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ANCIENT ALEXANDRIA
Archaeologists discover rare bronze ring engraved with the lighthouse of Alexandria at Egypt’s sunken royal palace- In 30 BCE, Cleopatra died and vanished into a missing royal tomb. 2,056 years later, archaeologists still debate its location despite searches across Egypt
- Motivational Quote of the Day by Cleopatra: “Celerity is never more admired than by… – Timeless life lessons from an inspiring quote on discipline, productivity, time management, procrastination and why you should seize the day
- Quote of the day by Plato: 'A good decision is based on knowledge and not on numbers.' Life lessons from inspirational quote on true wisdom, deep understanding, critical thinking, raw data or statisticsQuote of the day by Plato: “A good decision is based on knowledge and not on numbers.” The quote explains why decisions need understanding,...05 Sep, 2026, 11.57 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Apollonius: 'It is a fact that we tribes of suffering men never plant our feet firmly upon the path of joy...' Inspiring lesson on suffering, joy and what his ancient wisdom teaches us about life by The Great Geometer" for his foundational work on conic sectionsQuote of the Day by Apollonius: Ancient Greek mathematician Apollonius of Perga shared wisdom on life's complexities. His quote highlights ...31 Aug, 2026, 07.01 PM IST
- How Kosher, Halal and Jain diets signalled trust, turning food laws into passports for global tradeJain and Marwari merchants in India created, perhaps, the strongest iteration of this framework. Their strict vegetarianism and avoidance o...28 Aug, 2026, 11.39 PM IST
- 2,000 years before GPS, an ancient Greek scholar, measured the Earth's circumference with just a stick, sunlight and surprising accuracyAn ancient Greek scholar named Eratosthenes calculated Earth's circumference over two millennia ago, even before anyone heard of GPS. He us...26 Jul, 2026, 08.28 AM IST
- Quote of the Day by Archimedes: “Mathematics reveals its secrets only to those who approach it...” — Greek's polymath's classic lesson on curiosity, knowledge, passion and the joy of learningQuote of the Day by Archimedes: Archimedes' quote “Mathematics reveals its secrets only to those who approach it with pure love, for its ow...11 Jul, 2026, 12.40 PM IST
- Lost for 700 years, one of the Seven Wonders is emerging from the sea again as 22 giant blocks help solve a 2,000-year-old mysteryA significant discovery is bringing the legendary Lighthouse of Alexandria back to light. Archaeologists have recovered 22 massive stone bl...23 Jun, 2026, 05.41 PM IST
- Archaeologists found a spiral catacomb beneath Alexandria, and it changed how they understood burial in Roman EgyptBelow the vibrant city of Alexandria, the enigmatic Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa unfold, revealing a fascinating tapestry of Egyptian, Greek...17 Jun, 2026, 05.01 PM IST
- Alexandria’s Lost Pleasure Barge: How a 2,000-Year-Old Egyptian Thalamegos Reveals Roman-Era LuxuryA remarkable 2,000-year-old Egyptian pleasure barge, a thalamegos, has been discovered off Alexandria's coast. This ancient vessel, designe...03 Mar, 2026, 04.07 PM IST
- Hypatia Taught Science in Ancient Times, and Was Killed for ItHypatia of Alexandria, a renowned mathematician and philosopher, taught in the ancient world when few women had such opportunities. Her lif...14 Feb, 2026, 04.35 PM IST
- One of history’s greatest wonders resurfaces as Lighthouse of Alexandria ruins emergeAncient stones from the Lighthouse of Alexandria are being brought back to light after 1,600 years underwater. Recovered blocks, some weigh...13 Feb, 2026, 08.56 PM IST
- Is Cleopatra’s tomb underwater? Sunken port find could lead to Cleopatra’s legendary tombCleopatra tomb underwater: A sunken port near Alexandria may hold clues to Cleopatra's tomb. The port connects to Taposiris Magna, linked t...20 Sep, 2025, 12.35 AM IST
- After 2,000 years, sunken city’s priceless artifacts finally see the lightArchaeologists have uncovered treasures from the sunken Egyptian city of Canopus, once a flourished as a hub of trade and religious near Al...23 Aug, 2025, 12.16 AM IST
- Ancient past merges seamlessly into the vibrant present in AlexandriaIt is believed that Roman general Julius Caesar and queen of Egypt Cleopatra once spent a stormy winter in Alexandria as lovers.20 Apr, 2019, 11.00 PM IST
- Two Indian warships visit Egyptian port cityINS Mumbai and INS Aditya, part of Indian Navy's Western Naval Command based in Mumbai, arrived in the port city on May 5.12 Jul, 2018, 11.24 PM IST
- Here's an itinerary for a self-drive holiday in EgyptTailor-make your moment of joy and happiness. So think out-of-the-box, sit late past dinner with family and chalk out what would read as an...05 Feb, 2015, 05.38 AM IST
- Port city of Alexandria, beacon of the agesAlexandria's ancient lighthouse may have been long destroyed but the Egyptian city by the Mediterranean continues its millennial quest to i...13 Nov, 2008, 12.00 AM IST
- Light of EgyptThe legendary lighthouse is gone; in its place is a Mamluk fort. But the charms of the ancient Egyptian port city of Alexandria have not di...22 Mar, 2007, 03.03 AM IST
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