The Art of Human Petrification
Petrification is said to be “the process by which organic matter exposed to minerals over a long period is turned into a stony substance” (Source: Oxford Dictionary). Most sources I…
A Bride Turned to Stone
To the Editor of the Sun: SIR: There have been so many comments in the papers, and I receive so many letters which it is impossible for me to answer,…
Las Lajas Sanctuary – What You Don’t Know!
Introduction Photos of this amazing structure, Santuario de Las Lajas or the Las Lajas Sanctuary, likes to make its way around on social media. We ourselves have run posts on…
The Piano Maker’s Tool Box
Commonly known as the Studley Tool Chest, this intricate showcase of craftsmanship was created by master carpenter and stonemason Henry O. Studley. Studley was born in 1838 in Boston and…
Atmospheric Electricity
Atmospheric electricity was generated by the Tour Eiffel by working jointly with the Trocadero towers and the basilica in Montmartre – the highest point in Paris. The Palais du Trocadero…
Houseboats of the Past
Houseboats were extremely popular in the 1800s. As is so often the case even in our modern times, such luxuries were mainly reserved for the aristocracy and upper middle class.…
Antiquitech Study I: Introduction
An Introduction to Antiquitech Study We are in the age of documentation. Being born into the modern day gives us access to modern equipment such as cameras, which are more…
Mudflood Theory Part 1: Soil Liquefaction
You may have heard of the Mudflood Theory (MFT) before. When we first came across this theory, we did a quick internet search and our curiosity was put to rest.…
Fireplaces That Do Not Burn Wood
An interesting aspect of these elaborate mansions and palaces are that the fireplaces that do not burn wood. While at first glance it looks like a normal fireplace, further inspection…
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