History

A Trip Back in Time The popular Norwegian reality TV show "Farmen" has made a resounding comeback with a new season, rekindling its unique blend of historical immersion and human connection. In this show, 14 contestants step back into the past, undertaking a metaphorical journey that takes them 100 years back in time. Their mission? To successfully run a farm in the picturesque locales of Søgne, Southern Norway. As in previous seasons, the show is a whirlwind of intrigue, alliances, disputes, and the occasional sparks of romance. Early Romance Rumors This season, the rumor mill began churning early with whispers of a budding romance between contestants Sebastian Eide (33), a resident of Sotra, and Kornelia Kløv (25) from Oslo. The opening episode offered intimate scenes featuring the two, leading many viewers and fans to speculate about a developing romantic relationship. However, due to the show's rules p...

Unearthing the Earliest Use of Wood in Construction A groundbreaking study recently published in the scientific journal Nature has brought forth exciting revelations about the earliest known use of wood in construction. This research centers around an antiquated wooden structure, located at the archeological site of Kalambo Falls in Zambia, which has been dated back to approximately 476,000 years ago. Such an extraordinary discovery being made at Kalambo Falls is noteworthy as it potentially signifies the most ancient instance of wood being utilized in construction. This could provide an invaluable understanding of the evolution of building materials and techniques, as well as the progression of human skills and technology throughout the initial stages of human civilization. Kalambo Falls: A Rich Trove of Archaeological Discoveries For decades, archaeologists have held a deep interest in the Kalambo F...