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In 1973, archaeologists in a muddy Roman fort trench found thin wooden tablets, and Vindolanda gave Roman Britain its own handwriting- Quote of the day by Marcus Aurelius: 'Let not your mind run on what you lack as much as on what you...' - motivational life lessons on gratitude, overcoming envy and secret to finding joy in what you already have by Stoic philosopher king and Meditations authorQuote of the day by Marcus Aurelius: The Roman Emperor advised focusing on present blessings rather than what is lacking. His Stoic philoso...
- Quote of the day by Marcus Aurelius: 'Remember you were born to work with others, not to resent them for their flaws or ignorance...' - Stoic philosopher gives life lesson on the importance of emotional controlRoman emperor and Stoic philosopher Marcus Aurelius remains widely admired for the timeless lessons in his work Meditations, particularly h...
- In 2010, a metal detectorist's unexpected find in an English field turned out to be a rare 2,000-year-old Roman parade helmetA Roman cavalry parade helmet, the Crosby Garrett Helmet, was discovered in Cumbria in 2010. This elaborately decorated artifact, dating ba...
- Quote of the Day by Marcus Aurelius: ‘It never ceases to amaze me: we all love ourselves more than other people, but care more...’ a stoic lesson on self-worth, insecurity, and why we seek validation from othersThe Quote of the Day by Marcus Aurelius is on discipline, emotion, and human behavior. The stoic Roman Emperor observed a human paradox: we...
- What Archaeologists Found Beneath Regensburg: The Oldest Mithras Sanctuary in BavariaHistory has been unearthed in Regensburg, Germany. Archaeologists found what is believed to be Bavaria's oldest Mithraic temple. This secre...
- Quote of the day by Greek philosopher Plutarch: 'To make no mistakes is not in the power of man....'Plutarch, a Middle Platonist philosopher and historian, bridged Greek and Roman cultures, renowned for his "Parallel Lives" and "Moralia." ...
- Quote of the day by Plutarch: 'The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be kindled.' Timeless quotes by renowned Greek biographerQuote of the day by Plutarch highlights how learning works through thought and reflection. The quote explains that knowledge grows through ...
- Bombs away for Trump, self-proclaimed peace presidentPresident Trump, who vowed to be a peace president, is now embracing war on multiple fronts. Within a year of his second inauguration, he h...
- Quote of the day by Marcus Aurelius: 'You have power over your mind - not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength'Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius, a proponent of Stoicism, believed inner discipline was key to true authority. His reign, marked by conflict ...
- Don't miss the tree for the woodsThat is also a point to ponder: why do we plant trees? Like ancient emperors used to plant them to offer shade to "weary travellers", did w...
- Rome unveils enormous 3D likeness of Emperor Constantine, the monarch who made Roman Empire ChristianRome authorities on Tuesday unveiled a massive, 13-meter (yard) replica of the statue Constantine commissioned for himself after 312 AD. It...
- Ruins of ancient temple for Zeus unearthed in Sinai as Egypt continues excavations in historical sites to attract touristsThe temple ruins are the latest in a series of ancient discoveries.
- Mark your calendar: Sotheby's & AstaGuru have art marvels that drive away weekday bluesSotheby’s ‘Boundless: India' auction is slated to take place in November.
- Learning with the times: Since when have defensive walls been made to protect countries or cities?The wall was demolished in November 1989. Similar to the Berlin wall is the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), which acts as the de facto bor...
- Palmyra, the ancient pearl of Syria's desertListed as a UNESCO world heritage site, the "pearl of the desert" is a well-preserved oasis 210 kilometres northeast of Damascus.
- Spine-chilling experiences recounted by some of our ET-Travel readersAll of us have had at least one or two spine-chilling experiences. We recount some of our ET-Travel readers incidents.
- Ratan Tata feted by Kravis as World Monuments Fund raises $500,000Women in saris and gowns and moguls in tuxedos convened in New York last night to raise money for the World Monuments Fund and honour Ratan...
- Museum shows, a definite tourist magnetIndia has not realised that museums can be a wonderful way to showcase culture and also atrract tourists.
- Down history's pathThere’s little left of the fabled Temple of Artemis, but Ephesus has other wonders. One has to see it to appreciate it.
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