The Voynich manuscript is an illustrated codex, hand-written in an unknown script referred to as Voynichese. The vellum on which it is written has been carbon-dated to the early 15th century.
Previously, researchers believed octopuses hunted alone and that fish came by to pick up any leftover scraps — but new research reveals a much more complex operation.
The Rosetta Stone is a large stone tablet (ca. 196 BCE) that was discovered in Egypt in 1799. It is important because it allowed researchers to translate ancient Egyptian hieroglyphic writing for the first time.
The favourite most legend we grew up reading and viewing is that of King Arthur and his chivalrous Knights of the Round Table and their adventures. Arthur, according to common belief, fought the Saxon invaders who attacked Britain.
The mysterious “Trovants” are a fascinating geological phenomenon found in Romania. These rocks, known for their ability to “grow” and move, have intrigued locals and researchers alike.
The unique reptile endemic to New Zealand is the sole survivor of an ancient species that once walked the earth with dinosaurs.