A recently decoded manuscript has been identified as the oldest known written record of Jesus Christ’s childhood. This is a significant and fascinating discovery in biblical scholarship. This intriguing manuscript, which is more than 1,600 years old, offers an extraordinary and rare glimpse into the early life of Jesus. The manuscript provides both invaluable insights into ancient Christian texts and the life of ancient Christians. An Undiscovered Gem Source: Pixabay / jarmoluk For decades, an ancient manuscript had been stored in a library in Hamburg, Germany. It was largely overlooked and considered unimportant by scholars. This was until Lajos Berkes,…
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A group of amateur archaeologists have recently discovered a mysterious 12-sided object… and no one knows what it is. This intriguing 12-sided object made of metal is called a dodecahedron. Perhaps most interestingly, experts are completely perplexed as to what the purpose of this fascinating ancient dodecahedron was. Where Was the Dodecahedron Found? Sources: Wikimedia Commons / Captain Blood, Pixabay / PublicDomainPictures The mysterious dodecahedron was found in an area of England called Norton Disney in Lincolnshire. (And, yes, Walt Disney’s ancestors hailed from Norton Disney.) The village is about 100 miles north of London. An amateur team from the…
A group of archaeologists have recently discovered a “monumental” structure which is mentioned multiple times in the Bible. This awe-inspiring and interesting discovery is over 3,000 years old. This structure may give researchers and theologians never-before-known insights into the ancient world and the stories of the Bible. Discovering the Structure Ancient Moat Structure A team of archaeologists have discovered an incredible Biblical structure. It was found in Israel and, after verifying with research, is most likely about 3,800 years old. At the City of David in the Jerusalem Walls National Park, a group of researchers from the Israel Antiquities Authority…
Two teens from Texas may have just discovered the solution to our dangerous microplastic pollution epidemic. Alarming microplastics pollute our Earth and scientists are looking for innovative ways to filter them so that they do not affect our environment and humans and animals do not ingest them. A recently-unveiled device invented by two teens may be just the answer. Who are the Two Young Scientists? Source: Pixabay / sasint The two teen scientists are Victoria Ou and Justin Huang of Texas. They are both 17 and have been friends since elementary school. The two friends are intelligent student scientists that…
Pompeii was a tragic ancient city covered by ash because of a volcanic eruption. Although some of it has already been excavated, many secrets still lie beneath the ash. Archaeologists have recently uncovered a beautiful banquet room decorated with never-before-seen frescoes. The ash has preserved it for hundreds of years and now researchers can discover more information about the ancient city of Pompeii. The Tragedy of Pompeii Source: Pixabay / InesHirschi Pompeii was an ancient Italian city. It is near modern Naples in the Campania region of Italy. When Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD, the city was buried under…
Cyclones are an interesting and dangerous weather phenomenon. These swirling winds can cause extreme weather. Some may be unfamiliar with the term “cyclone,” but know of their more malicious evolutions. According to the NOAA, “Once a tropical cyclone reaches maximum sustained winds of 74 miles per hour or higher, it is then classified as a hurricane, typhoon, or tropical cyclone, depending upon where the storm originates in the world.” The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) recently declared that the tropical cyclone Freddy is the longest-lasting cyclone in history. What is a Cyclone? Source: Pixabay / WikiImages Cyclones are areas of low…
Gold miners in Russia recently discovered a unique find: a mummified woolly rhino carcass beneath the permafrost. This incredible discovery could lead to knowing more about this extinct species. It could even help a group of scientists in their quest to bring now-extinct species back to life. What Were Woolly Rhinoceroses? Source: Wikimedia Commons / Mr Langlois10 (Benjamin Langlois) The woolly rhinoceros lived until the later Ice Age. They were found in northern Eurasia until at least 18,500 years ago. Woolly rhinos resemble the modern-day rhinos that can be found in Africa and Asia. However, they were much larger and…
Have you ever been curious about what foods people ate in Biblical times? It turns out that a lot of foods that were eaten back then are still eaten today! Here is a list of some foods that were popular back when the Bible took place and are still popular today! The next time you eat one of these foods, you might feel an ancient and holy connection. Fish Source: Pexels / Ruslan Khmelevsky Fish is eaten extremely often in modern times. Many people love their seafood. Fish can be eaten in a variety of ways, from fried fish (and…
Neanderthals went extinct about 40,000 years ago. Our ancient cousins could have died off for a variety of reasons, but recent research from scientists has revealed one contribution that could have played a part in their demise. A group of researchers have found evidence of some very familiar diseases in ancient neanderthal DNA. These viruses from 50,000 years ago could have contributed to the downfall of neanderthals. Neanderthal Sicknesses Source: Pexels / Gustavo Fring Scientists, while studying ancient neanderthal DNA, have recently found traces of the viruses that cause colds, cold sores, genital warts, and cancer. These viruses were most…
Although many like to believe that COVID-19 is in the past, that is unfortunately not the case. It is still prevalent and still deadly. According to the CDC, COVID cases are rising and new variants are mutating and infecting people. Additionally, new research shows that the COVID-19 virus is widespread in American wildlife. The illness is still dangerous, omnipresent, and at the very least, a horrible experience to have to deal with. Here is the most recent and relevant COVID-19 news you need to know to keep yourself healthy. Rising COVID Cases Source: Canva / Neirfy The Centers for Disease…