Quote of the day by Constantine the Great: "In my own judgment, he whose first object is the… — A timeless lesson on why true greatness is in choosing peace over conflict by the Roman emperorQuote of the Day by Constantine the Great: “In my own judgment, he whose first object is the maintenance of peace, seems to be superior to ...
26 Jun, 2026, 11.11 PM IST
On This Day in History, June 22: Fast & Furious release, France surrenders, Germany invades Soviet Union, Napoleon abdicates, Galileo recants, Maradona's Hand of God, G.I. Bill signed and other eventsOn This Day in History, June 22 witnessed Germany's invasion of the Soviet Union, Napoleon's second abdication, Galileo's recantation befor...
21 Jun, 2026, 06.37 PM IST
Bulgarian proverb of the day: 'If marriage were a good thing, the priests would have married long ago...' A centuries old saying on why love alone is not enough to sustain a happy marriageThe Bulgarian proverb, “If marriage were a good thing, the priests would have married long ago,” uses humor and irony to comment on the rea...
18 Jun, 2026, 11.01 PM IST
The famous chalk giant fooled historians for centuries and the real answer changes everythingNew research has revealed the Cerne Abbas Giant, a massive hillside carving in England, dates to the early Middle Ages (700-1100 CE), not p...
30 May, 2026, 02.36 PM IST
A hidden staircase in an 800-year-old French church just led archaeologists to a 400-year-old burial vaultWorkers fixing a salt problem in a French church unearthed a stunning historical timeline. Beneath the 12th-century structure, they discove...
30 May, 2026, 01.19 PM IST
Quote of the day by Seneca: ‘He suffers more than necessary, who suffers before it…’ The Roman philosopher’s powerful warning about fear, stress and mental suffering explains why people exhaust themselves before problems arriveQuote of the Day: Seneca the Younger’s writings endured long after the fall of the Roman Empire because they explored psychological struggl...
29 May, 2026, 06.26 PM IST
Quote of the day by Seneca: 'If a man knows not to which port he sails, no wind is...' Life lessons on goals, success and hardships by Roman philosopher and statesmanQuote of the day by Seneca highlights the importance of goals, direction and purpose in life. The Roman philosopher explained that people w...
25 May, 2026, 07.49 PM IST
Timeless poetry of the day by Dante Alighieri: 'There is no greater sorrow than to recall happiness in times of misery...'Dante Alighieri’s famous phrase resonates centuries after it was written because it captures a deeply human emotion. Featured in Inferno, t...
21 May, 2026, 04.24 PM IST
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
Christmas vs Xmas: Difference & origin explained, centuries-old Christian tradition behind the XChristmas 2025: Xmas is an ancient abbreviation for Christmas. Its origins trace back over a thousand years to medieval times. The letter X...
25 Dec, 2025, 01.52 PM IST
Why is Christmas celebrated on December 25? Here is the history, traditions and significance of the festivalChristmas is celebrated on December 25. The date links to Roman and pagan winter solstice traditions. Early Christians adopted the date to ...
21 Dec, 2024, 01.48 PM IST
An 1800-year-old silver amulet found in a grave is rewriting the history of ChristianityA silver amulet, dating between 230-270 A.D., unearthed in Frankfurt, contains the oldest known Christian inscription north of the Alps. De...
18 Dec, 2024, 11.29 AM IST
Moroccan archaeologists unearth second century Roman-era site in RabatThe discovery, now the third largest archaeological site in Morocco, provides valuable insights into the lives of Roman settlers and Romani...
04 Nov, 2023, 03.43 PM IST
Ides of March 2023: Know its significance, history and religious importanceThe assassination of Julius Caesar, a significant Roman general, is depicted in various works of literature, plays, and movies. This event ...
15 Mar, 2023, 08.36 PM IST
What is Ash Wednesday? Here’s all you need to know about the holy day observed by ChristiansAsh Wednesday marks the beginning of the Lenten season for Christians worldwide, during which they observe prayer, fasting, and receive ash...
23 Feb, 2023, 05.02 PM IST
Valentine's Day and St. Valentine: What is the connection?The origins of Valentine's Day trace back to the legendary Christian martyr St. Valentine, who served as an inspiration for over two thousa...
15 Feb, 2023, 12.18 AM IST
View: The beginning and end of using religionHistory books encourage us to see Romans as conquerors, as as brute oppressors and hedonists, but not as tolerant rulers, who allowed relig...
06 Feb, 2021, 02.07 PM IST