Man cannot discover new oceans unless he dares to lose sight of the shore. Andre Gide
A bastion is a military structure equipped with weapons to protect and defend a region. The bastions, which were first used after the 11th century, lost their importance after the First World War. In this period, with the development of modern war technology, the defense power of the bastions decreased and more effective defense strategies …
ICA Stones are carved stones found in Peru, on which animal figures, plant motifs and ancient technologies are depicted. The stones were found in the 1960s and aroused great public interest in the Ica Valley, where they were found. Although the authenticity of the stones is questioned by some, many people believe that these stones …
The Euphrates is the longest river in Southwest Asia with a length of 2,800 km. Starting points; Murat River, which takes its source from Ağrı Diyadin, and Karasu River, which takes its source from Erzurum Dumludağ. These rivers merge in the provincial borders of Elazig and form the Euphrates River. The Euphrates River, the longest …
When it comes to rain from the sky, the first thing that comes to mind is precipitation such as rain, snow and hail. But even though it is hard to believe, unpredictably interesting objects have fallen from the sky. These events that scientists have difficulty in explaining; rains of snakes, rain of blood, jelly, fish, …
Kiri tree, also known as Pavlonia, is an important helper against global warming, environmental pollution and ecological desertification problems facing the planet. For this reason, it is known as the “tree of the future” in many cultures. It is considered one of the most beautiful trees in the world with its pink lilac colored flowers. …
Tarih boyunca kaybolan kıtalarla ilgili birçok efsane gibi Lemurya efsanesi de oldukça ilgi çekicidir. Efsanenin kaynağı, 19. yüzyılın doğa bilimcileri tarafından keşfedilen lemur maymunlarıdır. Bu hayvanların Hindistan ve Madagaskar gibi binlerce kilometre uzaktaki ülkelerde yaşıyor olması doğa bilimciler tarafından açıklanamaz görüldü. Bu nedenle bu maymunların yaşadıkları ülkeleri de içine alacak kadar geniş bir kıtada yaşamış …
Celebrated every year, “International Women’s Day” is a day to remember how she got to where she is in terms of women’s rights. March 8, International Women’s Day, is a day based on women’s rights. Working women’s day, which is the scene of different activities in many parts of the world, is a celebration for …
The Vatican Secret Archives is a central repository established by the Holy See where all actions are kept. The archive contains government documents, correspondence, books published by the church, and other documents accumulated over the centuries. In principle, the Pope who will replace the incumbent Pope is the owner of the archive until he is …
Bilim adamları, 2017 yılında Dünya’nın 8. Kıtasının varlığını doğruladılar. “Zealand” olarak adlandırılan bu kıta, Yeni Zelanda yakınlarında, Güney Pasifik Okyanusu’nun 1 kilometre altında yer alıyor. Ancak 5 milyon kilometrekarelik kıtanın yüzde 94’ü sular altında. Bu nedenle, Zealandia’yı haritalamak oldukça zor bir süreçtir. Bilim adamları 2017’de Zelanda’nın gerçek bir kıta olduğunu doğrulasa da kıtanın tüm genişliğini …
Kardelen çiçeği, kışın karanlık ve soğuk havalarından sonra baharın sıcaklığını özleyenler için bir umut kaynağıdır. Çünkü bu çiçek baharın habercisi olarak bilinir. Genellikle Şubat ve Mart ayları arasında açmaya başlayan kardelen, zambakgiller familyasına ait olup, güzel kokusuyla bilinen nergis çiçeğinin yakın akrabasıdır. Kardelen çiçekleri, baharın gelişiyle birlikte ortaya çıktıkları için birçok kültürde umudun, yenilenmenin ve …
Yamantau is a mountain located in the Bashkortostan Republic of Russia and is also known as Yavuzdagi. The mountain is the highest mountain in the Southern Urals, with an elevation of 1,640 meters. It is also part of the South Ural Nature Reserve. Yamantau Mountain has come to the fore with the allegations that it …
Loch Ness is a valley barrier lake located in the Highlands of Scotland. Besides its brown waters and beautiful landscapes, what makes the lake famous is the legend of the Loch Ness Monster. Despite many searches, no scientific evidence for the existence of the monster, also known as Nessie for short, has been found. Its …
Sedona; Located in the US state of Arizona, it is a tourist destination famous for its red sandstone hills, natural rocks and valley views. Sedona is also famous for magnetic energy intersections called vortexes. Considered sacred by the locals, these energy points increase the mystical atmosphere of the region. It makes Sedona a world-famous destination …
The Khojaly Massacre, which went down in history as a black mark, took place in the town of Khojaly in the Nagorno-Karabakh region of Azerbaijan. On February 26, 1992, Armenian forces launched an attack and targeted civilians. In the attack, civilians were massacred en masse without discrimination of men, women and children. As a result …
Located near a volcano in southern Japan, 450 foam houses draw worldwide attention for their durability. Despite the lightweight materials, the homes at the resort are sturdy enough to withstand the deadly magnitude 7 earthquakes that occurred in 2016 in Kumamoto prefecture, according to a statement by its manager, Masaya Konishi. Near the volcano in …
Located in the center of the Pacific Ocean, the Great Pacific Garbage Field or Pacific Garbage Vortex is a waste-filled area. This mass of waste, which is largely accumulated between Hawaii and California, is called the “Seventh Continent”. The area has accumulated high concentrations of pelagic plastics, chemical mud and other debris carried by the …
Moving to a new home can be a stressful experience, but with the help of a professional moving house, it can be a much smoother process. Arnavutkoy shipping companies provides experienced and knowledgeable personnel trained to handle any type of transportation with They have the necessary equipment and resources to ensure that your belongings are …
The Doomsday or Judgment Day is believed to be a time when world history will end and all people will be held accountable. This belief is embedded in many religions such as Zoroastrianism, Christianity, and Islam. According to belief, the dead will be resurrected and gathered in the apocalypse, they will be held accountable for …
Scientists are working to bring extinct woolly mammoths and other animals back to life. A company called Colossal plans to bring woolly mammoths back to life using DNA technology by 2027. The company, which was established for this purpose, announced that it received an investment of 150 million dollars. Within the scope of the project, …
Newgrange; It is a prehistoric monument located on the north side of Ireland’s River Boyne, about eight kilometers west of Drogheda. Built in the Neolithic Age around 3200 BC, Newgrange is older than Stonehenge and the Egyptian pyramids. As a result of the excavations carried out in the structure that was discovered 300 years ago, …