World Monuments Fund released their watch list; two Indian heritage sites themselves on this cautionary list
World Monuments Fund (MWF) has revealed the 25 sites selected for the 2025 World Monuments Watch. Two Indian heritage sites find themselves on this list – Bhuj historic water supply…
Hagia Sophia’s enigmatic underground tunnels, vaults, and tombs soon to be opened to the public
The Turkish Ministry of Culture is currently executing a cleaning initiative aimed at making the underground sections of the renowned Hagia Sophia in Istanbul accessible to visitors. This undertaking involves…
Challenges of deciphering the Indus Valley Civilisation script and its million-dollar reward
The ancient script of the Indus Valley Civilisation remains one of the most elusive puzzles in the annals of history. Despite over a century of scholarly endeavour, the script that…
Centuries old graffiti of Tower of London prisoners decoded
Throughout the centuries, many prisoners held in the Tower of London faced grim fates, often leaving behind graffiti etched into the stone walls. These inscriptions, some previously unnoticed or indecipherable,…
Chinese researchers make distilled wine in replica of bronze vessel found at emperor’s tomb
Archaeologists in China have successfully distilled wine using a replica of a 2,000-year-old bronze vessel uncovered from an emperor’s tomb. This discovery indicates that the technique of distilling spirits was…
A medieval spinning wheel with swastikas unearthed in Tønsberg
In October 2024, archaeologists from the Norwegian Institute for Cultural Heritage Research (NIKU) uncovered a fascinating artefact during excavations in Tønsberg. A spinning wheel adorned with four swastikas was found…
10 South and South East Asian heritage sites to add to your 2025 travel bucket list
South and Southeast Asia are home to some of the world’s most diverse and fascinating heritage sites; from ancient temples and archaeological wonders to breathtaking natural landscapes. Here is a…
Unique New Year traditions around the world
New Year’s celebrations are marked by a variety of customs and rituals, reflecting the diversity of cultures worldwide. From symbolic foods to peculiar practices, the transition to a new year…
The Enchanting Christmas Tale of the ‘Tió de Nadal’ in Catalonia
A fascinating and unusual but deeply cherished Christmas custom thrives in the Catalonian region of Spain, known as Tió de Nadal, or the “Christmas Log.” This unique and heartwarming tradition…
A couple in UP discovers hidden treasure from the 1700s
In a discovery that feels like something straight out of a historical thriller, a couple in UK stumbled upon a treasure trove dating back to the 1700s while renovating their…