Ella Mason articles

The Eye of the Sahara looks like it can’t possibly be natural, which is probably why some fringe archaeologists believe it is actually the lost city of Atlantis.

Long before cranes, engines, or even the wheel, ancient builders were moving stone blocks that modern construction crews would struggle to lift. From buried giants in Lebanon to perfectly balanced pillars in India, these massive monoliths push the limits of what we thought was possible in the ancient world.

If sea level rises by 10 feet, there will be chaos all over America—but the threat of such catastrophic flooding is already making things costlier for some unlucky homeowners.

Bears are sacred to the Ainu people, and they used to raise cubs in their homes—but that tradition was outlawed for a heartbreaking reason.

Traditionally, the Batak people followed a strict code of conduct, and those who stepped out of line could face an utterly horrific punishment: ritual cannibalism.

The Jivaroan people were once fearsome headhunters—but now, they’ve become popular among tourists for a life-changing, mystical ritual.

Archaeologists were shocked when they found the Tomb of Idi—but when they saw the hieroglyphs inscribed on her coffin, they were even more amazed.

The Tlingits' deep connection to the ocean is reflected in the meaning of their name: "People of the Tides." Let's take a look at their incredible legacy, and how they're keeping their culture alive today.

The Bandelier National Monument is famous for its Ancestral Pueblo artifacts—but few know about its secret use during World War II.