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J. DESMOND CLARK ARCHAEOLOGY
In the 1950s, J. Desmond Clark found a notched log at Zambia’s Kalambo Falls but died without proving its age; 60 years later, dating revealed the world’s oldest wooden structure at 476,000 years- Best baby boy names for 2026 starting with D and their meanings: These picks are hard to resist
- Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma inaugurates first eco-sustainable habitat 'Pine Home' and open-air museum
- In 1934, in America's strangest honeymoon, Arizona couple chose a roofless 900-year-old crumbling monument with snakes and scorpions as company. The famous couple later worked in 8 national monumentsIn 1934, Arizona newlyweds Sallie Pierce Brewer and Jim Brewer began their married life in one of America’s most unusual settings, the anci...18 Aug, 2026, 10.09 AM IST
- 2,000 years ago, a Tamil trader left his name across 5 ancient tombs in Egypt’s Valley of Kings; Here’s what inscriptions revealTamil Brahmi inscriptions were recently identified in ancient Egyptian tombs. These inscriptions reveal Tamil merchants travelled deep into...17 Aug, 2026, 08.20 PM IST
- In 1901, workers discovered the ‘Ivory Bangle Lady’ in England. Modern science later revealed her true originsThe excavation of a Roman-era grave in York unveils insights into a woman's wealth and societal standing, illustrated by the luxury artifac...16 Aug, 2026, 09.20 PM IST
- Cami Clark: Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei’s wife is a Silicon Valley power player. But Claude barely knows herCami Clark, wife of Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, has remained largely unknown outside Silicon Valley’s elite despite her proximity to some o...16 Aug, 2026, 12.08 PM IST
- 414 protected monuments and areas witnessed encroachments; government says appropriate action taken in such casesIndia has declared 3,688 ancient monuments as national importance sites. Of these, 414 protected sites have reported encroachments by indiv...16 Aug, 2026, 09.59 AM IST
- US pulls last aircraft carrier in Asia as Trump focuses on Iran and the Western HemisphereUS aircraft carriers are stretched thin by operations against Iran. The USS George Washington is moving from the Pacific to the Middle East...15 Aug, 2026, 06.28 PM IST
- In 2025, workers dug a drain beneath a reclining Buddha statue in Thailand, widely regarded as one of the country's oldest; they found 33 gold, silver, and bronze treasures hidden for 1,300 yearsWorkers repairing ground near a 1,300-year-old statue found ancient artifacts. These relics were buried since the seventh century and are m...15 Aug, 2026, 04.20 PM IST
- Karnataka: BJP sees public property bill as Congress effort to stifle RSSIn Karnataka, the government is set to introduce legislation regulating private use of government property. This upcoming bill is intended ...14 Aug, 2026, 07.45 PM IST
- Pompeii remained frozen in time for nearly 1,700 years. It was discovered by a Spanish engineer looking for ancient treasures in 1748The unearthing of Pompeii in 1748 unveiled a Roman city encased in volcanic ash, granting a unique glimpse into the lives and customs of an...14 Aug, 2026, 05.36 PM IST
- Three times bigger than Sanchi: Madhya Pradesh plans excavation in Ujjain to uncover a 2,200-year old stupa that was built by AshokaMadhya Pradesh plans to resume exploration of a large Buddhist stupa at Vaishya Tekri. This Mauryan-era structure, larger than Sanchi's, ha...13 Aug, 2026, 02.24 PM IST
- In 2020, a farmer’s son dug into an English field after finding broken pottery; he uncovered a rare Roman mosaic depicting the Trojan WarPottery fragments in an English field led to a significant Roman mosaic discovery. This artwork depicts scenes from the Trojan War, a first...11 Aug, 2026, 06.16 PM IST
- In 2022, a Palestinian farmer dug a hole for an Olive tree; he uncovered an elaborate Byzantine mosaic filled with animals and colourWhile planting an olive tree in Gaza, a farmer and his son stumbled upon a stunning archaeological treasure. Their digging revealed an orna...11 Aug, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
- A £430 million power cable was heading for Dobby’s ‘grave’. Harry Potter fans forced the company to change its planHarry Potter fans helped change the route of a £430 million power cable project after the original plan threatened to pass through the make...11 Aug, 2026, 02.11 PM IST
- In 2018, a researcher calculated the calories from cannibalism and won an Ig Nobel Prize for revealing why prehistoric humans may not have eaten each other simply for foodArchaeologist James Cole calculated the caloric value of an adult human body. This research suggested humans offered fewer calories than la...10 Aug, 2026, 01.49 PM IST
- Colourful mosaic, bathhouse, luxury artifacts: 1600-year-old Roman villa discovered beneath English farmlandArchaeologists discovered an elaborate Roman villa beneath farmland in southwest England. The site revealed a well-preserved polychrome mos...08 Aug, 2026, 03.45 PM IST
- Who was Brandon Clarke? NBA star died at 29 from effects of heroin and cocaine, medical examiner findsBrandon Clarke, a forward for the Memphis Grizzlies and a Canadian basketball star, tragically passed away due to the effects of drugs, as ...08 Aug, 2026, 06.53 AM IST
- Quote of the day by Desmond Tutu: "Forgiving is not forgetting; it's remembering and choosing not to..." — Life lessons from an inspiring quote by the Nobel Peace prize-winning South African archbishop on forgiveness, healing, resilience, relationships, compassion, new beginnings, and why letting go can break the cycle of painToday's Quote of the Day by Desmond Tutu: Desmond Tutu’s famous quote on forgiveness redefines how individuals and society approach post-co...07 Aug, 2026, 08.30 PM IST
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