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- In 1967, an archaeologist’s spade bit into volcanic ash on Santorini, and Akrotiri emerged like a Bronze Age time capsule
- 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...30 May, 2026, 08.58 AM IST
- In 1900, sponge divers hiding from a storm found a machine underwater that changed what we know about ancient GreeceA routine sponge diving trip near Antikythera in 1900 led to the discovery of an ancient shipwreck. Among its treasures were corroded bronz...25 May, 2026, 04.34 PM IST
- 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...11 May, 2026, 05.20 PM IST
- 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...09 May, 2026, 06.18 PM IST
- What lies beneath the Oracle of Delphi could matter as much as the temple above: is geology reopening one of Greece’s oldest mysteries?Ancient Greeks sought divine messages from the Oracle of Delphi. Writers described mysterious vapors rising from beneath the temple. Modern...07 May, 2026, 04.37 PM IST
- Is the AI boom eating its own tail? The strange economics of billion-dollar dealsTech giants like Google and Amazon are investing billions in AI rivals like Anthropic, creating a 'Circular Capitalism' loop. Companies fun...03 May, 2026, 08.37 AM IST
- Greek proverb of the day: Before you score, you first must have a goal — Old classic wisdom on how having clear goals drives real success in lifeGreek proverb of the day reveals a quiet but powerful truth. Life does not reward motion. It rewards direction. Old classic wisdom reminds ...23 Apr, 2026, 09.30 PM IST
- 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...20 Apr, 2026, 04.15 PM IST
- Word of the Day: PanopticonPanopticon is more than a word, it is a concept that bridges architecture, philosophy, and modern digital life. Its enduring relevance lies...18 Apr, 2026, 01.29 PM IST
- Word of the day: HypethralHypethral meaning: Discover 'hypethral,' a fascinating word describing spaces open to the sky, like ancient courtyards. This architectural ...29 Jan, 2026, 09.07 PM IST
- What India could learn from Greece’s indifference to its own gloryA vacationer's initial admiration for the modern Greek mindset, contrasting it with India's focus on a glorious past, was shattered by a to...24 Jan, 2026, 11.00 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
- 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.16 Feb, 2023, 08.52 AM IST
- Newly restored Pompeii house of two former slaves now open to the publicThe house gives just a glimpse of domestic life in the doomed Roman city.10 Jan, 2023, 06.38 PM IST
- Pushkar: The glimpse of world's ancient civilisationsNot many know that a small and silent town Pushkar, known as one amongst the world's oldest, accommodates this differently themed property ...14 Aug, 2022, 09.54 AM IST
- 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.26 Apr, 2022, 09.09 AM IST
- Provisioning for a film set in a new, real city would make it as real as they comegiven that the Game-of-Thrones-like celluloid city was influenced by Roman and Greek precepts besides Mahabalipuram according to its produc...12 Dec, 2016, 12.19 AM IST
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