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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. ...30 May, 2026, 05.19 PM IST- Italy on red alert as Portugal beats record for hottest May dayEurope is battling a severe heatwave. Italy has issued a red alert for Rome and other cities. Portugal recorded its hottest May day ever. B...28 May, 2026, 08.38 PM IST
- 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...22 May, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
- Barney Frank dies at 86: Who was the liberal firebrand behind Dodd-Frank, Wall Street reform, and America’s LGBTQ political revolution?Who was Barney Frank? The death of Barney Frank marks the end of one of the most consequential and controversial political careers in moder...20 May, 2026, 08.40 PM IST
- During World War I, specially trained 'mercy dogs' rescued wounded soldiers and delivered medical supplies on battlefields too deadly for human medicsWorld War I saw brave mercy dogs, also known as casualty dogs, on the front lines. These intelligent animals, wearing Red Cross vests, sear...19 May, 2026, 04.01 PM IST
- In 1820, a farmer moved stones through ruins on a windy Greek island: A buried marble figure emerged from the rubble and became one of the world’s most famous sculpturesOn the idyllic shores of Milos in 1820, a farmer's unassuming chore of clearing stones opened the door to history when he stumbled upon the...16 May, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
- Why travellers are turning to the zodiac for vacation planningPeople are increasingly using astrocartography to guide major life choices. This practice, which maps planetary influences on locations, he...08 May, 2026, 09.02 AM IST
- In 1889, Vincent van Gogh entered an asylum after a mental breakdown, and painted some of his most famous works thereVincent van Gogh voluntarily entered an asylum in 1889. Despite severe mental distress, he painted prolifically. His time there produced ic...07 May, 2026, 04.33 PM IST
- The Cave Paintings Experts Once Called a Hoax: How Altamira Forced Science to Admit Humans Were Artists Far Earlier Than ExpectedDiscoveries of detailed cave paintings in Altamira, Spain, were initially rejected by scientists. They believed primitive humans lacked the...29 Apr, 2026, 05.55 PM IST
- Paris' Louvre museum opens partially as workers' resume strikeParis's famous Louvre museum faced a delayed opening on Monday. Staff were in meetings to decide on continuing a strike. The strike began i...05 Jan, 2026, 05.32 PM IST
- Louvre museum continues to remain shut as workers weigh strike extensionParis' Louvre museum remains closed as staff continue strike discussions over pay and working conditions. This action follows a significant...17 Dec, 2025, 01.55 PM IST
- Non-European tourists to pay 45% more to visit Louvre from 2026: museumThe Louvre decided on Thursday to hike ticket prices for non-European visitors by 45%, the Paris museum and staff unions told AFP. People f...27 Nov, 2025, 11.16 PM IST
- Louvre transfers jewels to Bank of France after heist, RTL reportsFollowing a daring daylight robbery, the Louvre museum has moved some of its most valuable jewels to the Bank of France. The precious items...25 Oct, 2025, 05.57 PM IST
- Louvre Museum Robbery: Priceless crown of Empress Eugénie with 1,354 diamonds and 56 emeralds found broken in ParisLouvre Museum Robbery: Thieves stole priceless jewels from the Louvre Museum in Paris. The daring daylight heist saw criminals breach a win...19 Oct, 2025, 07.10 PM IST
- New National Museum could get Louvre connectThe agreement is likely to be driven under the umbrella of the Agence France-Museums which involves thirteen French public cultural establi...12 Jul, 2023, 12.15 AM IST
- French Prez Emmanuel Macron to host PM Modi at Louvre for Bastille Day dinnerIndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the Bastille Day celebration in France as a guest of honor. He will join President Emmanuel...10 Jul, 2023, 05.11 PM IST
- France leads European pushback against China’s aggressionEuropean power and permanent member of the UN Security Council France is pushing back against Chinese aggression by not only appointing an ...15 Oct, 2020, 09.37 AM IST
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