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In 1899, scholar Wang Yirong just looked at 'dragon bones' in medicine market; Then he noticed strange symbols that revealed China's 3,000-year-old lost history & direct evidence of Shang dynastyIn 1899, scholar Wang Yirong noticed ancient markings on so-called "dragon bones" being sold in a traditional Chinese medicine market. His ...
Trump's Iran accord offers exit from war and fresh political risksA landmark agreement has been reached between the Trump administration and Iran to end their conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. This...
Trump has surrendered to Iran, claims conservative influencer as Tehran experts within Republican Party trash war agreement to reopen Strait of HormuzU.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, a Trump ally who advocated for the war, said in a Sunday X post he was "somewhat concerned" that Iran's descri...
Severed hand, charred bodies: Year after AI crash, forensic scientist recalls horrorA year after the AI-171 crash, forensic scientists worked tirelessly to identify victims. They sifted through biological samples and shatte...
This day in history, May 30: From Joan of Arc's execution to the first Indy 500, women's pro baseball league debut and Mariner 9's launch to MarsThis day in history, May 30, has witnessed some of the world's most significant political, military, scientific and cultural developments. ...
What archaeologists found inside this untouched Bronze Age village, hidden in mud for centuries, revealed daily life in stunning detailA Bronze Age village, Must Farm, in the Cambridgeshire Fens, has been unearthed. A fire and sinking into water preserved it like a time cap...
In 1920, a Namibian farmer hit something with his plow that turned out to be the largest meteorite ever found on EarthA Namibian farmer in 1920 discovered Hoba, the world's largest meteorite. Unlike dramatic impacts, this massive iron slab landed quietly, l...
This Japan airport is about to get a Pokémon makeoverNoto Satoyama Airport will transform into "Noto Satoyama Pokémon With You Airport" on July 7, 2026, aiming to revitalize tourism in Ishikaw...
Rs 443.53 cr spent in 2023-24 on preservation of monuments under ASI: Govt tells ParlIndia invested Rs 443.53 crore in safeguarding its historical monuments. The Archaeological Survey of India oversaw the preservation effort...
As nation marks 'obituary' of 2000-rupee note, let it be a reminder of 'monumental disaster' that demonetisation was: CongressThe Congress' attack came as the Reserve Bank of India's special drive to withdraw Rs 2,000 bank notes from the system ended Saturday. In a...
Apocalyptic scenes in Maui: Historic Hawaiian town of Lahaina looks like a war zone; wildfires lead to damages to the tune of $10 billionThe catastrophic wildfire in Lahaina has sent shockwaves through Hawaii, resulting in loss of life, extensive property damage, and an urgen...
As Typhoon Khanum batters North Korea, citizens ordered to protect Kim family portraits from stormPrioritizing propaganda preservation amidst natural disaster, here is North Korea's unique approach.
Covid surge: ASI shuts centrally protected monuments in its Delhi, Patna, Kolkata and other circlesThe Delhi Circle has around 174 monuments including the Qutub Minar, the Red Fort and the Humayun's Tomb.
All centrally protected ASI monuments to reopen from June 16These include 3,693 monuments and 50 museums across India. An ASI official said visitors will be able to book entry tickets online.
PM Narendra Modi wishes IAF on 83rd anniversary"I salute our air force personnel on Air Force Day. They have always served India with great courage and determination," Modi tweeted.
Ratan Tata's conduct erodes brand, values materially: Cyrus Mistry"Repeat a lie a thousand times and hope it becomes a truth, seems to be Mr Ratan Tata's last-ditch effort to overcome a monumental disaster...
Need to restore, integrate heritage sites with tourism sect: Mufti Mohammad SayeedJ&K CM Sayeed expressed concern over the threat posed by "abandonment, vandalism and natural disasters" to the heritage sites of the Valley.
Need to restore, integrate heritage sites with tourism sector: Mufti Mohammad SayeedThe Chief Minister called for prioritizing mapping and preservation of Kashmir's heritage, which was "precariously standing on the edge".
Sotheby's to present Silver Car Crash by Andy Warhol at New York auctionSilver Car Crash is estimated to achieve in excess of $60 million and goes on view at Sotheby's in London on 12 October.
Archaeological Survey of India policy to have disaster clauseThe Archaeological Survey of India has included a section on disaster management in the new national conservation policy for protected monu...