Prehistoric art — no matter whether we’re talking about cave painting or sculpture — was evidence of the development of human spirituality. Combined with religious rituals, with fertility and even with eroticism, it was supposed to elevate our species beyond the here and now. …

The US government has released a report showing that as many as 510 cases of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) were registered last year. The U.S. intelligence community admits that most of them were drones or balloons, but a large number still remain unexplained. Over the past year, the U.S. intelligence…

Noma operated in Copenhagen for 20 years. Led by charismatic chef René Redzepi, the restaurant held the title of “best restaurant in the world” on record. Its closure has just been announced. Noma was established in Copenhagen in 2003. “Noma” is a blend of two Danish terms, “nordisk” meaning Nordic…

Researchers have detected the impending collision of two colossal, singular entities known as supermassive black holes. Never before have these objects been captured when they were so close to each other. What does “close” mean on a cosmic scale? Supermassive black holes, which you can read about in the scientific…

The Ark was lost during the Babylonian army’s assault on Jerusalem in 586 BC. Where is the Ark of the Covenant? Researchers point to 7 potential cities where it may be located today. According to the Bible, the Ark of the Covenant is an ornate box in which the Israelites…

There are places in the world where it is not difficult to see a whale. Giving birth to a mammal is something else entirely. Cetacean watchers in Southern California were very lucky. It is not only around Greenland or Iceland that whale watching is possible. Peeping at the huge mammals…

A team of scientists from the University of Helsinki recently conducted a study to determine which breed of dog is considered to be the most intelligent. The researchers used a variety of tests and assessments to evaluate the cognitive abilities of different breeds of dogs. More than a thousand animals…

In Thessaloniki, construction of the subway will soon begin. Archaeologists have decided to take advantage of this opportunity. During the excavations they managed to find the ruins of an ancient city. The largest archaeological dig in years is currently underway in Thessaloniki. A subway system is planned to be built…

After 70 years of discovery, scientists have decided to reconstruct the face of a Jericho man whose skull was plastered 9,000 years ago. Who was the mysterious man? Near the Jordan River in the West Bank is located one of the oldest cities in the world. People inhabited it as…