The Lost City of Cahokia: Unearthing North America’s Ancient Metropolis For centuries, the mounds of Cahokia, located just across the Mississippi River from modern-day St. Louis, Missouri, stood as silent witnesses to a sophisticated civilization that once thrived in the heart of North America. This pre-Columbian city, peaking between 1050 and 1350 CE, was a … Read more
The Sahara Desert continues to yield remarkable paleontological discoveries, with the recent unearthing of a new species of spinosaurid dinosaur in Niger. Named Spinosaurus mirabilis, meaning “wonderful spine lizard,” this large predator offers crucial insights into the evolution of these fish-eating giants and challenges long-held assumptions about their habitat. The discovery, published in the journal … Read more
Brno to Commemorate Lost Great synagogue with Memorial and Cultural Program Brno is undertaking a renewed effort to remember its once-grand Great Synagogue, which was destroyed in 1939 during the Nazi occupation. A memorial is planned for the site where the synagogue stood, and a program of cultural events will accompany the commemoration. Historical Context … Read more