the step pyramid erected by the Third Dynasty pharaoh Djoser claim to have discovered a complex water management system that included a hydraulic lift in the middle of the ancient structure.

If so, this would have allowed the tomb to be built “volcano” style, with workers raising limestone blocks through the center of the pyramid and then stacking them into place. If this can be pr...
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A New Jersey Man Is Facing Animal Cruelty Charges After Allegedly Ripping Off A Seagull's Head

A New Jersey man is facing animal cruelty charges after he allegedly decapitated a seagull with his bare hands. Police say he killed the bird because it was pestering his daughter for French fries.

The case is currently under investigation by the North Wildwood Police Department.

On July 6, 2024, police responded to a report of animal cruelty at Morey’s Piers in Wildwood, New Jersey. According to court documents, the suspect was identified as 29-year-old Franklin Zeigler of Cape May. He allege...
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Stunningly Well Preserved Bronze Age Ax Discovered Just Off The Coast Of Norway

Archaeologists from the Norwegian Maritime Museum recently made a remarkable discovery: a socketed ax from the Bronze Age, found at a depth of about 40 feet off the coast of Arendal, Norway.

This first-of-its-kind discovery was made during a routine survey for the Norwegian Coastal Administration, leaving archaeologists “stunned.”

In an interview with Science Norway, Norwegian archaeologist Jørgen Johannessen described finding the Bronze Age ax during a routine investigation of the region.

Th...
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Archaeologists Uncover A Silver Amulet Containing The Earliest Mention Of Christ In Bulgaria

During excavations of the Deultum-Debelt National Archaeological Reserve near the village of Debelt in Bulgaria, archaeologists recently uncovered a curious silver amulet.

The amulet was rather nondescript: a thin sheet of tightly rolled silver foil. Upon closer examination, however, the researchers discovered that it bore an inscription that mentions the archangels Michael and Gabriel, as well as the “Guardian,” interpreted to mean Jesus Christ.

Now, researchers have dated the amulet to somet...
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A Massive Arena Used For Ancient Roman Chariot Racing Was Just Uncovered In Northern Spain

Archaeologists in northern Spain recently announced the discovery of a large Roman-era venue that once hosted horse-drawn chariot races.

Aerial investigations at the site of Iruña-Veleia, an ancient Roman city located in what is now the Álava province of the Basque Autonomous Community, revealed the outline of the ancient circus, showing that it measured roughly 920 feet long and 235 feet wide. Researchers said that even without excavating the site, these dimensions and the overall form of the...
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The Unsolved Murder Of Bugsy Siegel, The Mobster Who Was Shot Through The Eye While Reading The Paper

Bugsy Siegel was more than just a run-of-the-mill mobster. As one of the founding members of Murder, Inc., a notorious enforcement arm for the National Crime Syndicate, he was violent, compulsive, and dangerous. But he was smart, too. He rose through the mob’s ranks in New York, then made his way to Los Angeles, cozying up to some of the hottest stars in Hollywood. Then, he set his sights on Las Vegas, becoming one of the burgeoning city’s key architects.

As Siegel grew more powerful, he also g...
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Inside The Enduring Conspiracy Theory That The Moon Landing Was Fake

“That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind,” astronaut Neil Armstrong said on July 20, 1969, the day humanity first landed on the Moon. Or did we? It was the middle of the Cold War, and the Russians had already sent Sputnik into orbit. America needed a win, and landing on the Moon was the perfect way to one-up the communists. Too perfect, some might say. This raises the question: Was the Moon landing fake?

As ridiculous as it may sound, the idea that NASA faked the Moon landing...
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How The Mongol Empire Grew So Large That It Couldn't Function — And Collapsed Because Of It

The Mongol Empire, the largest contiguous land empire in history, was born from the unification of the Mongol tribes under Genghis Khan in the early 13th century. Known for their unparalleled military prowess and relentless expansion, the Mongols swiftly conquered vast territories, from the steppes of Central Asia to the plains of Eastern Europe and down into the rich lands of China and Persia — but by the late 14th century, their empire was fractured, and it quickly began to decline. So, how di...
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The World’s Rarest Whale Just Washed Ashore In New Zealand, Providing Unique Opportunity For In-Depth Study

The body of a spade-toothed whale — dubbed the “rarest whale in the world” — washed ashore on a New Zealand beach in early July. According to scientists, the whale has never been seen alive.

Until now, only six other specimens had ever been identified, but this may be the first time scientists will be able to dissect one and learn more about this elusive species.

On July 15, the New Zealand Department of Conservation (DOC) announced that local officials had been made aware of the whale’s prese...
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Virginia McCullough Admits To Murdering Her Parents In 2019 — Then Living Alongside Their Corpses For Four Years

In 2023, a British doctor in Essex became concerned that he had neither seen nor heard from two of his patients, Lois and John McCullough, in years. And when he contacted police, prompting them to do a welfare check at the family’s home in the Pump Hill section of Chelmsford, they uncovered the ghastly truth: the McCulloughs had been dead for years.

To make matters worse, it was their own daughter, Virginia McCullough, who had killed them, stashed their bodies in the house, and lived alongside...
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When Were The Pyramids Built? Inside The Surprising History Of Egypt's Ancient Wonders

The pyramids of Giza are among the most fascinating ancient structures known to humankind. Countless questions have been raised over the years regarding the construction of the remarkable feats of engineering. When were the pyramids built? Who built them? How did they do it?

It’s widely agreed upon by modern science that humans — not extraterrestrials — built the pyramids by transporting materials along the Nile and wetting the sand to reduce friction while hauling the large stones across the d...
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Inside The Real-Life Crimes, Parties, And Drug-Fueled Exploits That Inspired 'The Wolf Of Wall Street'

The 2013 film The Wolf of Wall Street is based on the life of Jordan Belfort, the founder of the brokerage house Stratton Oakmont who ran a years-long securities fraud scheme that lost his investors up to $200 million. The movie details the outrageous lifestyle of Belfort and his associates — but the true story of The Wolf of Wall Street is even wilder than the events depicted on screen.

Just like his character in the film, played by Leonardo DiCaprio, Belfort made a lot of money by ripping off...
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Anthony Todt Murdered His Wife And Children — To Save Them From The 'Apocalypse'

Warning: This article contains graphic descriptions and/or images of violent, disturbing, or otherwise potentially distressing events.

Police suspected Anthony Todt was up to something. Todt was a physical therapist, but for several years, it seemed as if he had been billing insurance companies for treatments that he never provided. Federal agents were closing in on him — but no one could have anticipated the horrific scene they would find at the Todt family home.

When authorities arrived at t...
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Stunning Mosaic Floor Of A Sunken Roman Villa Restored To Its Former Glory Off The Coast Of Naples

An underwater restoration project in Bacoli, Italy has revealed the marvelous marble floor of a submerged Roman villa. This comes as part of an ongoing excavation at the Submerged Archaeological Park of Baiae being carried out by CSR Restauro Beni Culturali and Naumacos Underwater Archaeology and Technology, shedding light on the most historically rich sunken corner of the Roman Empire.

In a Facebook post, the Parco Archeologico Campi Flegrei announced the discovery of the stunning marble floor...
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4,000-Year-Old Fabric Found In Israel’s Cave Of Skulls Is The Oldest Ever Made With Insect Dye

Dyeing fabrics red has often played an important, symbolic role in various cultures throughout time. Historically, this bold color has been achieved in a variety of ways, including using both plant and animal materials. Now, researchers have found evidence of the oldest piece of fabric colored with insect dye in Israel’s Cave of Skulls.

Dating back 4,000 years, this discovery is rare not only because of the perishable nature of fabric, but also because making dye from insects was an expensive a...
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An Entire Pod Of Pilot Whales Just Died After Becoming Stranded On A Beach In Scotland

Dozens of pilot whales died on a beach in Scotland last week, marking the biggest mass stranding incident in the country in at least 30 years.

An entire pod of 77 pilot whales became stranded on the isle of Sanday on July 11, and by the time the British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR) arrived at the beach, just 12 of them were still alive. Unfortunately, the surviving creatures’ health declined rapidly, and they had to be euthanized shortly after. The reason for the stranding is still unknown...
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The Murky History Of Who Built Machu Picchu — And Why

The outside world first learned of Machu Picchu in 1911, when American explorer Hiram Bingham, guided by local farmers, navigated the dense tropical forests of southern Peru and came across the ruins of an abandoned Inca city. Bingham’s work would soon kickstart a decades-long journey to discover who built Machu Picchu — and when.

Throughout the 1910s, Bingham, with support from Yale University and the National Geographic Society, would return to Machu Picchu, mapping, excavating, and photograp...
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How Did John Wayne Gacy Die? Inside The Killer Clown's Final Moments

John Wayne Gacy, a.k.a. the “Killer Clown,” was a serial killer and rapist responsible for the murder of at least 33 men and boys in the Chicago area. Every single murder was reportedly committed in Gacy’s home in Norwood Park — and most of his victims were buried in his crawl space. Although he was arrested in 1979 and ultimately executed in 1994, John Wayne Gacy’s death didn’t mark the end of his sordid story.

Nearly 30 years after his execution, Gacy’s lawyer, Karen Conti, opened up about he...
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2,000-Year-Old Garden Linked To The Tyrannical Emperor Caligula Unearthed In Rome

Archaeological excavations near the Vatican recently unearthed the remains of an ancient garden overlooking the Tiber River. According to the Italian Ministry of Culture, the garden likely belonged to the Roman Emperor Caligula.

This accidental discovery came in the midst of ongoing construction work to create a pedestrian piazza linking Castel Sant’Angelo to St. Peter’s Square, which are among Rome’s most visited tourist sites.

The site of the future piazza once housed lavish residences that...
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Most Complete Fossil Found In The U.K. In Over A Century Leads To The Discovery Of A New Dinosaur Species

As described in a recently published paper, the United Kingdom’s most complete dinosaur fossil in 100 years has been identified as a brand new species.

Roughly the size of an American bison, the species was named Comptonatus chasei for the avid fossil collector, Nick Chase, who found the creature’s remains on the Isle of Wight in 2013. Tragically, Chase died of cancer in 2019, but his legacy lives on in the newly described dinosaur species.

Per a news release from the University of Portsmouth,...
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Who Invented The Camera? The Surprising History Of Photography's Early Pioneers

There’s a saying that the best camera is the one you have with you. Today, that likely means your smartphone. In the past decade, however, even cellphone cameras have become advanced enough to take quality images — so much so that several feature-length films have been shot on iPhone cameras. But of course, this wasn’t always the case. There was a time before cameras were a commodity, and a time before that when the idea of a “photograph” was unheard of. So, who do we have to thank for this rema...
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Researchers Just Discovered The Only Known Roman-Era Brewery Ever Found In Italy

While excavating the Villamagna site in Italy’s Macerata province, archaeologists from the University of Macerata recently discovered the only Roman-era brewery ever found on the Italian peninsula.

While the area is known for its wine-making tradition, this find is unprecedented in the region. Researchers now believe the brewery could be linked to the region’s ancient Gallic roots, as these tribes were known to drink beer before they arrived in Italy.

During their 30th archaeological excavatio...
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4,000-Year-Old Temple With Mysterious Monolith Discovered In Cyprus

While excavating a Bronze-Age workshop complex in Erimi, Cyprus, archaeologists recently uncovered a 4,000-year-old temple containing a mysterious monolith.

Nearby, archaeologists also unearthed the skeleton of a young woman who was likely murdered in an act of femicide and “sealed” away to prevent her ghost from “disturbing” the living. Now, researchers hope the site will reveal even more ancient secrets.

The Bronze-Age settlement of Erimi once housed a craftsman’s workshop. It was within thi...
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Where Is Atlantis? Inside The Theories About The Location Of This Fabled Sunken City

When Ignatius Donnelly published his 1882 book Atlantis: The Antediluvian World, a new wave of scholars, conspiracy theorists, and believers developed an interest in the fabled lost city. In the nearly 150 years since, countless expeditions have been launched, papers written, and theories put forth in the search for Atlantis. Was it real? What was it like? What happened to it? And most importantly, where is Atlantis?

Many scholars have asserted that Plato was simply speaking allegorically when...
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