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Goodbye Lenin? Russians Flock To See Bolshevik Leader's Tomb Before Closure
Russians are flocking to catch what some fear could be a final glimpse of the embalmed body of Bolshevik leader Vladimir Lenin before his tomb on Moscow's Red Square, long a place of pilgrimage for communists, closes for repairs until 2027.
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Archaeologists Discover Three Lost Maya Cities in Guatemala’s Jungle
Archaeologists from Slovakia and Guatemala have unearthed three previously unknown Maya cities in Guatemala’s Petén jungle. The sites—Los Abuelos, Petnal, and Cambrayal—feature ceremonial statues, pyramids, astronomical alignments, and advanced water engineering. Highlights include ancestral altars, a 108-foot pyramid, and a palace with a ro...
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1,350-Year-Old Burial Reveals ‘Ice Prince’ Toddler Laid to Rest With Sword and Silk Robes
A blue-eyed Bavarian toddler buried 1,350 years ago was found with silk robes, a sword, silver ornaments, and a piglet. Dubbed the “Ice Prince”, the child was interred in a Roman-era villa. The wealth of grave goods and preservation of the tomb reveal rare insights into aristocratic life and early Christian burial rites in early medieval Bavari...
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Archaeologists Unearth Mysterious Fake Door In 4,000-Year-Old Egyptian Tomb
A joint archaeological mission has discovered the tomb of Prince Waser-If-Re, son of King Userkaf, in Egypt's Saqqara necropolis, featuring a 15-foot-tall pink granite false door and various artifacts.
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2,300-year-old Swords with Swastika Discovered: Everything You Need to Know
A team of archaeologists has unearthed two 2,300-year-old swords, accompanied by burial artifacts like brooches, jewelry, etc., in the necropolis in France. The presence of swastikas remains a matter of consideration. These swords belong to the second Iron Age.
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Archaeologists Discover 4,400-Year-Old Tomb of Egyptian Prince in Saqqara
Archaeologists discovered Prince Userefre’s tomb, son of King Userkaf, at Saqqara, featuring a monumental pink granite false door and important Fifth Dynasty artifacts.
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Opinion | Why We Need To Wake Up From Induced Amnesia
History is not merely a record of bygone eras; it is the moral compass of a civilization. It shapes the consciousness of a people, informs their present, and influences their collective destiny.
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Archaeologists Unearth Circular Mass Grave of Wounded Individuals in Ancient Peruvian Tomb
Archaeologists in Peru have uncovered a massive circular tomb dating back to around 500 BCE, filled with the remains of 54 individuals, many of whom show signs of violent injury. The discovery suggests ritualised warfare or sacrificial practices and offers fresh insight into the ceremonial traditions of ancient Andean cultures.
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Mughal 'Descendant' Writes To UN Seeking Protection Of Aurangzeb's Tomb
Yakub Habeebuddin Tucy, who claims to be a descendant of the last Mughal emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar, has written to United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres seeking to ensure the protection of Aurangzeb's tomb in Shambhaji Nagar.
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"Unnecessary": RSS Leader On Controversy Over Aurangzeb's Tomb
The controversy over the tomb of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb is "unnecessary", said Suresh "Bhaiyyaji" Joshi, senior leader of the BJP's ideological mentor Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh today.
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"Hindus Who Wake Up...": Raj Thackeray's Chhava Mention Amid Aurangzeb Row
Amid calls to remove Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's tomb from Maharashtra, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray has said those raking up such issues are trying to incite communal tensions and asked people to "stop reading history on WhatsApp".
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"Stop Reading History On WhatsApp": Raj Thackeray On Aurangzeb Tomb Row
Maharashtra Navanirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray on Sunday slammed attempts to incite communal tension over Aurangazeb's tomb and said history shouldn't be viewed from the prism of caste and religion.
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Tomb Raider Developer Crystal Dynamics Announces Layoffs
Tomb Raider developer Crystal Dynamics has announced layoffs, calling the move “necessary” for its future success. As many as 17 staff members will be let go as part of the layoffs. The studio, currently working on the next Tomb Raider title, said the job cuts would not affect its plans for its current projects.
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"Don't Remove Aurangzeb's Grave, But": BJP Ally Ramdas Athawale's Pitch
Union Minister Ramdas Athawale has said that a memorial to Chhatrapati Sambhaji should come up in Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar instead of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's tomb being removed.
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Maharashtra City On High Alert, Gatherings Banned Amid Aurangzeb Tomb Row
Prohibitory orders have been imposed in Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar city in view of the agitations against Aurangzeb's tomb and to maintain law and order during the upcoming festivals.
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Goodbye Lenin? Russians Flock To See Bolshevik Leader's Tomb Before Closure
Russians are flocking to catch what some fear could be a final glimpse of the embalmed body of Bolshevik leader Vladimir Lenin before his tomb on Moscow's Red Square, long a place of pilgrimage for communists, closes for repairs until 2027.
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Archaeologists Discover Three Lost Maya Cities in Guatemala’s Jungle
Archaeologists from Slovakia and Guatemala have unearthed three previously unknown Maya cities in Guatemala’s Petén jungle. The sites—Los Abuelos, Petnal, and Cambrayal—feature ceremonial statues, pyramids, astronomical alignments, and advanced water engineering. Highlights include ancestral altars, a 108-foot pyramid, and a palace with a ro...
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1,350-Year-Old Burial Reveals ‘Ice Prince’ Toddler Laid to Rest With Sword and Silk Robes
A blue-eyed Bavarian toddler buried 1,350 years ago was found with silk robes, a sword, silver ornaments, and a piglet. Dubbed the “Ice Prince”, the child was interred in a Roman-era villa. The wealth of grave goods and preservation of the tomb reveal rare insights into aristocratic life and early Christian burial rites in early medieval Bavari...
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Archaeologists Unearth Mysterious Fake Door In 4,000-Year-Old Egyptian Tomb
A joint archaeological mission has discovered the tomb of Prince Waser-If-Re, son of King Userkaf, in Egypt's Saqqara necropolis, featuring a 15-foot-tall pink granite false door and various artifacts.
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2,300-year-old Swords with Swastika Discovered: Everything You Need to Know
A team of archaeologists has unearthed two 2,300-year-old swords, accompanied by burial artifacts like brooches, jewelry, etc., in the necropolis in France. The presence of swastikas remains a matter of consideration. These swords belong to the second Iron Age.
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Archaeologists Discover 4,400-Year-Old Tomb of Egyptian Prince in Saqqara
Archaeologists discovered Prince Userefre’s tomb, son of King Userkaf, at Saqqara, featuring a monumental pink granite false door and important Fifth Dynasty artifacts.
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Opinion | Why We Need To Wake Up From Induced Amnesia
History is not merely a record of bygone eras; it is the moral compass of a civilization. It shapes the consciousness of a people, informs their present, and influences their collective destiny.
-
Archaeologists Unearth Circular Mass Grave of Wounded Individuals in Ancient Peruvian Tomb
Archaeologists in Peru have uncovered a massive circular tomb dating back to around 500 BCE, filled with the remains of 54 individuals, many of whom show signs of violent injury. The discovery suggests ritualised warfare or sacrificial practices and offers fresh insight into the ceremonial traditions of ancient Andean cultures.
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Mughal 'Descendant' Writes To UN Seeking Protection Of Aurangzeb's Tomb
Yakub Habeebuddin Tucy, who claims to be a descendant of the last Mughal emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar, has written to United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres seeking to ensure the protection of Aurangzeb's tomb in Shambhaji Nagar.
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"Unnecessary": RSS Leader On Controversy Over Aurangzeb's Tomb
The controversy over the tomb of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb is "unnecessary", said Suresh "Bhaiyyaji" Joshi, senior leader of the BJP's ideological mentor Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh today.
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"Hindus Who Wake Up...": Raj Thackeray's Chhava Mention Amid Aurangzeb Row
Amid calls to remove Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's tomb from Maharashtra, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray has said those raking up such issues are trying to incite communal tensions and asked people to "stop reading history on WhatsApp".
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"Stop Reading History On WhatsApp": Raj Thackeray On Aurangzeb Tomb Row
Maharashtra Navanirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray on Sunday slammed attempts to incite communal tension over Aurangazeb's tomb and said history shouldn't be viewed from the prism of caste and religion.
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Tomb Raider Developer Crystal Dynamics Announces Layoffs
Tomb Raider developer Crystal Dynamics has announced layoffs, calling the move “necessary” for its future success. As many as 17 staff members will be let go as part of the layoffs. The studio, currently working on the next Tomb Raider title, said the job cuts would not affect its plans for its current projects.
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"Don't Remove Aurangzeb's Grave, But": BJP Ally Ramdas Athawale's Pitch
Union Minister Ramdas Athawale has said that a memorial to Chhatrapati Sambhaji should come up in Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar instead of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's tomb being removed.
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Maharashtra City On High Alert, Gatherings Banned Amid Aurangzeb Tomb Row
Prohibitory orders have been imposed in Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar city in view of the agitations against Aurangzeb's tomb and to maintain law and order during the upcoming festivals.
