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Quote of the day by rock icon Mick Jagger: ‘The past is a great place and I do not want to erase it or to regret it, but I do not want to be its prisoner either’ - Rolling Stones musician on moving forward without regret- Archaeologists found a spiral catacomb beneath Alexandria, and it changed how they understood burial in Roman Egypt
- In 1899, scholar Wang Yirong just looked at 'dragon bones' in medicine market; Then he noticed strange symbols that revealed China's 3,000-year-old lost history & direct evidence of Shang dynasty
- Awful Indian tourist? Why better travel etiquette matters more than everRecent incidents have seen Indian holidaymakers criticized for their noisiness and rowdiness in foreign lands, a scenario not unfamiliar in...13 Jun, 2026, 12.28 AM IST
- In 1945, villagers digging for fertilizer in Upper Egypt found a sealed jar of codices, and Nag Hammadi changed the study of early ChristianityVillagers near Nag Hammadi found a sealed jar in 1945. Inside were thirteen ancient books. These books contained early Christian texts unkn...12 Jun, 2026, 05.15 PM IST
- The world's oil piggy bank is being smashed open. What can go wrong?Global oil inventories are plummeting to multi-decade lows, exacerbated by Middle Eastern supply disruptions and the rapid depletion of str...10 Jun, 2026, 10.03 PM IST
- In 1973, archaeologists in a muddy Roman fort trench found thin wooden tablets, and Vindolanda gave Roman Britain its own handwriting10 Jun, 2026, 05.28 PM IST
- Israel is tightening its grip on east Jerusalem with evictions and demolitionsPalestinian homes face demolition in East Jerusalem as Israel expands Jewish settlements. Families are displaced, losing their properties a...10 Jun, 2026, 12.06 PM IST
- Israel to install Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue, announces Mumbai ConsulateIn a significant cultural move, Israel plans to erect a statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, symbolizing burgeoning India-Israel friendsh...08 Jun, 2026, 02.44 PM IST
- In 1978, electricians digging near Mexico City’s cathedral struck a giant carved stone disk, and an Aztec goddess returned to the lightA routine utility repair in Mexico City unearthed a massive carved stone disk in 1978. This artifact, the Coyolxauhqui Stone, depicted the ...07 Jun, 2026, 05.37 PM IST
- Musket balls and a burnt hull: First shipwrecks linked to Pirates of the Caribbean discovered in Nassau Harbor, The BahamasNassau, Bahamas, once a pirate haven, has yielded six shipwrecks. Three wrecks are linked to the Golden Age of Piracy. These discoveries ar...05 Jun, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
- Trump to headline 250th anniversary fair opening after performers drop outPresident Donald Trump will headline the U.S. 250th anniversary celebration on the National Mall next month, organizers announced. This com...31 May, 2026, 06.24 AM IST
- This day in history, May 30: From Joan of Arc's execution to the first Indy 500, women's pro baseball league debut and Mariner 9's launch to MarsThis day in history, May 30, has witnessed some of the world's most significant political, military, scientific and cultural developments. ...30 May, 2026, 05.19 PM IST
- The famous chalk giant fooled historians for centuries and the real answer changes everythingNew research has revealed the Cerne Abbas Giant, a massive hillside carving in England, dates to the early Middle Ages (700-1100 CE), not p...30 May, 2026, 02.36 PM IST
- 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
- Judge says Kennedy Center board broke law putting Trump's name on building, blocks closureA federal judge ruled President Trump's name was illegally added to the Kennedy Center and blocked renovations, calling the board's vote "i...30 May, 2026, 08.31 AM IST
- British-era heritage sites need preservation, states should work on it with more seriousness: ShekhawatUnion Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat has called for greater seriousness from states in preserving British-era public assets. The...29 May, 2026, 12.19 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Thomas Aquinas: 'There is nothing on this earth more to be prized...'-Catholic Church's greatest philosopher's important lesson on why true friendship is one of life’s greatest giftsThomas Aquinas, a medieval philosopher, believed true friendship was paramount. His quote, 'There is nothing on this earth more to be prize...28 May, 2026, 07.31 PM IST
- American vlogger was warned against visiting Bihar, what he said after the Darbhanga trip surprised many. WatchAn American travel vlogger, @TonyKMontana, shared an enthusiastic video of Bihar's Darbhanga, challenging stereotypes and showcasing its pa...27 May, 2026, 02.54 PM IST
- Buried for centuries, revealed in days: A Roman tomb surfaces after rainA Roman mausoleum, a circular tomb from the first century AD, was unearthed in Apollosa, Italy. Heavy flooding revealed its limestone block...22 May, 2026, 03.01 PM IST
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