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In 2023, a satellite-image model led archaeologists to 13 previously unknown Amazon geoglyphs, including one 444 metres across- In 2018, researchers used satellite imagery to identify 81 ancient earthwork sites in the Amazon, providing evidence of pre-Columbian settlements
- In 500 BCE, ancient people created vast animal and geometric figures in Peru's desert. 2,500 years later, the Nazca Lines remain one of archaeology's great enigmas
- Quote of the Day by American art historian George Kubler: ‘Actuality is when the lighthouse is dark between flashes, it is the instant between the ticks of the watch…’ - why the moments when nothing is happening may matter mostQuote of the Day: George Kubler draws attention to the quiet essence of times when it seems like nothing is unfolding. In our rapid-paced s...23 Aug, 2026, 10.26 AM IST
- Why did the Maya hide a jade stone inside their tooth? A mysterious inlay found in an ancient molar offers new clues about one of history’s most intriguing dental practicesNew research indicates that the ancient Maya employed jadeite inlays to repair damaged teeth, as demonstrated by a piece found embedded in ...12 Aug, 2026, 11.53 PM IST
- Scientists uncover a lost Amazon civilization hidden beneath the rainforest using lasers, may have been home to 3 million peopleAncient earthworks discovered using LiDAR technology reveal a large Aquiry civilization. These geometric structures suggest extensive human...30 Jul, 2026, 12.27 AM IST
- In the 1930s, workers clearing plantation land in Costa Rica accidentally revealed mysterious stone spheres from a buried pre-Columbian worldGiant stone spheres were found in southern Costa Rica during the 1930s and 1940s. These spheres were part of a larger settlement network in...15 May, 2026, 06.34 PM IST
- What Did Archaeologists Find Inside a 1,200-Year-Old Gold Tomb in Panama… and Why Are Researchers Looking at It So Closely?Archaeologists in Panama unearthed a 1,200-year-old burial at El Caño Archaeological Park, revealing a high-status individual adorned with ...12 Mar, 2026, 12.22 PM IST
- Eggs found in the 'alien bodies' displayed in MexicoMexican journalist and UFO enthusiast, Jaime Maussan, presented two mummified bodies with elongated heads and three fingers on each hand to...20 Sep, 2023, 09.32 PM IST
- Peru: Students find 3,000-year-old in garbage dump in LimaA three-thousand-year-old mummy has been found in the Latin American country of Peru under a garbage dump.16 Jun, 2023, 01.07 AM IST
- Over 100 new ancient designs discovered in Peru's Nazca lines, read hereJapanese and Peruvian archaeologists have identified new artistic renderings in the Nazca lines. About 100 new historical designs have been...20 Dec, 2022, 06.45 PM IST
- For 100 years, we have been calling Machu Picchu by the wrong name. New study uncovers historyThe Inca citadel, built in the 15th century, is a major tourist attraction.05 Apr, 2022, 02.06 PM IST
- For the love of food, art & more: Take a trip to the place that lets you explore your passionA vineyard trail is the most iconic attraction of the Napa Valley.29 Aug, 2019, 07.27 AM IST
- Did you know people enjoyed chocolate 5,300 years ago?Researchers believe cacao beans were used to make the chocolate drinks during feasts and rituals.30 Oct, 2018, 06.11 PM IST
- Kenya, Nepal, Mexico or Australia: Meet the natives of the worldWalk into the world of nomadic, indigenous and instinctive.09 Aug, 2018, 07.50 AM IST
- Ancient Peru's cranial surgeons highly skilled: StudyNew York, June 9 (IANS) The survival rate for cranial surgery performed by Inca surgeons in ancient Peru was twice more than those during t...09 Jun, 2018, 05.22 PM IST
- Want an off-beat experience? Go on a hiking trip to El SalvadorNational parks like El Imposible, Montecristo, and Cerro Verde offer serious hiking through a variety of terrains.17 Dec, 2015, 05.19 AM IST
- Sotheby's staging exhibit of Pre-Columbian masterpiecesSotheby's is staging an exhibit of Pre-Columbian masterpieces in its Paris galleries starting March 4. The works are featured in its upcomi...20 Feb, 2013, 06.27 PM IST
- Google to add Maya, Nahuatl languages to search engineGoogle is adding two native Central American languages -- Maya and Nahuatl -- to its universal search service.19 Mar, 2010, 11.20 AM IST
- US group buys a swathe of Virgin Islands landThe $19-million deal to purchase the majority of 419 acres of tropical terrain, which features ruins of colonial plantations and is believe...27 Sep, 2007, 12.45 AM IST
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