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After First-Ever World Cup, Ancient Indian Game Kho Kho Eyeing Entry Into Olympics
The inaugural Kho Kho World Cup featured teams from 23 nations competing in India's capital New Delhi.
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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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Seismic Data from NASA’s InSight Might Solve the Mystery of Mars’ Dichotomy
NASA’s InSight mission has provided seismic data shedding light on the Martian dichotomy, the split between Mars’ northern lowlands and southern highlands. Findings from the mantle’s seismic wave analysis suggest the split stems from ancient tectonic activity and magma dynamics, rather than asteroid impacts. Variations in crust thickness and ...
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Massive Ice Age Landforms Found Under North Sea Provide Key Insights into Ancient Glaciers
Scientists have uncovered massive ice age landforms buried deep beneath the North Sea, revealing patterns of a colossal ice sheet that existed 1 million years ago. Using high-resolution sound wave imaging, researchers discovered features indicating a single, large ice sheet that shaped the region’s landscape. These findings provide new perspectiv...
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Top 7 Ancient Megaliths Around the World That Rival Stonehenge in Age and Size
While Stonehenge may be the most famous megalithic site, it's not the oldest or largest. From the 11,000-year-old Göbekli Tepe in Turkey to the thousands of stones at Carnac in France, several ancient structures surpass Stonehenge in scale and mystery. These remarkable sites offer insights into the early societies that built them, with many still ...
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Small Carnivores Were Crucial for Early Levant Diets, Claims New Study
Small carnivores like red foxes and wildcats were integral to the diet of early Neolithic societies in the Levant, according to recent findings from Aḥihud, Israel. Analysis of animal remains revealed the practice of skinning for fur and butchering for meat. These discoveries suggest a broader role for these small animals, previously seen only as...
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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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Scientists Uncover 'Sunken Worlds' Deep in Earth’s Mantle, Defying Geological Expectations
A new study has uncovered unusual anomalies deep within Earth's mantle, resembling sunken crustal slabs in unexpected locations. Using advanced full-waveform inversion, scientists were able to map these structures, revealing hidden patterns that challenge current geological understanding. These anomalies were discovered far from tectonic activity z...
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UP Man Goes To Police Over Stolen Temple Idols, Turns Out He Was The Thief
A man who had lodged a complaint about the stolen ancient idols from the Ram-Janaki temple in the Padri police station area of Mirzapur has turned out to be the thief, police said on Saturday.
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Navya Nanda's Dholavira Visit Is The Perfect Travel Spot For The Ancient History Lover; All About The Harappan Site
Navya Nanda went out and about exploring Dholavira which is a Harappan site from the ages gone by
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Massive Private Bathhouse Uncovered in Pompeii, Revealing Elite Roman Lifestyle
Archaeologists have discovered one of the largest private bathhouses in Pompeii, dating back to the Roman era. The bathhouse, featuring hot, warm, and cold rooms, reflects the elite lifestyle enjoyed by its wealthy owners. Alongside the lavish complex, remains of individuals reveal the tragic impact of Mount Vesuvius' eruption in AD79. This find of...
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Hidden Details of Alexander the Great Mosaic Revealed Through Unique Study
A scientific study on the Alexander Mosaic, displayed in Naples, explores the origins of the materials used in its creation. The analysis traced the mosaic’s tesserae to various regions across Europe, including Italy, Spain and Tunisia, highlighting the craftsmanship and resources used. The mosaic, buried during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in ...
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Ancient Pagan Temple Linked To Jesus' Ancestors Found Under Jerusalem
As per archaeologists, the complex was likely constructed in the Middle Bronze Age, with its final stage in Iron Age IIB.
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Japan's Only Sumo Grand Master Terunofuji To Retire
Sumo is facing a potential chasm at the top of the ancient sport for the first time in over 30 years after the only yokozuna, Terunofuji, announced his retirement on Friday.
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After First-Ever World Cup, Ancient Indian Game Kho Kho Eyeing Entry Into Olympics
The inaugural Kho Kho World Cup featured teams from 23 nations competing in India's capital New Delhi.
-
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.
-
Seismic Data from NASA’s InSight Might Solve the Mystery of Mars’ Dichotomy
NASA’s InSight mission has provided seismic data shedding light on the Martian dichotomy, the split between Mars’ northern lowlands and southern highlands. Findings from the mantle’s seismic wave analysis suggest the split stems from ancient tectonic activity and magma dynamics, rather than asteroid impacts. Variations in crust thickness and ...
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Massive Ice Age Landforms Found Under North Sea Provide Key Insights into Ancient Glaciers
Scientists have uncovered massive ice age landforms buried deep beneath the North Sea, revealing patterns of a colossal ice sheet that existed 1 million years ago. Using high-resolution sound wave imaging, researchers discovered features indicating a single, large ice sheet that shaped the region’s landscape. These findings provide new perspectiv...
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Top 7 Ancient Megaliths Around the World That Rival Stonehenge in Age and Size
While Stonehenge may be the most famous megalithic site, it's not the oldest or largest. From the 11,000-year-old Göbekli Tepe in Turkey to the thousands of stones at Carnac in France, several ancient structures surpass Stonehenge in scale and mystery. These remarkable sites offer insights into the early societies that built them, with many still ...
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Small Carnivores Were Crucial for Early Levant Diets, Claims New Study
Small carnivores like red foxes and wildcats were integral to the diet of early Neolithic societies in the Levant, according to recent findings from Aḥihud, Israel. Analysis of animal remains revealed the practice of skinning for fur and butchering for meat. These discoveries suggest a broader role for these small animals, previously seen only as...
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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".
-
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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Scientists Uncover 'Sunken Worlds' Deep in Earth’s Mantle, Defying Geological Expectations
A new study has uncovered unusual anomalies deep within Earth's mantle, resembling sunken crustal slabs in unexpected locations. Using advanced full-waveform inversion, scientists were able to map these structures, revealing hidden patterns that challenge current geological understanding. These anomalies were discovered far from tectonic activity z...
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UP Man Goes To Police Over Stolen Temple Idols, Turns Out He Was The Thief
A man who had lodged a complaint about the stolen ancient idols from the Ram-Janaki temple in the Padri police station area of Mirzapur has turned out to be the thief, police said on Saturday.
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Navya Nanda's Dholavira Visit Is The Perfect Travel Spot For The Ancient History Lover; All About The Harappan Site
Navya Nanda went out and about exploring Dholavira which is a Harappan site from the ages gone by
-
Massive Private Bathhouse Uncovered in Pompeii, Revealing Elite Roman Lifestyle
Archaeologists have discovered one of the largest private bathhouses in Pompeii, dating back to the Roman era. The bathhouse, featuring hot, warm, and cold rooms, reflects the elite lifestyle enjoyed by its wealthy owners. Alongside the lavish complex, remains of individuals reveal the tragic impact of Mount Vesuvius' eruption in AD79. This find of...
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Hidden Details of Alexander the Great Mosaic Revealed Through Unique Study
A scientific study on the Alexander Mosaic, displayed in Naples, explores the origins of the materials used in its creation. The analysis traced the mosaic’s tesserae to various regions across Europe, including Italy, Spain and Tunisia, highlighting the craftsmanship and resources used. The mosaic, buried during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in ...
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Ancient Pagan Temple Linked To Jesus' Ancestors Found Under Jerusalem
As per archaeologists, the complex was likely constructed in the Middle Bronze Age, with its final stage in Iron Age IIB.
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Japan's Only Sumo Grand Master Terunofuji To Retire
Sumo is facing a potential chasm at the top of the ancient sport for the first time in over 30 years after the only yokozuna, Terunofuji, announced his retirement on Friday.
