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Russia once dismissed a US terror warning before the deadly Crocus massacre. Now, Moscow has arrested a teenager after a fresh American tip-off. What changed?- First known specialized fruit-eating dinosaur named ‘Hell Chicken’ that chewed like a parrot
- What happened at Russia's Tsaritsyno Museum Reserve? US Embassy issues alert over mass casualty threat
- After Louvre heist and string of thefts, Europe's smaller museums are on guardA recent theft at the Fondazione Magnani Rocca museum resulted in €9 million worth of stolen artworks. The incident reflects a broader tren...31 Oct, 2026, 11.42 AM IST
- Bihar Museum ranked in top 10, Becomes Asia's highest-ranked museum ahead of New York's Metropolitan Museum Of Art; check top 10Bihar Museum has achieved an impressive milestone by being named the ninth best museum worldwide in the 2026 rankings, securing the top spo...31 Oct, 2026, 11.08 AM IST
- In 1835, Maryland built a curved railway bridge from 63,000 tons of granite - critics thought it would collapse, but trains still cross it todayThe Thomas Viaduct, completed in 1835, stands as a testament to innovation in American railway engineering. Built with 63,000 tons of grani...30 Oct, 2026, 03.30 PM IST
- A 1960s town square has been recreated near San Diego for people with dementia. This unusual idea is giving them a sense of belongingGlenner Alzheimer's Family Centers near San Diego has recreated a 1960s town square to help people with dementia feel connected and purpose...29 Oct, 2026, 03.59 PM IST
- ‘A new gold standard’: Anand Mahindra reacts as Bihar Museum ranks 9th among the world’s best museumsBihar Museum in Patna has ranked ninth globally and first in Asia in The World’s 100 Best Museums 2026, published by Worth a Journey. Anand...29 Oct, 2026, 02.14 PM IST
- Peter Besharo was a Pennsylvania handyman whose secret paintings were found only after his death; 69 works were discovered in a garage, and some are now at the SmithsonianPeter Besharo, a talented handyman from Pennsylvania, had his paintings unearthed after his passing in 1960. Discovered in an unassuming ga...28 Oct, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
- William Edmondson began carving discarded limestone in the early 1930s; by 1937, he had a solo exhibition at MoMAWilliam Edmondson discovered his passion for carving sculptures during his retirement, unaware of his artistic potential. He shaped gravest...28 Oct, 2026, 04.00 PM IST
- J.B. Murry was a Georgia sharecropper when a religious vision at 70 led him to start painting; 10 years later, his work had entered major US museum collectionsJ.B. Murry was a self-taught African-American artist who began painting after retiring from farming. He experienced a vision at the age of ...28 Oct, 2026, 04.00 PM IST
- In the late 1920s, Ohio barber Elijah Pierce carved a small wooden elephant for his wife; decades later, the Columbus Museum held more than 100 of his carvingsElijah Pierce, a barber from Ohio, began crafting wooden sculptures as heartfelt gifts for his wife. What started as a personal endeavor bl...28 Oct, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
- In 1961, Georgia waiter Dilmus Hall retired and began filling his home and yard with handmade figures; decades later, the Smithsonian was preserving his storyDilmus Hall ingeniously transformed his residence into a vibrant artistic haven, brimming with sculptures shaped by his personal beliefs an...27 Oct, 2026, 04.00 PM IST
- In 1931, Ohio farmer Annamae Myers began noting weather, shopping, and family life; 36 years later, her everyday diaries filled 3 boxes now held by the SmithsonianFrom 1931 to 1967, Annamae Myers, a dedicated farmer from Ohio, penned detailed entries in her diaries, documenting not only agricultural p...27 Oct, 2026, 03.30 PM IST
- At 60, Wisconsin farmer Albert Zahn covered his home with carved birds; surviving Bird’s Park sculptures are now preserved in a public museumAfter retiring from dairy farming, Wisconsin native Albert Zahn found a new passion in carving. His impressive collection of intricately ca...25 Oct, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
- Teddy tigers and preserved embryos: Museum in Corbett tries to keep them 'alive'Nestled close to Jim Corbett Park, a fascinating museum features detailed taxidermy models of tigers alongside other wildlife. These striki...25 Oct, 2026, 10.25 AM IST
- Neil Armstrong's Apollo 11 training jacket was expected to fetch up to $1.2 million at an auction, but failed to sell – who is the current owner?On October 17, the American Space Museum hosted a charity auction that did not meet expectations. Despite high-profile items, including Nei...24 Oct, 2026, 12.56 PM IST
- In 1974, Mississippi domestic worker L.V. Hull bought a 900-square-foot home with her wages; decades later, it became a restored art site and the L.V. Hull Legacy CenterL.V. Hull, a dedicated domestic worker and artist, acquired a modest home in Kosciusko, Mississippi, in 1974, infusing it with her unique a...23 Oct, 2026, 04.45 PM IST
- Modi recalls 'Good Maharaja' who sheltered Polish children during World War IIIn his media statement following talks with his Polish counterpart Donald Tusk at the Hyderabad House, Modi said people of Poland remember ...23 Oct, 2026, 02.42 PM IST
- France has a proud tradition of protesting, and sometimes people lose their headsFrance is experiencing significant protests driven by rising living costs and poor conditions in schools. Recent demonstrations have escala...21 Oct, 2026, 10.03 AM IST
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