Ancient Egypt’s Crime Fighters: How Baboons Were Used by Police to Track Down Criminals
(Old Kingdom, 5th Dynasty, ca. 2498-2345 BC. Detail from the Mastaba of Tepemankh, Saqqara necropolis. Now in the Egyptian Museum, Cairo. JE 37101) On the baboon Police: Hieroglyphs and artwork have survived the ages depicting Egyptian authorities using …
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Spectacular Discovery: 2,000-Year-Old Gold Coin Hoard Unearthed Beneath Israel’s Sea Waters
This is one of the largest treasures ever discovered on the coast of Israel. On an overcast morning in February 2015, Mr. Zvika Fayer, a scuba diver and amateur diver, and his friends dived into the sea near the port town of Caesarea, Israel, and saw …
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Ancient Treasures Discovered in Riverbed: Gold Utensils and Pharaoh Bust
In a momentous discovery that has captured the world’s imagination, a trove of lost treasures has been unearthed from the riverbed. Among the priceless artifacts are ancient gold utensils, showcasing the skill and craftsmanship of a long-forgotten civilization. …
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Shocking Discovery Under the Sahara: Archaeologists Uncover a Stunning Find
In a groundbreaking discovery, a team of archaeologists has unveiled astonishing findings beneath the sands of the Sahara Desert. During an excavation aimed at uncovering ancient artifacts and historical treasures, researchers stumbled upon a mysterious …
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200-Million-Year-Old “Giant” Footprint Unearthed in South Africa’s Mpuluzi Batholith
Could a race of giant extraterrestrials have lived on Earth hundreds of millions of years ago? Evidence from around the world seems to suggest so, indicating that giants did exist. One of the most compelling pieces of evidence might be the giant footprint …
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C2 Corvette ‘Camber Boat’ – Classic That Looks Like It’s Floating on Asphalt
Excluding the past year, the Chevy Corvette hasn’t dominated car conversations in a really long time. But the old-timers might attest that it used to be so popular in the old days that Corvette powerboats became a thing. Yes, boats named after …
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Lancia Stratos ‘New and Old’ Concept Unveils a Fierce Widebody Design
Marcello Gandini, the designer responsible for rolling sculptures such as the Lamborghini Miura and the Countach, is also the one who penned the just-as-eye-catching Lancia Stratos back in the early 70s, a machine whose racing version grabbed …
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The Buick Blackhawk: Stunning Blend of Beauty and Innovation
As Buick Special Vehicles’ Manager Michael E. Doble saw it, in the early 2000s, there was a gap in the market of custom vehicles: a particular niche for customs designed for families. That was just one of the reasons behind the creation of …
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Citroën Brings Back Its Iconic SM with the New Tribute Concept
Next year marks the 50 years since production of the legendary Citroën SM came to an end. To celebrate, the French marque has created this stunning concept car, dubbed the SM Tribute. Dramatic French styling, cloud-like ride quality, and a sonorous …
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