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India’s lake of mystery: 1200-year-old lake in Uttarakhand has hundreds of skeletons. Scientists are still figuring out the reasonRoopkund Lake, nestled in the Himalayas, holds a chilling secret: hundreds of ancient skeletons. Once thought to be victims of a single epi...- Greek proverb of the day: 'He who takes a partner gives...' Life lessons on commitment, equality, partnership, reciprocity, compromise, companionship, love, emotional security, sacrifice, and why marriage nowadays means shared responsibilities and mutual independence rather than restrictionsGreek proverb of the day highlights an ancient perspective on marriage, commitment, and personal freedom. The saying explores how relations...
- Quote of the Day by Pythagoras: ‘Anger begins with folly, and ends with…’ Greek philosopher's words capture timeless truth about human emotionAncient Greek philosopher Pythagoras offered a timeless insight into anger. His quote 'Anger begins with folly, and ends with repentance' w...
- Quote of the day by Epicurus: 'Happiness is man's greatest...' Life lessons on inner peace, joy, laughter and human nature by renowned Greek philosopherQuote of the Day by Epicurus highlights the idea that happiness is the greatest aim in life. The Greek philosopher believed that tranquilit...
- Life Advice of the Day by Aesop: 'Better be wise by the...' Learnings on intelligence, mistakes, observation, research, decision-making, trial and errorLife Advice of the Day by Aesop highlights the value of learning from the mistakes, failures, and experiences of other people. The advice e...
- On This Day in History, June 10: Troy falls, Italy enters WWII, Jurassic Park premieres, Thatcher wins for 3rd time, FIFA World Cup opens and other key eventsOn This Day in History, June 10 witnessed events that ranged from the legendary destruction of Troy and the birth of Gothic architecture to...
- Turkey vows 'harsh response' if Northern Cyprus harmed by France-Cyprus troops dealTurkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has issued a stern warning regarding developments that could harm Northern Cyprus. This comes after...
- Greece approves quicker migrant returns, aims to set up return hubsGreece has approved legislation to expedite the deportation of rejected asylum seekers, allowing their transfer to "return hubs" outside th...
- In 1967, an archaeologist’s spade bit into volcanic ash on Santorini, and Akrotiri emerged like a Bronze Age time capsuleAn extraordinary archaeological discovery in Akrotiri, Santorini, has unveiled a hidden prehistoric metropolis. Entombed under layers of vo...
- Quote of the day by Epicurus: 'In the long run a deep friendship will make us more content than a frenzied...' - Ancient Greek philosopher's timeless lesson on the power of human connectionQuote of the day by Epicurus: Ancient Greek philosopher Epicurus, founder of 'The Garden,' taught that true happiness stems from freedom fr...
- 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...
- Quote of the day by Aesop: 'Always stop to think whether your fun may be...' Life lessons on human nature, happiness, kindness and inner peace by supposed author of a collection of Greek fablesQuote of the day by Aesop reminds people to think about how their actions affect others. The saying highlights kindness, human nature, happ...
- Quote of the day by Pythagoras: ‘As long as Man continues to be the ruthless destroyer of lower living beings, he will…’ – Greek philosopher on compassion, peace, and humanityOver 2,500 years ago, philosopher Pythagoras observed a profound link between how humans treat animals and their own capacity for peace and...
- Under Notre Dame cathedral, a 'dig of the century' unearths 1,700 years of historyAn archaeological dig beneath Notre Dame cathedral in Paris is unearthing Roman Paris. The excavation is happening as the square is being r...
- 7 best Greek islands to visit this summerGreece is home to more than 200 inhabited islands, each offering its own mix of beaches, culture, history, food and natural beauty. From th...
- Merchant ships desert Strait of Hormuz amid renewed US strikesCommercial shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz nearly came to a halt on Thursday as fears of renewed military escalation between ...
- Quote of the day by Epicurus: 'Not what we have but what we...' Life lessons on success, wealth and health by popular Greek philosopherQuote of the day by Epicurus focuses on the idea that happiness does not come from wealth or possessions alone. The Greek philosopher expla...
- Quote of the Day by Pythagoras: ‘Choose rather to be strong of soul than…’ Powerful wisdom by Greek mathematician on importance of inner strengthAncient Greek thinker Pythagoras championed inner fortitude, urging us to cultivate a strong soul over a powerful physique. His philosophy,...
- 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...
- 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...
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