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In 2012, archaeologists digging under a Leicester car park unearthed a skeleton with arrowhead and skull wounds and identified England's long-lost King Richard III, missing for 527 yearsIn a remarkable turn of events, excavations beneath a Leicester car park in 2012 unveiled a skeleton identified as King Richard III. A form...- A hidden staircase in an 800-year-old French church just led archaeologists to a 400-year-old burial vaultWorkers fixing a salt problem in a French church unearthed a stunning historical timeline. Beneath the 12th-century structure, they discove...
- A tale of two minorities: Why India never saw anti-Jainism like Europe's anti-semitismA comparison of Jains in India and Jews in Europe explores why one civilisation enabled coexistence while the other descended into exclusio...
- In 1978, a routine roadwork project in Mexico City exposed a colossal Aztec monument hidden beneath the streets for centuriesRoutine work in Mexico City unearthed a massive stone carving of the goddess Coyolxauhqui. This find in 1978 proved crucial. It led to exte...
- Word of the Day: UltramontaneUltramontane is a word that bridges geography, history and ideology. From its origins in medieval Europe to its modern metaphorical applica...
- Portal Beneath the Church? The Mitla Underworld Mystery ExplainedAncient tunnels may lie beneath a church in Mitla, Mexico. Researchers used radar to scan the ground. The technology revealed hidden spaces...
- Book of the Day: Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan — a quiet story that leaves a lasting markBook of the day: For readers seeking a compact yet deeply affecting work that lingers long after the final page, Claire Keegan’s Small Thin...
- NYT Mini Crossword Answers December 11: Hints and solution decoded for the Thursday puzzleFor many puzzle enthusiasts, the NYT Mini Crossword has evolved into a daily ritual, one that combines quick thinking, strategy and a dash ...
- Prague’s lesser-known secrets come alive in Dan Brown’s latest bestsellerDan Brown's latest novel, 'The Secret of Secrets,' spotlights Prague's Gothic landmarks and hidden alleys, inspiring guided tours that blen...
- Archaeologists find mysterious head of ancient god in Italian tombArchaeologists in Italy unearthed a mysterious stone head, potentially depicting a Roman god, at the Basilica of St. Stephen on Caelian Hil...
- Did Nostradamus predict Pope Francis’ death in 2025? Ancient prophecy about ‘very old pontiff’ raises questionsThe death of Pope Francis at 88 has revived global interest in a prophecy by 16th-century astrologer Nostradamus, whose cryptic writings ar...
- What is the mysterious ailment 'Diphtheria' that led to the demise of Josephine in Napoleon?Diphtheria, a bacterial infection caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae, plays a pivotal role in Ridley Scott's cinematic epic, "Napoleon,"...
- From Kolkata to Vadodara, people appeal to govt to connect Patna Collectorate with tourismHearing a petition by heritage body INTACH, the Supreme Court on September 18 had ordered a stay on the demolition of the Patna Collectorat...
- 2019 holiday guide: Swing at the edge of a Stratovolcano in Ecuador; walk on water in BoliviaMake plans to explore new horizons and try new experiences
- Lagos boasts beaches of every kind and ode-worthy sandstone cliffsOne of the defining features of Lagos and the Algarve coast are the Ponta da Piedade or the sandstone cliffs wrapped around each beach.
- The Jawaharlal Nehru you don’t know!Crackpot stories about Nehru have circulated for decades – for instance, former RSS chief K S Sudarshan has claimed that Nehru killed Gandh...
- Pope Francis leads Palestine treaty with Vatican diplomacyVatican announced the first formal treaty between the Vatican and Palestine, that gives legal weight to the Holy See's recognition of de-fa...
- Croatia's capital Zagreb: The city with a million heartsTraditional licitar hearts, Baroque buildings, spectacular museums and ancient churches — Croatia’s capital Zagreb throbs to different beat...
- Medieval Czech list: Cesky Krumlov known for its architecture and artThankfully, I did not look anomalous; I melded with the baroque extravagance of a squat town that is so proud of its UNESCO World Heritage ...
- Bohol islands: Chocolates, wine & landscapes make for an unforgettable tourBohol island in The Philippines is not exactly what one expects, but sanguinary tales, deliciously mysterious hills and the world's smalles...
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