Ancient DNA uncovers a missing link in the origins of Indo-European Languages
A recent study published in Nature has genetically traced the origins of the Indo-European language family, which comprises over 400 languages spoken by more than 40 per cent of the…
Macron announces major renovation of the Louvre, including a dedicated room for the Mona Lisa
French President Emmanuel Macron announced on 28 January 2025 that the Louvre Museum will undergo a significant modernisation, including the creation of a dedicated room for the Mona Lisa. The…
New discovery reveals Iron Age dates back over 5000 years in South India
In recent excavations by the Tamil Nadu State Department of Archaeology 160 burial urns were unearthed at Sivagalia in the Tuticorin district. This revealed that the Iron Age in this…
World Monuments Fund adds Moon to the watch list
The World Monuments Fund (WMF) has expanded its scope beyond Earth by including the Moon on its list of endangered heritage sites, a first in the organisation’s history. The Moon’s…
Mumbai’s Irani culinary heritage at risk as BMC issues notice to bakeries to stop using woodfire ovens
**** This article is a collaboration between IHP and Sthāpatya Samvad.**** Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s (BMC) new policy to combat air pollution is about to change the centuries-old traditional cooking style…
Discovery of Colossal Buddha Relics in Ratnagiri, Odisha
Recent archaeological excavations by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) in Ratnagiri, Odisha, have brought to light significant Buddhist artefacts, reinforcing the site’s historical importance as a major centre of…
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,…