Pisco Valley's Mysterious 5,200 Holes
In Peru's Pisco Valley, over 5,200 holes, carved into an orderly network, defy simple explanation. The mountain-side fo…
Ellora Caves Carved Temple: Ancient Indian Architecture
In the heart of Western India, the Ellora Caves house a Hindu temple that was essentially sculpted from a mountain. Thi…
Nan Madol: Ancient City Built on Coral Reef
Nan Madol, a labyrinth of 92 artificial islands off the coast of Micronesia, was erected on a coral reef by an ancient…
Petrified Wood in Arizona National Park
Visitors to Arizona's Petrified Forest National Park walk among trees that have turned to stone over 200 million years,…
Roman Dodecahedra Mystery: 2023 Discovery
An unusual bronze orb with 12 holes and 20 knobs, unearthed in 1739, has baffled experts ever since. Over three centuri…
Costa Rica Stone Spheres Mystery
The largest of the more than 300 stone spheres found in Costa Rica's southern jungle is nearly nine feet across and wei…
Giant's Causeway: Volcanic Columns Mystery
Giants or geology? The Giant's Causeway's 40,000 interlocking stone columns have sparked debate and wonder for centurie…
Abhaneri Stepwell: Ancient Indian Water Reservoir
The Chand Baori, a 13-story deep well in Rajasthan is not a temple but a remarkable 1,000-year-old water reservoir. The…
Ancient Chinese Cliff Temple: 1500-Year Secret
Feitian Monastery clings to a 246-foot cliff in rural China, where most of its support is hidden. This 1,500-year-old t…
Ancient Puebloan Cliff Dwellings: History and Architecture
A cliff face city, abandoned in the 1300s, reveals a story of ingenious engineering and adaptation. Puebloan people lef…
Cinnamon's Historical Value and Health Benefits
When burned on the funeral pyre of Rome's imperial wife, cinnamon was worth more than silver, and it became a symbol of…
Canola Oil's History and Marketing
A wrench in the kitchen cabinet is today a staple ingredient, but decades ago, it was a key player in the war effort. C…