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In 1870, a book was borrowed from a library in Australia. 150 years later, it was found behind a fireplaceA library book borrowed in the 1870s has returned to Kiama, Australia. It was discovered sealed inside a fireplace during recent home renov...- Quote of the Day by Socrates: ‘No evil can happen to a good man, either in life or after…’ Greek philosopher's timeless wisdom on virtue and moral integrityAncient Greek philosopher Socrates taught that a good person cannot be harmed by evil, even in death. His wisdom, preserved by students lik...
- The US is using an Iranian smuggling tactic to sneak oil out of the GulfThe US military is secretly guiding oil tankers through the Gulf of Oman. This operation uses drones and helicopters to facilitate ship-to-...
- The U.S. is using an Iranian smuggling tactic to sneak oil out of the GulfAmerica's military is secretly guiding oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman. This operation uses drones and helicopters to help ships transfer o...
- Quote of the Day by Aristotle: 'Those who educate children well are more to be honored than those who….’Quote of the Day: Ancient philosopher Aristotle emphasized that educators are more vital than parents, as they impart the 'art of living we...
- Quote of the Day by Plato: ‘The punishment which the wise suffer who refuse to take part in the government, is to live under the…’Ancient Greek philosopher Plato warned that wise individuals who avoid civic participation will inevitably be ruled by less competent or un...
- Quote of the day by Plato: 'Only the dead have seen the end of war'- Famous Greek philosopher on tragedies of warAncient philosopher Plato's words on war's persistence resonate today. His quote, 'Only the dead have seen the end of war,' reflects ongoin...
- Quote of the day by Greek philosopher Plutarch: 'To make no mistakes is not in the power of man....'Plutarch, a Middle Platonist philosopher and historian, bridged Greek and Roman cultures, renowned for his "Parallel Lives" and "Moralia." ...
- Quote of the day by Socrates: 'The secret of happiness is not in seeking more, but in developing the capacity to enjoy less'Socrates, a pivotal figure in ancient Athens, profoundly influenced Western philosophy. His method of questioning challenged conventional w...
- Quote of the day on pain and pleasure by Aristotle: ‘The aim of the wise is not to secure pleasure but…’Aristotle, a pivotal ancient Greek philosopher and scientist, profoundly influenced Western thought for centuries. A student of Plato and t...
- Greek govt spends 20 mn euro to revive 2,300-yr-old palace which hosted Alexander's crowning ceremonyAt a ceremony on Friday, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis called the Palace of Aigai a "monument of global importance."
- Excavators unearth 700,000-year-old archaeological site at Greek coal mineThe find announced Thursday would drag the dawn of Greek archaeology back by as much as a quarter of a million years.
- Dawn of Greek archaeology: Researchers find stone tools dating back to 700,000 yearsResearchers have discovered Greece's oldest archaeological site, dating back to 700,000 years ago, containing rough stone tools from the Lo...
- Museum that houses world's most important Greek antiquities to undergo major renovationThe project, expected to last four years, will be led by the British architect Sir David Chipperfield.
- Dior's Cruise collection: Perfect outfits for Greek goddesses in shades of white & goldThe collection showcased designs inspired by antiquity and traditional Greek dress.
- Luxury fashion house Dior to hold iconic shoot at key ancient sites in GreeceDior will hold a runway show on June 17 in Athens to launch its inter-season collection.
- Learning with the times: Since when have defensive walls been made to protect countries or cities?The wall was demolished in November 1989. Similar to the Berlin wall is the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), which acts as the de facto bor...
- When you join an organisation, be ready to do just about anything: Samit Ghosh, Ujjivan Financial ServicesSamit Ghosh talks about this first year at work, what all the learnt, what mistakes he made and more.
- 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.
- Hard to reclaim National ArtefactsSome of best Indian antiquities lie in frgn museums & collections abroad.
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