Author: David

Looking up inside a Yakhchal The refrigerator is one of the most indispensable appliances of modern life. it’s almost unthinkable that a person can live with one or least have other means to keep their food refrigerated. so, imagine what if life was like during ancient times when electricity was still unheard of. Ancients were wiser than some today belief. They had no rockets or electronics, no indisputable proof of such inventions was discovered, but they developed the technology that we don’t usually associate with the ancient world. The yakhchal (meaning ice pit) was a type of ancient refrigerator built…

An amateur treasure hunter has made a ‘stunning’ find from the Roman era in the south-west of England.  With the help of a metal detector, the man discovered a golden ring at a site being investigated by local archaeologists. The Ancient Roman gold ring discovered in Somerset County, England, features an image of victory goddess Victoria The find is being hailed as very important and one of the most significant finds from the Roman-era in the area in recent years. This discovery has kindled a new excitement regarding the importance of the location where it was discovered and illustrates once…

Researchers have identified more than 60,000 previously unknown structures in northern Guatemala after extensive aerial LiDAR (Light Detection And Ranging) surveys. Extensive LiDAR scans demonstrated that the region was more densely populated than previously thought Their findings show that the region’s pre-Columbian civilization was “far more complex and interconnected than most Maya specialists had supposed,” according to National Geographic. Scientists mapped more than 800 square miles of Guatemala’s Maya Biosphere Reserve and uncovered an extensive network of previously-unknown structures, quarries, farmland, and roads. Based on the data, researchers believe that the region supported an advanced civilization on par with that…

For more than 150 years scientists have tried to solve the mystery of a notorious cuneiform clay tablet that reveals that in the past the impact case of so-called Köfel was detected. The circular stone-cast tablet was discovered in the late 1800s from the 650 BC King Ashurbanipal‘s underground library in Nineveh, Iraq. Data processing, which was long believed to be an Assyrian tablet, mirrored the sky over Mesopotamia in 3,300 BC and proved to be much more ancient Sumerian origin. The tablet is the first astronomical instrument, the “Astrolabe.”  It consists of a segmented, disk-shaped star chart with marked…

The remains of what may be a 6000-year-old city immersed in deep waters off the west coast of Cuba was discovered by a team of Canadian and Cuban researchers. Sunken City in Cuba Offshore engineer Paulina Zelitsky and her husband, Paul Weinzweig and her son Ernesto Tapanes used sophisticated sonar and video videotape devices to find “some kind of megaliths you ‘d find on Stonehenge or Easter Island,” Weinzweig said in an interview. “Some structures within the complex may be as long as 400 meters wide and as high as 40 meters,” he said. “Some are sitting on top of each other.…

In Lahnau, Germany, an archeologist uncovered a roman bronze sculpture. They knew that the discovery was both rare and precious. The property owner received payments for the head of the bronze horse found at the bottom of his well and everyone seemed content with the situation. But new information emerged – information which has cost the local government almost one million dollars. The Roman horse head, 2 000 years old, was discovered on the farm in 2009. The man, who was not identified by the media, was initially awarded € 48,000 (about $55,946) for the fragment of sculpture by Daily Sabah.…

The 1600-year-old skeleton of an upper-class woman whose skull was purposely deformed and teeth encrusted with mineral stones was found by archeologists near ancient Teotihuacan ruins of Mexico. Archeologists who found the 1,600-year-old skeleton near Mexico’s ancient Teotihuacan said the woman was 35-40 when she died with intentionally deformed skull and teeth encrusted with mineral stones When she died, between the ages of 35 and 40, the woman was buried with 19 jars that served as offerings, the National Anthropology and History Institute said. The institute said in a statement that her cranium had been elongated by being compressed in a…

Researchers are traveling with photographs of a massive finger which are said to be 38 centimeters long, as they believe it is impossible and can not exist. Although science suggests it’s impossible the finger found in Egypt is said to be true, and it has been X-rayed and comes with a certificate of authenticity. The photographs of the large finger were captured in 1988, and at the time they were published in one of the leading newspapers in Europe. The finger seems to suggest that it is evidence of giants having walked on the Earth in the past. The Bible even…

The massive 26 ft (8 meters) statue was found in the groundwater of a Cairo slum by archaeologists from Egypt and Germany. It is likely to represent revered Pharaoh Ramses II, who controlled Egypt more than three thousand years ago, researchers say. The find was made near the remnants of the temple of Ramses II, in the old city of Héliopolis in the eastern part of modern Cairo, one of the most significant ever by the Minister for Antiquities. The minister of antiquities, Khaled al-Anani, told Reuters on the site for an unveiling of the statue, they called me to…

The Event Horizon Telescope captured this image of the supermassive black hole in the center of the galaxy M87. (Image credit: EHT Collaboration) Black holes(opens in new tab) are some of the universe’s most enigmatic and mysterious objects. The extremely dense and massive objects have such a strong gravitational pull that nothing — not even light — can escape if it gets too close. Because light cannot escape from a black hole’s event horizon(opens in new tab) (the point of no return), black holes are difficult to capture in images, as the objects simply appear black. Although they cannot be directly observed, astronomers…

Within a month of the Big Bang, a second cosmic explosion may have given the universe its invisible dark matter, new research suggests. Dark matter, represented as blue light in this Hubble Telescope image of galaxy cluster Cl0024+1654, may have exploded into the universe one month after the Big Bang, new research suggests. (Image credit: European Space Agency, NASA and Jean-Paul Kneib (Observatoire Midi-Pyrénées, France/Caltech, USA)) The Big Bang may have been accompanied by a shadow, “Dark” Big Bang that flooded our cosmos with mysterious dark matter, cosmologists have proposed in a new study. And we may be able to see the evidence for…

The tragedy of Ohara is about to repeat in One Piece, with the World Government set to destroy Egghead to erase all traces of Vegapunk’s research. Warning: SPOILERS for chapter #1078 of One PieceThe greatest tragedy in the history of One Piece, the “Ohara incident”, is about to repeat on Egghead Island. Just like when they exterminated an entire country of peaceful people, the World Government is about to erase Egghead from the maps to erase all traces of Dr. Vegapunk’s forbidden research. Chapter #1078 of One Piece reveals the true intentions of the World Government concerning Dr. Vegapunk and his research compound, Egghead…

Blackbeard has been amassing Devil Fruit powers for himself and all his men. He might be looking to form an army made entirely of Devil Fruit users The following contains spoilers for One Piece Chapter 1064, “Egghead Labopphase,” by Eiichiro Oda, Stephen Paul, and Vanessa Satone, available in English from Viz Media. As One Piece has progressed, the frequency of enemies with Devil Fruit powers has only gone up. Where it was once rare to see anybody who even knew what a Devil Fruit was, it’s now common to see pirate crews whose top men all have fantastical abilities. Blackbeard might be taking this progression…

The Devil Fruit is a special fruit in the One Piece universe, which grants supernatural abilities to anyone who eats them. In return, when someone eats them, they lose their ability to swim. Devil Fruits are divided into three types: Paramecia, Zoan, and Logia. Paramecia grants its users the ability to transform the body or control certain matter, while Logia allows users to control natural elements such as fire, water, ice, light, thunder, lava, and steam. Additionally, Devil Fruit users of the Logia type can also transform into elements to avoid being attacked by enemies. The Zoan-type Devil Fruit allows its…

There are enough available positions aboard the Thousand Sunny to more than double the Straw Hat crew size, or at least add one more member. Many One Piece fans who want a certain character as a new crew member are often stumped when asked what essential role they could fill. The Straw Hat Pirates seem like they have a pretty complete crew already. They have a captain, a first mate, a navigator, a gunner, a cook, a doctor, and a shipwright. They’ve even afforded themselves an archaeologist, a musician, and a helmsman. Any minor duties that aren’t assigned to a specific crew…

Dua Lipa showed off her incredible figure as she shared an array of sun-soaked snaps from her recent trip to Jamaica. The singer, 27, took to Instagram on Thursday to post a slew of gorgeous pictures from the holiday, where she sported an array of stunning ensembles. In one shot, she flaunted her bronzed physique in a skimpy neon floral patterned two-piece as she enjoyed a balmy beach day. She showed off her intricate arm tattoos and styled her dark tresses loosely across her shoulders in a straight fashion. Dua accentuated her natural beauty as she appeared to go make-up free…

Billie Eilish performed during the first day of the Lollapalooza Brazil festival at the Autodromo de Interlagos in Sao Paulo on Friday night. The 21-year-old performer appeared to be making the most of her time on stage as she belted out several of her hits for her adoring fans. The hitmaker – who recently shared several throwback snaps featuring her Swarm co-star Dominique Fishback – was joined by several other artists, including Kali Uchis and Lil Nas X, at the music festival. Eilish wore a green-and-white football jersey top while performing for her fans. The Bad Guy singer also wore a striped long-sleeve shirt underneath her…

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In the world of One Piece, the four most powerful pirates are known as the Yonko, the Four Emperors—here’s a look at their history and powers. In the world of One Piece, the four most powerful pirates are known as the Yonko, the Four Emperors, four fearsome captains who rule over the New World, the most dangerous part of the Grand Line. Constantly at war with each other, they command enough military power to topple a nation with ease, which puts the Yonko at the top of the list of the most wanted criminals by the World Government and the Marine. When they…

One Piece’s author has dropped subtle hints throughout the series teasing a hidden side of Zoro that deeply cares for his crew, especially Sanji. Despite One Piece’s Roronoa Zoro ranking among the Straw Hat Crew’s most powerful members, the fan-favorite hero hides layers of fear and anxiety that are subtly hinted at. Readers and viewers alike have been spoiled with the manga and anime series consistently hitting new heights in storytelling and animation. However, recent arcs suggest a more complex side of the Straw Hat’s Swordsman that many fans may have missed. There is no shortage of fans debating the power levels of One Piece characters,…

Dua Lipa looked sensational as she gave fans a glimpse at her sun-soaked holiday in Jamaica on Friday. The singer, 27, showed off her toned stomach as she shared some snaps of herself wearing a tangerine crocheted bikini and matching cardigan. Her swimwear was decorated with orange and silver beads to add a touch of glamour. The pop star wore some orange hoop earrings and opted for a pair of heels to complete her look. She struck a number of poses as she relaxed on the grass, with the calm sea visible in the background. Holiday fun: Dua Lipa, 27, looked…

Billie Eilish sent Instagram ablaze on Thursday when she posted new images of herself getting drenched in a dark downpour of rain to promote the launch of her latest fragrance. The pop sensation treated her 107 million followers to the promotional images that showed her in a sheer black dress getting soaked in a storm late at night. Dubbed Eilish No. 2, Billie’s sophomore fragrance drops on Friday and marks yet another success in the 20-year-old Grammy winner’s incredible career. Soaked superstar: Billie Eilish, 20, sent Instagram ablaze on Thursday when she posted new images of herself getting drenched in a dark downpour…

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