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On This Day in History, June 10: Troy falls, Italy enters WWII, Jurassic Park premieres, Thatcher wins for 3rd time, FIFA World Cup opens and other key eventsOn This Day in History, June 10 witnessed events that ranged from the legendary destruction of Troy and the birth of Gothic architecture to...
On This Day in History, June 8: Porsche is born, Ghostbusters release, Siam renamed Thailand, Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four published, NFL merger announced, Robert F. Kennedy laid to rest and other major eventsOn This Day in History, June 8, the world witnessed events that shaped politics, warfare, literature and culture. The Viking raid on Lindis...
Iranian official claims 'first' victory over US, says 'ball in Trump's court' to release $24 billion of assets for breaking deadlockA senior Iranian adviser said Tehran views the recent conflict with the US as its first military victory and stated that talks remain stall...
What a Turkish diver found underwater in 1982 became one of the most important shipwreck discoveries in Mediterranean archaeologyA Turkish sponge diver's discovery of "metal biscuits with ears" in 1982 led to the unearthing of the Uluburun wreck, a remarkably intact L...
Italian Defence Minister Crosetto’s bilateral visit strengthens the Indo-MediterraneanRising conflicts in the Indo-Mediterranean, especially after the October 7 attack on Israel and disruptions like the Strait of Hormuz closu...
Scientists Studied an Ancient Roman Shipwreck and Found a 2,200-Year-Old Portal to the PastA Roman shipwreck, Ilovik-Parzine 1, discovered off Croatia, has revealed ancient waterproofing techniques through a new study. Analysis of...
Buried Beneath Sand for Centuries, Archaeologists Just Found a Perfectly Preserved 2,000-Year-Old Anchor in the North SeaA remarkably preserved 2,000-year-old Roman anchor was discovered in the North Sea during an offshore wind farm investigation. This rare fi...
View: US and Iran have the blueprints for a Strait of Hormuz dealThe Strait of Hormuz is no longer a free waterway. A recent ceasefire pauses a conflict that highlighted its importance. Future governance ...
From Hormuz to ‘Gate of Grief’: What will happen if Iran attacks Bab al-Mandeb Strait aka the 'Gate of Tears'Iran is reportedly shifting its focus to the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, a critical maritime chokepoint in the Red Sea. This move could threaten ...
Buried in Sicily’s Shallow Waters: How a 2,500-Year-Old Greek Shipwreck Is Revealing the Secrets of Mediterranean TradeIn 2025, archaeologists discovered a remarkably preserved ancient Greek merchant vessel off the coast of Sicily, dating back to the 6th or ...
What Was Hidden Beneath the Water Near Dor Beach? A Medieval Sword AppearsA medieval sword, lost for centuries, has resurfaced off Israel's coast. Discovered by a student, the Crusader-era weapon likely belonged t...
A 2,000-Year-Old Phoenician Coin Was Once Used as Bus Fare in England… But How Did It Get There?A Phoenician bronze coin from the first century BC, minted in ancient Gadir (modern Cádiz), was discovered in a Leeds bus fare box. Featuri...
Alexandria’s Lost Pleasure Barge: How a 2,000-Year-Old Egyptian Thalamegos Reveals Roman-Era LuxuryA remarkable 2,000-year-old Egyptian pleasure barge, a thalamegos, has been discovered off Alexandria's coast. This ancient vessel, designe...
Mystery in the Mediterranean Explained: Who Sank the 16th-Century Camarat 4 2,567 Meters Below?French naval researchers discovered Camarat 4, a 16th-century merchant shipwreck, in March 2025. This is the deepest shipwreck found in Fre...
The intimate and intricate connection between Jambudvipa & JavadvipaPresident Prabowo Subianto's presence as the chief guest at India's Republic Day celebrations, alongside a major Indonesian military contin...
India supports immediate ceasefire in West Asia, favours two-state solution: JaishankarExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, speaking in Rome, advocated for an immediate ceasefire in West Asia and a two-state solution. He co...
The confluence of the two seas: India-Italy partnership over IMEEC and MediterraneanThe article discusses the historical and contemporary significance of the 'Confluence of Two Seas,' from Dara Shukoh's efforts to bridge Hi...
Haifa port acquisition by Adani a "strategic purchase" where "price didn't matter": Israeli mediaAdani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSEZ) in Israel, the company, jointly with Israel's Gadot Group, won a tender to privatise ...
Lincoln Paine's 'The Sea & Civilization' traces mankind’s fascinating voyages across the oceanCoastal issues only seem to make the news when terrorists arrive by boat—their ease of access proof of our lax awareness of our maritime bo...
Adani, Mediterranean Shipping form joint venture for container terminalAdani Ports and SEZ (APSEZ) today said it has formed a joint venture with Switzerland-based MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company.