A new study in quantum cosmology proposes an innovative approach to address one of the oldest puzzles in physics: the transition from quantum to classical. This transition is crucial for understanding how our universe, full of well-defined stars and galaxies, emerged from a primitive quantum state where things could be in multiple states at once. […]
Antonio García
An elusive and curious traveler who writes about tourism, travel, nature, technology and whatever else comes his way. Currently climbing Everest with a satellite phone for connection with the rest of the world.
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Fairy Lantern, the Tiny and Mysterious Flower That Few Are Lucky to See
In the heart of the southern states of Australia, there lives a curious and elusive plant, so small and hidden that very few people have the luck to ever see one in their lifetime. It’s Thismia rodwayi, commonly known as the fairy lantern. Belonging to the family Burmanniaceae, which is found in the lush and […]
Posted inAncient Rome, Art
The Temple of Isis at Pompeii, One of the First Buildings to be Unearthed from the Ashes
The Temple of the Egyptian goddess Isis in Pompeii was discovered in 1764 during the initial archaeological excavations of the ancient Roman city buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. It was one of the first buildings to be unearthed, and its walls still bore beautiful ancient paintings. Excavations in Pompeii began […]
Posted inMiddle Ages
The Cave Monastery of Vardzia Has More than 500 Rooms on 19 Levels
Nestled on the rugged cliffs along the Kura River Valley in southern Georgia is one of the most unusual and astonishing medieval monasteries in the world: Vardzia. Carved entirely into the rock of Mount Erusheti for over 500 meters, Vardzia is an architectural marvel with up to 19 levels of chambers. The site has a […]
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How did Lock & Keys Work in Antiquity? (Video)
Keys and locks are objects we use every day to keep our homes and belongings secure. Did you know they’ve been in use for over 6,000 years? Archaeologists have found one of the first locks in the ruins of Nineveh, the ancient capital of the Assyrian empire. It was a wooden lock with a small […]
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What did the Roman Forum look like in 410 AD, just after the sacking by the Visigoths (Video)
On August 24, 410 AD, the fate of Rome took a dramatic turn as the Salaria Gate swung open from within, allowing the Visigoths to enter the city. The ensuing pillage primarily targeted movable assets, with limited structural damage. The affected areas were around the Salaria Gate and the Aventine neighborhood. Strikingly, the Visigoths, despite […]
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Paper wasps choose the identity of their larvae with gentle taps
Have you ever wondered how paper wasps choose the identity of their larvae? Paper wasps, those amazing creatures that build their nests from chewed-up paper in a honeycomb shape, have a unique strategy to ensure that their larvae become workers or queens. And it all starts with a special “tap.” First, we must understand that […]