# Discovery
Unveiling the Truth: Was Christopher Columbus the Discoverer of the American Continent?
Introduction: The history books have long credited Christopher Columbus with the discovery of the American continent, but recent research and evolving perspectives have brought his legacy into question. This article will examine the prevailing narratives surrounding Columbus as the discoverer of America and explore alternative theories and evidence challenging this notion. By drawing upon various sources, we aim to shed light on the complex historical debate surrounding Christopher Columbus and his role in the discovery of the American continent.
300,000-year-old footprints reveal extinct humans went on a lakeside family outing among giant elephants and rhinos
Researchers have come out to say that footprints believed to belong to humans' existence 300,000 years ago, were found on the shores of an ancient lake in Europe. Homo Heidelbergensis, the name given to humans that lived in the millennium times and beyond were confirmed to be roaming and playing on the same lake where extinct animals and substances were found. The footprints are suspected to belong to both adults and younger individuals.
Coal Miners dug this up 100 years ago not realizing its Historical Significance!
Coal Miners dug this up 100 years ago not realizing its Historical Significance! This week my wife and I head to the river in search of forgotten or lost history! We find a huge amount of fossils while splitting rocks from the tailings of an old coal mine. We also run into Alabama Fish and Wildlife while they were attempting to document endangered species of fish!
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New Photos of the Titanic as You’ve Never Seen It
You’d be forgiven for thinking — as I did — that the Titanic‘s story is sufficiently well-known 111 years after its infamous demise. Yet it only takes a glance at the digital images released this week to see the shipwreck as no one has seen it before.
Archaeologists Stumble Upon 2000-Year-Old Stone Receipt from Ancient Jerusalem
In a recent excavation at Jerusalem Walls National Park, an extraordinary discovery was made: a 2,000-year-old receipt written in Hebrew on a stone tablet. As reported by the Israel Antiquities Authority, the inscription reveals the identity of an individual named "Shimon."
A 2,000-year-old financial inscription unearthed in Jerusalem's ancient city
In the quiet depths of history, buried under the city of Jerusalem, was a Hebrew inscription with the name "Shimon."The Israel Antiquities Authority recently discovered a seemingly unnoticed stone, which has sparked a flurry of research. It's a simple name, but the discovery that it's related to an old financial record gives an intriguing peek into the mysterious everyday life of a city lost to time.
What Was Our First Human Ancestor in America? Butchered Bones Point to Mystery Hominin in California 130,000 Years Ago
You won't believe this but turns out our history books might be a bit off when it comes to the first human ancestors in America. Forget about those Paleo-Indians and the Clovis people we've always heard about. A bunch of archaeologists have been going at it, trying to figure out who was really the first to set foot on American soil. And guess what? In 2017, they stumbled upon something big in California.
The Fearsome Coconut Crab Is the Largest Arthropod on Land
The largest terrestrial arthropod is known as the coconut crab. It has a leg span of 3.3 feet and holds a Guinness world record as the heaviest terrestrial crustacean. The name is derived from its practice of breaking coconuts open in search of the inner white flesh it feeds on.
A Mysterious Log that Vertically Floats Unanchored at Crater Lake
A lake in Oregon popularly known as Crater Lake is one of the most beautiful places in the USA. It has uniquely blue and crystal clear water and holds the title of the deepest lake in the country One would expect the lake to be a melting point for Americans because of its beauty but this has not been the case.
400 year old colonist’s remains discovered
Historic St. Mary's City, located in Maryland, is not only the state's original colonial capital but also the final resting place of one of the earliest European colonists to arrive in the New World. In the early days of the New World, many individuals travelled great distances to establish themselves in this new and unfamiliar land. For some, the journey was long and difficult, but for one teenage boy, it proved to be fatal. Archaeologists recently discovered the grave of a teenage boy between the ages of 15 and 16 who probably arrived in the area in about 1630.
James Webb Space Telescope Discovers Water Vapor Around Main Belt Comet for the First Time
In a recent breakthrough, the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has detected water vapor around a comet in the main asteroid belt, marking the first instance of such a discovery. The comet, known as Read, was initially used to establish the main belt comet category and is now revealing secrets about our solar system and its complex evolution.
Early Humans in the Americas Came from China and Japan, Genetic Study Reveals
New genetic research has revealed that some of the earliest humans to arrive in the Americas were from ancient China and Japan. Scientists from the Kunming Institute of Zoology conducted the study and found people from northern coastal China made two distinct migrations to the Americas during and after the last ice age.
Abandoned Finds in Decayed factories
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The Future Of Underwater Living: The Underwater Space Station Project And Beyond.
The concept of an underwater space station may seem like science fiction, but a joint venture between multiple countries is making it happen. The project aims to build a permanent research station at the bottom of the ocean. This will allow scientists to study marine life and climate change's impact on the ocean in unprecedented ways. The station will be located at a depth of around 60 feet (18 meters) and equipped with state-of-the-art research equipment, living quarters, and a laboratory. Studying the ocean is vital to understanding Earth's climate and ecosystems, as the ocean plays a crucial role in regulating our planet's climate. The ocean absorbs more than 90% of the excess heat produced by greenhouse gases. It is estimated that the ocean absorbs over a quarter of human carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. As a result, the ocean's chemistry is changing, which has a significant impact on marine life and the climate. Therefore, it is crucial to conduct extensive research to understand ocean behavior, marine life, and climate change's impact on them.
Who Dumped 500 Pounds of Pasta in New Jersey Woods?
Residents in Old Bridge, New Jersey, have solved the mystery of the hundreds of pounds of uncooked pasta found in a wooded area in late April. A local resident noticed the spaghetti-like mounds and contacted Nina Jochnowitz, who snapped photos and posted them on social media, drawing attention to the issue of a lack of local garbage pickup service.
9-Year-Old Oregon Boy Finds 10,000-Year-Old Mammoth Tooth Fragment in His Grandmother's Backyard Digging in the Creek
An Oregon boy digging in his Grandmother's creek (west of Winston, Oregon) finds something that looks like a plastic container or a piece of petrified wood. He doesn't know what it is, so he brings it back to her house to show his mother. His mother takes a photo and posts it on Facebook, and the rest is history. It turns out to be an ancient mammoth fossil.
Archaeologists Discover Underwater Hospital and Cemetery
Archeologists at Dry Tortugas National Park have made a historic discovery. They found remains of a 19th-century quarantine hospital and cemetery on a submerged island. The National Park Service made the announcement in a news release stating that records indicate dozens of people, mostly U.S. soldiers stationed at Fort Jefferson, may have been buried there.
Unbelievable Discovery: Woman Stumbles Upon Enormous Pink Feather in Her Yard, Astonished by its Owner
Curious Homeowner in Port Aransas, Texas, Stumbles Upon Mysterious Big Pink Feather in Yard, Unveiling Unexpected Owner. While spending time in her yard one day, Mary Goldsmith was taken aback as a strikingly large pink feather gracefully descended from the sky. Recently settling into the area, she was understandably bewildered, pondering which bird could have been the source of such an extraordinary find.
Settlers Discovered Mysterious Gigantic Skeletons in West Virginia
In the late 1800s, a group of settlers in West Virginia stumbled upon something truly remarkable: gigantic skeletons that defied explanation. These skeletons were unlike anything they had ever seen before and sparked a wave of curiosity and speculation that has lasted to this day.