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...
25 Feb, 2026, 02.47 PM IST
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...
29 Nov, 2025, 04.14 PM IST
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...
16 Nov, 2025, 02.25 AM IST
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...
11 Jun, 2024, 02.11 AM IST
‘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.
06 Mar, 2023, 06.31 PM IST
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 ...
27 Sep, 2022, 12.10 AM IST
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...
26 Sep, 2022, 01.51 AM IST
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.
20 Sep, 2022, 07.03 PM IST
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.
29 Jul, 2022, 09.33 PM IST
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...
11 Jul, 2020, 04.38 AM IST
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 ...
13 Jun, 2020, 07.35 AM IST
Medusa's head, Bosphorus bridge, Topkapi palace: Istanbul combines modern, medieval artIstanbul was originally founded by the Thracians in the 7th century BC.
25 Nov, 2018, 11.10 AM IST
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...
12 Jul, 2018, 07.50 PM IST
Swedish meatballs or not? Fascinating nuggets from epicurean historySweden was recently rocked by the revelation that their iconic meatballs originated in Turkey.
09 May, 2018, 01.57 PM IST
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.
25 Jan, 2016, 01.07 PM IST
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.
17 Dec, 2014, 06.49 PM IST
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.
22 Mar, 2013, 09.22 AM IST