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In 1879, a French postman began pocketing odd stones he found on his mail route, and over the next 33 years, he built an entire fantasy palace by hand, alone, stone by stoneA French mail carrier named Ferdinand Cheval secretly built an elaborate palace over thirty-three years. He began this monumental task afte...- Ancient sculptures, inscriptions found in Karbi Anglong shed new light on Assam's heritageExcavations in the picturesque Karbi Anglong district of Assam have revealed remarkable ancient stone sculptures and inscriptions, nestled ...
- Archaeologists uncover rare Roman guardian spirit buried for more than 1,600 years in northern EnglandArchaeologists found a well-preserved Roman Genius sculpture at Vindolanda. This sandstone relief remained buried for over sixteen centurie...
- How a missing veena helped solve a 900-year-old mysteryA 12th-century sculpture, long misidentified as Saraswati, is now recognized as goddess Gayatri. Advanced digital documentation revealed ic...
- No roads, only boat rides: India's 'Little Amazon' hides ancient rock carvings and dense forests. Travellers can enjoy a magical experience where every turn feels like a page from historyChabimura in Tripura offers a unique river cruise experience. Ancient rock carvings adorn sheer cliff walls overlooking the Gomati River. T...
- Chinese Proverb of the Day: "A piece of jade cannot become a fine object without being cut and polished." A timeless life lesson from ancient Chinese wisdom on turning struggle into strengthChinese Proverb of the Day reveals an ancient truth about growth, patience, and success. “Yù bù zhuó, bù chéng qì” explains how raw potenti...
- Greece's iconic Parthenon is back: One of the world’s most famous temples just reclaimed a lost piece of historyGreece Parthenon restoration: Athens' iconic Parthenon has regained a significant piece of its history with the completion of its western p...
- PM Modi to mark Paschimbanga Divas, lead Yoga Day events in KolkataPrime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate multiple development projects worth Rs 18,880 crore in West Bengal during his two-day vis...
- 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...
- In 1978, electricians digging near Mexico City’s cathedral struck a giant carved stone disk, and an Aztec goddess returned to the lightA routine utility repair in Mexico City unearthed a massive carved stone disk in 1978. This artifact, the Coyolxauhqui Stone, depicted the ...
- Shiv Temple older than Kedarnath: This 7th century Shaivite site is located in Tripura. How to reach, best time to visitDiscover Unakoti, Tripura's ancient rock-cut marvel. Dating from the 7th century, this Shaivite pilgrimage site features stunning sculpture...
- Aishwarya Rai Bachchan lights up Cannes red carpet with sculptural glamour, her iconic smile and a namaste. How many hours did it take to make the outfit?Bollywood diva Aishwarya Rai Bachchan made a stunning arrival at Cannes, captivating audiences with a sculptural blue gown by Amit Aggarwal...
- In 1820, a farmer moved stones through ruins on a windy Greek island: A buried marble figure emerged from the rubble and became one of the world’s most famous sculpturesOn the idyllic shores of Milos in 1820, a farmer's unassuming chore of clearing stones opened the door to history when he stumbled upon the...
- In the 1930s, workers clearing plantation land in Costa Rica accidentally revealed mysterious stone spheres from a buried pre-Columbian worldGiant stone spheres were found in southern Costa Rica during the 1930s and 1940s. These spheres were part of a larger settlement network in...
- In 1908, a worker sifting soil beside the Danube uncovered a tiny chalk-covered figure that became one of the world’s most famous prehistoric artworksA 1908 Austrian excavation unearthed the Venus of Willendorf, a 29,500-year-old figurine. This small, stylized depiction of a woman, found ...
- In 1978, a routine roadwork project in Mexico City exposed a colossal Aztec monument hidden beneath the streets for centuriesRoutine work in Mexico City unearthed a massive stone carving of the goddess Coyolxauhqui. This find in 1978 proved crucial. It led to exte...
- The Parthenon was never meant to be pure white: scientists found traces of ancient paint hidden on the marbleAncient Greece, long perceived as a realm of gleaming white marble, is being re-evaluated. Scientific advancements, particularly through in...
- International Sculpture Day 2023: Know about its history, significance, theme, and moreOn the occasion of International Sculpture Day 2023, you can make use of this event either as a justification or a chance to explore sculpt...
- Coming home: Sri Devi, Bahubali and other antiques brought back by Modi governmentOf the 24, 16 were brought back from the US, five from Australia and one each from Canada, Germany and Singapore, the ASI said in reply to ...
- Canada's Stephen Harper returns 900-year-old Khajuraho temple sculpture to PM Narendra ModiThe sculpture, known as 'Parrot Lady', was handed over by Harper to Modi yesterday in accordance with 1970 UNESCO Convention.
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