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Italian teenagers discover a 1,800-year-old Roman luxury villa hiding beneath their high school gymCurious students in Rome uncovered a stunning 1,800-year-old Roman villa under their school gym. Archaeologists confirmed the find, reveali...
Quote of the day by Banksy: ‘I mean, they say you die twice. One time when you…’ – Pseudonymous artist on legacy and remembranceRenowned artist Banksy's quote, 'You die twice,' highlights that beyond physical demise, a person truly fades when their name is spoken for...
The Great Pushback: Cities vs TouristsAs overtourism strains cities, the focus is shifting from bigger footfalls to better-managed, low-impact travel. Nupur Amarnath explores ho...
Civilisation on the wall: Why graffiti, the epitaph of our times, needs to be preservedAncient carvings unveil the stories of yesteryears, while today's graffiti—like Cikai Korran's expressive words in Egypt—might serve as the...
Pompeii Mystery: Why Victims Wore Wool in Summer and What It Reveals About Vesuvius’ Eruption DateNew evidence from Pompeii suggests Mount Vesuvius erupted in autumn, not summer. Victims wore thick wool clothing, better suited for cooler...
Hotter summers and overcrowding threaten Europe’s tourist economiesMediterranean tourism faces challenges. Climate change and rising tourist numbers strain resources. Ibiza's Montesol hotel adapts to water ...
This Spanish city is the latest to take a drastic step to curb overtourismSan Sebastian is not the first place in Europe to adopt similar actions. Spain's Palma de Mallorca outlawed Airbnb rentals in 2018. In 2023...
Emily in Paris: Parisians face influx of Netflix hero's fansThe romantic comedy, whose third season was released in December, traces Emily's adventures and misadventures in her Parisian career and lo...
700-year-old oak chair restored for upcoming King Charles III’s coronation. See detailsAhead of King Charles III’s coronation on May 6, the chair, which will be used for the ceremony, has been restored.
ET F&B Leaders 40 Under 40: This shepreneuer Hatch-es a PR success tale; IIT-K alumnus cooks a fab biryani menu; Milkshake director aces the beverage gameThe F&B leaders have emerged stronger than before.
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.
Nothing fishy about this: Ex-Apple engineer turns stinky sauce into an upscale condimentRed Boat Fish Sauce is now found in the kitchens of Michelin-starred restaurants.
How Manama is emerging as West Asia’s foremost arts & culture hubPublic and private sector investments are being funnelled to promote arts under the patronage of the royal family.
Bespoke experiences galore: A perfect, customised tour to get the best out of your visitA customised tour comes with the single most important benefit - it takes you beyond the touristy aspects.
How city walls are becoming the artist's canvasAs awareness and acceptance of street art grows, it is likely more cities, including smaller ones, will benefit from such a venture.
Ayana Hotel debuts in KeralaAyana Hospitality, a JV between Mumbai-based ICS Group and South Africa's Mantis Developers, has converted a 200-year-old courthouse into a...
Urur Alcott Kuppam Margazhi Vizha: An attempt to let the strains of carnatic music out of the usual sabhasFor carnatic music, it was a quite a shift to perform to an audience that had the elite sitting on the sand.
- Apps that one must use with Stylus in smartphones
There was a time when every touchscreen device came with a stylus for precise operation. It may not be as popular as it once was but the st...
- Pristine getaway
Thanks to some timely laws, the 19th century hill station of Landour has remained unspoilt by modern constructions, and is the perfect plac...
- Where angels trod
Italy and stunning are two words that go hand in hand, but in Puglia the word refers as much to the landscape as to its architecture and tr...