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In the 1950s, J. Desmond Clark found a notched log at Zambia’s Kalambo Falls but died without proving its age; 60 years later, dating revealed the world’s oldest wooden structure at 476,000 years- A 7,000-year-old discovery in Norway shows Stone Age people were shaping ecosystems long before farming
- Scientists found ancient logs locked together, and it changed the story of early humans
- Gymkhana Club: Delhi's exclusive address; CP architect designed its buildingThe historic Delhi Gymkhana Club, a symbol of power and prestige for over a century, is facing eviction. The government has ordered the clu...24 May, 2026, 01.43 PM IST
- Six 19th-century coins found hidden under HMS Victory's masts, revealing a centuries-old maritime traditionWorkers found six 19th-century coins and tokens under the foremast of HMS Victory. This discovery revives the ancient naval tradition of ma...22 May, 2026, 03.45 PM IST
- 409 gold coins buried for 100 years found beneath the remains of a destroyed home; mystery owner still unknownA remarkable discovery of 409 gold coins, hidden for over a century, was unearthed beneath a house in Torzhok, Russia. The coins, dating fr...06 May, 2026, 12.49 PM IST
- World's Greatest Archaeological Mystery Solved: Experts Discover Ancient Secrets Buried for MillenniaAncient dugout canoes found in Lake Mendota, Wisconsin, are rewriting North American prehistory. Some canoes date back over 5,000 years, re...13 Apr, 2026, 04.56 PM IST
- Jammu & Kashmir revives 120-year-old Mohra hydel project amid push to ramp up power capacityJammu and Kashmir is reviving the 120-year-old Mohra Power Project. This historic hydroelectric facility shut down in the 1990s. The govern...03 Apr, 2026, 09.42 AM IST
- Zohran Mamdani's new address: All about iconic $100 million Gracie Mansion, the 226-year-old residence in New YorkZohran Mamdani confirmed on Monday that he will leave his one-bedroom apartment in Queens to move to Gracie Mansion. The $100 million Graci...10 Dec, 2025, 10.37 AM IST
- What is Gracie Mansion and why is it special? Here's its location, origin, history, features and factsWhat is Gracie Mansion and why is it special? The story explains the move of New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani to Gracie Mansion, it...09 Dec, 2025, 01.20 AM IST
- Discover the top 10 most beautiful buildings worldwide: list revealsTime Out has revealed its list of the 24 most beautiful buildings globally, highlighting the top 10 architectural wonders. These structures...03 Aug, 2025, 01.35 PM IST
- Puri's Rath Yatra has a surprising connection to English word 'juggernaut', the unstoppable force. Check its originAs Puri’s sacred chariots roll once again for the 2025 Rath Yatra, few realise the global legacy of this ancient tradition. Misinterpreted ...27 Jun, 2025, 02.15 PM IST
- Puducherry: Central excise to restore old lighthouse at Rs 3.32crOne of the oldest lighthouses on the coromandel coast, it was built by the French and became operational on July 1, 1836, beaming light vis...11 Mar, 2020, 05.25 PM IST
- Esplanade Mansion can be restored, will cost Rs 100 crore for 50-year lease of life, Bombay high court toldIn a piece of good news for the survival of Esplanade Mansion, a heritage building at Kalaghoda, an expert panel appointed by the Bombay hi...28 Jan, 2020, 02.05 PM IST
- Not okay with the Ram temple model decided by VHP's Nyas: Nirmohi AkharaNirmohi Akhara has not accepted the design of the Ram temple as laid out by the VHP- backed Ram Janmabhoomi Nyas. “The temple that should c...16 Nov, 2019, 10.04 AM IST
- Not okay with VHP-backed Nyas temple model: Nirmohi AkharaMembers of the Nyas have since 1991 been running a workshop in Ayodhya's Karsewakpuram where craftsmen have carved stones and pillars to be...16 Nov, 2019, 08.38 AM IST
- Bangkok's wats: Repositories of Thai culture and historyOver 2,000 wats pepper the Thai capital's landscape like confetti, many of them world record holders.13 Jan, 2018, 11.30 PM IST
- Kolkata's iconic Metro Cinema set to don a new lookPost renovation, the property named Metro Emporium would be divided between a retail, multiplex and F&B wing.14 Mar, 2015, 12.35 PM IST
- Porvoo packs in a lot of historical actionFor a small town in Finland, Porvoo packs in a lot of historical action and present day attractions.26 Nov, 2009, 03.27 AM IST
- Beirut, embracing east and westAs a city that has embraced east and west through strife-torn times, Beirut’s undeterred cosmopolitan ethos is thoroughly impressive.15 Oct, 2009, 05.30 AM IST
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