Throughout history, there’s been a handful of discoveries that made people pause and question everything they thought they knew about the past. People who dedicated their lives to these researches started having new questions.
Because every so often, an object is found that doesn’t really quite fit the era it was found in, leading to not only curiosity, but a lot of debate and confusion. These finds mix simple history with wonder.
These are out-of-place artifacts, which are unusual objects that hint at skills, ideas or timelines that challenge the narratives we know. Exploring them opens a window into brand new mysteries and discoveries even after years have passed.
1
London Hammer artifact
A hammer found encased in ancient rock sparked claims of time-slip tools, though most experts deny this.
2
The Antikythera mechanism
Pulled from a shipwreck, this turned out to be an ancient Greek calculator.
3
Westford knight stone
This carved figure is said by some to mark a medieval knight’s visit.
4
Tecaxic-Calixtlahuaca head
This figurine was found in Mexico, raising questions about ancient contact.
5
The Dorchester pot
This bell shaped vessel led many to wonder who on earth was doing artisanal metalwork millions of years early.
6
The Baghdad battery
These clay jars keep the "ancient electricity" debate alive.
7
The Tamil bell
Found in New Zealand with Tamil script, this small bronze bell hints at unexpected cultural cross-paths.
8
Sivatherium model
A reconstruction of a giant, moose-giraffe creature from deep prehistory.
9
Olav Kyrre coin
This medieval Norse coin reportedly popped up far from where it should’ve been, fueling theories about history wanderers.
10
The Abydos “helicopter” carving
These hieroglyphs look like modern aircraft, fueling many wild theories.
11
The Lake Winnipesaukee mystery stone
A perfectly carved stone egg discovered in the 1800s, with symbols no one can quite decode.
12
The Kingoodie artifact
A hammer-like object found embedded in ancient rock layers.
13
The iron pillar of Delhi
This centuries-old pillar refuses to rust like normal iron raising questions even now.
14
The “Iron Man” meteorite statue
A carved figure made from a meteorite. Its origins are a mix of legend, and speculation.
15
The Disk of Sabu
A stone vessel from a high official’s tomb that looks a bit too aerodynamic for its age.
16
The Dendera “lightbulb”
Found in an Egyptian temple, this carving looks suspiciously like a giant bulb.
17
The “Babylonokia”
Thought to be a found object resembling a modern cellphone, turned out to be modern art.
18
The Shroud of Turin
A centuries-old linen that some believe carries the faint imprint of Jesus Christ.
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