Man cannot discover new oceans unless he dares to lose sight of the shore. Andre Gide
Little characters with blue skin, white hats, living in mushroom houses… For most of us, the Smurfs are one of the safest corners of childhood. However, some claims that have been circulating for years suggest that there may be a much darker source of inspiration behind this innocent world. To understand this story, where reality …
Gelidonya Burnu, which is located within the borders of Karaöz neighborhood of Kumluca district of Antalya, is known as one of the most remarkable and challenging points of the Mediterranean at the southern end of the Teke Peninsula. This region, also called “stony nose ör from local people, is a geography where sailors are both …
Samples obtained by China from the dark side of the Moon revealed traces of volcanic activities dating back billions of years. This mysterious region of the Moon, which cannot be seen from Earth, has been a subject of curiosity for a long time. Samples collected as part of the Chang’e 6 mission reveal that volcanic …
Sedlec Skeleton Church is a chapel and church located in Kutná Hora, Czech Republic, which attracts great attention with its architecture whose interior structure consists entirely of human bones. This building, affiliated with the Catholic Church, is known worldwide thanks to its extraordinary decoration. Indoors approx. 40 thousand human skeletons The church used offers a …
Throughout history, many secret organizations have left deep traces in human history and created a universe full of dark secrets. These organizations have taken their place in the background of both political power struggles and social changes, gaining a mystical aura over time. In their journey from the Age of Enlightenment to the present day, …
In the middle of the Pacific Ocean, 3000 kilometers off the coast of America, a discovery that astonished scientists was made. This discovery, made 4000 meters deep in the ocean, will once again question the existence of life in the universe and rewrite scientific literature: Dark oxygen. Oxygenis considered one of the basic building blocks …
The unmanned spacecraft Chang’e-6, which China sent into space on May 3, successfully landed on the dark side of the Moon. The mission’s goal was to collect rock and soil samples from the dark side of the Moon for the first time. The China National Space Administration (CNSA) announced that the rover made a soft …
A folk calendar is a calendar that has no official character and is generally specific to a particular region or community and not accepted by everyone. This calendar serves to divide time and remind certain periods based on a community’s natural events, long-term experiences and cultural accumulation. It stands out as a time measurement tool …
Considered a dark period of medieval Europe, the Witch Hunt is one of the most harrowing and complex events in human history. This period caused many people to lose their lives due to the combination of social hysteria, the influence of religious beliefs and legal pressures. Thousands of people were accused of being witches and …
On an island just off the coast of Montenegro, in what was formerly known as Lastavica, sits an ancient fortress with dark secrets. This castle, called Mamula Castle, was built in the 1850s by the Austro-Hungarian admiral Lazar Mamula. This island, also known by the names of Mamyla, is now recognized as a cultural monument …
Rjukan, Norveç’in başkenti Oslo’nun yaklaşık 150 kilometre batısındaki Telemark şehrinde bulunan bir kasabadır. İskandinav coğrafyası, sıcak iklimlerin aksine soğuk ve karanlıktır. Kışın Rjukan kasabası da dağların gölgesi altındadır ve günler oldukça karanlıktır. Ancak Rjukan kasabası, bu doğal koşullarla başa çıkmak için farklı bir yöntem geliştirdi. Kasaba ayrıca güneş müzesi, buzul tırmanışı ve dağ yürüyüşü gibi …
dark energy; is a term used in astrophysics, astronomy, and physical cosmology. It is a type of energy that is assumed to be constantly expanding and galaxies moving away from each other. According to the laws of physics, a moving object loses its speed over time and stops or continues at the same speed if …