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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 ...- Assam's Karbi Anglong holds rare medieval manuscripts, admin to rope in experts to decode themDeep in Assam's Karbi Anglong district lies a treasure trove of ancient manuscripts, featuring elegant Tai and Sanskrit writings crafted on...
- Egypt’s Atlantis? Archaeologists discover 2000-year-old lost underwater city with gold, silver and a hidden templeA lost Egyptian city, Thonis-Heracleion, submerged over 2,000 years ago, is yielding spectacular treasures. Archaeologists found gold jewel...
- 1,700-year-old Roman gold ring discovered in England by former soldier during metal-detecting tripA former soldier unearthed a rare Roman gold ring in southwest England. The 1,700-year-old artefact features the goddess Victoria. Experts ...
- Egyptian Pharaoh Tutankhamun had 'alien' weapon that came from space? Scientists' 2016 discovery revealed the truthTutankhamun iron dagger: A mysterious iron dagger discovered in the tomb of King Tutankhamun has finally had its origin explained. Scientis...
- Modi highlights return of Chola-era artefacts, ancient copper plates in Mann Ki BaatPrime Minister Narendra Modi's Mann Ki Baat program celebrated ordinary citizens and highlighted the return of ancient artefacts. A histori...
- 6-year-old Norway boy finds ‘rusty metal’ on class excursion; it turns out to be 1,300-year-old pre-Viking swordA six-year-old boy in Norway discovered a 1,300-year-old sword from the pre-Viking era during a school trip. The ancient weapon, found in a...
- Parle Melody: The ₹1 soft power twist Modi served to Meloni and the worldPrime Minister Modi's gift of a Parle Melody toffee to Italy's Giorgia Meloni symbolised India's evolving soft power. Beyond traditional ex...
- The Twain Met at the Met Gala: How Indian craftsmanship found its biggest fashion stage in New YorkIndian designers and artisans took centre stage at this year’s Met Gala, using the global fashion event to showcase traditional Indian craf...
- Could this Titanic survivor’s life vest sell for nearly $500K at auction? Here's what you need to knowA life vest worn by Titanic survivor Laura Mabel Francatelli is up for auction. Francatelli, a first-class passenger, survived the 1912 dis...
- Samrat Samprati Museum's message important for world facing instability & unrest: PM ModiPrime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Samrat Samprati Museum in Gujarat, highlighting its message of peace and non-violence amidst g...
- PM Modi thanks US govt for returning over 100 rare, ancient Indian artefactsPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed his gratitude to the US government for returning over 100 rare and ancient artefacts to In...
- 2,500-year-old copper wheel, kiln discovered at Delhi's Purana Qila by excavatorsThe spoked copper wheel dates back to the Kushana era.
- Definition of treasure may change. What does it mean?The definition of treasure is likely to change as the government plans to lay new amendments in Parliament.
- Akshaya Partners with World Tennis League for 'phygital' NFTsThe World Tennis League (WTL), a new mixed-gender team competition, will take place at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai from December 19–24, be...
- Over 1,000 artefacts missing from Sri Lanka's Presidential Palace and PM's official residence taken over by protesters: PoliceBased on initial investigations at least 1,000 items of value, including rare artefacts have gone missing from the Presidential Palace as w...
- UK redefines treasure to cover bronze, copper as well as gold and silverThe move is one of the biggest changes to the act since it came into effect nearly 25 years ago for more archaeological finds to be protect...
- Tipu Sultan's 20-bore flintlock gun and bayonet fetch £60,000 at UK auctionThe collection of artefacts from Tipu Sultan's armoury was discovered by a couple in their attic in Berkshire.
- METRO Cash & Carry CEO Arvind Mediratta tunes in to Mohammad Rafi to relax after a long dayThis boss also loves collecting artefacts from around the world.
- US to return stolen Chola era Shiva-Parvati idol to IndiaSpecial agents with HSI's cultural property unit were able to determine that this idol had been looted from a temple in southern India.
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