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"Empire Of Spirit": William Dalrymple On How Ancient India Influenced World
Innovations such as chess, the concept of zero, and the idea that the Earth moved around the Sun all came from India, not Greece or Egypt, author William Dalrymple has written in his new book.
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Why Do Some Countries Drive On The Left While Others Drive On The Right? 5 Fascinating Reasons
Ever wondered why some countries drive on the left while others stick to the right? The answer is not random. It goes back to ancient traditions, colonial empires, car design, and even costly national switches that still affect travellers today.
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Researchers Reconstruct 2,500-Year-Old Faces From Skulls Found in Tamil Nadu
Researchers reconstructed lifelike faces from 2,500-year-old skulls found at Kondagai, Tamil Nadu. Linked to Keeladi’s Iron Age city, the portraits highlight advanced water systems, early Tamil script, and brick houses. The reconstructions provide a rare human link to South India’s sophisticated ancient urban culture.
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Once Held By Freedom Fighters, This Bihar Seat Now A Bahubali Battleground
Bihar is a land of contradictions. Home to the ancient university of Nalanda, which now sits at the bottom of the country's literacy rate list, the land of Buddha, which has seen some of India's most gruesome crimes.
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Mars' Interior Holds Evidence Of Violent Early History, NASA Scientists Confirm
NASA scientists have discovered massive fragments of ancient planetary collisions buried deep in Mars' mantle, using seismic data from the InSight lander.
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ESA’s Mars Express Discovers Deep Valleys and Frozen Features Hinting at Mars’ Icy Past
In July 2025, the European Space Agency’s Mars Express orbiter captured a high-resolution image of Acheron Fossae, a region marked by deep chasms and ridges on Mars’s surface. These features, created by ancient crustal stretching, split the terrain into raised horsts and sunken grabens. Valley floors reveal smooth surfaces carved by slow-moving...
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Cosmic Visitor: 4.56-Billion-Year-Old Meteorite Strikes into Georgia Home
On June 26, 2025, a dazzling daytime fireball streaked over Georgia, captured by satellites and witnessed across multiple states. A surviving fragment smashed through the roof of a McDonough home, denting the wooden floor 14 feet below. Scientists at the University of Georgia analyzed about 23 grams of this ancient rock, determining it to be a 4.56...
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NASA’s Curiosity Rover Spots Ancient Coral-Like Rock on Mars
On July 24, 2025, NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover captured an image of a small, coral-shaped rock in Gale Crater using its ChemCam Remote Micro Imager. The light-colored, 1-inch (2.5 cm) formation likely formed billions of years ago when mineral-rich water seeped into tiny fractures in the rock, leaving behind hardened mineral veins after evaporation...
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Mira Rajput's London Gallery Visit Is Travel Goals - 5 More Must-See Spots
Mira Rajput's art-loving escape to London's National Gallery is inspirational. Also, explore five more iconic spots to add to your itinerary-from Buckingham Palace to the British Museum.
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IIT Roorkee Develops World's First AI Model To Read And Convert Ancient Modi Script
IIT Roorkee AI Model 2025: Transliterating these documents could provide valuable insights into India's rich medieval history and scientific heritage.
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Ancient Mayan King's Tomb Filled With Treasures Found In Central America
Archaeologists in Belize have discovered the tomb of the first ruler of the ancient Maya city of Caracol.
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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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6 Breathtaking Churches Around The World That Appear To Be Stuck In Time
These gorgeous churches feel like they've pressed pause on history, holding centuries of stories inside their ancient walls.
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Hampi Travel Guide: Where Ruins, Ragi Dosas And Riverside Cafes Collide
Where time stands still and legends breathe through ancient stones, Hampi is a destination offers more than just ruins. From riverside cafes to echoes of empires, it is a place where past and present unexpectedly entwine.
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"Very Rare": 10th Century Viking Burial Site Discovered In Denmark
In an accidental find, a 10th-century burial site believed to have belonged to a Viking noble family has been discovered in northern Denmark, packed with a "spectacular" trove of ancient objects, a museum announced Tuesday.
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"Empire Of Spirit": William Dalrymple On How Ancient India Influenced World
Innovations such as chess, the concept of zero, and the idea that the Earth moved around the Sun all came from India, not Greece or Egypt, author William Dalrymple has written in his new book.
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Why Do Some Countries Drive On The Left While Others Drive On The Right? 5 Fascinating Reasons
Ever wondered why some countries drive on the left while others stick to the right? The answer is not random. It goes back to ancient traditions, colonial empires, car design, and even costly national switches that still affect travellers today.
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Researchers Reconstruct 2,500-Year-Old Faces From Skulls Found in Tamil Nadu
Researchers reconstructed lifelike faces from 2,500-year-old skulls found at Kondagai, Tamil Nadu. Linked to Keeladi’s Iron Age city, the portraits highlight advanced water systems, early Tamil script, and brick houses. The reconstructions provide a rare human link to South India’s sophisticated ancient urban culture.
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Once Held By Freedom Fighters, This Bihar Seat Now A Bahubali Battleground
Bihar is a land of contradictions. Home to the ancient university of Nalanda, which now sits at the bottom of the country's literacy rate list, the land of Buddha, which has seen some of India's most gruesome crimes.
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Mars' Interior Holds Evidence Of Violent Early History, NASA Scientists Confirm
NASA scientists have discovered massive fragments of ancient planetary collisions buried deep in Mars' mantle, using seismic data from the InSight lander.
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ESA’s Mars Express Discovers Deep Valleys and Frozen Features Hinting at Mars’ Icy Past
In July 2025, the European Space Agency’s Mars Express orbiter captured a high-resolution image of Acheron Fossae, a region marked by deep chasms and ridges on Mars’s surface. These features, created by ancient crustal stretching, split the terrain into raised horsts and sunken grabens. Valley floors reveal smooth surfaces carved by slow-moving...
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Cosmic Visitor: 4.56-Billion-Year-Old Meteorite Strikes into Georgia Home
On June 26, 2025, a dazzling daytime fireball streaked over Georgia, captured by satellites and witnessed across multiple states. A surviving fragment smashed through the roof of a McDonough home, denting the wooden floor 14 feet below. Scientists at the University of Georgia analyzed about 23 grams of this ancient rock, determining it to be a 4.56...
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NASA’s Curiosity Rover Spots Ancient Coral-Like Rock on Mars
On July 24, 2025, NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover captured an image of a small, coral-shaped rock in Gale Crater using its ChemCam Remote Micro Imager. The light-colored, 1-inch (2.5 cm) formation likely formed billions of years ago when mineral-rich water seeped into tiny fractures in the rock, leaving behind hardened mineral veins after evaporation...
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Mira Rajput's London Gallery Visit Is Travel Goals - 5 More Must-See Spots
Mira Rajput's art-loving escape to London's National Gallery is inspirational. Also, explore five more iconic spots to add to your itinerary-from Buckingham Palace to the British Museum.
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IIT Roorkee Develops World's First AI Model To Read And Convert Ancient Modi Script
IIT Roorkee AI Model 2025: Transliterating these documents could provide valuable insights into India's rich medieval history and scientific heritage.
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Ancient Mayan King's Tomb Filled With Treasures Found In Central America
Archaeologists in Belize have discovered the tomb of the first ruler of the ancient Maya city of Caracol.
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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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6 Breathtaking Churches Around The World That Appear To Be Stuck In Time
These gorgeous churches feel like they've pressed pause on history, holding centuries of stories inside their ancient walls.
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Hampi Travel Guide: Where Ruins, Ragi Dosas And Riverside Cafes Collide
Where time stands still and legends breathe through ancient stones, Hampi is a destination offers more than just ruins. From riverside cafes to echoes of empires, it is a place where past and present unexpectedly entwine.
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"Very Rare": 10th Century Viking Burial Site Discovered In Denmark
In an accidental find, a 10th-century burial site believed to have belonged to a Viking noble family has been discovered in northern Denmark, packed with a "spectacular" trove of ancient objects, a museum announced Tuesday.
