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In 1240s, three trading ships vanished in a Menorca cove, archaeologists have now found their wrecks and a possible clue: a sudden meteotsunamiThe three ships represent more than the remains of a possible natural disaster beneath the water. Their cargoes offer valuable clues about ...- A Byzantine royal ship sank off Croatia in the 7th century, 1300 years later it was discovered with 600 grams of gold including a gold ring linked to emperor HeracliusA 1,300-year-old shipwreck off Croatia's Mljet island revealed over 600 grams of gold. This significant discovery includes a signet ring po...
- Deadly plague ravaged this Italian island, thousands died and were burned, with ashes rumoured to make up 50% of the ground before it became home to a haunted mental hospitalPoveglia island, once a place of quarantine, is shrouded in a chilling tapestry of disease and demise. Its forsaken hospital stands as a te...
- Irish proverb of the day: “An unpractised craft is an...” — what happens when the talent you were born with is left untouched? Timeless life lessons on discipline, practice, talent, self-growth, perseverance, and wasted potential from an ancient Irish traditionIrish proverb of the day: The timeless Irish proverb, "An unpractised craft is an enemy" (Is namhaid ceird gan chleachtadh), reminds us tha...
- Food tasting history and the promise of prevention of poisoningWhen members of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently protested at having to do food tasting for VIPs, it seemed an anachronism.
- Civilisations, time and the turning wheelWestern confidence in linear progress has weakened due to recent global challenges. This has led to a renewed interest in Ibn Khaldun's cyc...
- Quote of the Day by great explorer of the Medieval world Marco Polo: 'I did not tell half of what I saw, for I knew...'- Inspiring lessons on curiosity, exploration, and why the world's greatest experiences go beyond imagination by the Venetian merchant whose travels connected Europe and AsiaMarco Polo's quote highlights experiences beyond belief, encouraging curiosity and exploration. His travels across Asia revealed wonders un...
- On This Day in History, July 4: Declaration of Independence proclaimed, Battle of Hattin, Statue of Liberty presented, Philippines gains independence, Higgs boson discovery and moreOn This Day in History, July 4, the United States proclaimed the Declaration of Independence, while other landmark events included the Batt...
- On This Day in History, June 13: Alexander dies, Miranda ruling, Korea summit, FIFA 2026 awarded to US-Canada-Mexico, Trump charged and more eventsOn This Day in History, June 13 witnessed the death of Alexander the Great, the signing of the enduring Anglo-Portuguese alliance, the land...
- How a runestone in Ontario became one of North America’s most significant archaeological findsA remarkable runic inscription, the Wawa Runestone, has been unearthed in Ontario. This ancient carving is the longest runic text found in ...
- Saudi Arabia’s Diriyah Hajj route treasure: 1,200-year-old Abbasid-era gold, silver gemstone-studded jewellery shock archaeologistsA significant archaeological find in Saudi Arabia's Al-Qassim region has unearthed a ceramic jar containing over 100 pieces of gold, silver...
- In 2024, a beginner archaeologist’s first 90 minutes on a dig uncovered a gold ring that is revealing clues about Scotland’s ancient eliteA student's first excavation at Burghead Fort in Scotland yielded a significant gold ring. This artifact provides valuable clues about the ...
- In 2014, a metal detectorist in Scotland found a hoard that looked like Viking treasure, until scientists scanned what was wrapped insideA metal detectorist's 2014 find in Scotland, the Galloway Hoard, initially thought to be Viking loot, revealed a more complex story. Scient...
- Quote of the day by Geoffrey Chaucer: ‘Love will not be constrained by mastery. Love is a thing as free as any spirit. Those bound by love must obey each other if they are to keep company long’Geoffrey Chaucer's timeless wisdom from 'The Canterbury Tales' reveals that genuine love thrives on mutual respect and freedom, not control...
- Golden Horde: Unknown facet of Eurasian historyKazakhstan recently held an influential international conference dedicated to the Golden Horde, where President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev calle...
- In 1939, a quiet dig on an English estate uncovered a giant ship and changed Britain’s history foreverIn 1939, Basil Brown's excavation at Sutton Hoo unearthed a massive Anglo-Saxon ship burial, revealing a wealthy and sophisticated civiliza...
- In 1831, a man digging into a Scottish sandbank found carved ivory figures that rewrote medieval historyIn 1831, a man on the Isle of Lewis unearthed the remarkable Lewis Chessmen, carved from walrus ivory. These pieces reveal a sophisticated ...
- Manor Lords: All you may want to know about medieval city-building gameManor Lords, a new city-building simulation game, has quickly become a sensation on Steam. Set in 14th Century Franconia, it offers a uniqu...
- Pink City Jaipur named World Heritage site by UNESCO; PM Modi thrilledThe announcement was made at the 43rd Session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee in Baku.
- Wanted in POK: Barbed wire, namaz caps & bats from IndiaNot many know that apart from the Karvan-e-Aman bus service, barter trade has also been going on since 2008 between the two sides where six...
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