Apr 23 2024
AlUla, KSA – The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) has announced that the archeological excavation teams at the Qurh site in AlUla Governorate have found a hand axe dating back to the Paleolithic Age, estimated to be more than 200,000 […]
This day in history we feature the Hoxne Hoard. Eric Lawes, a metal detectorist of Hoxne in Suffolk, England discovered the Hoxne Hoard on this day in 1992. Trivia – Hoxne Hoard The Hoxne Hoard is the largest hoard of […]
This day in history we feature Helium. French astronomer Pierre Janssen discovers helium on this day in 1868. Trivia – Helium Helium was discovered in the gaseous atmosphere surrounding the Sun by a bright yellow line in the spectrum of […]
ABU DHABI: The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has announced its discovery of a new Eagle Ray species in Abu Dhabi waters. The new species (Aetomylaeus wafickii) was discovered from specimens collected in the Arabian Gulf during the Fisheries […]
As per Australian investigators, Captain Cook’s ship has been found and the discovery is a historical moment. The Australian National Maritime Museum (ANMM) stated in a wreck in Newport Harbour, off Rhode Island in the US, was Captain James Cook’s […]
ABU DHABI: The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) announced the discovery of natural gas resources in an offshore area located in the emirate of Abu Dhabi. Interim results from the first exploration well in Abu Dhabi’s Offshore Block 2 Exploration Concession […]
From first showing in the Asterix comic book series to appearing as an avatar on “The Masked Singer,” Vikings have been seen across pop culture adorning horned helmets to symbolise their power. However recently two-horned helmets first discovered in Viksø, […]
After a difficult year, it would certainly be nice to find a stash of gold coins worth more than $300,000 (AED 1m) in the walls of a house or a rare dish worth $1.7 million (AED 6M) tucked away in […]
If you’ve tried to enjoy your treat while driving, you’ll know how difficult it is to eat multiple tacos and drive. Luckily, one legend on Twitter has you covered with the discovery of a taco holder in his car. Plus, […]
Dubai: Science workshops where kids between the ages of 7 and 11 years of age can have fun through experiments and get a playful introduction to science, are now open at the German Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. During the […]
A fast-food eatery at Pompeii, partially excavated last year, has now been unveiled to showcase artistic novelties and hints of dishes that were popular among the age-old citizens of the ancient Roman city. Pompeii Archaeological Park’s longtime chief, Massimo Osanna […]
