Analysis of previously-untranslated ancient manuscripts has shed light on the fascinating medical and scientific practices prevalent in Egypt several thousand years ago. Part of the…
The variable star Algol, sometimes also known by its moniker ‘Demon Star’ (the name Algol itself is derived from the Arabic term for the Demon’s…
The Dresden Codex (also known as the Codex Dresdensis) is a Maya codex from the pre-Columbian era of 11th-12th century; and as such is considered…
When it comes to the antediluvian scope of 6000-year-old passage graves in Portugal, there was possibly more to the ritualistic side of affairs than just…
Using highly-specialized astronomical software, a team of scientists has managed to accurately date “Midnight Poem”, a work by lyric poet Sappho. The poem, according to…
