When current excavations at Pompeii unearthed the remains of a seemingly decapitated skeleton, an image was released by archaeologists working in Regio V. Thought to be of a man crushed by an enormous door jamb while attempting to flee the deadly Vesuvian … Continued
In our sexual histories series, authors explore changing sexual mores from antiquity to today. It was a well-kept secret among historians during the late 19th and early 20th centuries that the practice of magic was widespread in the ancient … Continued
Particle physicists have uncovered a large, hidden void in Khufu’s Pyramid, the largest pyramid in Giza, Egypt – built between 2600 and 2500 BC. The discovery, published in Nature, was made using cosmic-ray based imaging and may help scientists work … Continued
In the shadow of the pyramids of Giza, lie the tombs of the courtiers and officials of the kings buried in the far greater structures. These men and women were the ones responsible for building the pyramids: the architects, … Continued
Gol-e-Zard Cave lies in the shadow of Mount Damavand, which at more than 5,000 metres dominates the landscape of northern Iran. In this cave, stalagmites and stalactites are growing slowly over millennia and preserve in them clues about past … Continued
What human traits predict career and life success? I’ve been curious about that question since I was 16. But at that age I didn’t think ambition was important. That was also the time I became interested in personal development. I … Continued
No. At least, I haven’t found it yet. And I guess the same goes for you. Otherwise you wouldn’t be reading this. These days, I’m seeing more and more people who pretend they have the “blueprint to success.” And that … Continued
People love to give and receive advice. We do it all the time. And it’s a good thing — no one in this world has all the answers to everything. Most people mean well, but sometimes, the advice … Continued
When I met my first mentor I wasn’t impressed by his expensive car, his multi-million dollar business, or even how he managed hundreds of people. No, I was impressed by how humble he was and how many question … Continued
Do you really think you’ll be successful if you simply copy other people’s habits? If that was the case, success was easy. I never met a successful person until I was 24. I grew up in a working-class … Continued