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Saudi Arabia’s Diriyah Hajj route treasure: 1,200-year-old Abbasid-era gold, silver gemstone-studded jewellery shock archaeologistsA significant archaeological find in Saudi Arabia's Al-Qassim region has unearthed a ceramic jar containing over 100 pieces of gold, silver...- April 12 in world history: From the introduction of Union Jack to opening of DisneylandApril 12th marks pivotal moments, including the 1204 sacking of Constantinople, the 1606 decree of the Union Flag, and the 1861 start of th...
- Word of the Day: ByzantineWord of the day: Byzantine is a long, historically rooted and dramatically expressive word meaning excessively complicated or labyrinthine,...
- How the Eastern Roman Empire Kept Rome Alive for 1,000 Years After Its FallRome did not fall in 476 CE. The Eastern Roman Empire continued for nearly a thousand years. Its capital, Constantinople, was a vibrant tra...
- Pope Leo removes shoes but doesn't pray on visit to Istanbul's Blue MosqueOn Saturday, Pope Leo made a historic visit to the Blue Mosque in Istanbul, honoring the sacred space by removing his shoes, yet refraining...
- Mystery solved: Scientists find what caused world’s first pandemic 1500 years agoPandemic origins: Scientists have successfully identified the genome of 'Yersinia pestis' from a mass grave in Jerash, Jordan, confirming i...
- Is there a lighthouse in space pointing towards the Earth?An image from the James Webb Telescope and the Chandra X-Ray reveals a nebula that has a lighthouse shape and this is pointed towards the e...
- ‘Vikings: Valhalla’ Season 3: When will it premiere on Netflix? Check all details hereNetflix will undoubtedly provide the third season of "Vikings: Valhalla" in 2024.
- Netflix's Vikings: Valhalla Season 2: See when will it be releasedThe second and third seasons of Vikings: Valhalla will be available on Netflix next year. Continue reading to find out what to expect from ...
- 1,200-year-old shipwreck found off coast of Israel. See why is it specialRecently, archaeologists discovered a 1,200-year-old shipwreck off the coast of Israel. A report describes it as a merchant ship, indicatin...
- Palestinian farmer discovers Byzantine floor mosaic while trying to plant treesThe flooring included several mosaic panels depicting animals and other features of social life during the Byzantine era.
- A kaleidoscope of colours: Istanbul's historic Basilica Cistern opens after 5 yearsThe pink brick walls have also been cleared of traces of past, less elegant renovation efforts.
- Turkey’s Hagia Sophia becomes Mosque after court rulingErdogan made his announcement just an hour after the court ruling was revealed, brushing aside international warnings not to change the sta...
- View: Fake news and politics & economics of faithBy accusing the Knights Templar of being homosexuals, they were being equated with the Muslims, hence the pleasure-loving Devil. The ‘fake ...
- Medusa's head, Bosphorus bridge, Topkapi palace: Istanbul combines modern, medieval artIstanbul was originally founded by the Thracians in the 7th century BC.
- History of Indian Ocean shows how old rivalries can trigger rise of new forcesInterestingly, both sets of developments echo geopolitical dynamics that played themselves out in the Indian Ocean rim before the arrival o...
- Swedish meatballs or not? Fascinating nuggets from epicurean historySweden was recently rocked by the revelation that their iconic meatballs originated in Turkey.
- Ingredients of bomb-like weapon used by Byzantine Empire earliest classified informationHandling classified information requires a thorough background investigation. There is a hierarchical system of information classification.
- Cemetery with million mummies unearthed in EgyptMany of the mummies date to the time when the Roman or Byzantine Empire ruled Egypt, from the 1st century to the 7th century AD.
- US military historian Edward Luttwak advices India to cultivate friendly ties with neighboursMilitary historian says India must be most friendly with Colombo and all its other neighbors, to counter China's growing influence.
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