Peter Kinney articles

Israel's Sunken Treasure

When a diver found 2,000 gold coins off the coast of Israel, he knew he’d hit it big—but he also uncovered new details about the ancient city of Caesarea.
June 13, 2025 Peter Kinney

Soviet-era restrictions limited archaeological discovery—but new findings in Siberia have now helped researchers trace the origins of Scythians.

The Scythians rode across empires but left few traces. Now, a 2,800-year-old burial in southern Siberia has cracked open a timeline long obscured by distance and ice.
June 11, 2025 Peter Kinney

Shifting sand dunes in Peru exposed and oddly curved ridge that didn't make sense—until archaeologists realized it was a lost 4,000-year-old temple.

Every so often, the desert pauses its restless drift. In June 2024, Peru’s Zana Valley did exactly that, peeling back a dune to expose walls older than the pyramids.
June 6, 2025 Peter Kinney

These 25 Trees Are Now Hard To Find Or Gone For Good

Some trees stood unnoticed until they were gone, and ironically, that’s when scientists realized what they held together. Now, all we have are fragments of their stories.
June 6, 2025 Peter Kinney

The Biggest Malls in the World

Uncover 11 of the biggest and best malls in the world. From Olympic-sized ice rinks and indoor theme parks to hotels and spas, these megastructures are one-stop vacation spots all on their own.
June 5, 2025 Peter Kinney
Incredible Places To Visit Before They’re Gone

15 Incredible Places To Visit Before They’re Gone

Discover 15 breathtaking destinations that are vanishing before our eyes! From melting glaciers to endangered ecosystems, explore these incredible places and learn why they're must-visit destinations. Don't miss your chance to experience the wonders of nature before they disappear forever.
June 5, 2025 Peter Kinney

Pictures Of What Small-Town America Looked Like In The 1800s And 1900s

Before highways buzzed, small-town America moved at the pace of horses, handshakes, and harvests. These 44 images reveal everyday life across two defining centuries.
June 5, 2025 Peter Kinney

Excavators uncovered a Roman war hero’s grave in Pompeii, revealing new insights into ancient military honors.

He was a distinguished Roman military officer honored for his service during the Cantabrian Wars in Hispania. Some titles, including military tribune, were well documented, and today’s archaeologists have unearthed more details.
June 5, 2025 Peter Kinney

The World’s Most Haunting Abandoned Theme Parks

Discover some of the world's most intriguing abandoned theme parks. From popular parks with award winning attractions to parks that didn't even make it to opening day, find out why these theme parks closed down, why the rides were left to rot and rust, and what they look like today.
June 3, 2025 Peter Kinney