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Writing with fountain pen- Bulgarian proverb of the day: 'If marriage were a good thing, the priests would have married long ago...' A centuries old saying on why love alone is not enough to sustain a happy marriage
- In 1991, archaeologists tested a lump of ancient chewing gum from Scandinavia, it unexpectedly preserved the DNA of a person who lived 5,700 years ago
- Archaeologists found a spiral catacomb beneath Alexandria, and it changed how they understood burial in Roman EgyptBelow the vibrant city of Alexandria, the enigmatic Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa unfold, revealing a fascinating tapestry of Egyptian, Greek...17 Jun, 2026, 05.01 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Marcus Aurelius: ‘Dig deep within yourself, for there is a fountain of goodness ever ready to flow if…’ Stoic thinker's powerful words on inner strength and potentialMarcus Aurelius, a Roman emperor, left a legacy of wisdom and self-discipline. His writings, particularly Meditations, highlight Stoic phil...15 Jun, 2026, 10.03 AM IST
- In 1972, archaeologists opened a Han tomb and found bamboo slips, and lost military classics stepped back into viewRecent excavations of ancient tombs in China have uncovered invaluable bamboo slips from Han-era burials, shedding light on early Chinese t...12 Jun, 2026, 05.11 PM IST
- Roman proverb of the day: ‘We suffer more often in imagination than in reality. No one can have a peaceful life who thinks too much about lengthening it’ - a timeless lesson on how fear steals the joy of livingAncient Roman wisdom highlights how we often suffer more in our minds than in reality. Worrying excessively about the future and trying to ...12 Jun, 2026, 03.15 PM IST
- WFI cracks down on age fraud, disqualifies 500-plus wrestlers at U-17 ranking meetOver 500 wrestlers were disqualified from a national tournament in Gonda. The Wrestling Federation of India implemented a strict Aadhaar-ba...12 Jun, 2026, 01.07 PM IST
- Roman proverb of the day: 'A drop of water hollows out a stone, not by force, but by falling often...' Constant effort in life will always overcome the toughest obstaclesThe Roman Proverb of the Day, "A drop of water hollows out a stone, not by force, but by falling often," highlights the power of persistenc...11 Jun, 2026, 10.04 PM IST
- In 1973, archaeologists in a muddy Roman fort trench found thin wooden tablets, and Vindolanda gave Roman Britain its own handwriting10 Jun, 2026, 05.28 PM IST
- 1,700-year-old Roman gold ring discovered in England by former soldier during metal-detecting tripA former soldier unearthed a rare Roman gold ring in southwest England. The 1,700-year-old artefact features the goddess Victoria. Experts ...07 Jun, 2026, 05.15 PM IST
- Italian teenagers discover a 1,800-year-old Roman luxury villa hiding beneath their high school gymCurious students in Rome uncovered a stunning 1,800-year-old Roman villa under their school gym. Archaeologists confirmed the find, reveali...06 Jun, 2026, 05.18 PM IST
- An ancient traveler from India inscribed his name across five ancient tombs in Egypt's Valley of the Kings 2,000 years agoAncient Indian travelers visited Egypt's Valley of the Kings. Researchers found nearly 30 inscriptions in Tamil, Sanskrit, Prakrit, and Gan...06 Jun, 2026, 05.03 PM IST
- In 1748, workers digging near Naples hit painted walls, and Pompeii began returning from ashIn a serendipitous turn of events in 1748, excavations near Naples revealed the buried city of Pompeii, a Roman gem preserved by the volcan...05 Jun, 2026, 05.25 PM IST
- 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...05 Jun, 2026, 04.41 PM IST
- In 1986, a drought lowered the Sea of Galilee, and two brothers saw old wood in the mud. It was no driftwood, and it changed Biblical historyIn 1986, a harsh drought caused the Sea of Galilee to recede, unveiling an incredibly well-preserved boat dating back to the first century ...04 Jun, 2026, 06.32 PM IST
- In 1999, treasure hunters dug up a corroded disk in Germany, and Bronze Age skies came back into viewAn illegal discovery of a rusted bronze disc near Nebra, Germany, has revealed profound insights into Bronze Age understanding of the cosmo...04 Jun, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
- In 1972, a diver off Italy noticed a human arm rising from the sand, which uncovered ancient Greek warriors lost beneath the sea for centuriesIn an underwater adventure in 1972, a diver stumbled upon the exquisite Riace Bronzes off the coast of Riace Marina. These stunning Greek s...03 Jun, 2026, 04.42 PM IST
- Archaeologists found a mysterious Roman bronze object buried for over 1,700 years, and experts still cannot explain its purposeA remarkably preserved Roman bronze dodecahedron, unearthed in Lincolnshire, has reignited a centuries-old archaeological puzzle. Despite i...29 May, 2026, 04.40 PM IST
- In 2024, a tourist at a beach bar in Varna, Bulgaria, noticed this table was actually an ancient artifact, later identified as a 1,700-year-old Roman sarcophagusA Roman sarcophagus, dating back to the 2nd century AD, was discovered serving as a table at a beach bar in Varna, Bulgaria. This ancient r...29 May, 2026, 01.38 PM IST
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