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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...
This submerged prehistoric site is changing what we know about Stone Age BritainArchaeologists discovered a prehistoric landscape at Bouldnor Cliff on the Isle of Wight, revealing Mesolithic settlements with woodworking...
Natural diamonds, real change: Driving sustainable impact in IndiaThe diamond industry is prioritizing sustainability, with India leading the charge by integrating a fifth 'C' – conscience – alongside trad...
Ancient wooden tools discovered by scientists are changing what we know about early humansArchaeologists unearthed 430,000-year-old wooden tools in Greece, pushing back the timeline of sophisticated human craftsmanship. These han...
Scientists Studied an Ancient Roman Shipwreck and Found a 2,200-Year-Old Portal to the PastA Roman shipwreck, Ilovik-Parzine 1, discovered off Croatia, has revealed ancient waterproofing techniques through a new study. Analysis of...
Trump’s art of the deal collides with Iran’s patient diplomacyFresh US–Iran talks to end a two-month conflict face deep mistrust, hardened positions and starkly different negotiating styles, raising do...
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...
Reports again raise spectre of 'demolition' of Patna's Sultan Palace, spark outcryThe Bihar Cabinet has greenlit plans for a luxurious five-star heritage hotel at the Sultan Palace, a remarkable edifice constructed in 192...
London's restored Big Ben clocktower up for top architecture prizeLondon's iconic Big Ben clocktower, now gleaming after a five-year restoration, is in the running for Britain's top architecture prize. The...
World’s largest Roman shoe discovered; 2,000-year-old footprint of history stuns archaeologistsArchaeologists in Northumberland, England, found Roman shoes at Magna Roman Fort. The shoes are almost 2,000 years old. Some are the larges...
NEHHDC and BTC sign MoU to preserve Bodoland's cultural heritage and promote handicraftsThe Northeastern Handicrafts and Handlooms Development Corporation Limited (NEHHDC) and the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) join hands t...
Hazel Dormouse, Red Squirrel, Oak Tree Leaf: King Charles III releases new coins featuring British animals, plantsThe Royal Mint in the UK has unveiled a new set of coin designs featuring animals and plants to be issued in the name of King Charles III. ...
ASI initiates restoration of historic Khirki Masjid in DelhiKhirki Masjid, positioned on the southern periphery of Khirki village, has long suffered from neglect, leading to the dilapidation of certa...
‘Finely Crafted Journeys’ from House of Tata finds its muse in Dr Latika Nath, the 1st woman to do PhD on tigersZoya presents ‘Finely Crafted Journeys’ with Dr Latika Nath, a passionate conservationist and ecologist.
Here's how technology is helping conservationists to document, restore and maintain our historyMost heritage sites and structures are so fragile that human intervention could do more harm than good.
Somanatheswara Temple gets grant Rs 4.5 crore from Infosys FoundationInfosys Foundation, the philanthropic arm of IT major Infosys, said it has contributed Rs 4.5 crore towards the restoration of Somanatheswa...
- Need to go beyond agriculture to develop rural areas: Kalam
Former President A P J Abdul Kalam has said that employment opportunities will increase if rural India thinks beyond agriculture.