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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...- Dil ka Chor: Anand Mahindra decodes the name of the smell after rain, says Indians may have a better term for itThe distinct scent of soil after rain, known as petrichor, sparked a lively online discussion after Anand Mahindra explored its Greek origi...
- Men not needed! Scientists have found an all-female species that's been cloning itself for the last 100,000 yearsThe Amazon molly, an all-female fish, has defied evolutionary expectations by surviving for 100,000 years without males. This remarkable sp...
- God of War Laufey First Look Out: Santa Monica Studio introduces Faye trailer as she steps into the spotlightGod of War Laufey shifts focus to Faye, Kratos's wife, in a new chapter. Awakening in the Everywhen after her funeral, Faye must battle thr...
- Quote of the Day by Ovid: 'Happy is the man who has broken...'- the canonical Roman poet’s timeless quote about breaking free from fear still speaks to modern anxiety and emotional exhaustionOvid, the Roman poet, speaks to us across the ages with his thoughts on achieving serenity within. His exploration of the constraints of th...
- Quote of the Day by Father of Tragedy Aeschylus: “Married love between man and woman is… – Inspiring lessons on marriage, commitment, trust and why actions speak louder than vows by the ancient Athenian playwright known for his powerful tragedies and deep insight into human nature and moralityQuote of the Day by Aeschylus: Aeschylus’s quote, “Married love between man and woman is bigger than oaths guarded by right of nature,” exp...
- Word of the Day: AcersecomicWord of the Day: Language is more than a tool for communication; it also serves as a form of cultural memory. Words like “acersecomic” pres...
- 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...
- Word of the Day: PetrichorianWord of the Day: Petrichorian carries many of the qualities that help unusual words endure: it sounds lyrical, creates vivid imagery and re...
- In 1892, French archaeologists studied an ancient Greek sanctuary on Mount Parnassus: Strange fault lines beneath the temple revived the mystery of Delphi’s OracleRecent geological investigations at Ancient Delphi have unearthed fault lines beneath the famed sanctuary. This hidden landscape may have r...
- Quote of the Day by Homer: 'Let me not then die ingloriously and without a..'-The Odyssey authors' timeless words about struggle, courage and leaving behind a meaningful legacyAncient Greek poet Homer's words on courage and legacy still resonate. His epics, the Iliad and Odyssey, explored timeless themes of pride,...
- Quote of the day by Thucydides: ‘Self-control is the chief element in self-respect, and self-respect is the chief element in courage’Ancient Greek historian Thucydides' words on self-control and courage offer timeless wisdom. He believed self-control builds self-respect, ...
- 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...
- Quote of the Day by renowed American-Canadian actor Brendan Fraser: “I don’t believe that wishing works. I think we get the things we work for” – Inspiring quote on hard work, desire, personal growth and why achieving success through action rather than hope matters by Academy Award winning icon known for The WhaleQuote of the Day by Brendan Fraser: Brendan Fraser’s powerful quote highlights the fundamental difference between desire and action in huma...
- 'Aesthetic catastrophe': Why Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey', his costliest movie ever, is being trolledChristopher Nolan's new film, The Odyssey, is generating buzz and controversy online. Critics are questioning the casting choices and histo...
- 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...
- The Odyssey trailer out: Netizens declare Robert Pattinson, Christopher Nolan's movie 'blockbuster'. Full cast, India release date, plot and more detailsThe trailer for Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey has arrived. This film adapts Homer's ancient Greek epic. It follows Odysseus's journey hom...
- NASA already has next Artemis flight in its sights following astronauts' triumphant moon flybyArtemis II has successfully completed its lunar journey, marking a significant milestone for NASA. The mission brought back unprecedented v...
- Quote of the day by Anaxagoras: 'Men would live exceedingly quiet if these two words, mine and thine, were...' - Pre-Socratic philosopher who challenged traditional Greek beliefsAnaxagoras, a pre-Socratic philosopher, revolutionized thought by proposing Nous, or 'mind,' as the organizing force of the universe. He ch...
- The Greek hero never cared for justiceGreek stories are full of defiance, and achievement, not about obligation, obedience, and charity. Greek heroes are adventurers who go on d...
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