Vlad Diaconu 
In the annals of history, there are events that remain shrouded in secrecy, casting a long shadow over our understanding of the past. One such enigmatic tale takes us back to Edgewood Arsenal, Chesapeake Bay, Maryland, in the year 1952, where the intriguing Project Penguin was underway. This classified government program was the brainchild of … Read more
Introduction: In the intriguing world of aerospace engineering, there are moments that push the boundaries of what we think we know about history and technology. One such moment occurred in April 2017 at the University of Irvine when aerospace engineer Travis Taylor embarked on a fascinating experiment. Taylor and his team obtained a model of … Read more
In 1859, biologist Charles Darwin unveiled his groundbreaking theory of evolution in his book, “The Origin of Species.” This theory proposed that the gradual, multi-generational changes driven by natural selection were responsible for the diversity of life on Earth. It was a revolutionary idea that shook the scientific community and changed our understanding of the … Read more
In the bustling streets of New York City back in 1922, two Columbia University sociologists, William Ogburn and Dorothy Thomas, embarked on a journey that would challenge the very notion of human invention. Their paper, nestled within the pages of the “Academy of Political Science Journal,” posed a fascinating question: “Are Inventions Inevitable?” Little did … Read more
Ancient civilizations have always held a certain fascination for us, offering glimpses into the distant past and sparking our imagination with tales of gods, heroes, and creatures that defy our understanding of the natural world. In a recent exploration of these ancient narratives, we are led to a captivating question: Could these myths, filled with … Read more
In the heart of Cusco, Peru, where the Church of Santo Domingo now stands, once lay the revered Coricancha Temple of the Sun. This temple, believed to predate the Incan civilization, underwent a transformation in the 15th century under the rule of Pachacuti. What sparked this transformation was a seemingly ordinary mirror disc that Pachacuti … Read more
In the realm of historical enigmas and intriguing mysteries, few tales captivate the imagination quite like that of Atlantis. Plato, the ancient philosopher, first mentioned this mythical island civilization in his dialogues, Timaeus and Critias, over two millennia ago. According to Plato, Atlantis was a flourishing society governed by laws inscribed on a mysterious pillar, … Read more
Introduction In the depths of history, there lies a captivating narrative that transcends time and space, echoing whispers of astonishing technology and extraterrestrial influence. Sanskrit texts from Hindu and Buddhist traditions hold the secrets to remarkable flying vessels known as Vimanas, resembling a fusion of modern stealth fighters and the iconic flying saucers. These texts … Read more
In the quiet halls of the National History Museum of Transylvania, an enigmatic artifact has long been hidden away from the prying eyes of the public. A wedge-shaped object known as the Wedge of Aiud has piqued the curiosity of ancient astronaut theorists Giorgio Tsoukalos and Eric von Daniken, leading them on an extraordinary journey … Read more
In the depths of the Mediterranean Sea, back in the year 2000, a group of divers embarked on a mission off the Egyptian coast near Alexandria. Little did they know, they were about to unearth something that had long been relegated to the realm of legend and myth. The discovery of Heracleion, also known as … Read more