In the dense jungles of southern Mexico, scientists have uncovered clues of an ancient Mayan city using laser technology. This forgotten city, tentatively named Valeriana, might have been as bustling as the well-known city of Calakmul. Researchers believe that vast areas between known Mayan sites we
Imagine digging up clues from the past with today's technology! That's what a global team of researchers did when they found the world's oldest ochre mine. This mine, located in Eswatini, Africa, is around 40, 000 years old. Ochre is a pigment used for art and decoration. By studying ochre from this
For years, experts have been digging up secrets about the ancient Maya empire, which stretched from Mexico down to Central America. But even with all that exploring, there’s still so much we don’t know. A new study just unveiled a fascinating discovery: an entire Maya city hidden in Mexico’s Campech
Conor McGregor, the former UFC champion, is expanding his empire. This time, he's not stepping into the Octagon or promoting his whiskey brand. Instead, he's diving into the music industry with Greenback Records. McGregor, along with Julian O'Brien and Richard Buck, is aiming to shake up the music w
In central Ukraine, a wild brawl broke out among clergy at the St Michael’s Cathedral in Cherkasy. The fight was over who gets to control the cathedral – those supporting Ukraine or those backing Russia and its leader, Vladimir Putin. Sticks, fences, even benches were used as weapons. Fire extinguis
Imagine stumbling upon a pile of old silver coins. That's exactly what happened to a group of metal detectorists in southwestern England. They found 2, 584 silver pennies, dating back to the time of the Norman Conquest! This discovery, worth £4. 3 million ($5. 6 million), has become the most valuabl
Imagine discovering that a story from 800 years ago is actually true! This is what a team of archaeologists in Norway found out. They matched the DNA of a man thrown into a well during a raid in 1197 to the description in an old text called the Sverris Saga. This man, who was around 40 when he died,
This week, Chicago was buzzing with activity. The city streets echoed with cheers and cowbells as runners participated in the 46th Chicago Marathon. Over at the Dirksen U. S. Courthouse, jury selection for former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan's corruption case wrapped up on Thursday. A pane
Imagine a journey back in time to over 5, 000 years ago in central China. Archaeologists have stumbled upon an impressive tomb in the city of Yongcheng, Henan province. They believe this tomb might have belonged to an early king from a prehistoric society. The Wangzhuang ruins, where the tomb was fo
These days, heartfelt comedies about real people, like "Affectionate Goodness", are rare gems. Writer-director Hallie Meyers-Shyer brings us one such gem, proving that these movies can still touch hearts and make us laugh. "Goodrich" is a story about a man, Andy, played brilliantly by Michael Keaton
