Lost Civilizations

Explore the world of lost civilizations and cultures - find ancient worlds. Take a look at our best articles.

 Pyramids in honor of the pharaohs built in Ukraine

Pyramids in honor of the pharaohs built in Ukraine

01.03.2010

Giant Pyramids are hidden beneath the hills in the region of Lugansk. The findings encountered by archeology interns. Lugano pyramids are not Tombs and Sanctuaries.
 The Ancient Dead Sea Scrolls

The Ancient Dead Sea Scrolls

27.02.2010

Group of Bedouin goat herders were searching the coast of the Dead Sea, searching for a goat, when they found the popular dead see scrolls in the Qumran Cave. Early Judaism and Christianity.
 The Lost City of Atlantis

The Lost City of Atlantis

27.02.2010

Plato was the first to write about the Lost City of Atlantis. Is it a miracle fact or a myth from the history? It is believed that Poseidon is the founder of Atlantis. Minoan Empire and Crete.
 The legends of Helen of Troy

The legends of Helen of Troy

27.02.2010

English poet Christopher Marlowe describes Helen of Troy as the person “causing thousands of ships . Indeed she is the reason for the Trojan War.
 Ecological catastrophe destroyed the Mayan civilization

Ecological catastrophe destroyed the Mayan civilization

27.02.2010

Despite popular opinion about the destruction of the Mayans by the Spanish Conquistador, their great empire was decayed before Columbus was born.
 How Galileo Changed the View of the Universe

How Galileo Changed the View of the Universe

26.02.2010

Galileo was the first to turn the telescope to the universe. His first object of interest was the moon. Galileo 's discoveries and observations. Rings of Saturn.
 Japanese Underwater Pyramids dating back to 8000 B.C.

Japanese Underwater Pyramids dating back to 8000 B.C.

26.02.2010

Archeologists found the first evidence that suggests a previous unknown Stone Age civilization. The stone ziggurat is thought to be the world 's oldest building. Structure of Yonaguni.
 Ancient Egyptian Pyramids

Ancient Egyptian Pyramids

25.02.2010

What do you know about ancient Egypt and the famous Egyptian Pyramids? Egyptians believed, their past kings lived on after death and become Osiris. Legends, the pyramids of Giza and Abu Sir.
 Napoleon had a phobia of cats

Napoleon had a phobia of cats

23.02.2010

All great men have their fears and phobias. French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte had a fear of cats. Phobia of cats is called Felinophobia. This phobia was not unique to Napoleon.
 The human brain shrinks

The human brain shrinks

23.02.2010

The human brain is going to extinction. The startling discovery was made after the scientists measured the size of the human skulls from different periods of human existence.
 Life on Earth came from space

Life on Earth came from space

22.02.2010

Covered with ice, asteroids and comets have reached the surface of the Earth from hundreds of millions of years ago. According to the theory the people really possibly do come from aliens.
 Died in 1920 and still looks like a little girl who is alive

Died in 1920 and still looks like a little girl who is alive

15.02.2010

Little Rozalia Lombardo was a wonderful child. However, she died at only two years old because of an infectious disease. The girl is known as Sleeping Beauty.
 Mythology: gorgons forever on 21

Mythology: gorgons forever on 21

15.02.2010

Gorgons are one of the most hideous and bloodthirsty creatures in Greek mythology. Euryale, Gorgon and Medusa were possessed bodies, instead of having hair on their heads had nests with snakes.
 Cemetery of vampires was discovered

Cemetery of vampires was discovered

15.02.2010

During excavations dead bodies of 13 people were discovered, all of whom buried in the same horrific manner. The deceased had no arms and no head, they were badly cut.
 Hypotheses about the secret of Baghdad Battery

Hypotheses about the secret of Baghdad Battery

27.01.2010

Despite the many experiments there is still no definite explanation for what the artefacts served. What is the secret of Baghdad Battery? Religious mystification or it has medical functions?
 Aztec human sacrifice

Aztec human sacrifice

22.01.2010

When the Spaniards entered the capital of Aztecs Tenochtitlan in Mexico during 1519, they remained astounded by the sight which was revealed to them. Cannibalism during the Aztec civilization.
 Nubian Pyramids - a worthy competitor to the Egyptian

Nubian Pyramids - a worthy competitor to the Egyptian

22.01.2010

The number of Pyramids in ancient Nubia (now Sudan), boast a total of 223 pyramids located in Kermen, Napa, Nuri, El-Kurru, Naga and Meroe, which is more than twice the pyramids in Egypt.
 Aztecs - Civilization and Culture

Aztecs - Civilization and Culture

21.01.2010

Historical evidence suggests that Aztecs were advanced and were a prosperous civilization which built big cities. Aztec culture, religion and economy.
 Machu Picchu and the lost city of the Incas

Machu Picchu and the lost city of the Incas

03.01.2010

The mystery remains, if Machu Picchu in Peru is not the lost city Vilkabamba, then which one is? The style of the buildings in Machu Picchu are late imperial.
 A large ancient city has been discovered in the Amazon

A large ancient city has been discovered in the Amazon

01.01.2010

In the Amazon jungle in the past there was a huge city which existed from 500 to 1500 AC. It almost was a reminder of the Medieval Europe and the cities of Ancient Greece.