Deep within the heart of the earth, beneath rugged terrains and uncharted caverns, lies a secret that has fascinated mankind for centuries – the treasure troves of diamond mines. The enigmatic world of diamond mining is a testament to nature’s extraordinary …

“Mummies,” a new exhibition at the American Museum of Natural History, presents mostly intact artifacts alongside detailed CT scans of their interiors. Photograph by John Weinstein / The Field Museum. CT scan by The Field Museum. “When is a mummy not …

A new breakthrough could enable us to tell what colour dinosaurs were based on their fossils. Researchers have pinpointed the oldest known example of beta-keratin – a common red-orange pigment – in a 130-million-year-old bird feather fossil. The fossil …

Of all the lost civilizations of Mesoamerica, that of the Olmec is the oldest and the most perplexing. We know very little about the Olmec – a mysterious culture considered by many as the  Mother Civilization of Mesoamerica  that laid the foundation for …

The treasure that sank the Spanish Empire: 400-year-old shipwreck reveals haul of gold, silver, pearls and even parrots The stunning treasures from a sunken Spanish galleon have been revealed for the first time after the ship was rediscovered nearly 400 …

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What did ancient Greek costumes, masks, and theatre look like? Theater played an important role in ancient Greece. The history of the Greek theater started with festivals held in honor of their gods honoring their gods. A god, Dionysus, was honored with …

In September 1622, the Nuestra Señora de Atocha treasure ship sunk near the Florida Keys. Now, its $1.1billion cargo of plundered indigenous treasures, including a stunning Colombian emerald crucifix, a royal orb and a gold-and-emerald ring, are being …

Out of all the pantheons, the exuberant deities of the ancient Greeks are perhaps the most iconic of all. For generations, imaginations have been enflamed and inspired by the sumptuous mix of high fantasy and human imperfection the gods of Olympus present, …