Discovery

The triquetra is an ancient symbol with a rich and diverse history, spanning multiple cultures and meanings. Its name comes from the Latin word triquetrus, meaning "three-cornered." Below is a summary of its origins and uses across time and civilizations.

You may have heard of the Hobbits -- no, not the Tolkien ones. Our cousins, Homo floresiensis! But have you ever wondered why this enigmatic mini species was so little? Let's talk about the decades of research into what made the hominins from Liang Bua Is...

The Uyuni salt flat in Bolivia is so vast, it’s said to be visible from the moon. Explorer Simon Reeve travels to this incredible white expanse, and meets the family who make a living carving salt from a natural marvel.

Experience San Diego's dazzling biodiversity thriving among a human population of 3.3 million residents. From grebes' intricate rituals to orcas' thrilling hunts, witness nature's resilience and beauty amidst the urban sprawl.

The oldest confirmed writing is on an ancient Sumerian artifact, but the road to its creation is long and fascinating.

During this unprecedented lockdown period, initiatives were undertaken, such as turning off street lights at certain times in many cities around the world. In addition, the reduction of commercial and industrial activities made cities less bright than the...

We know that there is a link between noise pollution and animal behavior, but now, for the first time, we have the opportunity to observe it.

The 2022 documentary Season of the Witch, directed by Jerry Sword, explores the historical roots of witchcraft and its modern-day revival through the lives and beliefs of a mountain coven. Filmed across Southwest Virginia and East Tennessee, the 1-hour an...

Including goddesses of magic, like the Greek Goddess Hecate, sorceresses like Morgan le Fay and even the Scottish Fairy Queen Nicnevin. Covering tales of witchcraft from all around the world from major mythologies like the Norse goddess Freya to lesser kn...

Spiritualists use a variety of methods to attempt to contact the dead, often depending on their beliefs, traditions, or personal practices.

Amethyst is a purple variety of quartz that has been valued for its beauty and metaphysical properties for thousands of years. Here's an overview of its history and properties.

In the tropical dry forests of Madagascar, the baobab tree plays a vital role. It’s especially important during times of drought, which all forest-dwellers have had to adapt to. But these ancient trees are also highly endangered.

Does the Sun make sound? Yes! and it's very unsettling!

Today we're talking about the weirdest trees in the world, from the psychedelic rainbow eucalyptus, to the dragon's blood tree, to the jabuticaba that grows delicious fruits on its trunk.

If every human somehow simply disappeared from the face of the earth, how long would it be before the last artificial light source would go out?

Join me on a wild tour through a hypothetical apocalypse -- and see what it would take for humanity to cling on through the worst disaster in the last 250 million years.