Routine work in Mexico City unearthed a massive stone carving of the goddess Coyolxauhqui. This find in 1978 proved crucial. It led to exte...

Ultramontane is a word that bridges geography, history and ideology. From its origins in medieval Europe to its modern metaphorical applica...

Ancient tunnels may lie beneath a church in Mitla, Mexico. Researchers used radar to scan the ground. The technology revealed hidden spaces...

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For many puzzle enthusiasts, the NYT Mini Crossword has evolved into a daily ritual, one that combines quick thinking, strategy and a dash ...

Dan Brown's latest novel, 'The Secret of Secrets,' spotlights Prague's Gothic landmarks and hidden alleys, inspiring guided tours that blen...

Archaeologists in Italy unearthed a mysterious stone head, potentially depicting a Roman god, at the Basilica of St. Stephen on Caelian Hil...

The death of Pope Francis at 88 has revived global interest in a prophecy by 16th-century astrologer Nostradamus, whose cryptic writings ar...

Diphtheria, a bacterial infection caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae, plays a pivotal role in Ridley Scott's cinematic epic, "Napoleon,"...

Hearing a petition by heritage body INTACH, the Supreme Court on September 18 had ordered a stay on the demolition of the Patna Collectorat...

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One of the defining features of Lagos and the Algarve coast are the Ponta da Piedade or the sandstone cliffs wrapped around each beach.

Crackpot stories about Nehru have circulated for decades – for instance, former RSS chief K S Sudarshan has claimed that Nehru killed Gandh...

Vatican announced the first formal treaty between the Vatican and Palestine, that gives legal weight to the Holy See's recognition of de-fa...

Traditional licitar hearts, Baroque buildings, spectacular museums and ancient churches — Croatia’s capital Zagreb throbs to different beat...

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