World's Famous Unsolved Mysteries 21-30
Scythians - The great warriors
The Scythians were immensely rich. They had large amount of fold and made many beautiful artifacts. But they were not mere smiths. They were nomads of the Russian plains. They exercised unimaginable brutality and barbarous acts. They killed and strangled their own people. They used to peel off the skin of their enemies. They drank blood. But above all they were great warriors. Surprisingly, they had no knowledge of writing. We have no written account by them. Their history is known to us by Greek Historian - Herodotus. Living on chivalry, obviously they faded out of history, leaving the query about their origin for scholars to resolve.
Was Sahara Desert ever green?
Now the very name Sahara makes one think of sand and heat, and men and animals dying of thirst. But few know that once upon a time Sahara was a beautiful fertile land where rainfall was a common feature, and trees, grass and streams flourished. Many animals were found there. Art too was impressive. This was Sahara centuries ago. So, what transformed green, pleasant Sahara into a horrid desert? Why did rainfall stop occurring? Were inhabitants responsible for the drastic change? There are many queries which still surprise scientists and they are goping in the dark to search the answers.
The forgotten voyagers of the new world
Some 500 years before Columbus discovered America, the men from Norse tribe had reached America. But now some disagree with this. There is an increasing belief that much earlier than the Norse tribe, Phoenicians, Chinese and Portuguese had reached this amazingly controversial land. Many remains of these cultures have been unearthed at the New World. The research is continuing on the topic. And it is debatable whether these voyagers ever reached the Western Hemisphere?
Which was the first city of the world?
Till recently it was believed that the first civilization occurred in Sumeria. But not now. As Jericho 9000 years old wall has been excavated. At Catal Huyuk and Lepenski Vir also the various finds indicate the birth of a civilization. The finds at these three places shattered the belief that the world's first city originated 5000 years ago in Sumeria. Now the question arises whether developed cities occurred before Jericho and what happened between the gap of these three cities and Sumeria?
Teotihuacan, the place where gods lived
Long after the fall of Teotihuacan continued to influence middle American civilizations. It was the religious capital of Mexico. Its art and architecture was supreme. It shined. Even the brave Aztecs were moved by the grandeur of the place. They called it “the place of those who possessed the road of the Gods”. But it disintegrated and crumbled. The natives disappeared. Temples fell and streets became dark and lonely. After all who were they? Where did they come from? Where did they vanish? These are the queries which are still to be resolved. Like Gods, the people of the city of Gods also left a puzzle behind.
Magic Healing
Psychic healing and biofeedback system are the two most mysterious medical science treatments. The two treat a patient without ever giving any medicines. In Psychic healing a patient is cured by a touch and by biofeedback a patient is taught to concentrate. Surprisingly, both the branches of medical science have taken birth from the ancient Indian Culture. Some patients have been cured by these two. Yet, medical scientists refuse to believe in them. They are not convinced by them. But the founders think otherwise.
The taos hum
The ‘Taos Hum’ is a low-pitched sound heard in numerous places worldwide, especially in the USA, UK, and northern europe. It is usually heard only in quiet environments, and is often described as sounding like a distant diesel engine. Since it has proven indetectable by microphones or VLF antennae, its source and nature is still a mystery. In 1997 Congress directed scientists and observers from some of the most prestigious research institutes in the nation to look into a strange low frequency noise heard by residents in and around the small town of Taos, New Mexico. For years those who had heard the noise, often described by them as a “hum”, had been looking for answers. To this day no one knows the cause of the hum.
Black Dahlia
In 1947 the body of 22 year old Elizabeth Short was found in two pieces in a parking lot in Los Angeles. According to newspaper reports shortly after the murder, Short received the nickname “Black Dahlia” at a Long Beach drugstore in the summer of 1946, as a play on the then-current movie The Blue Dahlia. However, Los Angeles County district attorney investigators’ reports state the nickname was invented by newspaper reporters covering the murder. In either case, Short was not generally known as the “Black Dahlia” during her lifetime. Many rumors and tales have spread about the Black Dahlia, and the investigation (one of the largest in LA history) never found the killer.
Comte de Saint Germain
The Count of St. Germain (allegedly died February 27, 1784) was a courtier, adventurer, inventor, amateur scientist, violinist, amateur composer, and a mysterious gentleman; he also displayed some skills with the practice of alchemy. He was known as ‘Der Wundermann’ — ‘The Wonderman’. He was a man whose origin was unknown and who disappeared without leaving a trace. Since his death, various occult organizations have adopted him as a model figure or even as a powerful deity. In recent years several people have claimed to be the Count of St. Germain. (Note that St Germain was never regarded as a saint by the Roman Catholic Church - the “st.” before his name refers to his alleged home).
Jack the Ripper
In the later half of 1888, London was terrorized by a series of murders in the east end (largely in the Whitechapel area). The name Jack the Ripper was taken from a letter sent to a newspaper at the time by someone claiming to be the killer. The victims were typically prostitutes who had their throats cut and bodies mutilated. In some cases the bodies were discovered just minutes after the ripper had left the scene. The police at the time had many suspects but could never find sufficient evidence to convict anyone. In modern times there has even been some speculation that Prince Albert Victor was the murderer. Even with modern police methods, no further light has been shed on the murders in recent times. To this day no one knows who the ripper was.
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