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Lost for 700 years, one of the Seven Wonders is emerging from the sea again as 22 giant blocks help solve a 2,000-year-old mysteryA significant discovery is bringing the legendary Lighthouse of Alexandria back to light. Archaeologists have recovered 22 massive stone bl...- Quote of the day by philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche: 'Marriage was made for ordinary people, for those who are capable of neither great love nor great friendship...' What is the one secret that makes long-lasting marriages explained by the German writerToday's Quote of the Day comes from German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche, who offered a thought-provoking perspective on marriage, love, ...
- Quote of the Day by Socrates: ‘No evil can happen to a good man, either in life or after…’ Greek philosopher's timeless wisdom on virtue and moral integrityAncient Greek philosopher Socrates taught that a good person cannot be harmed by evil, even in death. His wisdom, preserved by students lik...
- Word of the Day: AbderianWord of the Day: One reason Abderian remains such a useful word is that it describes a deeply familiar human tendency. Nearly everyone has ...
- Quote of the Day by Steppenwolf author Hermann Hesse: ‘Love your suffering. Do not resist it; do not flee from it. It is only…’ Why fighting pain often makes suffering worseQuote of the Day by Steppenwolf's Hermann Hesse, "Love your suffering," challenges the modern pressure to avoid discomfort. It suggests tha...
- An ancient traveler from India inscribed his name across five ancient tombs in Egypt's Valley of the Kings 2,000 years agoAncient Indian travelers visited Egypt's Valley of the Kings. Researchers found nearly 30 inscriptions in Tamil, Sanskrit, Prakrit, and Gan...
- Roman emperor hidden as Egyptian Pharaoh found in Karnak Temple: 2,000-year-old stone discovery in Luxor shocks archaeologistsKarnak Temple in Luxor has yielded a remarkable 2,000-year-old stone slab showing Roman Emperor Tiberius depicted as an Egyptian pharaoh. T...
- Quote of the day by Thales: 'Hope is the only good that is common to all men, those who have nothing else possess...' - life lessons on hope, resilience and why you should never give up by Greek philosopher and creator of Thales's theoremQuote of the day by Thales: Greek philosopher Thales believed hope is a universal human possession. Hope helps people endure hardship and l...
- Buried with three swords and a gold mask, scientists reconstruct the face of a 3,500-year-old Mycenaean woman who lived before the Trojan WarA woman buried with a gold mask and swords in Mycenae was wrongly identified for decades. New DNA tests show she was nobility, not a wife. ...
- In 1820, a farmer moved stones through ruins on a windy Greek island: A buried marble figure emerged from the rubble and became one of the world’s most famous sculpturesOn the idyllic shores of Milos in 1820, a farmer's unassuming chore of clearing stones opened the door to history when he stumbled upon the...
- Word of the Day: VellichorIn a world increasingly shaped by disposable content and fleeting digital interactions, vellichor reminds people of the enduring emotional ...
- Quote of the Day by Sappho: “Beauty endures only for as long as it can be… — Life lessons by Ancient Greek poet on perception, appearance and why looks are temporary but character is foreverQuote of the Day by Sappho: Sappho’s philosophy suggests that physical beauty is temporary and dependent on perception, while goodness is e...
- An 8-year-old boy stumbles upon a 1,700-year-old statue fragment during a visit to Ramon CraterAn eight-year-old boy on a rock-collecting trip in Israel's Ramon Crater stumbled upon a 1,700-year-old statuette fragment. The intricately...
- The Parthenon was never meant to be pure white: scientists found traces of ancient paint hidden on the marbleAncient Greece, long perceived as a realm of gleaming white marble, is being re-evaluated. Scientific advancements, particularly through in...
- The famous city of Troy was not just one ancient ruin: archaeologists found an entire stack of different citiesContrary to popular belief, Troy was not a single city destroyed in one war. Archaeological discoveries at Hisarlık reveal nearly 4,000 yea...
- The world’s oldest known star map was hidden beneath reused book pages for centuries before scientists finally recovered itScientists have uncovered ancient astronomical texts hidden beneath medieval writings. Using advanced X-ray technology, researchers found f...
- Quote of the Day by Aristotle: 'Those who educate children well are more to be honored than those who….’Quote of the Day: Ancient philosopher Aristotle emphasized that educators are more vital than parents, as they impart the 'art of living we...
- Archaeologists discover perfectly circular ancient Egyptian temple that may have been used for sacred water ritualsNew discoveries at Tell el-Farama, ancient Pelusium, unveil a unique circular temple. This 2,200-year-old sanctuary, dedicated to the god P...
- Museum that houses world's most important Greek antiquities to undergo major renovationThe project, expected to last four years, will be led by the British architect Sir David Chipperfield.
- Ruins of ancient temple for Zeus unearthed in Sinai as Egypt continues excavations in historical sites to attract touristsThe temple ruins are the latest in a series of ancient discoveries.
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