Jericho - The World's First Skyscraper

Jericho - The World's First Skyscraper

If you've been to Bible study classes, you know the story of Jericho.   Actually, if you're an atheist you may know it even better, since on quizzes atheists seem to know The Bible better than…
Egyptians: Zahi Hawass Is Next

Egyptians: Zahi Hawass Is Next

While many in America were happy about the collapse of the Mubarak government, they were likely happy for the wrong reasons.   Optimists, it is said, are people who do not learn from experience…
Ancient Astronauts?

Ancient Astronauts?

Despite the various claims surrounding the idea of alien visitation in the past, one of the primary arguments has been the creation of immense structures in the past that have been argued as being…
The Rise Of Empires As Seen By Trees

The Rise Of Empires As Seen By Trees

In ancient times, when things went wrong in battle or the economy, people blamed leaders (if they didn't like them) or the Gods (if they liked the leaders) but maybe they should have blamed global…
Between The Nasca Lines: What Are The Nasca Lines?

Between The Nasca Lines: What Are The Nasca Lines?

Let me tell you, there is a lot of crap out there about the Nasca Lines, and I do mean crap. Everything from linking them to 2012 to, of course Aliens. Surprisingly, Aliens are not the #1 explanation…
Ancient Chinese Secret - Soup From 400 B.C.

Ancient Chinese Secret - Soup From 400 B.C.

If you think people in your family can't cook, imagine how bad the soup must have been to bury it and leave it untouched for 2,400 years.    Chinese archaeologists say a bronze cooking pot…