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Tunguska explosion (1908): the largest cosmic impact documented in modern history
The Tunguska explosion, which occurred in Siberia in 1908, was the largest cosmic impact recorded in modern history.
The detonation flattened millions of trees without leaving a visible crater, cre...
On June 30, 1908, at 7:17 in the morning, a massive aerial explosion shook central Siberia, near the Podkamennaya Tu...
Arquitectura
Two hidden medieval monasteries in Spain: San Juan de la Peña and San Pedro de Rocas
In today's Spain, medieval monasteries still survive, hidden in natural settings that are difficult to access.
The Monastery of San Juan de la Peña, in Aragon, and the Monastery of San Pedro de Roc...
In today's Spain, there are still medieval monasteries that are not located in large cities or on main tourist route...
Naours: Picardy's medieval underground city
Hidden beneath the French region of Picardy, Naours is an impressive medieval underground city designed to protect entire communities during conflicts and wars.
With hundreds of rooms, ventilation ...
The underground city of Naours, located in Picardy, France, is an extraordinary example of medieval engineering and ...
Egipto
Khopesh: the curved sword of the pharaohs, a symbol of power in Ancient Egypt
The khopesh was one of the most iconic weapons of Ancient Egypt and a symbol of the pharaohs' power.Its characteristic curved blade made it one of the most recognizable swords in history.
Discover...
A weapon associated with the splendor of the New Kingdom
Throughout history, there have been countless legendary wea...
América
Did the Templars reach America? The enigma of the pre-Columbian crosses
The pre-Columbian crosses found in the Americas have for centuries fueled theories about Templars, unknown explorers, and transoceanic contact prior to Columbus.
Although archaeology offers explana...
When Europeans arrived in America, they encountered something unexpected. In some places, symbols appeared that were...
España
Two of the most beautiful churches in Spain: the first jewels of Romanesque architecture
The Basilica of San Isidoro in León and the Church of San Martín in Frómista are two of the main jewels of Romanesque architecture in Spain.
Built in the 11th century, they represent the beginning ...
When talking about the most beautiful Romanesque churches in Spain, two names always appear at the top of the list: ...
curiosidades
June in history: science, exploration, engineering, and great breakthroughs that changed the world
The month of June has been the setting for scientific discoveries, historical expeditions, technological innovations, and space achievements that changed history.
From astronomical observations and...
Throughout the centuries, the month of June has witnessed events that marked the evolution of human knowledge.
From ...
Edad Media
Hugo de Payens and the Templar sword, a symbol of the values that gave rise to the Order of the Temple
The Templar Sword of Hugues de Payens pays tribute to the founder of the Order of the Temple and the first Templar knights of the 12th century.
Inspired by the aesthetic of medieval Crusade weapons...
Templar swords and the birth of a legend
During the 12th century, Templar swords became one of the most recognizable...
Castillos
Pedraza Castle and the lady who still appears among the medieval walls
The Castle of Pedraza is one of the most fascinating medieval sites in Spain.
Within its walls and cobblestone streets lives on the legend of a young noblewoman who was the protagonist of a forbidd...
The medieval village where silence hides ancient tragedies
When night falls over Pedraza, a walled medieval village ...
