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    Mapping the Empires of History

    The kingdoms and empires that once ruled across vast lands have by no means been forgotten – the power of the Roman Empire is still a symbol… Read more “Mapping the Empires of History”

    22 Jul 201722 Jul 2017 by QuBits

    Mysterious History Events On Earth

    Mycenaean Greece (or Mycenaean civilization) was the last phase of the Bronze Age in Ancient Greece (c. 1600–1100 BC). It represents the first advanced civilization in mainland… Read more “Mysterious History Events On Earth”

    20 Nov 201620 Nov 2016 by QuBits

    Inca child mummy reveals lost genetic history

      Back in 1985, hikers climbing Argentina’s Aconcagua mountain stumbled upon a ghastly surprise: the frozen corpse of a 7-year-old boy. It was apparent that he’d been… Read more “Inca child mummy reveals lost genetic history”

    20 Dec 201520 Dec 2015 by QuBits

    A Sad Day For The Scientific Community – Stephen Hawking Passes Away

    Science’s brightest star has passed away aged 76. A physicist and best-selling author, Dr. Hawking did not allow his physical limitations to hinder his quest to answer “the… Read more “A Sad Day For The Scientific Community – Stephen Hawking Passes Away”

    14 Mar 201814 Mar 2018 by QuBits

    What Are Gravitational Waves?

    Gravitational waves are ripples in space-time (the fabled “fabric” of the Universe) caused by massive objects moving with violent accelerations (in outer space that means objects like… Read more “What Are Gravitational Waves?”

    16 Nov 201716 Nov 2017 by QuBits

    The Coolest Places You’re Not Allowed to Visit

    Our spectacular planet has so many wonders to explore. However, there are some places that are just too dangerous, too protected, or maybe too special to visit—even… Read more “The Coolest Places You’re Not Allowed to Visit”

    15 Aug 201715 Aug 2017 by QuBits

    How the north ended up on top of the map

    A cartographic history of what’s up. McArthur’s Universal Corrective Map of the World.Flickr A world map drawn by the Moroccan cartographer Muhammad al-Idrisi for King Roger of… Read more “How the north ended up on top of the map”

    22 Jul 201722 Jul 2017 by QuBits

    These 7 Cities Are Total Time Warps

    But in a good way. If you want to go back in time, you could binge-watch Mad Men. Or read Wolf Hall. Or start talking exclusively in Old English. Or you… Read more “These 7 Cities Are Total Time Warps”

    22 Jul 201722 Jul 2017 by QuBits

    DNA May ID Sailors Looking for Northwest Passage in 1845

    Scientists have extracted DNA from the skeletal remains of several 19th-century sailors who died during the ill-fated Franklin Expedition, whose goal was to navigate the fabled Northwest… Read more “DNA May ID Sailors Looking for Northwest Passage in 1845”

    6 May 20176 May 2017 by QuBits

    Some Of The Most Bizarre Books Ever Written

    If literary history teaches us one thing, it’s that people were just as confused and immature in the Middle Ages as they are now. From unsolvable codes… Read more “Some Of The Most Bizarre Books Ever Written”

    5 Mar 20175 Mar 2017 by QuBits

    A tour of our solar system

    Our solar system is a fascinating place. For decades, ambitious engineers and scientists around the world have been sending brave humans and robotic emissaries deep into our… Read more “A tour of our solar system”

    31 Dec 201630 Mar 2017 by QuBits

    Tornado Cluster Sizes Skyrocket

    Tornados are behaving strangely: The number of tornado outbreaks per year is fairly constant, but the number of tornados per outbreak has skyrocketed. And scientists aren’t entirely… Read more “Tornado Cluster Sizes Skyrocket”

    8 Dec 20168 Dec 2016 by QuBits

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