Category: Lost Knowledge & Ancient Technology

AI and machine learning in archeology, Historical Mysteries & Unsolved Cases, Lost Knowledge & Ancient Technology, Scientific Anomalies & Unexplained Phenomena

The Phaistos Disc: A 3,500-Year-Old Mystery That AI Is Trying to Crack

In 1908, archaeologists in Crete unearthed a small, unassuming clay disc—yet more than a century later, it remains one of history’s greatest unsolved puzzles. Covered in 241 mysterious symbols arranged in a spiral pattern, the Phaistos Disc is unlike any other artifact from the ancient world. Scholars have debated its meaning for over a century, yet no one has fully deciphered it. Some believe it’s … Continue reading The Phaistos Disc: A 3,500-Year-Old Mystery That AI Is Trying to Crack

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Historical Mysteries & Unsolved Cases, Lost Knowledge & Ancient Technology, Strange Events in History

The Baghdad Battery: Ancient Electricity or Historical Misunderstanding?

In the 1930s, archaeologists working near Baghdad, Iraq, unearthed something that continues to puzzle historians and scientists alike—a series of peculiar artifacts later named the Baghdad Battery. Consisting of terracotta pots, copper cylinders, and iron rods, these items sparked a fascinating debate: could ancient civilizations have harnessed electricity long before it was officially discovered? Today, we’ll journey back in time and attempt to unravel the … Continue reading The Baghdad Battery: Ancient Electricity or Historical Misunderstanding?

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Archaeological Discoveries, Lost Knowledge & Ancient Technology, Time Travel Through History

Series 1-5: The Antikythera Mechanism – A 2,000-Year-Old Ancient Computer

In 1901, sponge divers exploring a shipwreck off the coast of Antikythera, Greece, made a discovery that rewrote history—a mysterious, heavily corroded bronze artifact with intricate gears and inscriptions. At first, no one understood its purpose. But as scientists studied it, they realized it was a mechanical device so advanced that it seemed impossible for its time. Now known as the Antikythera Mechanism, this 2,000-year-old … Continue reading Series 1-5: The Antikythera Mechanism – A 2,000-Year-Old Ancient Computer

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