Americanum under Aurantius DominusAmerica is experiencing imperial exhaustion, with its global influence waning. Alliances are fraying and national debt is ballooning signif...
03 Sep, 2026, 11.13 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Marcus Aurelius: ‘When you start to lose your temper, remember: There’s nothing manly about rage…’ - The Stoic emperor’s life lesson on self-control, anger, discipline and keeping your composureQuote of the Day by Marcus Aurelius viewed self-control and kindness as genuine strength. He argued that rage does not make a person strong...
28 Aug, 2026, 11.45 AM IST
18 tombs dating back 2,000 years revealed 24 golden tongues inside the mouths of the dead — In 2026, archaeologists uncovered the bizarre purpose behind the ancient Egyptian ritualThe burials date to the Ptolemaic and Roman periods of ancient Egypt, spanning roughly 322 B.C. to A.D. 395. This places the ritual more th...
23 Aug, 2026, 07.48 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Marcus Aurelius: “You have power over your mind, not outside events. Realise this, and you will find strength” A timeless lesson on building resilience by accepting what we cannot control, mastering our reactions, and directing our energy towards the choices and actions that can truly make a differenceQuote of the Day by Marcus Aurelius: Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius's private writings offer timeless wisdom on inner peace. His philosophy ...
22 Aug, 2026, 01.21 AM IST
India's forgotten gourmet produce: Tellicherry pepper, Lakadong turmeric, and Kashmiri morelsAncient traders sought Indian black peppercorns, which were once more valuable than gold. Today, Tellicherry peppers and Lakadong turmeric ...
21 Aug, 2026, 11.12 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Ludwig van Beethoven: “Don’t just practise the art, but penetrate into its...” — a powerful life lesson on mastery, creativity, lifelong learning and self-development, and why true excellence comes from understanding deeply rather than simply repeating what you know, from the legendary composer known for his musical innovationQuote of the Day by Ludwig van Beethoven: “Go on, don't just practise the art, but penetrate into its inner nature...” Beethoven draws a sh...
20 Aug, 2026, 05.11 PM IST
Europe's rivers run dry, and history resurfaces: Century-old shipwreck emerges in Serbia's droughtExtreme heat and drought are causing European rivers to recede. A steam tugboat from the early 1900s has emerged from the Sava River. This ...
20 Aug, 2026, 12.17 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Mahatma Gandhi: “When I despair, I remember that all through history the way of... in the end, they always fall” — Life lesson on nonviolent resistance, political justice, personal resilience, and historical truth, and why human endurance depends on evaluating temporary oppression against long-term moral lawQuote of the Day by Mahatma Gandhi: “When I despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth and love have always won...” exam...
18 Aug, 2026, 09.31 PM IST
Happiness Habit of the day by Stoic philosopher Marcus Aurelius: 'The happiness of those who want to be popular depends on others; but for the wise it grows out of...' What the Roman emperor teaches about seeking validationMarcus Aurelius argued that happiness built on popularity depends on other people, while pleasure is vulnerable to changing circumstances. ...
18 Aug, 2026, 04.05 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
A century after Goscinny’s birth, Asterix remains a witty guide to resisting authorityOn René Goscinny’s birth centenary, Asterix remains a powerful reflection on resistance to authority. Through humour, the comics explore pr...
13 Aug, 2026, 11.21 PM IST
Raise your amphorae to 1st-2nd-c. plonkArchaeologists discovered five hundred ancient jars from a Roman shipwreck. These jars were stacked on the seafloor off the coast of Sicily...
11 Aug, 2026, 11.36 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Mother Teresa: 'I want you to find the poor here, right in your own home first and begin...' - Why helping closed ones should be your top priorityMother Teresa's message emphasizes finding suffering within our own homes first. She urged people to begin love and service with their imme...
11 Aug, 2026, 04.45 PM IST
In the 2nd century CE, Romans built a mysterious structure near the Colosseum decorated with sea creatures. Nearly 2,000 years later, its mosaic offered a surprising clue that it may have housed Rome's firefightersBeneath the ancient soil of Rome’s Caelian Hill, just steps from the iconic Colosseum, archaeologists stumbled upon a stunning two-thousand...
10 Aug, 2026, 06.47 PM IST
Quote of the day by Stoic Marcus Aurelius: ‘If you are distressed by anything external, the pain is not due…’ – Roman emperor on the power to change how we see pain, problems and lifeQuote of the day: Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius taught controlling judgments about events. He believed our minds intensify suffering throug...
09 Aug, 2026, 12.11 PM IST
Scientists uncover how ancient Roman concrete became more durable over nearly 2,000 yearsResearchers have made significant strides in understanding the enduring nature of ancient Roman concrete, which has surprisingly withstood ...
07 Aug, 2026, 02.32 AM IST
Quote of the day by Marcus Aurelius: ‘Whenever you are about to find fault with someone, ask yourself…’ – Roman emperor and philosopher on self-reflection, humility and the courage to look withinRoman emperor Marcus Aurelius offered timeless wisdom on self-reflection and emotional discipline. His private writings, Meditations, guide...
02 Aug, 2026, 12.42 PM IST