Ancient Egyptian mysteries: Secrets of civilisation

Egypt's history is shrouded in mystery, but archaeologists and historians are constantly discovering new secrets that shed light on this ancient civilisation. From discovering lost tombs to deciphering hieroglyphics, the quest to unlock Egypt's latest secrets is a never-ending journey. Join us as we explore the latest discoveries and delve into the fascinating world of one of the world's oldest civilisations.

Lewis Carroll and Alice Liddell. Conflicting love.

Lewis Carroll and Alice Liddell are two names forever linked to the world of literature. Their relationship has been the subject of much speculation and investigation for over a century. Carroll and Alice's magical friendship inspired one of the greatest children's books of all time, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. In this article we look at the unique connection between [...]

The mystery of the golden Inca figurines...

At the beginning of the twentieth century, in a tomb dating back to 1500 of the pre-Columbian civilization known as Quimbaia, some 100 small figurines representing animals such as: insects, fish, birds, lizards, bats, frogs and cats were found. Among these figurines, however, there were some that have puzzled many archaeologists and scientists. After all, these figurines resembled modern flying machines. [...]

Voynich's manuscript, the origin of...

Wilfried Wojnich was an antiquarian and rare book dealer from Poland. In 1912 he travelled to Italy and stopped in Frascati on the way. The Jesuit order wanted to restore the Villa Mondragone, but as they did not have much money at their disposal, they decided to sell some of the antique books in their possession. In this way, the antiquary became [...]

Genetic disc - truth or fiction?

You've probably never heard of this artefact, but it exists and some scientists claim it's the most mysterious find in the world. So, is the Genetic Disc true or false? It is 27 cm in diameter, weighs about 2 kg and, according to archaeologists, is made from a mineral called lidite and contains illustrations of intrauterine development [...]

Birth, love, death...

Birth, love, death or vice versa? What came before and does what happens to us make sense? We cry when someone dies and rejoice at the new life, but have anyone ever thought that these events are closely linked. Without death there is no birth, death always changes everything and dying something old, gives [...]

The story of Marina Abramovic and Frank Uwe Laysiepen

Life is sometimes more convoluted than any playwright and the story of Marina Abramović and Frank Uwe Lysispen is a vivid confirmation of that. In 2010, the artist held an art performance 'Eyes - Mirror of the Soul' at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. The idea of the performance was that Marina would share a moment of silence with any person who sat opposite her while looking into her eyes. For [...]

Costa Rica's giant stone balls

Costa Rica's giant stone spheres were first discovered in the 1930s by workers clearing the jungle for banana plantations. Local legend had it that gold was supposed to be hidden inside the mysterious stone spheres. Many of the petrospheres had been split open, some of them blown up. But they were empty. So where did these giant stone spheres come from and, just as importantly, what was their purpose?

Ancient Egypt. The last mysteries of a civilisation.

Ancient Egypt. This civilisation, dating back 5,000 years B.C., is shrouded in mysteries and riddles, some of which have not been solved even in our own time. Here are some of the mysteries that keep modern scientists busy. Do you want a potion to win your girlfriend? Or a spell to cure a nasty disease? The Ritual Power Handbook, deciphered by two Australian researchers from Macquarl, [...]

Galileo Galilei. "And Pur moves!"

Galileo Galilei. Today we are going to talk about a great scientist from the distant past who pushed humanity to question the universe and its mysteries. And who revolutionised science! When we lift our eyes to the starry sky, more or less, we know what we are looking at: the stars, planets and other celestial bodies, are established facts about which in general [...]