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A 1,700-year-old Egyptian tomb contains a Greek poem, protective spells, Roman coins and ancient afterlife imageryA tomb dating back 1,700 years has been uncovered in the Dakhla Oasis region of Egypt. This burial site features a Greek funerary poem, hie...30 Sep, 2026, 12.46 AM IST- In 1901, divers recovered an ancient geared device from the Greek shipwreck. 125 years later, the Antikythera Mechanism is still revealing secrets about ancient sciencesIn 1901, divers searching a Greek shipwreck found something no one expected: a small, corroded machine packed with gears. It was the Antiky...17 Sep, 2026, 10.00 PM IST
- This Italian city was founded by Spartans in 706 BC. Now it is building Europe’s first sea sanctuary for dolphinsTaranto is pioneering a groundbreaking sea-based sanctuary dedicated to dolphins that have been held in captivity. This innovative refuge r...27 Aug, 2026, 08.02 PM IST
- In 2009, scientists suggested ancient Greeks chose temple sites based on the ground beneath themA groundbreaking study has found that numerous ancient Greek temples in Sicily are primarily aligned with the sun's rise, setting them apar...04 Aug, 2026, 08.14 PM IST
- People 'disdain' AI, says director Christopher NolanOscar-he believed the kind of movies he makes -- big-budget action films shot mostly on location -- would survive the spread of AI, a techn...10 Jul, 2026, 11.51 PM IST
- Lost for 700 years, one of the Seven Wonders is emerging from the sea again as 22 giant blocks help solve a 2,000-year-old mysteryA significant discovery is bringing the legendary Lighthouse of Alexandria back to light. Archaeologists have recovered 22 massive stone bl...23 Jun, 2026, 05.41 PM IST
- In 1900, sponge divers hiding from a storm found a machine underwater that changed what we know about ancient GreeceA routine sponge diving trip near Antikythera in 1900 led to the discovery of an ancient shipwreck. Among its treasures were corroded bronz...25 May, 2026, 04.34 PM IST
- A mysterious coin discovered in Berlin may prove ancient civilizations were more connected than we thoughtA young student found an ancient coin near Berlin. This small bronze artifact, dating back over two millennia, originated in Troy. It is th...11 May, 2026, 09.26 AM IST
- 2,100-year-old ‘Bullet’ with sarcastic message found in IsraelArchaeologists in Israel discovered a 2,100-year-old lead sling bullet inscribed with the Greek word "Learn." This rare artifact, found nea...06 Apr, 2026, 11.53 PM IST
- 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...12 Mar, 2026, 06.46 PM IST
- Ancient coin once used for bus fare discovered to be over 2,000 years oldUnexpected discoveries sometimes reveal remarkable connections between everyday life and ancient history. In Leeds, England, a small coin t...11 Mar, 2026, 01.06 AM IST
- What India could learn from Greece’s indifference to its own gloryA vacationer's initial admiration for the modern Greek mindset, contrasting it with India's focus on a glorious past, was shattered by a to...24 Jan, 2026, 11.00 PM IST
- 2,000-year-old Kushan empire coins from King Vasudeva's era found in Pakistan's RawalpindiArchaeologists unearthed rare lapis lazuli stones and bronze coins dating back to the Kushan era at Pakistan's Bhir Mound, a UNESCO site ne...02 Jan, 2026, 12.49 PM IST
- Buried for 2,100 years in the Bulgarian mountains, the Thracian Warrior ‘Lord of Sakar’ emerges with glittering gold treasuresBulgarian Academy of Sciences unveils an exhibition of Thracian treasures. The find includes the grave of a warrior, Lord of Sakar. The war...30 Aug, 2025, 11.40 AM IST
- Roman museum houses stolen artefactsThe "Museum for Rescued Art" is housed in a spectacular hall within the majestic Diocletian Baths, ancient Rome's largest bath complex.30 May, 2024, 08.35 AM IST
- A 2000-year-old medicine might find its thunder amidst Covid scareThe trial involved 105 Greek patients hospitalised with Covid-19. The results suggest a significant clinical benefit from colchicine in pat...26 Jun, 2020, 06.57 AM IST
- 10 startup projects that were ahead of timeThere were many ancient mechanical marvels that were way ahead of their time. Here's is a list of some of them.03 Dec, 2014, 11.11 AM IST
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