Ancient Discoveries

EDITORIAL REVIEW In BURIED: A True Documented Terror, Ted Lazaris transforms a fascinating archaeological mystery into a deeply human journey through forgotten archives, missing records, lost researchers, and the enduring questions that have echoed across generations. Blending real historical mysteries with compelling characters, emotional depth, and relentless suspense, this gripping investigation follows a trail of clues that leads not to a lost civilization, but to a profound idea that refuses to remain buried. Thought-provoking, atmospheric, and unforgettable, BURIED is a masterfully ...

In this thrilling story of intellectual and archaeological discovery, David Roberts recounts his last 20 years of far-flung exploits in search of spectacular prehistoric ruins and rock art panels known to very few modern travelers. His adventures range across Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, and southwestern Colorado, and illuminate the mysteries of the Ancestral Puebloans and their contemporary neighbors the Mogollon and Fremont, as well as of the more recent Navajo and Comanche. 

What if the sacred texts you thought you knew were only part of the story? For centuries, scripture has been presented as timeless and unchanging. But hidden beneath the familiar pages lies a world of lost gospels, suppressed voices, and forgotten manuscripts—words erased, altered, or buried in the sands of history. The Hidden Codex pulls back the curtain on this untold story, revealing how power, politics, and chance shaped the very foundations of faith. What you’re about to discover isn’t dry scholarship—it’s a journey through secret caves, imperial courts, monastic scriptoria, ...

Spanning a million years of history, the mysteries in this book include fabled relics, legendary cities, mythical species, and undeciphered languages that have bedeviled seekers for centuries.

A detailed, illustrated exploration of 20 of the world's greatest mysteries. Go back in time and history and explore the wonders that have captured man's imagination for centuries. Be dazzled by a manuscript still undeciphered, an oasis in the desert abandoned, a legendary island lost, and a forgotten city rediscovered. Learn about the first computer, listen to the myths and legends, and visit cryptic sanctuaries beyond imagination. Crisscross the globe for answers, consider possibilities, and marvel at the ingenuity of past cultures and civilizations. Are they mysteries, lessons, or warnings?

Nineteen original horror stories exploring ancient sites, uncovering forgotten histories and prising open the tombs of the past, from award-winning authors and editors Dan Coxon and Philip Fracassi. Unearthed digs beneath these crumbling structures to reveal their archaic pasts, and their...

David Marsh is a dead man on a dead world. Abandoned on Pluto after a mission gone wrong, he survives on recycled air and stubbornness. When a thermal anomaly beneath the ice refuses to stay quiet, he opens the hatch. What he finds is a station that has been sleeping under the surface for 472,000 years. It has architecture that responds to his heartbeat, five synthetic beings designed to prepare a biological host for godhood, and a maintenance drone that has classified him as contamination to be removed. Their commander is Jane — cold, strategic, and certain that without her, David will ...

'A cracking thriller series. Gordon Wallis' vivid descriptions blend seamlessly with all of the mystery, intrigue and high-octane action his readers love. Absolutely riveting!' Book 1: The Snowman Of Zanzibar The azure waters of a serene tropical paradise hide a sinister and murderous criminal undercurrent. A dark secret exposed leads to appalling bloodshed and chaos. How did it all go so dreadfully wrong? Book 2: The Teeth Of Giants In the most savage wilderness on the planet, the Chinese crime cartels ruthlessly slaughtered the Elephants for their Ivory. And nobody dared to cross them... ...

Buried scrolls. Cutthroat rivals. A discovery that rewrites history and...sparks a saga readers never want to end. Darwin Lacroix has one shot to clear his family’s name. For decades, academia mocked the idea that a Roman treasure convoy vanished in the far north—right up until a scroll recovered from beneath Vesuvius hinted otherwise. When a diamond cache surfaces in Iceland, Darwin jumps on the first flight to Reykjavik, determined to finish what his ancestors started. But he’s not the only one chasing the treasure. A ruthless cartel wants it first, and they play for keeps. Forced ...

What if everything you thought you knew about God's origins was wrong? For over 3,000 years, billions have worshipped the God of Abraham, Moses, and Jesus - but almost no one knows the remarkable true story of how this deity actually evolved. The Warrior God reveals the fascinating archaeological journey from Yahweh's humble beginnings as a minor storm deity to becoming the foundation of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Dr. Michael Harrison takes you on an unprecedented expedition through time, combining cutting-edge archaeological discoveries with gripping historical narrative to uncover ...

When best friends Dak Smyth and Sera Froste stumble upon the secret of time travel - a hand-held device known as the Infinity Ring - they're swept up in a centuries-long secret war for the fate of mankind. Recruited by the Hystorians, a secret society that dates back to Aristotle, the kids learn that history has gone disastrously off course. Now it's up to Dak, Sera, and teenage Hystorian-in-training Riq to travel back in time to fix the Great Breaks . . . and to save Dak's missing parents while they're at it.

In 1878, a Jerusalem antiquities dealer named Moses Wilhelm Shapira acquired a curious biblical manuscript consisting of sixteen leather strips. The manuscript, written in ancient, Paleo-Hebrew contained what appeared to be a form of the Bible’s Book of Deuteronomy but with significant variations. It was allegedly discovered by Bedouin tribesmen around 1865, east of the Dead Sea, in a remote cave, high above the Wadi Mujib (biblical Arnon). Shapira believed that his manuscript was both ancient and authentic. In 1883, he presented his scroll to the leading scholars of Europe. Newspapers ...

A fortune in Inca gold, hidden for five centuries at the bottom of the sea. A tiny golden hummingbird that should not exist. And a secret about the human story that someone will kill to keep buried. When a chance discovery off the coast of Florida places a pre-Columbian artifact of pure red gold in the hands of archaeology professor Carter Devereux, it raises a question no textbook can answer: How did a treasure of the Inca come to rest in the hold of a Viking longship, thousands of miles and an ocean away from where either belonged? Drawn together with molecular biologist Dr. Mackenzie ...

The story of Göbekli Tepe's discovery is as much about what wasn't seen as what was finally recognized. For decades, the low, rounded mound in southeastern Turkey was dismissed as nothing more than a medieval cemetery—an assumption that delayed one of archaeology's most significant discoveries until 1994. Today, with artificial intelligence transforming how we analyze landscapes and detect patterns invisible to the human eye, a compelling question emerges: could modern AI have identified this 14,500-year-old temple complex decades earlier?

Start on a thrilling journey through the rise of human civilization, from the first farming villages to the birth of mighty empires. This book is a wild ride through history, packed with epic true stories from the ancient world. Each one is fascinating, meaningful, and unforgettable. Every story pulls readers straight into the action, right alongside the people who shaped the world. With exciting storytelling, powerful discoveries, and moments that make you go “Wait… that really happened?”, this is history like you have never seen it before. What’s Inside This Book? Meet Mr. Globe: ...

Mathematics enthusiasts, lifelong learners, and curious general readers often want to understand not only how mathematical ideas work, but how they came to be. Many books present history as a timeline of names and theorems, which can feel dry or overly technical for readers who simply want a clear, engaging story. This book is designed for readers who appreciate big ideas, cultural context, and human drama, yet do not want advanced mathematics or academic jargon getting in the way. This sweeping narrative shows how mathematics emerged from practical needs, philosophical questions, and human...

Beneath the ancient stones of Jerusalem, where prophets once walked and empires have risen and fallen, a discovery waits in silence—hidden for nearly two thousand years. While working on a routine archaeological excavation near the old walls of the Holy City, Dr. Rachel Hale, a gifted but spiritually disillusioned archaeologist, uncovers a sealed clay jar buried deep beneath the earth. Inside she finds something that could become the most explosive biblical discovery of the modern age: a fragile collection of first-century letters written by a young woman who claims to have witnessed the ...

Unlock the ancient spiritual architecture of the oldest scripture known to humanity - and discover the ultimate map to your own consciousness. We live in an age of deafening noise. We are drowning in information, digital notifications, and shallow distractions, yet we are starving for profound wisdom. We have mastered the external world, but we have lost our connection to the sacred. What if the cure to modern anxiety, burnout, and disconnection has been waiting for us for over three and a half millennia? In The Rigveda: Rediscovering the Roots of Indian Consciousness, author Naveen Goyal ...

Top 10 Lost Civilizations: Who Were They and Where Did They Go? (2nd Edition) by Braeden Templeton takes you on an enthralling journey through history’s greatest mysteries. Explore ten vanished societies—from the urban marvels of the Indus Valley to the statue-carving Rapa Nui—whose remarkable achievements and sudden disappearances continue to captivate us. Why did these thriving civilizations collapse? What can their stories teach us today? This updated edition unveils the latest archaeological discoveries, including LiDAR-mapped cities and AI-driven script analyses, shedding new ...

The #1 New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller. Named one of the best books of the year by The Boston Globe and National Geographic. An acclaimed journalist takes readers on a true adventure deep into the Honduran rainforest in this riveting narrative about the discovery of a lost...