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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 art
Thankfully, 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 tour
Bohol island in The Philippines is not exactly what one expects, but sanguinary tales, deliciously mysterious hills and the world's smalles...