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Hunting the Ghostly Bigfoot

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:18:47 PST

Bigfoot is a creature of legend human hunters and cryptozoologists have sought for a number of years with little success. And even as Bigfoot theories and witness accounts are on the rise, the actual capture of the creature is something that continues to elude even the most talented and dedicated of hunters. Is it possible that the more fantastic accounts of Bigfoot that include such supernatural claims as vanishing into thin air may be worth a second look?

Ancient Alien Abduction

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:10:03 PST

We often see alien abduction as a contemporary phenomenon, happening mostly in the last sixty or seventy years with a few trace cases reaching back into antiquity all the way to the middle ages. But examination of cave paintings depicted by the Tassili suggest the phenomenon may be far older and more widespread than we ever understood before. Were there cases of ancient alien abductions? Let's turn back the clock and take a look.

Power Station Explosion Exposes Russian Nuclear War Fears

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:01:49 PST

When a power station suddenly lit up the night sky turning night into day, commuters heading South from St. Petersburg were stunned, slowing their cars to a stop as the corona of the bright flash lit up the sky like a nuclear bomb had just gone off. Luckily, the flash was not quite as devastating as it looked in this terrifying video from one driver's dash camera.

Mysterious Boxes Washing Up on West Coast

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:53:53 PST

Enigmas are always strangest when they're attached to an object that's either discovered out of place or one that shows up seemingly out of nowhere. And this mystery is almost always compounded during times rife with uncertainty or historical precedent. And now as December of 2012 looms on the horizon a series of mystery boxes have been reported washing up along the shores of the west coast. Are these boxes clues to some enigma slowly emerging from the sea? They have been reported all up and down the Oregon coast with more being reported appearing now to the East.

Sedlec Ossuary: The House of 70,000 Skeletons

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:48:09 PST

There are few places on Earth quite as terrifying as the Ossuary at Sedlec upon first glance. Without knowing anything else about it, simply looking in on the place it becomes immediately apparent that something strange is going on. Then upon closer inspection you can clearly see amid the oddly shaped interior structures a chilling motif. Everything is made of human bones. As you look closer you can see that the skulls are not merely carvings or statues of bones and skulls, but rather the real thing. The Ossuary at Sedlec has bones from an estimated 70,000 skeletons inside it.

Was a Woolly Mammoth Filmed in Siberia?

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:48:52 PST

Woolly Mammoths, once thought extinct, are once again coming into the public eye as video footage from Siberia claims to show one of the creatures as it crosses a river. The footage, originally taken by a government worker in Siberia as he planned for road building, is to say the least strange. The footage is certainly raising many eyebrows. Is this a sign that the jury may still be out on the Woolly Mammoth? If the creature does turn out to still be alive, it wouldn't be the first to be prematurely declared extinct - although it would no doubt be one of the most famous.

Highlights of Ancient Egypt: New Kingdom

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:57:37 PST

When the Egyptians got rid of this foreign influence (around 1570) about their land, the New Kingdom was established. For the next 200 years, the Egyptian civilization underwent a peak. All over the world, the cities of Thebes and Memphis were seen as powerhouses in politics, commerce, and culture. In this article, you will learn more about this time period, which ultimately led to the decline of the ancient civilization.

Residents of Russian Town Report UFO

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:39:24 PST

Residents of one small town in Russia reported seeing strange objects in the sky recently, and then contacted local news stations to confirm their sightings and share the footage they gathered. So what was it in the skies over Chelyabinsk, Russia? Is it an extraterrestrial craft or something from closer to home?

Pembrokeshire Noise Unsolved

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:03:52 PST

When resident of Milford Haven tried to move their days along peacefully, they found that something strange was booming off in the horizon. The noise, which lasted for some two minutes was reported as being quite strange - like nothing the residents had ever heard before. The incident continued and Haven residents soon began contacting local authorities asking what was happening. The authorities were just as baffled as the residents were.

The O'Neill Cylinder - Humanity's Home Away from Home?

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:38:07 PST

Very few constructions proposed by scientists are nearly as ambitious as one project designed by a Physicist utilizing the help of his students. Gerard K. O’Neill’s proposal suggests something so large and so monumental that many scientists can’t imagine ever accomplishing it. Of course it should be noted that “impossible” is a word that scientists have a way of reinterpreting as time goes on.

Warning from Beyond the Stars

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:30:03 PST

The UFO phenomenon is most often remembered for the familiar moments in accounts where the witness reveals that something that has happened to so many others has also happened to them. The credibility of UFO stories at one point even hinged on the presence of certain tropes that carried with them the weight of others having said the same thing. In the 1960’s and 70’s one of these elements was the warning for humanity. Extraterrestrials who interact with humans have been perceived in many different lights over the years, but the benign ones reportedly have humanity’s future - and that of the planet itself - in mind.

Biochemist Reveals Universal Life Theory

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:16:22 PST

In the book The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, one of the key questions surrounding the text is, “what is it all about?” Or more specifically, it is referred to at the meaning of life, the universe, and everything. Now one biochemist has published a paper so controversial that it has been redacted in many official channels. His paper claims that he has figured out the meaning of everything, and unified every errant mystery of physics. There’s only one problem - no one is quite sure what it all means and the claims it makes are more than a little startling.

Highlights of Ancient Egypt: Middle Kingdom

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:56:32 PST

Following the Old Kingdom, there was a period of time that lasted 258 years where rulers were not as strong and chaos played a significant role in the atmosphere of the civilization. All of this ended when Amenemhet I came into power in 1991 BC. Amenemhet was responsible for reunifying Egypt – an accomplishment that marks the Middle Kingdom.

Highlights of Ancient Egypt: Old Kingdom

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:55:16 PST

Egypt is one of the oldest civilizations in the world – becoming an established culture around 3000 BC or about 5,000 years ago. The civilization was prominent until 332 BC when the ancient inhabitants were conquered by Alexander the Great. In this article, you will learn more about the notable events and people associated with ancient Egypt.

Mayan Ruins – Kabah

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 22:59:01 PST

On the Yucatan Peninsula, you will find the Mayan site called Kabah, which offers an array of buildings that date back to around the 9th century. Kabah is known as a good place to explore the Puuc style of architecture, where an impressive palace serves as one of its regional highlights. Inside, the building is covered in masks that represent the hook-nosed rain god Chac. In this article, you will learn more about the Mayan ruins of Kabah.

Scientists Discover Planet - Likely Candidate for Life

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 07:04:05 PST

Scientists have just discovered a planet that at the moment holds the lead for the most likely planet to host life. The planet, which appears to orbit a red dwarf, is approximately four times the size of Earth - earning it the name "Super Earth." It's also said to have liquid water on the surface. Is it possible this planet could be the one scientists have been searching for?

Russian Scientists Break the Ice in Antarctica

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 06:29:30 PST

There's certainly plenty of room for conspiracy theories and speculation surrounding what a team of Russian scientists are doing in Vostok, Antarctica. As they continue their expedition drilling deep beneath the ice in an effort to reach the completely separate alien terrain beneath, there are rumors that they have also discovered a few artifacts left over from the third Reich, and speculation that there could be a monster dwelling deep beneath the ice. Add to that a rumor that contact with the team had been lost and you have Vostok. As they break the ice, many can't help but wonder: what will they find on the other side?

Mythical Sea Serpent Filmed in Iceland

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 06:16:34 PST

The Loch Ness Sea Monster is one of those things people rarely see even in the famous Loch. But fishermen seeking a catch in the icy waters of Iceland's Lagarfljot found something equally bizarre snaking its way between the broken bits of floating ice. Is this the legendary monster said to live in Lagarfljot? The astounding footage they took of the bizarre formation seems to suggest just that.

Sacred Spaces in Salzburg, Austria III

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:46:35 PST

Some people visit religious sites to come closer to their own belief system, while others like to admire the different styles of construction. There are also plenty of sites in Salzburg, Austria that offers many an array of ties to popular cultures and history. In this article, you will learn more about the architecture wonderland of the Franciscan Church and the significance to many tourists of the Nonnberg Convent.

Sacred Spaces in Salzburg, Austria II

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:45:58 PST

Serving as the fourth largest city of Austria, Salzburg is home to a handful of sacred spaces that is religiously important to the people of the region. In this article, you will learn more about some of the places about the city that can shed light on the religious history of the Austria.