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The Brain and Its Mysteries in The Creation of Adam
Michelangelo’s Creation of Adam is not only a stunning representation of biblical creation but might also contain a hidden anatomical diagram.
By Kayabout a year ago in Art
Echoes of Suffering
Perched on the edge of the Australian town of Beechworth, Victoria, the Beechworth Lunatic Asylum holds a history fraught with unsettling tales and ghostly legends. Established in 1867, the asylum was intended to provide sanctuary for those suffering from mental illness. However, it soon earned a reputation for its harsh and inhumane treatments, transforming from a place of supposed refuge into a symbol of fear and suffering.
By Kayabout a year ago in History
The Wrong Ear
Vincent van Gogh, the brilliant Dutch artist behind iconic works like The Starry Night and Irises, is depicted in his famous self-portrait with a bandaged ear. The twist? Van Gogh actually severed his left ear, not the right! This arises because Van Gogh used a mirror to paint himself, leading to this mix-up.
By Kayabout a year ago in Art
A Surprising Restoration Discovery
Rembrandt’s The Night Watch is celebrated as one of his greatest achievements, depicting a militia preparing for action. However, a surprising discovery came to light during a 1947 restoration when a thick layer of soot was removed.
By Kayabout a year ago in Art
Echoes of Destruction
Runit Island, a remote speck in the North Pacific Ocean, might seem like an unremarkable piece of land, but it harbors a dark and unsettling history that makes it a place to be avoided at all costs. This small island, part of the Marshall Islands, became notorious for its role in one of the most controversial chapters of nuclear testing.
By Kayabout a year ago in History
The Cursed Island of Poveglia
Nestled within the misty Venetian Lagoon, straddling the space between Venice and the Italian mainland, Poveglia Island stands as one of the most infamous and enigmatic sites in history. This small, isolated island, with its turbulent past, has earned a reputation steeped in suffering, superstition, and eerie legends that captivate the imagination of all who hear its story.
By Kayabout a year ago in History
Chernobyl’s Elephant’s Foot:
Few locations evoke as much fear and fascination as the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, nestled in Northern Ukraine. The catastrophic disaster that struck in April 1986 not only crippled the plant but also transformed the surrounding area into a haunting wasteland. Spanning roughly 1,600 square miles, this zone was so heavily irradiated that it has been deemed uninhabitable for the next 20,000 years.
By Kayabout a year ago in History
The Baghdad Battery: Ancient Power or Historical Puzzle?
The Baghdad Battery discovered in the 1930s by a German archaeologist. This intriguing find consisted of a clay jar, a copper cylinder, and an iron rod through the jar’s stopper. The top, which was broken off, might have been sealed with asphalt. The archaeologist noticed the combination of different metals and possibly an electrolyte, which are key components of a battery. Although there are no ancient writings to support this theory, scientists found that when the jar was filled with an ionic solution like vinegar or wine, it could indeed conduct electricity. If this battery was from 2,000 years ago, it could have been used in ancient medical practices or even to make statues buzz to impress people. Some believe it was used for electroplating, a process for coating metals. However, if it was used as a battery, it could only produce around 1 volt of electricity, so some think it might have been used as a storage container for sacred scrolls.
By Kayabout a year ago in Art
How a Mysterious 'Ancient' Artifact Turned Out to Be a 1920s Spark Plug"
In February 1961, three adventurous rock enthusiasts were hunting for geodes near Olancha, California, when they stumbled upon something quite unusual. They took their finds home and cut into it, expecting to see the usual mineral formations. Instead, they discovered a cylindrical object inside that looked like it was made of porcelain. Inside this object was a metal shaft surrounded by a hexagonal sheath of copper and some unidentified substance. Their imaginations ran wild with possibilities—was this an artifact from a hyper-advanced ancient civilization like Atlantis, a relic from time travelers, or maybe a gift from extraterrestrial beings?
By Kayabout a year ago in Wander