Sam T. Weltman articles

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The Galapagos Islands: Nature's Time Machine

The Galapagos islands, known for their distinct biodiversity and pristine environments, have earned the nickname "Nature's Time Machine" for an interesting reason.
July 17, 2024 Sam T. Weltman
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How Were The Great Pyramids Built? One Convincing Theory

The construction methodology used to build the Great Pyramids of Egypt remains a mystery in today's study of ancient archaeological sites—but one theory stands out among the rest, and it makes some rather convincing points.
July 4, 2024 Sam T. Weltman
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An Ancient Landscape Frozen In Time Has Been Discovered Beneath Antarctica

The ancient frozen landscape, which has been preserved for millions of years, provides a rare glimpse into the distant past of Earth and may reveal insights that will alter our knowledge of the planet's geological and climatic past.
July 1, 2024 Sam T. Weltman
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What Did The Ancient Greeks Use The Antikythera Mechanism For?

The Antikythera Mechanism was discovered in 1901 by divers near the Greek island of Antikythera, continues to astound people.
June 11, 2024 Sam T. Weltman
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The Biggest Unsolved Art Heist In History Still Has The FBI Totally Clueless

The world is left to wonder about the baffling mystery surrounding the stolen paintings at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, as the case is still unsolved more than thirty years later.
June 10, 2024 Sam T. Weltman
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A Scandal In The Vatican: The Shocking Controversies Of Pope Alexander IV

Pope Alexander IV, who came to the papal throne in 1254 and remained there until he died in 1261, rocked the world with his many shocking controversies.
June 7, 2024 Sam T. Weltman
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Aristotle, History's Greatest Philosopher, Was Also The First Marine Biologist

While Aristotle's philosophical works like "Metaphysics" and "Nicomachean Ethics" are widely recognized, his revolutionary findings in marine biology are often overlooked.
May 23, 2024 Sam T. Weltman
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The Shocking Revenge Of Queen Tomyris

The terrifying retaliation of Queen Tomyris, a legendary personage from ancient Central Asia whose lust for vengeance shattered the foundations of civilizations, is a shining example of the power of perseverance.
May 22, 2024 Sam T. Weltman
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Did Shakespeare Have A Ghost Writer? Exploring The Marlovian Theory

William Shakespeare is widely regarded as the greatest writer to have ever lived—but what if he didn't write all of the works that he is so famous for?
May 7, 2024 Sam T. Weltman