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Quote of the day by Erich von Däniken: 'Could it be that God was an extra-terrestrial?'Erich von Däniken, the author of "Chariots of the Gods," has died at 90. His books proposed that ancient civilizations were visited by alie...
First day of fall 2025: 8 Fascinating facts about the autumnal equinox you should knowThe autumnal equinox on September 22, 2025, officially signifies the beginning of fall in the Northern Hemisphere. During this period, Eart...
Huniik: Merida, MexicoRoberto Solis' restaurant, Huniik, showcases modern Yucatecan cuisine. The restaurant is located in Merida. The dining room is designed by ...
America discovered by 'our Indian ancestors', not Columbus: MP Education MinisterMadhya Pradesh's Higher Education Minister Inder Singh Parmar claimed that Indian ancestors discovered America, not Christopher Columbus. H...
UAE's first Hindu Mandir: Cost, features, significance, and other details of BAPS templePrime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate Abu Dhabi's first Hindu stone temple, a symbol of cultural unity and India's rich heritag...
Ceramics & bullets from Spanish guns: Archaeologists uncover artefacts from last site of Mayan cityMost of the buildings at the Tayasal site are buried under earth.
Ancient Indian text pushes back history of zero by 500 yearsThe numbers appear in an ancient Indian text called the Bakhshali manuscript, which consists of 70 leaves of birch bark, filled with mathem...
Mystical Mayan culture & exquisite architecture: Here's why Mexico needs to be on your bucket-listThe archaeological site in Palenque remains a wonderful serendipity of sorts.
Planning a trip? Here's why you should be headed to BelizeNot many people have heard of Belize, a tiny country on the eastern coast of Central America; tucked between Mexico, Guatemala and the Cari...
Why Guatemala is making headlinesGuatemalans believe the practice of torching the devil helps banish bad spirits from their homes and neighbourhoods.
Try sports such as scuba diving, mountain biking this summer in BrazilPlan an exciting trip to dense rainforests, expansive countryside, majestic mountain range filled with exotic plants and rare species.
Meet the natives of Amazon to unveil the secrets of the junglesIndigenous local tourist trails provide a glimpse into the secrets of little-known lands.
Drought may have led to collapse of Mayan civilisationAlthough the findings are not the first to link a drought to Mayan culture's demise, new results strengthen case that dry periods were inde...
Holiday passion: Have dream-like vacations at Mexico and CaribbeanTourists love to vacation here for way more reasons than the romantic warm climate, sandy beaches, and the world's second largest coral re...
- Sotheby's staging exhibit of Pre-Columbian masterpieces
Sotheby's is staging an exhibit of Pre-Columbian masterpieces in its Paris galleries starting March 4. The works are featured in its upcomi...
- Float along the horizon with the clouds in a hot air balloon
Get a bird's eye view of the best landscapes across various destinations. ET-Travel lists out top escapes around the world
Myth or maya?A friend sent an anthology called Mystery of 2012, which she published in Mumbai under her imprint. One essay delves into the mysteries of ...
- www.2012.com remains shrouded in a mystery as the site itself is unreachable
Netizens ringing in Y2K12 will reach a dead end if they were to type in www.2012.com in their browser in search of some New Year cheer.
- Ten national parks that make for the perfect holiday
Ten national parks that make for the perfect holiday far from the madding crowd.
- Coffee gets a herbal shot
The trendier brews in the West today are being made from a variety of herbs and nuts such as roasted barley, figs, dandelions, acorns, and ...