The deployment of so-called "barrier troops", units stationed behind regular soldiers with orders to shoot anyone attempting to flee, is one of the internationally prohibited tactics that Putin's army has brought back into use to stop its own ranks from retreating. International humanitarian law, which
Human history is a puzzle, and for decades, the Denisovans were its most elusive piece. Until recently, all we knew of them was the little we learned from a few teeth and a finger bone, leaving us to wonder who these ancient relatives really were. The
The Chernobyl plant has for many years represented the most serious nuclear disaster worldwide. Decades later, it remains a source of concern. And recent events have reignited those fears: the colossal shelter building built to enclose radioactive material at unit 4 of the reactor was
Last week, Ukrainian drone hunters recovered debris from Russia’s nightly drone attacks and discovered an unusual weapon. Unlike most Russian-made drones, which are black, this one was white and stood out due to its advanced features. It included an advanced camera, an artificial intelligence (AI) computing
Off the Indonesian coast, construction firms excavating the seabed to build an artificial island made a strange discovery: pieces of a very old human skull. Fossils and bones of ancient animals suggest a distant world, submerged under the ocean. Was there once land where early
The discovery of a Noah's Ark-like story on an old Babylonian map raises serious questions about how myths are created and how cultures are passed down. The 3,000-year-old clay tablet known as the Imago Mundi is more than just a map; it contains a flood story
In 2025, widespread desertion has caused the myth of Russia's "unbreakable wall" of military discipline to crumble. Since the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, more than 20,500 Russian soldiers have been charged with going missing, deserting, or disobeying orders; the great majority of
Deep in the remote forests of northern Ontario, a remarkable discovery has captivated archaeologists and history enthusiasts worldwide. A massive stone slab, hidden for centuries beneath layers of earth and moss, has been found with what may be the oldest runic inscription ever found in
Deep in Colombia’s highlands, scientists have uncovered a mysterious ancient population unlike any group known today. Around 6,000 years ago, this population lived near the Bogotá Altiplano, a high plateau that served as a critical corridor for early migration between North and South America. This
When we think about a traditional Fourth of July feast, most Americans are likely to picture a big cookout with burgers, hot dogs and grilled corn. But the founding fathers’ table bore no resemblance to the backyard barbecue of today. In 1776, the menu was
