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From Barcelona To Jaipur: 10 Of The Most-Travelled Destinations In 2025
Yearender 2025: From wandering ancient alleys in Jaipur, to sipping wine on a Greek island - this year's travel charts spotlight the most-visited destinations in 2025.
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Woman Who Stole 2,400-Year-Old Greek Relic Returns It After 50 Years
The woman contacted the officials at the University of Munster, Germany, who helped arrange the return of the item to Greece.
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No Gum, No Heels, No Pooh: 20 Strange Travel Laws You Need To Know Before Flying Abroad
What may look like over-the-top restrictions often has context. Some laws protect fragile heritage sites, others tackle pollution, while a few are about preserving social values.
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Oldest Rock On Earth Confirmed To Be Over 4 Billion Years Old
Earth formed about 4.6 billion years ago, during the geological eon known as the Hadean. The name "Hadean" comes from the Greek god of the underworld, reflecting the extreme heat that likely characterized the planet at the time.
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Greek Woman Files For Divorce After ChatGPT Reveals Husband's Alleged Affair Through Coffee Cup Reading
The woman turned to ChatGPT for a modern take on tasseography, the ancient practice of reading coffee grounds to predict the future.
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How X-Ray Offered Peek Inside 2,000-Year-Old Herculaneum Scroll
The scroll, found in the ancient Roman town of Herculaneum, contains part of a multi-volume work titled "On Vices" and was written by an ancient Greek philosopher, Philodemus.
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Greece To Open Museum Of Ancient Undersea Treasures
A new museum showcasing thousands of ancient archaeological artefacts found at sea will open next year at the Greek port of Piraeus near Athens, officials said on Monday.
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The Heroes Of Homer's Iliad Are Eco-Warriors Battling To Protect Nature
Homers Iliad is so canonical in world literature that even without having read the epic, most people are familiar with the broad scenario of the Trojan war, triggered by the Trojan prince Pariss abduction of the Greek beauty Helen.
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How To Fix Democracy? Ancient Philosopher Plato May Have An Answer
The Republic, the best-known work of ancient Greek philosopher Plato, authored around 375 BC, has shaped western political thought. Greece is now known as the "cradle of democracy".
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Rare Corinthian Helmet from Ancient Greece to Be Auctioned in London
A rare and well-preserved Corinthian helmet from ancient Greece, believed to be linked to a Spartan warrior, will be auctioned in London later this month. Made of bronze and dating between 500 and 450 B.C., the helmet is a significant example of Greek military craftsmanship. Known for covering most of the face with eyeholes, a nose guard, and a gap...
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2,300-Year-Old Dwarf Statuette from Alexandria Reveals Ptolemaic Art Insights
A 2,300-year-old marble statuette, discovered in Alexandria, Egypt, offers a rare insight into how dwarves were viewed during the Ptolemaic period. Blending Greek and Egyptian artistic traditions, the 4-inch figure portrays a muscular dwarf in motion. This cultural integration highlights the respect for dwarves in Egyptian society, associated with ...
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AI Breakthrough Decodes Ancient Manuscripts: Roman Scrolls & Cuneiform Texts Revealed
AI-driven technologies are revolutionising the study of ancient manuscripts, uncovering texts that have remained hidden for centuries. Breakthroughs, such as decoding Greek text from Herculaneum scrolls and translating Joseon dynasty records, highlight the power of AI in historical research. AI tools like neural networks and transformer models are ...
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Study Reveals Genetic and Linguistic Roots of Indo-European Populations
A comprehensive study involving 91 researchers provides significant insights into the genetic and linguistic origins of Indo-European populations. It identifies two main migrations during the Bronze Age, with steppe ancestry spreading across Europe. The research also links specific populations like the Spanish, French, and Italian to Bell Beaker an...
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Ancient 2,600-Year-Old Inscription in Turkey Finally Decoded: Here's What it Means?
An ancient inscription from Turkey, dating back 2,600 years, has been deciphered, revealing the name of the Phrygian goddess Materan. The inscription, located at the Arslan Kaya monument, depicts the goddess, referred to as the "Mother of the Gods." The monument, heavily damaged over time, had puzzled scholars for centuries. With the recent breakth...
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Greek Tomb Possibly Holds Alexander the Great's Tunic, New Study Suggests
A recent study suggests a tomb in Vergina, Greece, thought to belong to Philip II, may instead hold the remains of Alexander the Great's half-brother, Philip III Arrhidaeus, and a sacred tunic once worn by Alexander. Antonis Bartsiokas, a professor emeritus at Democritus University of Thrace, bases his claims on historical evidence and an analysis ...
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From Barcelona To Jaipur: 10 Of The Most-Travelled Destinations In 2025
Yearender 2025: From wandering ancient alleys in Jaipur, to sipping wine on a Greek island - this year's travel charts spotlight the most-visited destinations in 2025.
-
Woman Who Stole 2,400-Year-Old Greek Relic Returns It After 50 Years
The woman contacted the officials at the University of Munster, Germany, who helped arrange the return of the item to Greece.
-
No Gum, No Heels, No Pooh: 20 Strange Travel Laws You Need To Know Before Flying Abroad
What may look like over-the-top restrictions often has context. Some laws protect fragile heritage sites, others tackle pollution, while a few are about preserving social values.
-
Oldest Rock On Earth Confirmed To Be Over 4 Billion Years Old
Earth formed about 4.6 billion years ago, during the geological eon known as the Hadean. The name "Hadean" comes from the Greek god of the underworld, reflecting the extreme heat that likely characterized the planet at the time.
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Greek Woman Files For Divorce After ChatGPT Reveals Husband's Alleged Affair Through Coffee Cup Reading
The woman turned to ChatGPT for a modern take on tasseography, the ancient practice of reading coffee grounds to predict the future.
-
How X-Ray Offered Peek Inside 2,000-Year-Old Herculaneum Scroll
The scroll, found in the ancient Roman town of Herculaneum, contains part of a multi-volume work titled "On Vices" and was written by an ancient Greek philosopher, Philodemus.
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Greece To Open Museum Of Ancient Undersea Treasures
A new museum showcasing thousands of ancient archaeological artefacts found at sea will open next year at the Greek port of Piraeus near Athens, officials said on Monday.
-
The Heroes Of Homer's Iliad Are Eco-Warriors Battling To Protect Nature
Homers Iliad is so canonical in world literature that even without having read the epic, most people are familiar with the broad scenario of the Trojan war, triggered by the Trojan prince Pariss abduction of the Greek beauty Helen.
-
How To Fix Democracy? Ancient Philosopher Plato May Have An Answer
The Republic, the best-known work of ancient Greek philosopher Plato, authored around 375 BC, has shaped western political thought. Greece is now known as the "cradle of democracy".
-
Rare Corinthian Helmet from Ancient Greece to Be Auctioned in London
A rare and well-preserved Corinthian helmet from ancient Greece, believed to be linked to a Spartan warrior, will be auctioned in London later this month. Made of bronze and dating between 500 and 450 B.C., the helmet is a significant example of Greek military craftsmanship. Known for covering most of the face with eyeholes, a nose guard, and a gap...
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2,300-Year-Old Dwarf Statuette from Alexandria Reveals Ptolemaic Art Insights
A 2,300-year-old marble statuette, discovered in Alexandria, Egypt, offers a rare insight into how dwarves were viewed during the Ptolemaic period. Blending Greek and Egyptian artistic traditions, the 4-inch figure portrays a muscular dwarf in motion. This cultural integration highlights the respect for dwarves in Egyptian society, associated with ...
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AI Breakthrough Decodes Ancient Manuscripts: Roman Scrolls & Cuneiform Texts Revealed
AI-driven technologies are revolutionising the study of ancient manuscripts, uncovering texts that have remained hidden for centuries. Breakthroughs, such as decoding Greek text from Herculaneum scrolls and translating Joseon dynasty records, highlight the power of AI in historical research. AI tools like neural networks and transformer models are ...
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Study Reveals Genetic and Linguistic Roots of Indo-European Populations
A comprehensive study involving 91 researchers provides significant insights into the genetic and linguistic origins of Indo-European populations. It identifies two main migrations during the Bronze Age, with steppe ancestry spreading across Europe. The research also links specific populations like the Spanish, French, and Italian to Bell Beaker an...
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Ancient 2,600-Year-Old Inscription in Turkey Finally Decoded: Here's What it Means?
An ancient inscription from Turkey, dating back 2,600 years, has been deciphered, revealing the name of the Phrygian goddess Materan. The inscription, located at the Arslan Kaya monument, depicts the goddess, referred to as the "Mother of the Gods." The monument, heavily damaged over time, had puzzled scholars for centuries. With the recent breakth...
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Greek Tomb Possibly Holds Alexander the Great's Tunic, New Study Suggests
A recent study suggests a tomb in Vergina, Greece, thought to belong to Philip II, may instead hold the remains of Alexander the Great's half-brother, Philip III Arrhidaeus, and a sacred tunic once worn by Alexander. Antonis Bartsiokas, a professor emeritus at Democritus University of Thrace, bases his claims on historical evidence and an analysis ...
