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In 1973, archaeologists in a muddy Roman fort trench found thin wooden tablets, and Vindolanda gave Roman Britain its own handwriting- Quote of the day by Marcus Aurelius: 'Let not your mind run on what you lack as much as on what you...' - motivational life lessons on gratitude, overcoming envy and secret to finding joy in what you already have by Stoic philosopher king and Meditations author
- Quote of the day by Marcus Aurelius: 'Remember you were born to work with others, not to resent them for their flaws or ignorance...' - Stoic philosopher gives life lesson on the importance of emotional control
- In 2010, a metal detectorist's unexpected find in an English field turned out to be a rare 2,000-year-old Roman parade helmetA Roman cavalry parade helmet, the Crosby Garrett Helmet, was discovered in Cumbria in 2010. This elaborately decorated artifact, dating ba...21 May, 2026, 03.07 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Marcus Aurelius: ‘It never ceases to amaze me: we all love ourselves more than other people, but care more...’ a stoic lesson on self-worth, insecurity, and why we seek validation from othersThe Quote of the Day by Marcus Aurelius is on discipline, emotion, and human behavior. The stoic Roman Emperor observed a human paradox: we...16 May, 2026, 11.53 AM IST
- A Roman Town’s Lost Documents Were Found In FranceA remarkable discovery in Izernore, France, has unearthed ancient wooden writing tablets. These nearly two-thousand-year-old relics provide...14 Mar, 2026, 03.56 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Marcus Aurelius: 'You have power over your mind - not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength'Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius, a proponent of Stoicism, believed inner discipline was key to true authority. His reign, marked by conflict ...03 Jan, 2026, 03.10 PM IST
- World’s largest Roman shoe discovered; 2,000-year-old footprint of history stuns archaeologistsArchaeologists in Northumberland, England, found Roman shoes at Magna Roman Fort. The shoes are almost 2,000 years old. Some are the larges...21 Aug, 2025, 05.05 AM IST
- Rome unveils enormous 3D likeness of Emperor Constantine, the monarch who made Roman Empire ChristianRome authorities on Tuesday unveiled a massive, 13-meter (yard) replica of the statue Constantine commissioned for himself after 312 AD. It...06 Feb, 2024, 10.49 PM IST
- What was the Sycamore Gap tree’s significance? Know its history as police arrests 2 over its destruction in EnglandThe Sycamore Gap tree stood as a prominent feature along Hadrian's Wall, a UNESCO World Heritage Site established nearly two millennia ago.01 Oct, 2023, 12.09 AM IST
- 16-year-old arrested for felling of famous Sycamore Gap treeThe iconic Sycamore Gap tree, featured in the film "Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves," has been deliberately cut down by vandals. A 16-year-ol...28 Sep, 2023, 10.36 PM IST
- Sycamore Gap tree at Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland cut down, probe launched. What we know so farThe landmark Sycamore Gap tree on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland was featured in the Hollywood movie 'Robin Hood Prince of Thieves'. It w...28 Sep, 2023, 07.39 PM IST
- In Roman bathhouse’s drain, archaeologists find 2,000-year-old gemstonesAround 30 engraved and semi-precious stones were found by archaeologists in the drain of a Roman bathhouse recently near Hadrian's Wall in ...02 Feb, 2023, 01.44 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
- Blast from the past: Rare books & manuscripts from Tipu Sultan era to go under the hammer in SeptThe oldest book in the auction is ‘De Vita Caesarum’ written in 121 AD.26 Aug, 2019, 08.51 AM IST
- Learning with the times: Since when have defensive walls been made to protect countries or cities?The wall was demolished in November 1989. Similar to the Berlin wall is the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), which acts as the de facto bor...30 Jan, 2017, 11.56 AM IST
- Palmyra, the ancient pearl of Syria's desertListed as a UNESCO world heritage site, the "pearl of the desert" is a well-preserved oasis 210 kilometres northeast of Damascus.24 Aug, 2015, 11.14 AM IST
- Spine-chilling experiences recounted by some of our ET-Travel readersAll of us have had at least one or two spine-chilling experiences. We recount some of our ET-Travel readers incidents.30 Jan, 2014, 12.20 PM IST
- Too bad that Rahul Dravid also known as 'The Wall' cannot claim the immutability of his inanimate namesakesSadly, Rahul Dravid, as the only Wall to make boundaries instead of defining or guarding them, cannot claim the immutability of his inanima...12 Mar, 2012, 01.40 AM IST
- Ratan Tata feted by Kravis as World Monuments Fund raises $500,000Women in saris and gowns and moguls in tuxedos convened in New York last night to raise money for the World Monuments Fund and honour Ratan...15 Oct, 2010, 12.20 AM IST
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