Ginkgo Trees Existed Before Dinosaurs
Prehistoric Ginkgo trees have survived multiple mass extinctions over 290 million years, but their remarkable survival secret remains a mystery.
Ancient History
Light From the Center of the Milky Way Takes 25,000 Years to Reach Earth
Knowing that light from our galaxy’s heart began its journey when early humans painted caves sparks wonder about what’s happening there now.
The World’s Longest Known Cave System Is in Kentucky
Hidden beneath Kentucky’s hills, Mammoth Cave’s 400+ miles of mysterious tunnels hold ancient secrets waiting to be discovered.
Scientists Have Successfully Germinated 2,000-Year-Old Seeds
Just when we thought ancient seeds were lifeless, scientists awakened 2,000-year-old date palms, and their discovery could transform agriculture forever.
Shakespeare’s Grave Epitaph Is a Curse
Discover why Shakespeare’s tombstone carries an eerie curse that’s kept visitors away from his bones for over four centuries.
Aztecs Considered Cacao Beans More Valuable Than Gold
Prized above gold, cacao beans served as both currency and sacred treasure in the Aztec Empire, but their true value held deeper secrets.
There Are Vents on the Seafloor Hot Enough to Melt Lead
Hidden deep underwater, scorching hydrothermal vents reach temperatures that can melt lead, revealing secrets about Earth’s origins and potential future discoveries.
Dinosaur” Comes From Greek Words Meaning “Terrible Lizard
Behind the word “dinosaur” lies a fascinating Greek puzzle that forever changed how we see Earth’s most magnificent ancient rulers.
The Great Wall of China Was Built With Porridge in the Mortar
Ancient Chinese builders mixed sticky rice porridge with lime to create an indestructible mortar that still holds the Great Wall together today.
Gravity in Canada’s Hudson Bay Area Is Weaker Than in Other Parts of the World
A mysterious gravitational anomaly in Canada’s Hudson Bay makes objects weigh less, revealing Earth’s ancient secrets from the Ice Age.