Thursday, May 30, 2013

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Cemetery Reveals Baby-Making Season in Ancient Egypt

New research at the Dakhleh Oasis reveals that the peak period for conception in ancient Egypt was in July/August, while the peak period for births was in March/April. The flooding of the Nile River may hold the clues as to why this occurred.

http://www.livescience.com/32078-ancient-egypt-cemetery-reveals-sex-season.html

Monday, May 6, 2013

Stunning Astronomical Alignment Found at Peru Pyramid

Researchers have discovered an alignment between an ancient Peru pyramid, two stone lines and the setting winter solstice sun. During the solstice the pyramid would have been bathed in light.

http://www.livescience.com/29335-astronomical-alignment-found-at-peru-pyramid.html