Ancient builders encoded numbers into their temples and measures — not at random, but in harmony with the cosmos. Angkor Wat rises with 108 spires. Multiply the sun’s diameter (864,000 miles) by 108, and you reach the Earth–sun distance. Multiply the moon’s diameter (2,160 miles) by 108, and you reach the Earth–moon distance. These ratios are built into the solar system itself. Coincidence — or knowledge we’ve forgotten? | The Randall Carlson

1.5M views · 19K reactions | The pyramids we see today are ruins of what once gleamed in brilliance. Khufu’s pyramid was sheathed in polished white limestone, its blocks so tightly fitted it shone like a beacon across the land. But here’s the question: what was the true motive behind quarrying over 2 million blocks to raise such a monument? | The Randall Carlson | Facebook

1.1M views · 28K reactions | Archaeologists investigate one of the great mysteries of ancient Egypt – the mummy. Teams excavate buried tombs and make shocking discoveries. Join us as we unearth the world's richest seam of ancient treasure on brand new episodes of Lost Treasures of Egypt, Sundays at 8pm, on National Geographic UK. | National Geographic UK | Facebook