Articles for category: Ancient History, Biology & Genetics, Paleontology

Homo Floresiensis.

Tiny Humans of Flores: The Mystery of Indonesia’s Ancient ‘Hobbits’

Trizzy Orozco

Imagine stumbling upon the bones of a tiny human, barely over a meter tall, deep inside a cave on a remote Indonesian island. The feeling is electric—like finding a missing puzzle piece from a story written long before our own. These aren’t fairytale creatures or characters from a fantasy novel; they are real, flesh-and-bone ancestors ...

Mayan rocket.

The Anunnaki: Exploring the Ancient Astronaut Hypothesis

Trizzy Orozco

Imagine a world where the gods of ancient myth weren’t just figments of imagination, but visitors from beyond the stars. It’s a concept that stirs wonder and skepticism in equal measure. The Anunnaki, mysterious deities described in Sumerian clay tablets, have been at the center of one of humanity’s most mind-bending debates: Could they have ...

The Mississippian Collapse: What Happened to America’s Forgotten Civilization?

The Mississippian Collapse: What Happened to America’s Forgotten Civilization?

Trizzy Orozco

Imagine a thriving civilization hidden in the heart of ancient North America—vast cities, towering earthen mounds, bustling markets, and intricate social networks. Yet, within just a few generations, this world faded into silence, leaving behind mysterious ruins and haunting questions. This is the story of the Mississippian people, whose civilization once rivaled the great societies ...

Dense green ferns with mist in a tropical rainforest setting, creating a fresh and lush atmosphere.

Ferns That Grow From Lava: How Plants Colonize the Harshest Landscapes

Trizzy Orozco

Imagine standing on a field of black, razor-sharp rock, the ground still warm from an eruption years ago. It looks like nothing could ever survive here—yet, in the cracks and crevices, a flash of green catches your eye. This is no ordinary plant. It’s a fern, delicate and ancient, defying the odds by thriving where ...

Thunderbird totem.

The Thunderbird: North America’s Legendary Sky Spirit

Trizzy Orozco

Imagine a creature so immense and powerful that its wings could blot out the sun and its voice could shake the earth beneath your feet. For countless generations across North America, whispers of such a being have soared through the skies of legend—the Thunderbird. This awe-inspiring spirit is far more than just a myth; it ...

top view of red canyon

The Grand Canyon Is Still Getting Deeper — But Very, Very Sassily

Trizzy Orozco

Imagine a place so wild, it can’t help but keep reinventing itself, refusing to just sit still and be admired. That’s the Grand Canyon—a jaw-dropping chasm that’s not only one of the world’s most iconic natural wonders, but also a geological drama queen. Just when you think you’ve seen it all, the canyon keeps deepening, ...

The Catastrophic Floods That Changed Everything

Global Flood Myths: Exploring the Universality of Deluge Narratives

Trizzy Orozco

Have you ever wondered why stories of devastating floods ripple through the legends of nearly every ancient culture? It’s almost as if humanity shares a collective memory of water rising, sweeping away civilizations, and forcing people to start anew. This isn’t just coincidence or imagination—flood myths are woven into the fabric of our shared past, ...

Hand drawn Troodon.

Alaska’s Dinosaurs May Have Been Fluffy, Freezing, and Surprisingly Cute

Trizzy Orozco

What if dinosaurs weren’t all scaly, sunbaked beasts stomping through steaming jungles? What if some of them, tucked away in the ancient, snowy forests of Alaska, looked more like giant, bizarre birds—fluffy, shivering, and even a little bit adorable? It sounds like the plot of a children’s book, but it’s actually rooted in cutting-edge science. ...