In 1961, during a highway construction project in northeastern Mexico, less than 200 miles from the Texas border, a pair of tracks, one left and one right, were uncovered in the Chihuahuan Desert. The tracks were excavated and taken to a local museum (Saltillo’s Museo del Desierto) for study. Now, over 50 years later, researchers…
While dismantling a modern roadway that runs near Stonehenge, archaeologists uncovered a portion of an ancient path that likely was used to travel to Stonehenge. Scientists had long suspected that a pathway, called “the avenue”, was used to travel to Stonehenge but this week’s findings confirm the avenue’s role as an ancient pathway to the…
Known as Pluto’s Gate, the famous “Gate to Hell” cave was celebrated as the portal to the underworld in Greco-Roman mythology and tradition. It was said to be located in the ancient Phrygian city of Hierapolis, now called Pamukkale, and described as filled with lethal mephitic vapors. Last week, Italian archaeologists announced that they have…
In 1998, after several hours of hard work, archeologists in Andong City, Korea dug through a tomb exposing a small wooden casket. Inside they found a very well-preserved body, skull decayed but skin and beard still visible. Also found in the tomb, placed beside his head, were the sandals pictured above, woven from hemp bark…
In 1991, in an excavation at a necropolis in Fidenae, an unusual grave was found. Archaeologists puzzled why the grave was so much larger than the others. In an age where the average man reached 5’6” in height, the 6’8” giant that they uncovered was a first of its kind.
History has been clear that Julius Caesar was killed in the portico of the Theater of Pompey on March 15, 44 B.C. (the Ides of March) as he made his way to a session of the Senate – but the infamous site has never been found. Now according to a new Spanish National Research Council…
Scientists from the USA and Greece are returning to the site where the Antikythera Mechanism, the world’s oldest computing device, was found in 1901. The Antikythera Mechanism was an apparatus of interlocking gears that was dated to 100 BC.
In a discovery historians are calling “momentous”, archaeologists believe they may have discovered the body of Richard III. By why is this so important to England’s history? I give the explanation here along with video clips and photos of the dig site.
Geek Slop – For Geeks and Other Superhero Types
This Month’s Charity
Geek Slop believes every business should be a good corporate citizen. Thus, each month, Geek Slop gives a portion of profits to deserving charity. This month’s charity is:
Child Fund of America
Charity Watch Grade: A+
Program percentage: 92%
©Geek Slop – All images, trademarks, logos, video, brands and images used on this website are registered trademarks of their respective companies and owners. All Rights Reserved. Data has been shared for news reporting purposes only. All content sourced by fans, online websites, and or other fan community sources. Geek Slop is not responsible for reporting errors, inaccuracies, omissions, and or other liabilities related to news shared here. Entertainment is a fast moving industry but we do our best to keep tabs on infringements. If some of your content was shared by accident, contact us about any infringements right away.
