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Quote of the day by Ibn Battuta: 'Traveling - it gives you home in thousand strange places, then leaves you a stranger in...' - The Moroccan explorer’s timeless wisdom about how travel can transform your perspective, challenge your sense of belonging and change the way you see homeQuote of the day by Ibn Battuta: Moroccan scholar Ibn Battuta traveled the world for nearly three decades, transforming his initial pilgrim...- How leftover wheat straw stopped China’s shifting desert sands and helped bring vegetation backA simple straw checkerboard system developed at Shapotou in China’s Tengger Desert helped protect the Baotou-Lanzhou railway from shifting ...
- A 13th-century cellar in Germany looked ordinary until archaeologists discovered its ceiling was built from a medieval shipArchaeologists studying a 13th-century cellar in Constance, Germany, have discovered that its ceiling was made using at least 19 planks fro...
- Before your next Europe trip, Anand Mahindra wants you to discover Rajasthan's this historic Indian cityAnand Mahindra recently praised Udaipur’s Old City, highlighting its narrow lanes, cleanliness and old-world charm. Founded in 1553 by Maha...
- 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...
- PlayStation Plus just added four major games you won’t want to miss — here is all you need to knowPlayStation Plus subscribers receive new games this August, including Helldivers 2 and Kingdom Come. Vampire Survivors and Hell Is Us also ...
- Best baby girl names for 2026 that start with B: Beautiful choices and the meanings behind themParents can explore numerous baby girl names beginning with the letter B. Brooklyn is the most popular choice, meaning "marshland" from Eng...
- Best baby boy names for 2026 that start with A and their meanings: These are the names parents can't get enough ofChoosing a name for a baby boy is an exciting journey, especially when parents want something meaningful, memorable and suitable for 2026. ...
- Irish proverb of the day: “He who is not strong must be...” — inspiring life lessons on resilience, wisdom, adaptability, problem-solving, perseverance, confidence, and why intelligence often defeats raw strength from the timeless traditions of Irish folkloreToday's Irish Proverb of the Day brings timeless wisdom that still fits modern life: "He who is not strong must be clever." This powerful I...
- Irish proverb of the day: "If a person wants to catch a trout he must do more than merely listen to the flood" — Inspiring life lessons on action, perseverance, patience, discipline, courage, and why success always belongs to those who move beyond waiting in timeless Irish wisdomIrish proverb of the day: The traditional Irish proverb, "If a person wants to catch a trout he must do more than merely listen to the floo...
- Best German Proverb of the Day: "Let sleeping dogs lie." A life lesson on knowing when to leave the past alone.Best German Proverb of the Day: The German proverb "Schlafende Hunde soll man nicht wecken" offers wisdom on avoiding conflict. This ancien...
- With Swords, Axes & Shields, Fighters go head-to-head-Medieval StyleAt Denmark's Spottrup Castle, armour-clad fighters from 30 countries are battling it out with blunted swords and axes at the medieval comba...
- How did 1 roadside stone inspire a world-famous palace? In 1879, a French postman spent 10,000 days turning a chance discovery into one of the world's most extraordinary handmade wondersIn 1879, a French postman noticed an oddly shaped stone during his daily mail route. Instead of leaving it behind, he carried it home. That...
- 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 5: Amazon founded, Seinfeld premieres, Bikini debuts, Venezuela declares independence, Cape Verde gains freedomOn This Day in History, July 5 highlights pivotal moments that shaped politics, science, culture and global history. From Isaac Newton publ...
- 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...
- White-sand beaches, medieval charm, stunning skylines: 5 of the world's most beautiful cities every traveller should visitForget the urban hustle; some cities offer breathtaking natural beauty and rich culture. Time Out's survey of 24,000 locals reveals the wor...
- Passport not proof of citizenship? The 2,500-year-old history behind the travel documentA recent government clarification in India, stating passports aren't conclusive proof of citizenship, has ignited interest in the document'...
- 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 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 ...
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