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In 1879, 8-year-old María de Sautuola looked up in a Spanish cave and saw bison painted 36,000 years ago; scientists rejected her father's claim for 23 yearsIn Altamira Cave, Spain, a young girl's innocent curiosity uncovered breathtaking Ice Age artwork. By simply glancing upwards, she illumina...
How four teenagers accidentally discovered a 19,000-year-old cave filled with more than 2,000 ancient paintingsIn 1940, a dog led Marcel Ravidat to the Lascaux cave, revealing thousands of prehistoric paintings dating back 17,000-19,000 years. These ...
US-born teen Buddhist lama balances monastic life and pop culture in Himalayan foothillsA young American teen, Jalue Dorje, embraces his destiny as a reincarnated lama. He navigates a dual life, blending his love for video game...
Word of the Day: MephiticThe word "mephitic" describes extremely bad or poisonous air and foul odors, often found in polluted environments or places with toxic fume...
What a 67,000-Year-Old Handprint in Indonesia May Reveal About the First ArtistsAn ancient hand stencil, at least 67,800 years old, was discovered in an Indonesian cave, making it one of the earliest known examples of h...
Hidden Cave Paintings in the Amazon: What They Reveal About Early HumansExplorers found ancient cave paintings in the Amazon rainforest. These artworks depict extinct animals and daily life from thousands of yea...
Sealed for 20,000 Years… Who Left These Ice Age Footprints in a Spanish Cave? ExplainedArchaeologists discovered ancient human footprints in a Spanish cave. These impressions, left by children about 20,000 years ago, reveal mo...
Crew of INSV Kaundinya arrives in Muscat after 18-day voyageThe INSV Kaundinya has successfully completed its 18-day voyage to Muscat, Oman. This historic journey recreates ancient Indian maritime tr...
Indian sailing vessel 'Kaundinya' built using 2000-year-old technique enters Omani waters on historic voyage"We have demonstrated how ancient "stitched" ships from India could cross the oceans, we know the strengths and drawbacks of this design, a...
Melody for Monday: Breathless- Nick Cave & the bad seedsCave and his band, The Bad Seeds, lay out the intoxicating thrill of being consumed by love while also acknowledging its transitory nature....
'Manjummel Boys' Twitter review: Chidambaram's film delivers a rollercoaster of emotions'Manjummel Boys' Twitter review: Directed by Chidambaram, 'Manjummel Boys' has made its theatrical debut, sparking a wave of reactions on T...
Green-living paint to generate oxygen on Mars? Here’s what scientists say about itResearchers are investigating an innovative approach to oxygen production on Mars, involving the use of desert-dwelling bacteria called Chr...
Rare works of late American artist Saul Leiter showcased at French photo festivalAlmost all of the paintings and drawings in the major Saul Leiter show at the 'Rencontres d'Arles' festival in the southern French city hav...
Desert, beach or the mountains? Indian travellers are often spoilt for choice while planning a vacationThere are forests to be explored and lovely tented camps under desert stars and fairy-tale palaces to dream in.
Australia opens up new vistas to the strongholds of aboriginal cultureA vacation Down Under will help you discover an extraordinary heritage.
Discover rare pre-historic art at the Rock Shelters of BhimbetkaThe Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka are situated in the foothills of the Vindhyan Mountains in Madhya Pradesh.
Plan a quick getaway to Mahabalipuram in Tamil Nadu or explore the havelis in RajasthanET-Travel suggests you take a casual day off at work to make the most of an extended weekend in coming months. Here's where you can head to...
Back to the roots: Pachmarhi in Madhya PradeshPachmarhi is Madhya Pradesh’s verdant getaway. A lovely hill resort girdled by the Satpura ranges, it offers absolute tranquillity.
Heritage tourism: ET-Travel suggests a new approach to heritage tourTouring a heritage destination can be truly enjoyable when you visualise the stories it unfolds through its structures. ET-Travel suggests ...
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Cappadocia is truly a geological wonderland. This fascinating volcanic area in the heart of Turkey offers the most incredible natural forma...