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In 1984, Lincoln's handwritten final public address emerged from a secret compartment in an antique table; the forgotten manuscript later sold for $231,000A remarkable manuscript discovery at New York City’s Morris-Jumel Mansion brought an overlooked piece of Revolutionary-era history back int...- Utah moved Beavers into a dying river to restore it. Six years later, the results were not what scientists expectedResearchers relocated beavers to Utah's arid Price and San Rafael rivers in 2019. Many animals did not survive, while some built dams at re...
- Quote of the Day by Leo Tolstoy: "When you love someone, you love the person as..." — Timeless life lessons from inspiring quote on acceptance, relationships, empathy, understanding, and why learning to accept people without changing them can lead to healthier relationships and a more realistic understanding of love by the legendary Russian novelistQuote of the Day by Leo Tolstoy explores what genuine love really asks of us. His words point to acceptance, understanding and emotional ma...
- Quote of the day by Plato: 'A good decision is based on knowledge and not on numbers.' Life lessons from inspirational quote on true wisdom, deep understanding, critical thinking, raw data or statisticsQuote of the day by Plato: “A good decision is based on knowledge and not on numbers.” The quote explains why decisions need understanding,...
- Quote of the Day by Confucius: 'Wheresoever you go, go with all...' - Why total presence matters in a distracted world; Chinese philosopher’s powerful words of inspiration on living with purpose, passion, and wholehearted commitmentModern society calls for unwavering focus and enthusiasm in our activities. This age-old wisdom promotes the idea of putting our heart and ...
- Quote of the day by Albert Camus: 'Every intelligent man dreams of being a gangster and of ruling over society by force alone...' - A powerful lesson about ambition and human nature by French-Algerian philosopherAlbert Camus’ striking quote about intelligent men dreaming of becoming gangsters explores the darker side of human nature, power and the d...
- The Tang Dynasty never existed? Inside China’s bizarre viral history conspiracy challenging what happened almost 1200 years back, the astronomical claims behind it and why Beijing is taking the controversy seriouslyA fringe theory circulating on Chinese social media is casting doubt on the historical authenticity of the Tang dynasty. However, this noti...
- Mahatma Gandhi manuscript sells for record Rs 16.2 crore at Saffronart auctionMahatma Gandhi's reflections on truth and service sold for a record Rs 16.20 crore. This collection of 688 autographed messages was sent to...
- Where art thou? From royal silverware to rare watches, what collectors are bidding for nowAs collectors broaden their horizons beyond canvases, Glynda Alves finds that India’s auction houses are witnessing growing demand for item...
- Irish proverb of the day: "Life's fiercest flames often light the path you were..." — Inspiring life lessons on resilience, courage, hope, perseverance, self-growth, inner strength, and why life's hardest struggles often reveal your true purpose through timeless Irish wisdomToday's Irish Proverb of the Day: The famous Irish proverb, "Life's fiercest flames often light the path you were meant to walk", shares a ...
- Irish proverb of the day: "If a person wants to catch a trout he must do more than merely listen to the flood" — Inspiring life lessons on action, perseverance, patience, discipline, courage, and why success always belongs to those who move beyond waiting in timeless Irish wisdomIrish proverb of the day: The traditional Irish proverb, "If a person wants to catch a trout he must do more than merely listen to the floo...
- 300-year-old handwritten manuscripts damaged in Assam floods: Experts battle fungal growth to save themFloodwaters receded, revealing damaged ancient manuscripts at Assam's historic Gajala Satra. Conservation experts are now working to restor...
- In 1776, a rare declaration was created by America. Britain quietly preserved it. Nearly 250 years later, it was found by accidentFor Americans the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the discovery carries particular symbolic value. It reminds us that...
- Amit Shah inaugurates India’s first immersive language museum ‘Shabdalok’ in KolkataIndia's first immersive language museum, the Museum of Word, has opened at the National Library. This initiative by the Ministry of Culture...
- Ancient sculptures, inscriptions found in Karbi Anglong shed new light on Assam's heritageExcavations in the picturesque Karbi Anglong district of Assam have revealed remarkable ancient stone sculptures and inscriptions, nestled ...
- Archaeologists opened a 2,300-year-old bronze bottle in China—it still contained beer with more than 2,400 compounds, revealing a recipe never recorded in historical textsArchaeologists discovered a sealed bronze bottle containing ancient beer. This remarkable find offered insights into Qin-era brewing and bu...
- In 1972, archaeologists opened a Han tomb and found bamboo slips, and lost military classics stepped back into viewRecent excavations of ancient tombs in China have uncovered invaluable bamboo slips from Han-era burials, shedding light on early Chinese t...
- UK museum to return over 2000 historic manuscripts to Jain communityThe Wellcome Collection in London is returning over 2,000 Jain manuscripts to the Jain community. These sacred texts, held for over a centu...
- Rare manuscripts bring alive India's wide historical connect across AsiaA recent exhibition in New Delhi showcased South Asian manuscripts, highlighting their journey across Asia over two millennia. The exhibiti...
- Like reading old Indian literature & scripts? Try this Bengaluru courseThe one-year course revolves around the study of history and literature, and deciphering historical manuscripts.
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