Did this hallucinogenic plant transform Viking warriors into the legendary Berserkers?
The Norse Berserkers were legendary ferocious Viking warriors dating back to ninth-century Scandinavia that seemed immuned to harm in battle. They entered a trance-like state of blood-thirsty rage said to give them increased and unmatched skills in battle.
Here's a shocking account of one berserker by a 13th-century Icelandic poet:
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‘First contact’ protocols: Are we ready for alien communication?
More reports than ever before are constantly being filed from people claiming to have seen Unidentified Flying Objects, while alien abduction stories continue to make waves as well. And, even though alien and UFO hunters like Scott Waring may believe beyond a shadow of a doubt that they are...
Are scientists catching on to ancient knowledge of how to change DNA?
One of the main tenets of the ancient astronaut theory is that ancient beings may have manipulated the DNA of humans and other lifeforms. Numerous ancient carvings appear to show the double helix motif of DNA, prompting theorists to speculate: What if extraterrestrial beings gave humans an evolutionary kickstart?...
Meet Australopithecus anamensis, one of humankind’s oldest ancestors
When "Lucy" the now-famous Australopithecine was discovered in Ethiopia in 1974 by paleoanthropologists, researcher's minds were full of questions, but the biggest question of all was: what did Lucy's ancestors look like? That question has now been answered, at least in part, thanks to the discovery of a nearly...
Scientists have unlocked the power of gold atoms but is this technology new or...
For those who follow the stories of the ancient Sumerian tablets first discovered in the 1800s, you know that gold is central to the story. The Anunnaki, extraterrestrials from another planet, mined for precious gold in southern Africa when they arrived on Earth. The element has unique qualities that...
Italian inventor believes crop circles are models for generating free energy
Crop circles, elaborate patterns found in farmer's fields, continue to fascinate people worldwide. Although some have been elaborate hoaxes, others remain a mystery, tangible and real yet unexplained. The first simple crop circles started to become a regular phenomenon when they appeared in the southern English countryside in the...
Ancient climate change gives scientists vital clues as to how our society could adapt...
Just as there are those who still believe the Earth is flat, there are those who refuse to acknowledge that climate change is real and that it will harm our modern society. But a new study of ancient climate change offers even more proof that we had better prepare...
Huge metallic mass under the Moon’s surface has scientists scratching their heads
Astronomers at Baylor University have just found something on the Moon's largest crater that has left them confused and wondering how exactly it got there in the first place.
According to Futurism.com:
"A team of astronomers found a 'large excess of mass' under the Moon’s largest crater, the Aitken basin —...
Wine lovers are drinking the same wine that the Romans did according to grape...
Every time you take a sip of fine wine, you may very well be drinking the same wine that Roman emperors drank in ancient times. At least that's what a new analysis of grape DNA reveals.
While wine has become more diverse in modern times, there are still several ancient...
Flat-Earthers going to Antarctica seeking ‘truth’ about our ‘flat’ Earth
A group of people known as "Flat Earthers" actually believe that the Earth is flat, regardless of what science – or their eyes – tell them. They’ve grown so distrustful of science that they believe that planning and executing an expedition to Antarctica will help them prove that the...