Road works in Hidalgo, Mexico, hit a snag when workers unearthed a rare stone statue. Turns out, it’s a boss-level indigenous ruler who got relocated for his own safety, according to Mexican archaeologists. Before we look at the statue, let’s first dig into Huastec culture to better contextualize the discovery. Cultivating maize, beans and squash, the Huastec civilization flourished between 1000 BC to 1500 AD along the Pánuco River, and along the coast of the Gulf of Mexico , in what is today Mexico. Known for their impressive, decorated pottery and textiles, the Huastec people developed a complex social structure…
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Rescue ships Sea-Eye 4 and Mare*Go have been blocked for 20 days for flaunting Italian legislation they call ‘unjust’.The Italian Coast Guard has apprehended two vessels from non-governmental organisations operating in the Mediterranean Sea, after they were found to be in breach of a new law preventing ships deployed to rescue migrants from carrying out multiple operations in a row. A 20-day detention was imposed on the German rescue ships Sea-Eye 4 and Mare*Go on Friday evening, said the organisations Sea-Eye and Sea-Watch that operate the vessels. The law passed in Italy on February 24 prevents rescue ships from carrying…
World of the Bizarre By T.K. RandallJune 3, 2023 · 1 commentWho is the father ? Image Credit: Pixabay / Pexels The woman, who hails from Colombia, became pregnant despite maintaining that she had never been with a man. Stories of unexplained pregnancies have been around for years; back in 2021, for example, police in Indonesia investigated the case of a woman who claimed that a ‘gust of wind’ had left her pregnant.This more recent example, meanwhile, concerns a young women from Colombia who made local news upon claiming that an ‘evil spirit’ was responsible for her unexpected pregnancy.She claimed…
There’s a superstitious rumor that suggests guests who wear red to a wedding are sending a secret message – find out more by clicking the link below. (iStock)Riotous red – Are you saying something about your past with a key wedding participant by the color of your couture? Continue reading…Critical alert – Shielding your child from the sun with a blanket may create a dangerous scenario, expert warns. Continue reading…‘Must-see’ – Every American should see these historic D-Day sites to commemorate the ultimate sacrifice made by so many for freedom. Continue reading…Pumping iron with pooch – See what Reddit users…
Beneath Osimo, Italy, lies a concealed network of tunnels and chambers connecting the city’s palaces. This underground maze carries an air of mystery, as it once held strategic importance for the Knights Templar. Symbols of the ancient order still adorn Osimo, above and below ground. Speculation arises: were these passageways and grottos used by the Templars for secret activities long after their disbandment? Osimo’s subterranean realm holds an undeniable allure. Did the Templars seek refuge within these hidden corridors, guarding their treasures and knowledge? Were the tunnels a covert means of communication, enabling the Templars to disseminate information discreetly? The…
Extraterrestrial By T.K. RandallJune 3, 2023 · 0 commentsWhat happened to Godfrey that night ? Image Credit: Pixabay / KarstenBergmann An encounter with alleged extraterrestrial visitors drew extensive media attention in England back in 1980. The incident took place on November 28th along Burnley Road in the town of Todmorden where Godfrey had been investigating reports of missing animals in the early hours of the morning. Just as he was about to give up for the night he witnessed what he initially believed to be a bus heading towards him on the other side of the road. When it got…
Video shows rescuers attempting to free people trapped in the wreckage after two trains derailed in the eastern state of Odisha.
Forty-five bags containing human remains were discovered in Jalisco, Mexico, earlier this week and appear to resemble the features of young missing call center employees, according to state prosecutors.The Jalisco Prosecutor’s Office said in a statement that the remains were found in the municipality of Zapopan during a search for the missing people. The remains found in a 40-meter deep ravine will still need to undergo forensic tests to officially identify the bodies.The seven call center workers disappeared last week from the Jardines Vallarta and La Estancia neighborhoods in Jalisco. An eighth person potentially connected to the group is also…
At Ancient Origins, we believe that one of the most important fields of knowledge we can pursue as human beings is our beginnings. And while some people may seem content with the story as it stands, our view is that there exist countless mysteries, scientific anomalies and surprising artifacts that have yet to be discovered and explained.The goal of Ancient Origins is to highlight recent archaeological discoveries, peer-reviewed academic research and evidence, as well as offering alternative viewpoints and explanations of science, archaeology, mythology, religion and history around the globe.We’re the only Pop Archaeology site combining scientific research with out-of-the-box perspectives.By bringing together top experts and…
The collision involving two passenger services in Odisha state has left about 900 people injured.