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Pope Leo puts AI risks at centre of Vatican’s global agenda: 'Future of humanity is at stake'The Vatican warned about the risk of an apocalypse spurred by artificial intelligence years before major American firms sounded the alarm a...- In 2007, satellite images, radar, and ground surveys revealed Angkor as the world’s largest preindustrial settlement complexIn 2007, a dedicated archaeological team successfully mapped Angkor, employing cutting-edge technology and techniques. Their discoveries il...
- In 2024, researchers used Cold War spy-satellite images to identify a possible site of a pivotal seventh-century battle in IraqArchaeologists from Durham University used Cold War-era American spy satellite images to locate the site of the battle. This battle, fought...
- ‘My Devi comes to me’: The 4-word answer by world's greatest mathematician, Ramanujan that filmmaker Shekhar Kapur connects to Kailasa Temple, a UNESCO site's mysteryFilmmaker Shekhar Kapur recently reflected on the astonishing precision of Kailasa Temple at Ellora, carved downward from a single piece of...
- In 1885, Folkestone built a cliff railway powered by water and gravity; it carried 36.4 million passengers before closing after 132 yearsDiscover the remarkable Leas Lift in Folkestone, Kent, a historic water-powered funicular railway built in 1885. Using gravity and water in...
- Painted storiesShekhawati, known as India’s open-air art gallery, is home to historic merchant havelis adorned with intricate frescoes depicting everyday ...
- Once-abandoned American factories were facing an uncertain future; developers repurposed their large industrial spaces into art galleries, restaurants and hotelsOnce-abandoned factories, mills and warehouses can take on new roles when cities and developers embrace adaptive reuse. These industrial st...
- In 1882, Portugal built a water-powered lift up the Bom Jesus hillside; the unusual system still climbs the slope using gravity instead of motorsThe Elevador do Bom Jesus in Portugal showcases enduring ingenuity, operating on the remarkable principle of water power since its inceptio...
- In 2021, an Australian retiree began rebuilding his hometown as it looked in the 1960s; three years later, the model became a permanent heritage displayAfter dedicating three years to his passion, Morrie Russell unveiled a stunning miniature model of Narrogin, capturing the essence of the t...
- Asian Games 2026: From dressing as a man to competing with the elite, no backpedalling for Afghan cyclist Fariba HashimiAfghan cyclist Fariba Hashimi’s seventh-place finish at the Asian Games carried deep personal meaning after she fled Afghanistan to pursue ...
- In 478 BC, a temple was built to honour Confucius; centuries of rebuilding turned it into a complex with more than 100 buildingsTemple of Confucius: Built in 478 BC, the Temple of Confucius in Qufu, China, grew through centuries of rebuilding into a vast historic com...
- 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 enigmasNazca Lines archaeological mystery: Giant geoglyphs in Peru's arid plains have survived for over two millennia. These Nazca and Palpa Lines...
- Rediscover Europe on the Ganga: The holy river has a unique tourism potential for BengalAlthough the phrase 'Europe on the Ganga' has been talked about in heritage tourism and conservation circles, its potential is yet to be ta...
- India needs to fix travel experience to attract more foreign tourists, Nikhil Kamath ignites tourism debateTo increase the number of foreign visitors, India should improve the tourist experience upon arrival. Experts highlight the importance of r...
- UNESCO can be 'moderator' in AI debate: chief to AFPUNESCO chief Khaled el-that the UN culture and education agency become a facilitator in the worldwide wrangling on the risks of artificial ...
- US military port project in Palau revives WWII memories, stokes fearsPalau plans a significant US military port expansion next year. This project aims to berth US Navy ships and deepen the harbor. Locals worr...
- India's middle-income trap has a problem money may fixEconomist Thomas Piketty says India can escape the middle-income trap through massive investment in education, healthcare and infrastructur...
- Top 7 countries to visit if you love history and ancient wondersFrom ancient cities and royal palaces to temples, forts and archaeological sites, these countries offer a journey through different periods...
- In 2009, Belize’s Barrier Reef System was listed as endangered by UNESCO. 9 years later, oil drilling limits and protected fishing zones helped reverse its declineBelize's Barrier Reef Reserve System was removed from UNESCO's danger list in 2018. This followed the country's implementation of crucial c...
- From zero to 54 rhinos: How Assam’s former poachers turned protectors and helped bring Greater One-horned Rhinos back to Manas National ParkAssam’s Manas National Park once lost its entire Greater One-horned Rhino population to poaching and conflict. But local communities helped...
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