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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- Quote of the day by Napoleon Bonaparte, “What is history but a fable agreed upon. Yet it shapes how nations remember themselves.”Quote of the day by Napoleon Bonaparte: More than 200 years after his rule, the Napoleon Bonaparte quote on history — “history is a fable a...16 Mar, 2026, 09.27 PM IST
- Will America return Statue of Liberty to France after 140 years?A French politician is requesting the US return the Statue of Liberty in the wake of President Donald Trump’s policies that appear to side ...18 Mar, 2025, 04.45 PM IST
- Fame, flames and five years: The quest to rebuild Notre-DameFive and a half years after a devastating fire, Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris is nearing the completion of its ambitious restoration. Thank...06 Dec, 2024, 12.31 PM IST
- 2024 SAG Awards: Where will it take place?The anticipation is great with the proceeding 30th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards with the announcement of Elaine Welteroth and Tan Fran...23 Feb, 2024, 12.03 AM IST
- When can you watch Ridley Scott's epic 'Napoleon' on Apple TV+?In a remarkable comeback to the limelight, the historical opus "Napoleon," directed by Oscar-nominated filmmaker Ridley Scott and starring ...16 Feb, 2024, 06.48 PM IST
- D-Day: Date, significance of landmark battle that altered course of World War IID-Day remains an indelible symbol of bravery and sacrifice, with countless warriors battling to secure freedom and shape the war's outcome....06 Jun, 2023, 07.31 PM IST
- World Heritage Day 2023: What is the significance of celebrating our cultural heritage on this day?World Heritage Day is an important day for raising awareness about the significance of cultural heritage and the need to preserve it for fu...18 Apr, 2023, 09.54 AM IST
- Notre-Dame fire anniversary: Restored cathedral to reopen in December 2024Four years after the fire, it is not clear as to what exactly caused the blaze at the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris. The building is now be...15 Apr, 2023, 07.22 PM IST
- Marc Chagall's painting stolen by Nazis sells for $7.4 mn at New York auctionChagall's 1911 oil on canvas, 'The Father', was purchased in 1928 by a Polish-Jewish violin maker.17 Nov, 2022, 10.13 AM IST
- Projecting history in new lightThe controversy over redesign of Jallianwala Bagh has centred on the murals added to the previously starkly bare passage. But there has als...03 Sep, 2021, 11.56 PM IST
- Eiffel Tower gets $60 mn golden makeover for 2024 Paris OlympicsThe work is to be completed by 2022 when the new shade of gold will be visible to all.04 Feb, 2021, 06.27 PM IST
- Include history, culture into your vacation: Visit France's Palais Idéal; attend Winter Solstice ceremony in the UKFestivals, monuments and crafts deeply rooted in culture are a must-visit.26 Sep, 2019, 07.21 AM IST
- Piece of Eiffel Tower staircase fetches $190K in Paris auctionThe stairs stand 13 foot tall and date from 1889.28 Nov, 2018, 08.19 PM IST
- PM Modi's France trip: Agenda to go beyond civil nuclear talks & include pact to pair heritage sitesThe agreement that India and France are expected to sign may include six pairings and are aimed at strengthening the cultural links.10 Apr, 2015, 06.59 AM IST
- Heritage tourism: an opportunity to delve into the pastVenture through some of the world’s known and lesser known historic sites to get a blast from the past16 May, 2013, 06.13 AM IST
- Les Invalides, the impressive monument in ParisLes Invalides is important as Napoleon's final resting place, but its museums and architecture are also grand.20 Mar, 2008, 12.07 AM IST
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