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In 1942, a plowman struck something unexpected beneath a wartime field and discovered a hoard of Roman silver hidden for over 1,600 yearsA farmer's plow unearthed a remarkable Roman silver hoard in England. This discovery challenged previous beliefs about Roman Britain's weal...- 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. ...
- Quote of the day by Rudyard Kipling: “He travels the fastest who travels alone” — inspiring lessons on independence, self-confidence and staying focused on goals by The Jungle Book authorRudyard Kipling’s famous quote about travelling alone gives an important lesson about confidence, focus, and self-belief. The writer of The...
- Delhi’s historic Feb 13: Modi to inaugurate new PMO building, 95 years after the modern capital was bornPrime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates Seva Teerth, the new PMO building, and two other government structures on February 13. This date m...
- A 'digital heist': Rosetta Stone returns home to London virtuallyThe Rosetta Stone will be "digitally repatriated" to Egypt by Looty, a group of London-based designers, allowing visitors to view it throug...
- Egyptians urge British museum to return the 'icon of their identity' the Rosetta StoneEgyptians have termed Britain's possession of the stone as an act of 'cultural violence'.
- "Eric Ravilious: Drawn to War": MetFilm Sales acquires sales rights of filmmaker Margy Kinmonth’s feature documentary"Eric Ravilious: Drawn to War," a feature documentary by Margy Kinmonth, has been licenced to MetFilm Sales.
- Napoleon's dress sword, guns he used in 1799 coup fetch $2.8 mn at US auctionThe lot was sold via phone to a buyer who has remained anonymous.
- Napoleon Bonaparte's dress sword used in 1799 coup may fetch $3.5 mn at US auctionFive other weapons that belonged to the French emperor will go under the hammer.
- From Baby Austin to 1947 Chrysler Windsor, vintage cars set to go under the hammer next monthThe proceeds from this sale will be donated to an Army veteran welfare group.
- Turning pages of time: Some unknown facts, anecdotes about Bengaluru's connection with the First World WarNovember 11 marks the 100th anniversary of the Armistice that ended the First World War.
- From St Sava Church to Sremski Karlovci, here’s the best of the Balkan countryThe ruins of imperial Roman palaces, a tower made of human skulls, chandeliers crafted from weapons - the list is endless.
- Year-long community events to trace Bengaluru's role in World War IThe heritage hunt app around war locations in the city will be launched on May 18.
- Teen Murti Chowk renamed after Israeli city HaifaThe idea of renaming Teen Murti road and chowk after Haifa was proposed in the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) council during Prime Mini...
- UK exhibition recognises Indian valour in World War IOver 1.5 million Indian soldiers and support personnel (one in six) served with credit and honour in numerous battlefields around the globe.
- Delhi exhibition to pay tribute to Indian heroes of World War IThe exhibition has been organised jointly by Roli Books, Embassy of France in India, and Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts.
- Champagne of WWI auctioned at $5,640A bottle of Pol Roger 1914 Champagne was sold in aid of London’s Imperial War Museum Foundation in the centenary of the outbreak of World W...
- Remember the Titans, if in BritainSet up in 1917, while the First World War raged, the IWM can boast of the most comprehensive collection of war related artifacts.
- Ashcroft to donate half of his 1.2 billion fortune to charityBillionaire Tory Peer Lord Ashcroft is to pledge at least half of his 1.2 billion pounds fortune to charity as he joins philanthropic movem...
- Hard to reclaim National ArtefactsSome of best Indian antiquities lie in frgn museums & collections abroad.
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