Courtesy American Swedish Institute Minnesota has the largest Scandinavian American population in the U.S., according to the Census Bureau. But if not for the American Swedish Institute, in south Minneapolis, the Twin Cities’ handle on Nordic culture …

At Egypt’s Saqqara Serapeum temple, there are giant square granite coffins weighing hundreds of tons that confuse world scientists. The Saqqara Serapeum has been a constant source of speculation and mystery since its rediscovery in 1850. Even now, no …

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…

The story of Polyxena, the beautiful daughter of the Trojan king Priam. Polyxena is the beautiful daughter of the Trojan king Priam. The sister of Hector, the brave son of Anatolia, and of Paris, who could not protect her vain… Polyxena means the end …

We have always been fascinated by the intrigue surrounding hidden treasures as humans. It’s not surprising that video games, books, and even films are centered on this fascinating subject. But…

World-First Fossil Shows Dinosaur Sitting On Clutch Of Eggs Like A Bird The approximately 70-million-year-old fossil in question depicts an adult oviraptorid theropod dinosaur perched atop a nest of its…

Extreme discoveries await those who venture out into the wide and unforgiving natural world, where adventure lies in the unknown. In this setting, an ordinary and curious individual seeking treasure…

“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….

The nugget, weighing slightly more than five kilograms (177 ounces), was discovered by a local prospector on Wednesday morning, who rushed it to the Ballarat Mining Exchange Gold Shop.         The exact location and the identity of the lucky prospector …