Williamina Fleming’s journey from a maid to a pioneering Harvard astronomer exemplifies resilience and intellect, inspiring women and redefining their potential in science.
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astronomy
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The Antikythera Mechanism, a marvel of ancient ingenuity, challenges our understanding of history and technology.…
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Despite centuries of study and decades of exploration, there remains much we do not know…
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Since the earliest days of civilization, mankind has been fascinated with space. There’s something about…
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Archaeology
Stone Guardians of a Mysterious Tomb: The Secrets of Mount Nemrut
by Kurt Readmanby Kurt ReadmanMount Nemrut, or Nemrud, is a mountain in southeastern Turkey measuring around 2,134 meters (7,000…
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Our sky is dominated by the moon, the second brightest object we can see. Reams…
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Vulcan! The Roman god of the Forge (and definitely not a direct copy of the…
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Archaeology
The Sajama Lines: Bolivia’s Geoglyphs and the Nazca Connection
by Bipin Dimriby Bipin DimriThe most famous geoglyphs of South America are undoubtedly the Nazca lines. These strange man-made…
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ArchaeologyUnexplained Mysteries
The Anubis Caves: Prehistory in the Oklahoma Panhandle
by Kurt Readmanby Kurt ReadmanThe Anubis Caves are a site situated in the Oklahoma Panhandle, in the far west…
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Ever since man first looked up at the stars he has wondered whether he was…
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When asked to picture Costa Rica, most would conjure an image of pristine beaches, tropical…
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Astronomers have been studying the stars and other extraterrestrial bodies for thousands of years. Their…
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Archaeology
What is Rujm el-Hiri? Puzzling Labyrinth of the Golan Heights
by Bipin Dimriby Bipin DimriRujm el-Hiri, the “stone heap of the wildcat” is one of the largest and oldest…
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“And yet it moves.” It is among the most famous phrases said by the famous…
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Ever heard of the Dresden Codex? This famous Mayan book, dated to the 11th or…