The sounds of restoration: what’s going on inside the cathedral? That’s the question that surrounds the Notre Dame restoration project. Fortunately, soundscape archaeologist Mylene Pardoen is there to help. She’s spent over a decade studying acoustic environments, and now she’s on board with the efforts to restore Notre Dame’s sounds. Work underway It has …
Dwarka is one of the seven sacred Hindu towns, and the search for the ancient city began in the 1930s. In 1963, the first archaeological excavation took place in the present-day town of Dwarka. The subsequent excavation, led by an underwater archaeologist, revealed the submerged ruins of ancient Dwarka. The remains found at the site …
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Genetic evidence provides new insights into the peopling of the Caribbean. Stone tool-users first boated to Cuba about 6,000 years ago and gradually expanded eastward. These people were not related to any Indigenous group, but their artefacts suggest a Central American origin. In the meantime, we can learn more about their history from the newest …
Palms are one of the most widely spread and genetically diverse families of plants. Members of this family are primarily tropical, range from climbers to shrubs, and are native to most parts of the world. The fronds resemble fan-shaped leaves. Some species, such as the Bird of Paradise, do not have fronds. Rats eat fronds …
It’s not uncommon to hear about the island nation of Tuvalu, a new, tiny country in the Pacific Ocean. But if you’ve never heard of it, you should: it’s a little-known country with a population of just 4,000 people. In the last few years, the topic of leaving home has been a regular discussion. But …
There are several exciting things to do in the UK village that you pay to visit. Donkeys pull sledges down the steep main street and harbour road. If you’re interested in the village’s history, you can read about it here. In addition to sledge rides, you can ride a horse or donkey. But before you …
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If you’re looking for a unique and eerie gateway to the Maya underworld, consider exploring the Puuc Route in Yucatan. Several myths surround cenotes, such as those of the Lords of Xibalba. The Maya believed these were the entrances to the underworld. This article will discuss those myths and the puuc route itself. Puuc Route …
In a stunning new archaeological discovery, the world’s earliest known temple has been found in southern Turkey. This site predates Stonehenge and the first Egyptian pyramids by about 6,000 years. Towering limestone pieces cut into a T shape dominate the area. Ancient human skull fragments are found in excess; old human hands have carved some. …
The P’urhepechas, Tlatoani, and Tarascans are indigenous peoples of Mexico. Learn about these people to gain a better understanding of the Aztec Empire. Here are some facts about the P’urhepechas. They were a powerful indigenous group, and the P’urhepechas were their leaders. But even with all these powerful men and women, the P’urhepechas could not …
The Sasquatch legend has long fascinated people, but it is not entirely true. A new study published in Nature revealed that a long-lost ape species had been sighted in Alaska. Scientists have concluded that this animal belongs to the hominid family, which includes humans and apes. They believe that Sasquatch is a descendant of the …