Discovery

Did a real creature inspire the myth of the Kraken, one of the greatest sea monsters of all time?

These giant crabs, also known as robber crabs, live in huge numbers on islands in the South Pacific. But since they can't swim, we have to ask, how did they end up on these isolated islands in the first place?

In central China, a vast underground mausoleum conceals a life-size terracotta army of cavalry, infantry, horses, chariots, weapons, administrators, acrobats, and musicians, all built to serve China's first emperor, Qin Shi Huang Di, in the afterlife.

In the United States, in the state of Wyoming is a national park called Yellowstone. Infamous for it's beautiful nature it's also home to one of the world's largest volcanoes. The Yellowstone volcano is a super volcano and if it decided to erupt, the resu...

In the shadow of Italy’s Vesuvius, a lesser-known volcano rumbles: Campi Flegrei. An eruption could endanger the millions of residents of the city of Naples. Scientists gain new insights into what happened in nearby Pompeii, and dig into the unique geolog...

A volcano is one of the most unforgiving natural phenomenons on Earth. If you were to fall into its magma-filled center, your body would quickly bubble up, and disappear without a trace. So if they're so good at getting rid of things, why aren't we using...

Could the legends of these strange visitors from the stars be more than mere mythology? See more in this scene from Season 1, Episode 13, "Strange Visitors."

We learnt much about our ancestors from these shocking discoveries. For this list, we’ll be looking at the most amazing and important archaeological discoveries throughout human history. Our countdown includes Göbekli Tepe, Ötzi, Sutton Hoo, Pompeii, The...

Queen Mary's Dolls' House is the largest and most famous dolls' house in the world. Built between 1921 and 1924 for Queen Mary, consort of King George V, by the leading British architect Sir Edwin Lutyens, it contains works from over 1,500 of the finest a...

Thylacines — marsupials known as Tasmanian tigers — were declared extinct decades ago, but efforts to find one in the wild are thriving. Scientists are also working to bring back the species.

Check these eight history making discoveries. Maybe you'll discover one you've never heard of and lead you down a path to discovery.

The Field Museum in Chicago preserves everything from fish and snakes to frogs and Komodo dragons in their basement.

Explore the engineering behind Paris’s iconic landmark, the tallest structure of its time.

Evolution of New York City, the Big Apple from 1524 to 2023. Witness the transformation of the city that never sleeps, from its humble beginnings as a Dutch trading post in 1524 to the iconic global metropolis it is today. Dive into the journey to learn m...

The legend of the Rusalka, originating from Slavic folklore, tells of female water spirits. They are said to be the souls of young women who died tragically, such as by drowning. Residing in rivers or lakes, the Rusalka lures men with her beauty and song,...

Imhotep was a famous figure in Ancient Egypt, revered as an architect, physician, and sage. Best remembered for designing the Step Pyramid of Djoser, he also made significant contributions to medicine and was later deified as a god of healing and wisdom.