Searched for
WESTERN ROMAN EMPIRE
A hidden staircase in an 800-year-old French church just led archaeologists to a 400-year-old burial vault- Quote of the Day by Niccolò Machiavelli: “Men are driven by two principal impulses, either by love or by fear” — Inspiring lessons on human behavior, decision-making and why motivation comes from love or pressure by the philosopher known for his insights into human nature and political strategy
- Chinese proverb of the day: “An embankment a thousand miles long can be destroyed by...” Learn a timeless life lesson from ancient Chinese wisdom on how tiny unnoticed mistakes quietly destroy strong foundations, success, leadership, and even powerful empires over time
- Ram Rajya to Sanatan Dharma: Why Lord Ram was painted greenIn contemporary discourse, the concept of Sanatan Dharma has become a battleground for political maneuvering. While it is often framed as a...25 Apr, 2026, 12.48 AM IST
- Quote of the day by Aristotle: 'No great mind has ever existed without a touch of...' - The Greek polymath’s psychological perspective on 'geniuses'Quote of the day by Aristotle: Aristotle, a pivotal Greek philosopher and polymath, profoundly influenced logic, science, ethics, and polit...15 Apr, 2026, 02.23 PM IST
- French gastronomy, mon ami, resides in Lyon’s dens and bouchonsLyon stands as the undisputed capital of French gastronomy. Its rich culinary heritage, shaped by generations of women known as the 'Meres ...11 Apr, 2026, 10.41 PM IST
- What Did Ancient Indians Write Inside Egypt’s Valley of the Kings? 2,000-Year-Old Graffiti Is Revealing a Forgotten JourneyAncient inscriptions discovered in Egypt's Valley of the Kings reveal extensive travel by people from the Indian subcontinent around 2,000 ...11 Mar, 2026, 01.18 PM IST
- Quote of the day by German philospher Plutarch: ‘The very spring and root of honesty and virtue lie…’Ancient Greek writer Plutarch, renowned for his "Parallel Lives" comparing Greek and Roman figures like Alexander and Caesar, profoundly sh...11 Mar, 2026, 10.07 AM IST
- Today in world history on March 10: Tibetan uprising, Bell’s first telephone call and a deadly French mine disasterMarch 10 has been a pivotal date in history, marked by significant events like the 1959 Tibetan uprising against Chinese occupation and the...10 Mar, 2026, 11.35 AM IST
- How the Eastern Roman Empire Kept Rome Alive for 1,000 Years After Its FallRome did not fall in 476 CE. The Eastern Roman Empire continued for nearly a thousand years. Its capital, Constantinople, was a vibrant tra...25 Feb, 2026, 02.47 PM IST
- USA, it's down down: From global policeman to transactional bully, America's breeding chaos - affecting India, tooMany Indian analysts and politicians have long argued for a multipolar world. They now have it, formally spelled out in American English. Y...17 Feb, 2026, 01.05 PM IST
- Rubio gets nostalgic in imperial cosplayMarco Rubio delivered a speech at the Munich Security Conference. His remarks reflected a nostalgic view of Western dominance. He spoke of ...15 Feb, 2026, 11.18 PM IST
- Christmas vs Xmas: Difference & origin explained, centuries-old Christian tradition behind the XChristmas 2025: Xmas is an ancient abbreviation for Christmas. Its origins trace back over a thousand years to medieval times. The letter X...25 Dec, 2025, 01.52 PM IST
- Mystery solved: Scientists find what caused world’s first pandemic 1500 years agoPandemic origins: Scientists have successfully identified the genome of 'Yersinia pestis' from a mass grave in Jerash, Jordan, confirming i...16 Nov, 2025, 02.25 AM IST
- Viking sagas on combat and curiosityThe Romans saw the Vikings are barbarians and were eager to make them Christian, for they beleived their truth was the universal truth. The...17 Feb, 2024, 12.02 AM IST
- 2,000-yr-old Greek altar found at archaeological site in SicilySicily's regional government said the altar was probably in use at the height of Hellenic cultural influence, just before the rise of the R...01 Jul, 2023, 10.49 AM IST
- Myths of the West, spices of the East & the question of purityThe West’s embrace of Japanese cuisine as the one acceptable Asian option, though it conveniently ignores Japan’s many strongly-flavoured f...05 Sep, 2021, 09.54 AM IST
- View: Laying down the lawBeing semi-prone in public has been seen as both a sign of weakness and power.21 Sep, 2019, 09.08 AM IST
- Things you should know about the Roman philosopher quoted by Smriti Irani in her speechMarcus Tullius Cicero was an exemplary orator, who prized the idea of the republic above everything else.01 Mar, 2016, 12.35 PM IST
- Our bullion-dollar troubles can end if India goes for goldThe bigger prize is to convince temples to do the right thing and deposit their vast gold stocks in banks and earn interest.10 Nov, 2013, 09.08 AM IST
Load More
