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...
28 May, 2026, 03.14 AM IST
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...
21 May, 2026, 03.07 PM IST
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...
16 May, 2026, 11.53 AM IST
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...
11 Mar, 2026, 11.56 AM IST
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." ...
16 Feb, 2026, 04.04 PM IST
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 ...
06 Jan, 2026, 03.01 PM IST
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...
03 Jan, 2026, 05.16 PM IST
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 ...
03 Jan, 2026, 03.10 PM IST
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...
06 Feb, 2024, 10.49 PM IST
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.
26 Apr, 2022, 09.09 AM IST
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.
22 Aug, 2019, 06.27 PM IST
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...
30 Jan, 2017, 11.56 AM IST
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.
24 Aug, 2015, 11.14 AM IST
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.
30 Jan, 2014, 12.20 PM IST
- Ratan Tata feted by Kravis as World Monuments Fund raises $500,000
Women 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...
15 Oct, 2010, 12.20 AM IST
- Museum shows, a definite tourist magnet
India has not realised that museums can be a wonderful way to showcase culture and also atrract tourists.
29 May, 2008, 11.13 AM IST
- Down history's path
There’s little left of the fabled Temple of Artemis, but Ephesus has other wonders. One has to see it to appreciate it.
20 Jul, 2006, 12.00 AM IST