Roman emperor hidden as Egyptian Pharaoh found in Karnak Temple: 2,000-year-old stone discovery in Luxor shocks archaeologistsKarnak Temple in Luxor has yielded a remarkable 2,000-year-old stone slab showing Roman Emperor Tiberius depicted as an Egyptian pharaoh. T...
30 May, 2026, 08.58 AM IST
In 1960, workmen laying a water main in Sussex hit old masonry, and it wasn’t just rubble: it exposed one of Roman Britain’s grandest palacesIn a fortuitous moment in 1960, the Fishbourne Roman Palace was uncovered, marking England's most significant Roman civilian settlement. Th...
29 May, 2026, 03.33 PM IST
A university student uncovered a tiny footprint in Alaska that survived for centuries underground, and helped scientists understand prehistoric childhoodArchaeologists unearthed a remarkable human footprint at Swan Point, Alaska. This ancient imprint belonged to a child aged 8 to 12. The dis...
24 May, 2026, 07.26 PM IST
Buried for centuries, revealed in days: A Roman tomb surfaces after rainA Roman mausoleum, a circular tomb from the first century AD, was unearthed in Apollosa, Italy. Heavy flooding revealed its limestone block...
22 May, 2026, 03.01 PM IST
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...
19 May, 2026, 03.05 PM IST
In 1887, an Egyptian woman dug for fertilizer in the ruins of Amarna and uncovered the lost diplomatic network of the Bronze AgeWhile searching for fertilizer in 1887, an Egyptian woman made a startling discovery: baked clay tablets that would come to be known as the...
15 May, 2026, 03.15 PM IST
In 1850, islanders clearing storm-stripped dunes on Orkney uncovered buried stone homes that revealed one of Europe’s best-preserved Neolithic villagesA prehistoric village, Skara Brae, lay hidden for thousands of years under Orkney's sand dunes. A powerful storm in 1850 uncovered this anc...
14 May, 2026, 04.02 PM IST
A hidden city grid is emerging beneath tropical forests as laser scans expose roads, terraces, and ancient platformsDense jungles conceal ancient cities. LiDAR, an airborne laser mapping technique, now unveils these hidden urban layouts. It penetrates fol...
12 May, 2026, 07.04 PM IST
Archaeologists went in for a routine check near a mall in Croatia and walked out with a 2,000-year-old Roman estateArchaeologists in Croatia unearthed a 2,000-year-old Roman estate near Split. This extensive complex, featuring an olive oil press, was a w...
09 May, 2026, 10.45 AM IST
Archaeologists uncover Egyptian monument showing a Roman emperor portrayed as a pharaohAn ancient Egyptian stela, 2,000 years old, was discovered in Luxor. It shows Roman Emperor Tiberius as an Egyptian Pharaoh. This artifact ...
08 May, 2026, 05.29 PM IST
Archaeologists uncover evidence of a lost civilisation hidden in Georgia’s highlandsAncient human settlements have been unearthed in Georgia's Javakheti Plateau. Archaeologists found over 168 sites spanning from the Early B...
08 May, 2026, 03.51 PM IST
In 1799, French Soldiers Repaired a Fort Wall in Egypt: They Found a Stone Slab That Discovery Unlocked Ancient Egyptian LanguageA chance discovery in Egypt in 1799 by Napoleon's soldiers led to the unearthing of the Rosetta Stone. This stone bore the same decree in h...
30 Apr, 2026, 05.52 PM IST
Chinese Proverb of the Day: “Dripping water can penetrate the stone” — Powerful life lessons on patience, consistent effort, success, growth, overcoming challenges and why most people fail before they succeedChinese Proverb of the Day: “Dripping Water Can Penetrate the Stone,” is a powerful reminder that success is built through patience, persis...
24 Apr, 2026, 11.01 PM IST
Hidden pipes, sandstone walls: How our ancestors kept interiors cool without AC, fanAncient Indian architecture employed ingenious, nature-based cooling systems long before modern technology. Structures like Lotus Mahal and...
19 Apr, 2026, 10.18 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
Paso Temprano: The 1,200-Year-Old City That Was Hidden on Mexico’s CoastA lost ancient city, Paso Temprano, has been unearthed in Mexico's Costa Chica region. This 1,200-year-old Epiclassic period city reveals a...
23 Mar, 2026, 03.17 PM IST
This 10,000-Year-Old Hunting Strategy Changes What We Knew About Early HumansArchaeologists in Slovenia's Karst region have uncovered extensive ancient stone walls. These structures, stretching over 25 kilometers, we...
21 Mar, 2026, 03.18 PM IST