Tag: discovery
New Discoveries Reveal Stonehenge's Secrets
Neil Oliver encounters an age of cosmological priests and some of the greatest monuments of the Stone Age, including Stonehenge itself. This is a time of elite travellers, who were inventing the very idea of Heaven itself.
Is There Really a Worm in Tequila? Myth and History
Discover the truth about the tequila worm, why it appears in some mezcal bottles, and how a marketing idea became a drinking legend.
Mexican Jumping Beans: What They Are and Why They Jump
Are Mexican jumping beans really beans? Discover the tiny insect that makes them jump, where they come from and whether people eat them.
Aztec Sun Stone: The Iconic Calendar of Ancient Mexico
Discover the Aztec Sun Stone, a masterpiece of ancient Mexican art that reveals the beliefs, cosmology, and power of the Aztec Empire.
Ancient Structures Ahead of Their Time
Astraway explores global archaeological sites that feature precision engineering, advanced urban planning, and sophisticated hydraulic systems. By examining structures from Pakistan to the Andes, this documentary investigates how ancient civilizations dev...
This Is Why Prehistoric Australia Was Pure Nightmare Fuel
Australia is known for its deadly snakes, crocodiles, and huge spiders that would give anyone nightmares. But these modern animals are nothing compared to the monsters that once roamed this land. Beasts so massive and terrifying they make today's wildlife...
Scientists Found an Ancient Greek Underwater City That Could Be ATLANTIS!
We thought the lost city of Atlantis was a myth, but off the coast of Greece, archaeologists just made incredible archaeological discoveries: the oldest underwater city on Earth, Pavlopetri!
Scientists Discovered 100 Million-Year-Old Dinosaur Eggs!
This video explores the latest mind-blowing paleontological discoveries, including scientists using lasers on dinosaur eggs and the identification of new dinosaur species!
Why Homo Sapiens Outlived 8 Other Human Species
50,000 years ago, at least 6 different human species walked this planet. Today, only one remains. This is the brutal, scientific reason why you are the last human standing.
How Did Ancient Humans Lose Their Dark Skin?
Have you ever wondered why humans have different skin colors? The answer will shock you.
The Second-to-Last Mammoths Ever
About 5,700 years ago, on a small, isolated island off the coast of Alaska, a herd of woolly mammoths crossed a treeless tundra. But these weren’t just any mammoths.
500 Years Frozen: The Inca Children Who Changed History
This video explores the discovery of Inca children preserved in ice for over 500 years. Scientists reveal their last meals, health, and the sacred capacocha ritual that led to their deaths, uncovering powerful insights into Inca culture, religion, and soc...
Rain Bombs
A deadly—and growing—global weather phenomenon mystifies scientists.
The Ancient Mystery of the Himalayan ‘Skeleton Lake’
In 1942, an Indian forest ranger discovered a remote lake, high in the Himalayas, with something strange visible in its clear water. The lake was full of human skeletons.
America Made Its Most Toxic Lake. Now We Need What's Inside
America’s most toxic lake may also be one of its most overlooked resources. At the Berkeley Pit Superfund Site, scientists are extracting clean energy materials from a century of mining waste.