71% of the planet’s surface is covered in water. That’s a whole lot of space for secrets to hide. For this list, we’ll be looking at a variety of curious, compelling or even sinister deep sea discoveries and oceanic enigmas. Our list includes Julia Sound, Adam’s Bridge, Australia’s Cannibal Shark, Colossal Squids, The Ruins of …
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By today’s standards, it’s always sad when you learn an animal no longer exists in the wild – like we’re losing something great in the environment because of it. Extinction is seen as a terrible end to any creature – and we should be working towards preserving that species as best we can. However, there …
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Massive glaciers, staggering mountains, plains dotted with wild animals: We sure live in a big, beautiful world. And while pinpointing all of Mother Nature’s greatest hits could take a lifetime, we think these out-of-this-world landscapes and awe-inspiring wonders, from Arizona to Antarctica, need to move to the very top of your travel list. Enjoy the …
Have you heard about the nature unsolved mysteries of Africa? Join with The Ancient Guru in this new video below as we explore a new terrifying discovery made by scientists, that changes everything. Enjoy!
Despite being connected by land, Asia and Europe are considered separate continents. So, where does Europe end and Asia begin or where do they meet?
The Ancient Guru gets up close with underwater killers lurking in our oceans. At first glance these underwater assassins may appear to be exotic beauties, but for those who allow curiosity to get the best of them, this risky pursuit may result in a brush with death. Meet the sharp-toothed barracudas and piranhas that slice …
Human beings are capable of building incredible structures, from the latest cutting-edge office blocks to artistic sculptures. Cathedrals, sporting arenas, and monuments all over the world are a testament to our creative skill as a species. In the modern era though, we have technology to help us, from huge mechanical drills to laser cutting curved …
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Soon the Arctic will be ice-free in summer. While many are concerned about the consequences for the global climate, countries like Russia and the US, as well as China and Canada see an ice-free Arctic as an opportunity, offering everything from new trade routes to mineral resources and tourism. This documentary reports on a region …
Powerful earthquakes hit Turkey and Syria, causing thousands of deaths in Turkey’s worst seismic event in decades. The Ancient Guru explains why the meeting of three tectonic plates under the region mean there may be more earthquakes along the fault lines.
The Euphrates River is a major international waterway that divides Turkey, Syria, and Iraq. For over ten thousand years, this river has provided the majority of the region’s water, but it has recently begun to dry up due to the terrifyingly bizarre conditions that have brought about the drought. However, the drying up of the …
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Earthquakes have been instrumentally recorded since the end of the 19th century only. Older earthquakes’ magnitudes are therefore just estimates. The biggest earthquake ever recorded, of magnitude 9.5, happened in 1960 in Chile, at a subduction zone where the Pacific plate dives under the South American plate. The second biggest earthquake had a magnitude 9.2 …
From a scientific point of view, all the water on the planet isn’t enough to drown all life. But what, by and large, is the difference between them and us. After all, if a monstrous element flooded your city or your country or an entire continent – could you survive? Or would the fate of …