A recent study investigates two enigmatic interstellar objects discovered through observations with the ALMA telescope (Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array) and the AKARI satellite. These bodies, hidden behind dense clouds of gas and dust, could represent a previously unknown type of interstellar object. The research, led by astrophysicist Takashi Shimonishi and his team, raises fundamental questions […]
Guillermo Carvajal
Degree in Geography and History, specialized in Art History, researcher, ex-librarian, in the blogosphere since 2005 with La Brújula Verde. I write about history, art, culture, travel, geography... Working on content and advertising for blogs.
A Complex System of Tanks and Structures Found Beneath the Temple of Olympian Zeus in Athens
A group of researchers from the National Technical University of Athens has conducted an ambitious geophysical study to unravel the hidden mysteries beneath the Temple of Olympian Zeus, one of the most iconic structures of ancient Greece. The research, driven by the need to restore and preserve this historical heritage, has yielded fascinating results combining […]
The First Dinosaurs Emerged in the Amazon and Remain Undiscovered There and in Other Equatorial Regions of South America and Africa
A recent study led by researchers from University College London (UCL) suggests that the remains of the earliest dinosaurs might still lie hidden in the Amazon and other equatorial regions of South America and Africa. This finding challenges previous conceptions about the origin of these creatures and raises new questions about their early evolution. The […]
The Blood of Homo sapiens Explains How They Survived, While That of Neanderthals May Have Led to Their Extinction
A group of scientists has found clues in blood groups that explain how modern humans managed to survive and expand from Africa to the rest of the world. Published in the journal Scientific Reports, the study compares the genes of the blood groups of Homo sapiens and Neanderthals to better understand our history as a […]
Poliochne, the First City of Europe, Was the Nemesis and Rival of Troy Situated Across From It
In the history of humanity, early settlements provide a fascinating glimpse into the development of civilization. One such place is Poliochne (in Greek Πολιόχνη), an ancient city located on the eastern coast of the island of Lemnos in the Aegean Sea. Considered the oldest city in Europe, Poliochne flourished during the Late Copper Age and […]
Money Emerged to Facilitate Trade Between Strangers, Not to Collect Taxes, According to an Archaeological and Ethnohistorical Study
The history of money, one of humanity’s most transformative creations, has been the subject of discussion for centuries. How did this fundamental tool for the economy emerge? A recent study published in the Journal of Archaeological Method and Theory presents a new perspective that reconfigures the debate. According to Mikael Fauvelle, author of the study, […]
The Oldest Evidence of Hominin Presence in Europe Found in Romania: They Hunted and Used Tools Over 1.95 Million Years Ago
A recent scientific discovery published in the journal Nature Communications has unveiled compelling evidence of the presence of hominins in Europe at least 1.95 million years ago. This finding, centered on the Grăunceanu archaeological site in the OlteÈ› River valley, Romania, challenges established chronologies and provides new perspectives on the dispersion of early humans out […]
A mold used to produce Medusa masks dating back to the early 1st century BCE has been found in ancient Finziade, Sicily
In the town of Licata (the ancient Greek Finziade), Sicily, archaeologists have discovered a mask mold that, according to initial interpretations, could represent Medusa, the Greek mythological figure known for her petrifying gaze and snake-filled hair. This discovery was made during excavations in the so-called “House 18,” a building dating back to the late Republican […]
The Bronze Fragments That Allowed the Reconstruction of the Celtic Calendar
In November 1897, Alphonse Roux, a farmer, discovered what appeared to be a cloth bag, whose fibers had dissolved over time, buried about 30 centimeters underground while working in a field at a place called Verpoix in the municipality of Coligny (in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France). Inside, there were 550 bronze fragments. The pieces, […]
Exceptional Discovery in Nero’s Domus Aurea in Rome: Pigments and a Massive Ingot of Egyptian Blue
The monumental Domus Aurea, the palatial residence built by Emperor Nero in the heart of Rome, continues to unveil fascinating secrets. Recent archaeological research has brought to light a unique find that provides crucial insights into the techniques and materials used to decorate its lavish rooms. Two jars used during the palace’s construction have been […]