What Was Hidden Beneath a Turkish Farmer’s Field: How a 1,700-Year-Old Roman Bathhouse Appeared in Eastern AnatoliaA farmer in Salkaya, Turkey, unearthed patterned stones in 2023, leading to the discovery of a 1,700-year-old Roman bathhouse. Archaeologis...
13 Mar, 2026, 12.02 PM IST
Today in world history on March 10: Tibetan uprising, Bell’s first telephone call and a deadly French mine disasterMarch 10 has been a pivotal date in history, marked by significant events like the 1959 Tibetan uprising against Chinese occupation and the...
10 Mar, 2026, 11.35 AM 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
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
Quote of the day by Marcus Aurelius: 'You have power over your mind - not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength'Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius, a proponent of Stoicism, believed inner discipline was key to true authority. His reign, marked by conflict ...
03 Jan, 2026, 03.10 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
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
America as a retreating empire is making way for a conflict-ridden world, as well as a weakening AmericaThe end of American dominance may bring global challenges. History shows the fall of empires leads to instability. US-led post-World War II...
18 Jun, 2025, 08.56 PM IST
India and Turkey’s crossed connections in food and historyIndia and Turkey share a rich yet complicated history shaped by their Turkic roots, with the Ottoman and Mughal empires influencing their r...
25 May, 2025, 12.36 PM IST
How tariffs and hunger have shaped human historyThe Indian government’s new ‘Green Wall’ initiative along the Aravallis echoes a forgotten historical effort — a 19th-century 4,000-km hedg...
06 Apr, 2025, 07.43 PM IST
Scientists say this is the reason that led to the collapse of the Roman empire 1500 years agoFor centuries, historians have debated the reasons behind the collapse of the Roman Empire. Now, new research from Oxford and Warsaw Univer...
21 Nov, 2024, 12.36 AM IST
IMEEC is a vision of growth and cooperation that opens up endless possibilities for industries & technology: Italian senatorSenator Marco Dreosto highlights the potential of the India-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEEC) to reshape global trade. Dreosto emphasizes th...
18 Nov, 2024, 09.44 AM IST
Viking sagas on combat and curiosityThe Romans saw the Vikings are barbarians and were eager to make them Christian, for they beleived their truth was the universal truth. The...
17 Feb, 2024, 12.02 AM IST
Why free trade is one of the most remarkable ways to deliver better lives and incomesCurrently, the world is witnessing a regrettable contraction in global trade. This is regrettable because ensuring freer trade is one of th...
15 Jun, 2023, 11.25 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
Recalling history's 10 deadliest diseases that came before the coronavirusBefore the coronavirus, the human race has had to deal with various epidemics and pandemics across the centuries. Many of them have claimed...
01 Mar, 2020, 02.36 PM IST
- Splendid Split
A trip along Coratia’s Dalmatian coast reveals several lovely spots.
22 Jun, 2006, 12.05 AM IST