21 August 2021
Ireland’s most beautiful round tower and Romanesque architecture
Romanesque means "from the Romans", "descendant of the Romans". This architectural style is called "Norman architectural…
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Culture
17 August 2021
Georgia’s Queen of Kings “Tamar the Great”
Queen Tamar (1160-1235 CE) reigned during Georgia's Golden Age, when the country's frontiers stretched from the…
16 August 2021
“Dholavira,” the settlement with the world’s oldest signboard
Dholavira, also known as Kotda (which means "big fort"), is one of the islands in Kutch's…
16 August 2021
The Babylonian captivity or Babylonian exile
The Babylonian captivity or exile was an era in ancient Israel's history. That exile began with…
12 August 2021
Iran’s legendary ruined city “Susa”
Ancient Susa is one of the oldest cities in the world. The Elamite, Persian, and Parthian…
11 August 2021
Brief history and 9 unknowns of Hagia Sophia
The Great Church was the name given to Hagia Sophia when it was initially constructed (Megale…
9 August 2021
Spain’s little-known Viking history is being uncovered
Spain has been subjected to more invasions and conquests than any other European country. And, while…
7 August 2021
“If this site (Sharda temple)is restored and conserved, it will attract thousands of Hindus and Buddhists from Kashmir and the rest of the world”
Sharda Peeth, a historic learning institution located 200 kilometers (124 miles) from Muzaffarabad, the capital and…
13 July 2021
Bidnija olive trees have seen medieval, not the Roman period
The olive trees in the Bidnija grove on the island of Malta are believed to be…
11 July 2021
700 Years After Dante’s Death, His Handwritten Notes Are Discovered
Dante Alighieri, an Italian poet, and scholar are best known for his masterwork La Commedia (also…