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- 1,700 years buried and forgotten: Archaeologists find thousands of coins stashed in clay jars under an ancient French home
- A 1,900-year-old Roman toilet may have finally revealed why ancient concrete lasts for thousands of yearsAncient Roman concrete's remarkable durability is being studied through a 1,900-year-old toilet. This material contains calcite which forms...15 Jul, 2026, 07.26 PM IST
- A construction site buried by Mount Vesuvius may have finally explained why Roman concrete lasted for thousands of yearsAncient Roman concrete's remarkable durability, long attributed to luck, is now understood as a result of a sophisticated "hot mixing" proc...11 May, 2026, 05.22 PM IST
- Why 2,000-Year-Old Roman Concrete Still Stands While Modern Concrete Falls ApartAncient Roman concrete, unlike modern counterparts, possesses a remarkable self-healing capability. Researchers discovered that a "hot mixi...20 Feb, 2026, 03.05 PM IST
- Italy-India ready for partnership in a new eraItaly’s Ambassador to India, Antonio Enrico Bartoli, outlines how both countries are expanding cooperation through a new strategic plan cov...01 Dec, 2025, 01.08 PM IST
- AI helps Latin scholars decipher ancient Roman textsAround 1,500 Latin inscriptions are discovered every year, offering an invaluable view into the daily life of ancient Romans and posing a d...23 Jul, 2025, 10.18 PM IST
- Did our ancestors leave a puzzle for us? Scientists claim world’s oldest rune stone from Norway is part of a bigger, mysterious messageArchaeologists in Norway have discovered the world's oldest dated rune stone, part of a larger 2,000-year-old slab. The stone, deliberately...22 Feb, 2025, 07.18 PM IST
- 52 places to go in 2025The article showcases diverse global destinations with unique experiences and recent developments. From Jane Austen's anniversary celebrati...08 Jan, 2025, 12.05 PM IST
- Travel planning 101: 52 places you must visit in 2024Planning your next holiday? Consider adding these destinations to your itinerary for the perfect vacation.11 Jan, 2024, 10.25 PM IST
- Libya's long-lost colonial-era wolf statue recovered from farm after being sold as scrapA Libyan bronze wolf statue, which disappeared after Libya won independence from Italy, has been found on a farm near Benghazi & recovered ...03 Aug, 2023, 08.23 AM IST
- War, AI and climate change shake up $32 trillion in global tradeA transformation in world trade today is being led various unrelated factors including Artificial Intelligence, the Ukraine-Russia war, and...01 Aug, 2023, 09.35 AM IST
- Road Construction Machines: Brief history of roadways and types of equipment used in modern-day road constructionIndia’s infrastructure dreams, be it projects undertaken by the government, builders or individuals, would require the use of best in class...14 Aug, 2019, 02.10 PM IST
- Moonshine Meadery wants to introduce drinkers to the oldest alcoholic beverageThe high-alcohol meads are sold in winelike bottles, while the low-ABV variants are marketed and bottled like beer.12 Nov, 2017, 12.09 PM IST
- How China is banking on infrastructure to become the next USAChina’s geostrategy for the past two decades has been to displace US influence by becoming the major trading partner of US security allies ...18 May, 2017, 07.04 PM IST
- An ode to Greece: A jaunt through its iconic architectural buffet & diverse food platterGreece isn’t about the ordinary. It is about grandeur, elegance and splendour.16 Aug, 2015, 05.03 AM IST
- Cathedrals of Peterborough & Leicester are hidden gems of unique architectureSome of the show-stoppers worthy of a visit are Salisbury Cathedral, Canterbury Cathedral and Winchester Cathedral.20 Oct, 2011, 06.02 AM IST
- Sri Lanka: Treasure trove of ancient times, natural beauty & friendly peopleSri Lanka’s treasure-trove of ancient cities, Buddhist remnants and sheer natural beauty, not to mention friendly people, makes tourists re...26 May, 2011, 07.54 AM IST
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