Miles Brucker articles

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While many archaeologists point to erosion, some evidence suggests a "flash burn" event may have destroyed the Ramesseum.

The Ramesseum, once the grand temple of Ramesses II, now holds the broken remains of a statue that defies explanation even in pieces. What kind of force can shatter 1,000 tons of carved stone?
May 8, 2025 Miles Brucker
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Inside the Chinese City Run by Robots

Discover Xiong'an, China: The City of the Future. From robots and sensors to a points-based population management system, find out what makes this up-and-coming smart city appealing to Chinese citizens, and what other countries may think about it.
May 8, 2025 Miles Brucker
Saqqara

Archaeologists discovered a 4,100-year-old tomb of an Ancient Egyptian doctor who likely treated royals.

In ancient Egypt, physicians were healers, priests, pharmacists, and anatomists, pioneering medical practices that shaped the future of healthcare. So, what does a recent discovery tell us about them?
May 7, 2025 Miles Brucker

Discover The Beach That Transforms Trash Into Art

Uncover the truth about glass beaches. Find out where sea glass actually comes from, how it is formed, and why these previous dump sites have become hotspots for treasure hunters.
May 6, 2025 Miles Brucker
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12 Bucket List Resorts In The World’s Most Isolated Places

Explore these 12 bucket list resorts in the world's most isolated places. From mountainous winter wonderlands to tropical paradises, these destinations can only be accessed by helicopter. Find out what makes these isolated vacation hotspots so popular.
May 6, 2025 Miles Brucker
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50 years ago, a legendary fossil named Lucy completely changed our understanding of human evolution.

In 1974, something ancient stirred beneath the Ethiopian soil. A chance discovery in the Afar Depression would soon draw the world's attention to a remote patch of earth and a skeleton that had quietly waited for millions of years to be found.
May 1, 2025 Miles Brucker
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We Have Proof That Neanderthal Kids Were Picking Up Fossils And Storing Them

Kids crouched in the dust, their eyes gleaming with fascination for ancient shapes. What were they doing? The Atapuerca Mountains know the answer.
April 28, 2025 Miles Brucker
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The Ultimate Guide To Dog Sledding

From its traditional origin to prestigious world races, this ultimate guide to dog sledding reveals all the intriguing details about this arctic mode of transportation.
April 25, 2025 Miles Brucker
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American History Questions Most Americans Get Wrong

It can be tough to memorize everything that happened in history class in high school, but there are some pretty clear highlights that we’re all expected to remember. However, there are some questions about our history that a lot of Americans get wrong—and these are the most common ones.
April 25, 2025 Miles Brucker