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Top 10 Places To Visit Near Chennai And Bengaluru This Independence Day Weekend
Independence Day 2025: From sunlit beaches and colonial towns to misty hills and ancient temple cities, these destinations offer the perfect mix of culture, nature and relaxation.
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3,000-Year-Old Skeletons, Believed To Be Human Sacrifices, Found In Peru
A research team found the skeletal remains near what is thought to be a ritual temple of the Cupisnique culture, a civilization that thrived more than a millennium before the Incas.
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Piprahwa Relics Of Buddha Return To India After 127 Years
Discovered In 1898 But Taken Away From The Country During The Colonial Rule, The sacred Piprahwa Relics Of Lord Buddha Have Been Brought Back To India After 127 Long Years, Modi Said In A Post On X.
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Mizoram's Lianpui Menhirs Join India's National Heritage List - Declared By Archaeological Survey
About 54 kilometres southeast of Champhai town in Mizoram, Lianpuri has watched over its ancient stones for centuries, keeping them safe through community-driven efforts, long before any official tags came into play.
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Archaeologists Unearth Two Ancient Pyramids In Poland Dating Back 5,500 Years
The discovery provides valuable insights into the social, religious, and architectural sophistication of Neolithic Europe.
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Ajanta And Ellora Caves: 9 Fascinating Facts You May Not Know
Whether you are an art enthusiast, a history buff, or a photo lover chasing dramatic textures, these caves are full of delightful surprises. From whispering pillars to ancient acoustics and unfinished chambers, every corner has a story waiting to be understood.
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Ancient DNA Shows Genetic Link Between Egypt And Mesopotamia
Ancient DNA has revealed a genetic link between the cultures of ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia, according to research published Wednesday in the journal Nature. This finding is significant as it gives evidence of an insight hinted in earlier works.
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India To Organise Yoga Day Events In 191 Countries
India will organise thematic events and programmes in 1,300 cities across the globe to mark the International Day of Yoga on Saturday, showcasing the nation's ancient tradition and soft power.
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Is Mars Really Red? A Physicist Explains The Planet's Reddish Hue
People from cultures across the world have been looking at Mars since ancient times. Because it appears reddish, it has often been called the red planet.
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Ancient Footprints in White Sands Confirm Humans Reached America 23,000 Years Ago
Ancient footprints discovered in White Sands, New Mexico, have been confirmed to be over 23,000 years old, pushing back the timeline of human presence in the Americas by nearly 10,000 years. Radiocarbon dating of mud samples across three labs supports their authenticity, challenging long-held beliefs about the Clovis culture and reshaping early mig...
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Ancient Xiaohe Burials Uncovered: Boat Coffins, Cattle Symbols, and More
Buried in China’s Tarim Basin desert, the Bronze Age Xiaohe culture left behind boat-shaped coffins, cattle artefacts, and mysterious upright poles. Archaeologist Dr. Gino Caspari’s new analysis suggests these symbols represent a mirrored afterlife and a water-centric worldview.
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5 Fascinating Countries You'd Never Guess Have Deep Indian Roots
Whether it's through ancient trade, spiritual exchange, or migration, Indian influence has quietly shaped the societies of these far-off countries.
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Genetic Study Reveals Maya Civilization’s Collapse Was a Reorganization
A groundbreaking genetic study published in Current Biology reveals that the Maya civilization didn’t mysteriously vanish around 1,200 years ago, as once thought. By analyzing ancient genomes from Copán in western Honduras, researchers discovered strong genetic continuity from the Late Archaic era to modern Maya groups. This evidence challenges ...
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800-Year-Old Mummy Reveals Unusual Facial Tattoos Made from Rare Minerals
A newly analysed 800-year-old female mummy has surprised researchers with minimalist facial tattoos made from unusual mineral-based ink. Unlike the elaborate designs typically found in Andean mummies, this woman’s tattoos were composed of simple lines and an S-shape, made from magnetite and augite. Discovered in the Italian Museum of Anthropology...
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New Homo Erectus Fossils Reveal Ancient Migration Across Drowned Sundaland
Two Homo erectus skull fragments recovered from the seafloor near Java have rewritten the species' migration story. Once thought isolated to Java, H. erectus likely roamed the now-submerged plains of Sundaland 140,000 years ago. These ancient humans hunted turtles and large mammals and may have adopted modern hunting techniques, possibly through cu...
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Top 10 Places To Visit Near Chennai And Bengaluru This Independence Day Weekend
Independence Day 2025: From sunlit beaches and colonial towns to misty hills and ancient temple cities, these destinations offer the perfect mix of culture, nature and relaxation.
-
3,000-Year-Old Skeletons, Believed To Be Human Sacrifices, Found In Peru
A research team found the skeletal remains near what is thought to be a ritual temple of the Cupisnique culture, a civilization that thrived more than a millennium before the Incas.
-
Piprahwa Relics Of Buddha Return To India After 127 Years
Discovered In 1898 But Taken Away From The Country During The Colonial Rule, The sacred Piprahwa Relics Of Lord Buddha Have Been Brought Back To India After 127 Long Years, Modi Said In A Post On X.
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Mizoram's Lianpui Menhirs Join India's National Heritage List - Declared By Archaeological Survey
About 54 kilometres southeast of Champhai town in Mizoram, Lianpuri has watched over its ancient stones for centuries, keeping them safe through community-driven efforts, long before any official tags came into play.
-
Archaeologists Unearth Two Ancient Pyramids In Poland Dating Back 5,500 Years
The discovery provides valuable insights into the social, religious, and architectural sophistication of Neolithic Europe.
-
Ajanta And Ellora Caves: 9 Fascinating Facts You May Not Know
Whether you are an art enthusiast, a history buff, or a photo lover chasing dramatic textures, these caves are full of delightful surprises. From whispering pillars to ancient acoustics and unfinished chambers, every corner has a story waiting to be understood.
-
Ancient DNA Shows Genetic Link Between Egypt And Mesopotamia
Ancient DNA has revealed a genetic link between the cultures of ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia, according to research published Wednesday in the journal Nature. This finding is significant as it gives evidence of an insight hinted in earlier works.
-
India To Organise Yoga Day Events In 191 Countries
India will organise thematic events and programmes in 1,300 cities across the globe to mark the International Day of Yoga on Saturday, showcasing the nation's ancient tradition and soft power.
-
Is Mars Really Red? A Physicist Explains The Planet's Reddish Hue
People from cultures across the world have been looking at Mars since ancient times. Because it appears reddish, it has often been called the red planet.
-
Ancient Footprints in White Sands Confirm Humans Reached America 23,000 Years Ago
Ancient footprints discovered in White Sands, New Mexico, have been confirmed to be over 23,000 years old, pushing back the timeline of human presence in the Americas by nearly 10,000 years. Radiocarbon dating of mud samples across three labs supports their authenticity, challenging long-held beliefs about the Clovis culture and reshaping early mig...
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Ancient Xiaohe Burials Uncovered: Boat Coffins, Cattle Symbols, and More
Buried in China’s Tarim Basin desert, the Bronze Age Xiaohe culture left behind boat-shaped coffins, cattle artefacts, and mysterious upright poles. Archaeologist Dr. Gino Caspari’s new analysis suggests these symbols represent a mirrored afterlife and a water-centric worldview.
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5 Fascinating Countries You'd Never Guess Have Deep Indian Roots
Whether it's through ancient trade, spiritual exchange, or migration, Indian influence has quietly shaped the societies of these far-off countries.
-
Genetic Study Reveals Maya Civilization’s Collapse Was a Reorganization
A groundbreaking genetic study published in Current Biology reveals that the Maya civilization didn’t mysteriously vanish around 1,200 years ago, as once thought. By analyzing ancient genomes from Copán in western Honduras, researchers discovered strong genetic continuity from the Late Archaic era to modern Maya groups. This evidence challenges ...
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800-Year-Old Mummy Reveals Unusual Facial Tattoos Made from Rare Minerals
A newly analysed 800-year-old female mummy has surprised researchers with minimalist facial tattoos made from unusual mineral-based ink. Unlike the elaborate designs typically found in Andean mummies, this woman’s tattoos were composed of simple lines and an S-shape, made from magnetite and augite. Discovered in the Italian Museum of Anthropology...
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New Homo Erectus Fossils Reveal Ancient Migration Across Drowned Sundaland
Two Homo erectus skull fragments recovered from the seafloor near Java have rewritten the species' migration story. Once thought isolated to Java, H. erectus likely roamed the now-submerged plains of Sundaland 140,000 years ago. These ancient humans hunted turtles and large mammals and may have adopted modern hunting techniques, possibly through cu...
