White genocide in South Africa: myth or reality?
On 21 May 2025, former President Trump met his South African counterpart, President Cyril Ramaphosa, in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C. During their meeting, Mr…
Museum in the Netherlands returns Benin Bronzes to Nigeria
Benin Bronzes are currently being removed from the Wereldmuseum (World Museum) to be repatriated to their country of origin, Nigeria. The Benin Bronzes are invaluable cultural artefacts that belong to…
Ancient Babylonian tablet reveals earliest known use of applied geometry
A clay tablet dating back 3,700 years to the Old Babylonian period has been identified as containing the oldest known instance of applied geometry. This significant discovery was made by…
Previously undocumented inscriptions discovered on the Luxor Obelisk in Paris
Nearly two hundred years after its prominent installation in Paris’ Place de la Concorde, the 3,300-year-old Luxor Obelisk continues to offer new perspectives on ancient Egyptian civilisation and the mechanisms…
Unravelling the mystery of the Pir Panjal horsemen
Deep within the rugged contours of the Pir Panjal Range in Jammu and Kashmir lie dozens of enigmatic stone carvings collectively known as the Horsemen of the Pir Panjals. Their…
Iraq’s Cultural Heritage at Risk Amid Expanding Real Estate Development
A contentious debate has arisen surrounding the preservation of Tell Al Sayyagh, an archaeological site within the historic city of Kufa in Iraq. This dispute reflects a broader and intensifying…
Auction of ancient Indian gems ‘imbued with presence of Buddha’ sparks a ethical debate
Buddhist scholars and monastic authorities have voiced strong criticism of the forthcoming auction in Hong Kong of ancient Indian gem relics that are widely believed to contain the presence of…
Ancient Indian water conservation techniques that can help with climate crisis
Indian summers have grown markedly hotter, a change that is inseparable from the global climate crisis and which casts fresh urgency on traditional water-harvesting and storage methods. Traditional water harvesting…
Brief history of the Indus Waters Treaty
After the recent terror attacks in Pahalgam, Kashmir, the Indian government has decided to revoke its longstanding Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan. But what is the Indus Water Treaty? The…
Haryana designates two Harappan civilisation sites as protected archaeological monuments
The Government of Haryana has officially declared two historically significant sites associated with the over 4,400-year-old Harappan civilisation, located in the Bhiwani district, as protected monuments and archaeological sites. These…