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A 1,900-year-old Roman toilet may have finally revealed why ancient concrete lasts for thousands of yearsAncient Roman concrete's remarkable durability is being studied through a 1,900-year-old toilet. This material contains calcite which forms...- From Indonesia to Australia to New Zealand, PM Modi charts India's Indo-Pacific arcIndia is actively building relationships across the Indo-Pacific region. Prime Minister Modi's visits aim to strengthen ties with key natio...
- A 780,000-year-old tool secret is changing what we know about early humansA remarkable discovery is changing the story of human evolution. Scientists have found that early humans living 780,000 years ago carefully...
- Scientists found 3,000-year-old honey in Egyptian tombs, and it was still edibleAncient Egyptian honey, sealed in tombs for millennia, has sparked tales of enduring edibility. While direct evidence is scarce, the remark...
- On This Day in History, June 15: Magna Carta sealed, first blood transfusion experiment, Batman Begins released and other key eventsOn This Day in History, June 15 features landmark moments spanning law, science, war and culture. From the sealing of Magna Carta in 1215 a...
- In 2008, archaeologists lifting a skull from a wet pit in York found something soft inside, and the Heslington brain preserved a life from Iron Age BritainIn a remarkable archaeological breakthrough in York, England, researchers unearthed ancient brain tissue that has astonishingly remained in...
- Chinese proverb of the day: 'If you want happiness for an hour, take a nap. If you want happiness for a lifetime...' Life lessons on human nature, joy, kindness, and why helping others brings real peaceChinese proverb of the day shares a timeless message about happiness and kindness. The saying explains how short pleasures fade but helping...
- A construction site buried by Mount Vesuvius may have finally explained why Roman concrete lasted for thousands of yearsAncient Roman concrete's remarkable durability, long attributed to luck, is now understood as a result of a sophisticated "hot mixing" proc...
- Archaeologists discover early humans built vast island networks across the PhilippinesNew findings show ancient Filipinos were not isolated. They actively sailed across open oceans thousands of years ago. Mindoro island holds...
- What Was Hidden Beneath This Barcelona Hotel for 2,000 Years? Archaeologists Just Found ItAn elevator project at Barcelona's Gran Hotel Barcino uncovered a vast Roman pavement. Archaeologists identified it as part of Barcino's an...
- Word of the day: BitumenBitumen meaning: Bitumen, a sticky black substance, builds our modern world. Ancient civilizations used it for boats and buildings. Today, ...
- Why 2,000-Year-Old Roman Concrete Still Stands While Modern Concrete Falls ApartAncient Roman concrete, unlike modern counterparts, possesses a remarkable self-healing capability. Researchers discovered that a "hot mixi...
- Bengaluru home owner shows off his palatial house, built without cement. Netizens compare it to ancient Indian templesPriyam Saraswat from Bengaluru built a house entirely from stone without using cement, showcasing a remarkable example of sustainable archi...
- 10 Best vases that complement the aesthetics of your living roomAdding a vibrant flower arrangement to the decor can never be a bad idea, however, you might need a sturdy vase to accommodate that stunnin...
- Discover the Top Wooden Doors to Enhance Your Home's Aesthetic AppealBeautifully crafted wooden doors have a timeless appeal that can leave a lasting impression on visitors. The intricate designs, rich textur...
- Eco-friendly Elegance: 10 Best-Selling Jute Bags for Sustainable Fashion (2023)Discover eco-friendly elegance with this curated selection of the best jute bags. These sustainable fashion accessories combine style and c...
- 8 Best Yoga Mats in India For A Flexible Experience (2023)Discover the best Yoga mats in India here for high efficiency. Explore the best options from top brands like Boldfit, Fitness Mantra, WiseL...
- A long-lost branch of the Nile helped in building Egypt's pyramidsHauling these stones over land would have been grueling.
- View: Strength to keep the flag flutteringKhadi’s place in our history and hearts is surely not dependent on it being the sole fabric for the tricolour?
- Ancient board games win Bengaluru hearts; ludo, chaupar, snakes-and-ladders are favouritesSimpler games cost between Rs 100 and Rs 150, the more elaborate ones cost more.
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