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300 mysterious paintings in a cave with no sunlight: For 1500 years, Native Americans kept returning to this site. Now scientists know why- Who are Denisovans, or 'Dragon Man', whose face has finally been discovered after 400,000 years with the help of dental plaque
- Did ancient humans bring wolves across the sea? Scientists discover 5,000-year-old remains on this remote island
- How Andy Burnham, Keir Starmer's biggest rival, reshaped Greater Manchester and why he is called "King of North"Who is Andy Burnham? : Andy Burnham is emerging as the frontrunner to succeed Keir Starmer as British Prime Minister following his return t...22 Jun, 2026, 05.54 PM IST
- In 1879, 8-year-old María de Sautuola looked up in a Spanish cave and saw bison painted 36,000 years ago; scientists rejected her father's claim for 23 yearsIn Altamira Cave, Spain, a young girl's innocent curiosity uncovered breathtaking Ice Age artwork. By simply glancing upwards, she illumina...18 Jun, 2026, 08.22 PM IST
- How four teenagers accidentally discovered a 19,000-year-old cave filled with more than 2,000 ancient paintingsIn 1940, a dog led Marcel Ravidat to the Lascaux cave, revealing thousands of prehistoric paintings dating back 17,000-19,000 years. These ...18 Jun, 2026, 06.23 PM IST
- 77 headless skeletons found in a 7,000-year-old ditch in Slovakia, and the only skull left belonged to a childArchaeologists in Slovakia unearthed dozens of headless human skeletons. The remains are over 7,000 years old. Skulls were carefully remove...10 Jun, 2026, 06.11 PM IST
- In 1940, a boy chased his dog into a tree hole and discovered a hidden cave containing 17,000-year-old paintings that stunned the worldDiscovered in 1940 by a teenager in France, the Lascaux Cave Paintings, a breathtaking collection of prehistoric art, were sealed for mille...22 May, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
- In 1908, a worker sifting soil beside the Danube uncovered a tiny chalk-covered figure that became one of the world’s most famous prehistoric artworksA 1908 Austrian excavation unearthed the Venus of Willendorf, a 29,500-year-old figurine. This small, stylized depiction of a woman, found ...13 May, 2026, 07.04 PM IST
- 10 thousand years old Bhima Mandali to be developed as Global Heritage site: Union Minister Dharmendra PradhanBhima Mandali caves in Sambalpur, Odisha, will be transformed into a global heritage destination. Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announc...10 May, 2026, 06.31 PM IST
- What a 67,000-Year-Old Handprint in Indonesia May Reveal About the First ArtistsAn ancient hand stencil, at least 67,800 years old, was discovered in an Indonesian cave, making it one of the earliest known examples of h...05 Mar, 2026, 04.43 PM IST
- Hidden Cave Paintings in the Amazon: What They Reveal About Early HumansExplorers found ancient cave paintings in the Amazon rainforest. These artworks depict extinct animals and daily life from thousands of yea...05 Mar, 2026, 10.26 AM IST
- Sealed for 20,000 Years… Who Left These Ice Age Footprints in a Spanish Cave? ExplainedArchaeologists discovered ancient human footprints in a Spanish cave. These impressions, left by children about 20,000 years ago, reveal mo...28 Feb, 2026, 09.59 PM IST
- Indian sailing vessel 'Kaundinya' built using 2000-year-old technique enters Omani waters on historic voyage"We have demonstrated how ancient "stitched" ships from India could cross the oceans, we know the strengths and drawbacks of this design, a...12 Jan, 2026, 03.11 PM IST
- Behind the barriers: Myths and mysteries of 10 forbidden places on EarthThe world holds many mysterious places. These locations are inaccessible due to danger, secrecy, or preservation. Svalbard Global Seed Vaul...03 Aug, 2025, 11.15 AM IST
- Man pours water on ancient cave paintings in Spain. Here’s whySpanish authorities are investigating a man for vandalizing ancient cave paintings in the Sierra Sur de Jaén mountain range. The man alleg...10 Aug, 2024, 02.46 AM IST
- View: This R-Day, let’s focus on India’s cultural greatness rather than military muscleThere was indeed a Golden Age when India’s soft power created its greatest empire ever, without spilling any blood. Alas, historians of all...26 Jan, 2020, 07.52 AM IST
- Sprawling tea estates and sanctuaries add to Sri Lanka's popularitySri Lanka is a land of pure beauty, bliss and an unhurried and tranquil lifestyle that calms your soul.27 Oct, 2016, 05.18 AM IST
- Pre-historic cave art near Agra in danger of being wiped outThe paintings, belonging to the Mesolithic (Stone Age) period, have mostly been lost to illegal stone mining and the government's disregard.08 Jun, 2015, 11.46 AM IST
- Facilitation centre to elucidate Ajanta sculpturesEquipped with replicas of the ancient caves and multimedia guides, the visitor facilitation centre, being built at a cost of Rs 100 crore, ...30 Sep, 2007, 10.00 PM IST
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