From the Northern Hemisphere now, the plane of the Milky Way is as parallel to your horizon as it can be, in early evening. Just wait. Around midnight, the starry band of the Milky Way will begin ascending in your eastern sky. Source: https://earthsky.org/tonight/milky-way-galaxy-flat-around-horizon-may…
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King Tut’s Sisters Took the Throne Before He Did, Controversial Claim Says
Archaeologists have known that a “mystery female pharaoh” ruled ancient Egypt before the renowned King Tutankhamun ascended the throne. Though they knew the royal name of this female king, her true identity has remained elusive. Source: https://www.livescience.com/65433-king-tut-sisters-pharaoh.html
4,500-year-old cemetery unearthed in Egypt
An ancient cemetery containing at least two sarcophagi has been discovered southeast of the Giza Pyramids. The site, which was unveiled by the Egyptia… Source: https://www.unexplained-mysteries.com/news/327485/4500-year-old-cemetery-unearthed-in-egypt…
In Photos: Ancient Cemetery Near Giza Pyramids
Archaeologists working in Egypt have discovered a 4,500-year-old cemetery filled with tombs, sarcophagi, mummies and artifacts. Source: https://www.livescience.com/65408-photos-ancient-cemetery-giza-pyramids.html
Two-Queen Tag Team May Have Preceded King Tut
If the great (and not-so-great) pharaohs were alive today, they might object to the fact that Tutankhamun gets all of the fame, the best museum exhibits and a song by Steve Martin just because he lived fast, died young and no one looted his tomb. Well, get ready to add two more. A Canadian Egyptologist… Read more » Source: https://mysteriousuniverse.org/2019/05/two-queen-tag-team-may-have-preceded-king-tut/…
What’s the birthstone for May?
If you were born in May, your birthstone is the emerald, a type of beryl colored green by chromium. Perfect emeralds are among the rarest of gemstones. Source: https://earthsky.org/human-world/may-birthstone-emerald…
Ancient Tomb of Mysterious Man Named Tjt Discovered in Egypt
Inside were many mummies and a statue of a ba-bird. Source: https://www.livescience.com/65323-mysterious-man-tjt-egypt-tomb.html
Cyberspies Hijacked the Internet Domains of Entire Countries
Trailrunner7 shares a report: The discovery of a new, sophisticated team of hackers spying on dozens of government targets is never good news. But one team of cyberspies has pulled off that scale of espionage with a rare and troubling trick, exploiting a weak link in the internet’s cybersecurity that experts have warned about for years: DNS hijacking, a technique…
An Ancient “Fast-Food” Counter And A 2,500-Year-Old High Priest
Archaeologists have discovered a well-preserved “fast food” counter in the ancient Roman city of Pompeii. Around 150 thermopolia (or snack bars) have already been discovered around the city and they were primarily used by poor locals who didn’t have cooking facilities in their homes. Coarse bread with salty fish, lentils, baked cheese, and spicy wine… Continue reading An Ancient “Fast-Food” Counter And A 2,500-Year-Old High Priest
Hopes Raised During the Arab Spring Are Being Revived Across North Africa
The uprisings of 2011 are inspiring a new generation to challenge entrenched, authoritarian leaders, raising hopes as well as doubts about the future. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/08/world/africa/arab-spring-north-africa-protesters.html?partner=rss&emc=rss