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In 1967, an archaeologist’s spade bit into volcanic ash on Santorini, and Akrotiri emerged like a Bronze Age time capsuleAn extraordinary archaeological discovery in Akrotiri, Santorini, has unveiled a hidden prehistoric metropolis. Entombed under layers of vo...
To Russia, with love: Indian contemporary art arrives at the Hermitage that houses masterpieces by Rembrandt and RaphaelThe State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg is thrilled to unveil 'Sediments of Becoming', an exhibition that introduces the dynamic lands...
Quote of the Day by Pablo Picasso: ‘Only put off until tomorrow what you are willing to die having…’ The powerful lesson about procrastination that could change how you use your timeQuote of the Day: Pablo Picasso’s quote carries a simple yet profound message: time is limited, and the things that matter most deserve our...
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 the man behind “History is written by the victors” — Walter Benjamin: “Memory is not an instrument for surveying the past but its theater.” Learn the profound lesson on identity, and the hidden layers of human experience from one of the 20th century’s greatest philosophersThe Walter Benjamin quote of the day is gaining fresh attention across readers searching for identity, and emotional healing. Walter Benjam...
Quote of the day by the greatest painter Vincent Van Gogh: 'I don't know anything with certainty, but...'- The influential painter’s ‘Starry Night’ dream still inspires the worldVincent van Gogh's art continues to captivate millions. His paintings, born from loneliness and suffering, reveal a deep human connection. ...
In 1940, a boy chased his dog into a tree hole and discovered a hidden cave containing 17,000-year-old paintings that stunned the worldDiscovered in 1940 by a teenager in France, the Lascaux Cave Paintings, a breathtaking collection of prehistoric art, were sealed for mille...
Quote of the day by German-born painter Hans Hofmann: ‘The ability to simplify means to eliminate the unnecessary so…’ Timeless warning about noise, stress and distraction is suddenly going viral among fans of minimalism and modern creativityQuote of the day: Great quotes endure because they express complex human experiences in just a few memorable words. Hans Hofmann’s statemen...
Word of the Day: PhilokalistWord of the Day: Philokalist reflects a growing cultural desire to romanticize everyday life, from sunsets and bookstores to rain, handwrit...
The theft that made the 'Mona Lisa' the world's most famous paintingThe Mona Lisa was not famous until it was stolen from the Louvre in 1911. The theft and extensive media coverage turned the painting into a...
In 1890, Russian gold miners reached into a peat bog and found something that rewrote everything we thought we knew about prehistoric humansMiners in Russia's Ural Mountains discovered the Shigir Idol in 1890. This ancient wooden monument is over 11,000 years old, predating Ston...
UK museum to return over 2000 historic manuscripts to Jain communityThe Wellcome Collection in London is returning over 2,000 Jain manuscripts to the Jain community. These sacred texts, held for over a centu...
Mexico City braces for World Cup, eager to showcase food and culture amid crowds and congestionMexico City gears up for the World Cup this summer. Visitors can explore historical sites like Zocalo and Chapultepec Park. The city boasts...
The Parthenon was never meant to be pure white: scientists found traces of ancient paint hidden on the marbleAncient Greece, long perceived as a realm of gleaming white marble, is being re-evaluated. Scientific advancements, particularly through in...
Were T. rex teeth really always visible? Science study raises doubtsNew research published in Science suggests Tyrannosaurus Rex and other theropod dinosaurs may have had lips that covered their teeth when t...
In 1889, Vincent van Gogh entered an asylum after a mental breakdown, and painted some of his most famous works thereVincent van Gogh voluntarily entered an asylum in 1889. Despite severe mental distress, he painted prolifically. His time there produced ic...
At Met Gala, it’s an India Inc takeoverIndia's corporate elite, including Isha Ambani, Ananya Birla, and Natasha Poonawalla, made a striking presence at the Met Gala, interpretin...
The Cave Paintings Experts Once Called a Hoax: How Altamira Forced Science to Admit Humans Were Artists Far Earlier Than ExpectedDiscoveries of detailed cave paintings in Altamira, Spain, were initially rejected by scientists. They believed primitive humans lacked the...
Robot dogs with Musk and Zuckerberg heads roam around Berlin gallery in Beeple's new exhibitRobot dogs with famous faces are on display in a Berlin gallery. These unique creations 'poo' printed images. These images are AI-transform...
Indri Visitor Centre: India’s latest whisky destination where craft, culture, and whisky convergeIndia's Indri Visitor Centre emerges as a landmark in global whisky tourism, offering an immersive experience that blends heritage, innovat...