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- An ancient idol drew a $12.7 million bid; Why Turkey failed to get it backA prehistoric marble figurine from Anatolia became the centre of a multimillion-dollar ownership dispute after a reported $12.7 million bid...
Quote of the day by Michelangelo: 'A man paints with his brains and not with his...' - inspiring quote by sculptor known for his marble statue David and painter of Sistine Chapel ceiling teaches life lessons on imagination, turning ideas into great work and how creativity begins in the mindQuote of the day by Michelangelo: Michelangelo believed artists paint with their brains, not just their hands. His famous quote highlights ...- Greece's iconic Parthenon is back: One of the world’s most famous temples just reclaimed a lost piece of historyGreece Parthenon restoration: Athens' iconic Parthenon has regained a significant piece of its history with the completion of its western p...
- 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...
- In 1820, a farmer moved stones through ruins on a windy Greek island: A buried marble figure emerged from the rubble and became one of the world’s most famous sculpturesOn the idyllic shores of Milos in 1820, a farmer's unassuming chore of clearing stones opened the door to history when he stumbled upon the...
- 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...
- After 2,000 years, sunken city’s priceless artifacts finally see the lightArchaeologists have uncovered treasures from the sunken Egyptian city of Canopus, once a flourished as a hub of trade and religious near Al...
- Mosque panel says idol fragments, figures discarded by adjacent shopsThe Anjuman Intezamia Mosque Committee has criticized the Archaeological Survey of India's report on the Gyanvapi mosque, which found fragm...
- Serbian archaeologists unearth rare Roman triumphal arch dating back to third centuryArchaeologists in Serbia have unearthed a rare Roman triumphal arch dating back to the third century at the site of Viminacium, a Roman cit...
- British museum lends 2,500-yr-old Greek water vase to Acropolis museumThe 2,500-year-old hydria, signed by Athenian potter Meidias, is decorated with red figures reflecting the mythical encounters of humans wi...
- Netherlands returns stolen colonial-era artefacts to Sri Lanka after more than 250 yearsThe artefacts were seized in 1765 from Kandy, the last kingdom of ancient Sri Lanka, during the Dutch siege of the palace.
- Here's everything to know about the ongoing debate surrounding the Elgin MarblesThe ongoing dispute over the Elgin Marbles involves Greece's fervent bid to reclaim 17 ancient sculptures taken from the Parthenon in the 1...
- For the love of food, art & more: Take a trip to the place that lets you explore your passionA vineyard trail is the most iconic attraction of the Napa Valley.
- The next big luxury getaway: Set sail on a yacht in MonacoSome places spell luxury and Monaco is one such address up the sleeves of the indulgent lot.
- UP calling! Some marvellous architecture & delectable cuisine on offerAn immense mausoleum of white marble, the Taj Mahal in Agra sees visitors of all age groups making a beeline there.
- Bruges town in Belgium is as charming as its historyThere was Baroque, Gothic, Renaissance, Romanesque and Classic, standing next to each other. Despite the contrasting styles, it formed a lo...
- Karad, Dharchula, Mysore: Some must-visit weekend spots this OctoberFrom Karad in Maharashtra to Mysore in Karnataka, here is a list of places where you can go in October, take a look.
- Sale of Antiquities at Christie's comprises provenance spanning ancient worldThe sale of Antiquities at Christie's King Street on 24 October 2013 comprises 130 carefully selected lots with exceptional provenance span...
- Jaipur, Indore and Kolkata: Popular business-cum-leisure destination optionsShopping is what may attract most people here but the night desert safaris, cuisine and hospitality befitting royalty is a blissful experie...
- Vatican Museums wants a Picasso for 500th B'dayFrancesco Buranelli, director of the Vatican Museums, is hoping for an extremely generous 500th birthday present.
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