The Crypt of Civilization
History

The Crypt of Civilization: Humanity’s Message to the Distant Future

10-foot steel door hides 6,000 years of human history. The world’s most ambitious time capsule lies sealed until 8113 AD, preserving the voices, objects, and knowledge of the 20th century.

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OpenAI’s New Audio Models Are Bringing AI Voices to Life
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508-Million-Year-Old Fossil Sheds Light on Evolution Mystery
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Meet Your 62-Million-Year-Old Cousin: A Climbing Mammal
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Castello Sforzesco: Milan’s Timeless Castle of Power and Art

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Tomb of the First Emperor Qin Shi Huang Di, Xi'an, China
Tracing Mercury’s Origins in Emperor Qin Shi Huang’s Tomb

Mercury mapped China’s rivers in Qin Shi Huang’s tomb. New findings link the tomb’s mercury to ancient mining in Xunyang and reveal enduring emissions that confirm long-standing historical accounts.

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