Articles for tag: ancient civilizations, Ancient Mysteries, archaeological sites, historical enigmas, unexplained history

8 Ancient Sites Where History and Mystery Still Converge

8 Ancient Sites Where History and Mystery Still Converge

Andrew Alpin

You’ve probably wandered through museums, stared at ancient maps, or scrolled through photos of crumbling temples and wondered what secrets these places hold. Here’s the thing. Some archaeological sites give up their stories easily, with clear timelines and artifacts that spell out their purpose. Others are like puzzles with missing pieces, places where mystery lingers ...

9 Ancient Native American Structures More Mysterious Than Stonehenge

9 Ancient Native American Structures More Mysterious Than Stonehenge

Gargi Chakravorty

You’ve probably heard of Stonehenge, that iconic circle of standing stones in England that draws millions of curious visitors each year. It’s the go-to reference when people talk about ancient mysteries. Here’s the thing though: across North America, there exist earthworks and structures so elaborate, so astronomically precise, and so utterly baffling that they rival ...

10 Facts About Ollantaytambo: The Inca Fortress That Defied Conquistadors

10 Facts About Ollantaytambo: The Inca Fortress That Defied Conquistadors

Gargi Chakravorty

Have you ever wondered what it takes to stand against one of history’s most ruthless military forces? Imagine a fortress so brilliantly designed, so strategically positioned, that even Spanish conquistadors armed with cavalry, steel weapons, and European military tactics were forced into retreat. This isn’t a legend or myth. It actually happened in 1537, high ...

Pyramids of Anlong County, China

Pyramids of Anlong County, China

Andrew Alpin

You might think you need to travel to Egypt to see pyramids, but southwest has its own version. These mountain peaks in Anlong county, Southwest ‘s Guizhou Province, have caused quite a stir on the internet, leaving people wondering if ancient civilizations left behind structures we’ve only just discovered. The truth turns out to be ...