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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...- Diljit Dosanjh's 'Morni' and the gender bias of cultural memoryIndian singer Diljit Dosanjh's music highlights the peahen, challenging traditional animal symbolism. Historically, animals embodying stren...
- Every '80s home had a velvet-lined box of silver flatware that never left the sideboard; now those sterling sets are the thrift-store kitchen find designers are hunting forThrift stores are witnessing a surprising surge in demand for vintage silver serving ware, with millennials and Gen Z leading the charge. T...
- Art, maths and killing: Ukraine drone chief's formula to stop RussiaRobert "Madyar" Brovdi's underground command post features walls of blinking screens playing footage of Ukrainian drones attacking Russian ...
- Every '60s house had one; now it's the cleaning supply thrifters are using as rustic decorMid-century metal dustpans are experiencing a revival, transitioning from cleaning tools to sought-after rustic decor. This trend taps into...
- Saudi Arabia’s Diriyah Hajj route treasure: 1,200-year-old Abbasid-era gold, silver gemstone-studded jewellery shock archaeologistsA significant archaeological find in Saudi Arabia's Al-Qassim region has unearthed a ceramic jar containing over 100 pieces of gold, silver...
- 7 exotic indoor flowering plants that instantly add a touch of luxury and elegance to your homeElevate your home with stunning flowering plants. Orchids, anthuriums, and peace lilies bring colour and sophistication. Bromeliads and cli...
- This day in history, May 30: From Joan of Arc's execution to the first Indy 500, women's pro baseball league debut and Mariner 9's launch to MarsThis day in history, May 30, has witnessed some of the world's most significant political, military, scientific and cultural developments. ...
- Word of the Day: ClinquantWord of the Day: Clinquant is more than just an elegant synonym for “flashy.” The word speaks to illusion itself, the conflict between outw...
- Philosophy lesson for the day: 'Nothing ever ends poetically. It ends and we turn it into poetry. All that blood was never once beautiful. It was just red...' - Why trauma and suffering are often romanticised by peopleThe philosophy lesson of the day revolves around a widely shared quote by poet Kait Rokowski that challenges the way people perceive pain a...
- Bakrid wishes images 2026: Top 10 ChatGPT, Gemini prompts for Eid Mubarak and Eid Al Adha posters, templates and moreBakrid 2026 images wishes: Muslims worldwide are celebrating Eid Al Adha, also known as Bakrid today on May 28, 2026. Many are using AI too...
- American Music Awards 2026 Winners: BTS dominates night, wins Artist of the Year and Song of the Summer for 'SWIM' - Check Full ListBTS achieved a major victory at the American Music Awards 2026. The group secured the coveted Artist of the Year award. They also won Song ...
- Memorial Day 2026 events: Here are major highlights at DC, Chicago, Boston, San Diego, Philadelphia and Colorado SpringsMemorial Day 2026 will feature nationwide parades, ceremonies, and gatherings honoring fallen U.S. military members. From Washington D.C.'s...
- Quote of the day by Mona Lisa maker Leonardo da Vinci: 'Iron rusts from disuse; stagnant water loses its purity…' What the legendary polymath warned centuries ago about how inaction slowly destroys the human mindQuote of the day by Leonardo da Vinci: Leonardo da Vinci, one of history’s greatest thinkers, shared a powerful message about the dangers o...
- In 2025, museum researchers preparing an exhibition turned over a clay model and found a handprint, and it wasn't just a smudge: It changed what we know about ancient Egyptian makersA remarkable 4,000-year-old handprint was uncovered on an ancient Egyptian soul house, showcased at the Fitzwilliam Museum. This striking f...
- A farmer son’s routine field dig led to strange patterns, which are rewriting what experts knew about Roman BritainArchaeologists in Rutland, England, unearthed a rare Roman mosaic. This discovery challenges previous ideas about Roman Britain's decline. ...
- In 1940, a boy chased his dog into a tree hole and discovered a hidden cave containing 17,000-year-old paintings that stunned the worldDiscovered in 1940 by a teenager in France, the Lascaux Cave Paintings, a breathtaking collection of prehistoric art, were sealed for mille...
- Air India expands its Maharaja charm in North America with San Francisco lounge debutAir India has unveiled its new Maharaja Lounge at San Francisco International Airport, a significant step in its strategy to elevate its pr...
- PM Modi's gifts: Muga silk stole for Italy PM, Ladakhi stole for Sweden PM, Kesar mangoes for UAE prezPrime Minister Narendra Modi presented unique Indian gifts to world leaders during his recent five-nation tour. Items included Muga silk st...
- Word of the Day: PhilokalistWord of the Day: Philokalist reflects a growing cultural desire to romanticize everyday life, from sunsets and bookstores to rain, handwrit...
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