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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...- 77 headless skeletons found in a 7,000-year-old ditch in Slovakia, and the only skull left belonged to a childArchaeologists in Slovakia unearthed dozens of headless human skeletons. The remains are over 7,000 years old. Skulls were carefully remove...
- In 1972, workers uncovered a golden face in Bulgaria and revealed the hidden world of Thracian rulersA golden face found in Bulgaria in 1972 sparked a major archaeological effort. This discovery helped uncover an entire Thracian culture. Re...
- This ancient horse carved into a hill puzzled historians for centuries, and science finally has an answerA giant white horse carved into a hillside in southern England has a surprising history. The colossal chalk horse carved into an English hi...
- A hidden staircase in an 800-year-old French church just led archaeologists to a 400-year-old burial vaultWorkers fixing a salt problem in a French church unearthed a stunning historical timeline. Beneath the 12th-century structure, they discove...
- How Congo is battling an Ebola outbreak complicated by aid cuts, armed rebels and angerEbola treatment centers in eastern Congo are being attacked. This violence stems from deep-seated issues like rebel conflict and displaceme...
- Quote of the Day by famous poet Geoffrey Chaucer: 'If gold rusts, what then can …'—Inspiring quotes by the 'father of English literature,' best known for The Canterbury TalesGeoffrey Chaucer's timeless quote, "If gold rusts, what then can iron do?" warns of moral decay when respected figures falter. His life, ma...
- Why has the Vatican warned the Society of St. Pius X about excommunication and what happens when a person dies while excommunicated?Rome has issued a stern warning to the traditionalist Society of St. Pius X, threatening automatic excommunication for any unauthorized bis...
- 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...
- Why Vikings Buried Their Horses With Them, and What Archaeologists Just Found Is SurprisingNew Viking discoveries in Sylta, Sweden, has offer a glimpse into ancient life. Over 500 iron artifacts linked to horse gear were unearthed...
- Why Were These Celtic Men Buried Sitting? France Discovery Raises QuestionsArchaeologists discovered a unique Late Iron Age burial site near Dijon, revealing 18 men seated upright in a circular pit, all facing the ...
- Assam’s Charaideo Maidam included in UNESCO World Heritage listThe Charaideo Maidam in Assam has been added to the UNESCO World Heritage Site list under the cultural property category. This decision was...
- Assam: Ambassador and permanent representative of India to UNESCO Vishal V Sharma visits MoidamsSharma appreciated the excellent work of preservation and conservation of the rich cultural heritage of Assam by the State Government, the ...
- World Heritage list: Charaideo Maidams meet UNESCO requirements, says Assam CMSarma tweeted, “With great pride, happy to share a landmark achievement in our endeavour to get World Heritage Site status for Charaideo Ma...
- Assam's Charaideo Maidam nominated for UNESCO world heritage tag: Himanta Biswa SarmaOut of 52 sites Assam's site is selected by the government of India. Sarma on Saturday in Guwahati said, “The Prime minister on Saturday in...
- Priest critices refusal to bury Priyanka Chopra's granny at St John'sFollowing the Bishop's intervention, the mortal remains of Akhouri was laid to rest at the cemetery of a church at Ponkunnam.
- Running cemetery a booming business in ChinaFor example, the Lingshan cemetery reported a gross profit margin of 83.3 per cent in 2015. It aims to make 100 million yuan (over 15,000,0...
- Eco-friendly cremations gaining acceptance in ChinaCremation of the deceased instead of traditional practice of burials is gaining increasing acceptance in China with nearly 50 per cent of t...
- Eco-friendly cremations gaining acceptance in ChinaChina is promoting eco-friendly burials ahead of the traditional Qingming holiday, when Chinese pay respect to their dead ancestors.
- Michael Jackson to be buried in Muslim tradition: ReportFamily of Michael Jackson is considering a traditional Muslim burial for the pop icon who had converted to Islam months prior to his death.
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