In 1906, archaeologists clearing the ruins of Hattusa uncovered thousands of clay tablets: And a lost Hittite empire finally found its voiceArchaeologists unearthed 10,000 clay tablets at Hattusa, the Hittite capital. These ancient writings provided a direct voice for the Hittit...
11 Jun, 2026, 05.36 PM IST
Greek Proverb of the Day: ‘The man who waited for the golden olive forgot that the orchard…’ The timeless wisdom behind why gratitude and action beat perfection every timeGreek Proverb of the Day: Perhaps the most compelling lesson within this Greek proverb is that remarkable achievements often emerge from th...
11 Jun, 2026, 01.58 PM IST
In 1963, a homeowner knocking down a wall in Cappadocia found a hidden passage, and Derinkuyu opened a city undergroundDuring a standard home remodeling project in Cappadocia, Turkey, the excavation unexpectedly unveiled Derinkuyu, an extensive underground c...
10 Jun, 2026, 06.21 PM IST
In 1973, archaeologists in a muddy Roman fort trench found thin wooden tablets, and Vindolanda gave Roman Britain its own handwriting10 Jun, 2026, 05.28 PM IST
Word of the Day: CathexisWord of the Day: Some words stand the test of time because they capture something deeply human. Cathexis is one of those words. Although it...
10 Jun, 2026, 01.58 PM IST
Russian proverb of the day: 'An enemy will agree, but a friend will argue' - A timeless lesson on people who care enough to disagreeTrue allies challenge flawed ideas, prioritizing your long-term well-being over immediate comfort. Today's Russian proverb of the day highl...
10 Jun, 2026, 08.59 AM IST
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...
07 Jun, 2026, 03.15 PM IST
This weapon found in an Egyptian pharaoh's tomb wasn't made on Earth. Scientists solve a 3,000-year-old mysteryA mysterious iron dagger found in King Tutankhamun's tomb was made from space metal. Scientists confirmed the weapon's blade contains meteo...
07 Jun, 2026, 12.02 PM IST
To Russia, with love: Indian contemporary art arrives at the Hermitage that houses masterpieces by Rembrandt and RaphaelThe State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg is thrilled to unveil 'Sediments of Becoming', an exhibition that introduces the dynamic lands...
07 Jun, 2026, 09.27 AM IST
Egyptian Pharaoh Tutankhamun had 'alien' weapon that came from space? Scientists' 2016 discovery revealed the truthTutankhamun iron dagger: A mysterious iron dagger discovered in the tomb of King Tutankhamun has finally had its origin explained. Scientis...
05 Jun, 2026, 08.58 PM IST
In 1748, workers digging near Naples hit painted walls, and Pompeii began returning from ashIn a serendipitous turn of events in 1748, excavations near Naples revealed the buried city of Pompeii, a Roman gem preserved by the volcan...
05 Jun, 2026, 05.25 PM IST
In 1942, a plowman struck something unexpected beneath a wartime field and discovered a hoard of Roman silver hidden for over 1,600 yearsA farmer's plow unearthed a remarkable Roman silver hoard in England. This discovery challenged previous beliefs about Roman Britain's weal...
05 Jun, 2026, 04.41 PM IST
Chinese proverb of the day: 'Even when a girl is as shy as a mouse, you still have to...' Life lessons on confidence, strength, success, human nature, and why one should not judge a person on the basis of looksChinese proverb of the day reminds people not to judge others based on appearance or behavior. The saying, “Even when a girl is as shy as a...
05 Jun, 2026, 12.57 PM IST
French Open: Mirra and Maja march into maiden Grand Slam finalRussian teenager Mirra Andreeva and Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska have reached their first Grand Slam finals at the French Open. Andreev...
05 Jun, 2026, 12.53 AM IST
Quote of the Day by Milan Kundera, the author of The Unbearable Lightness of Being: ‘The Greek word for ‘return’ is nostos. Algos means ‘suffering.’ So…’ A beautiful reflection on why nostalgia can hurt as much as it healsQuote of the Day: Milan Kundera’s reflection on nostalgia elevates a familiar feeling into something far more profound. By exploring the wo...
04 Jun, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
Conflict in Middle East & its evolution will dominate proceedings of Russia’s leading foreign policy forumMoscow hosts the 12th Primakov Readings forum discussing a world without rules. Global impacts of regional conflicts, especially in the Mid...
04 Jun, 2026, 08.22 AM IST
In 1986, a drought lowered a lake in Galilee, uncovering a 2,000-year-old boat that led to one of Israel’s most famous discoveriesA severe drought in 1986 dramatically lowered the Sea of Galilee's water levels, revealing a remarkable archaeological find: a 2,000-year-o...
02 Jun, 2026, 11.02 AM IST