Crown of the last Mughal Emperor Bahadur Shah II; also known as Bahadur Shah Zafar (1775-1862 CE) :

Crown was crafted in the second quarter of 19th Century CE, most probably in Delhi or surrounding areas by goldsmiths and jewellers. It is strictly speaking, not a crown, but an

In the realm of animated films, few have dared to tread the hallowed grounds of biblical and historical narratives with the ambition and finesse of 'The Prince of Egypt.' Released in 1998, this cinematic jewel endeavors to recount the epic journey of Moses from a prince of Egypt

Hidden Painting of the Church of Saint George Maggiore, discovered during restoration, at the end of 2022 during the holidays, the canvas hidden in the Church of San Giorgio Maggiore, one of the first four churches built in Naples which represents a peculiar testimony of

A 18th Century AD, Ceremonial Armor for a High Ranking Chinese Official of the Imperial Palace Guard -

Imperial Guards of Qing dynasty (1644-1912 AD) were a select detachment of Manchu and Mongol bannermenresponsible for guarding Forbidden City in Beijing, Emperor and Emperor's

Constantinople (İstanbul) 1910 CE :

Note the Hotel sign; in Armenian, Greek and Ottoman Turkish.

Ottomans had altogether three influential languages known as 'Alsina-i Thalātha' (Three Languages) that were common to Ottoman readers: Ottoman Turkish, Arabic  and Persian. The

Süleymaniye Mosque, grand hilltop structure built in 16th Century CE, on the orders of and named after, Sultan Süleyman the Magnificent in Istanbul, Türkiye. It was designed by Sinan, one of the great architects of his time and architect-in-chief to Süleyman for almost 28 years.

Shakespeare's Globe Theatre :

Story of Globe Theatre starts with William Shakespeare's acting company Lord Chamberlain's Men. Shakespeare was a part-owner, or sharer, in company, as well as an actor and resident playwright. From its inception in 1594 AD, Lord Chamberlain's Men

Gigantic marine reptile identified from fossil found by 11 year-old girl and father :

A fossil jawbone found by a British girl and her father on a beach in Somerset, England, belongs to a gigantic marine reptile dating back to 202 million years ago that appears to have been

Ancient Greeks Invented World’s First Telecommunications Device -

The hydraulic telegraph, invented by the ancient Greeks, had the capacity to send long-distance messages as early as 4th Century BC.

The ingenious apparatus is dubbed as the world’s first telecommunications

An ancient ‘Zombie’ grave; dating back 4200 years, discovered in Germany :

A supposed zombie grave, dating back thousands of years, was recently unearthed in Germany, shedding light on the superstitious practices of Bronze Age Europeans.

The burial site was found during an

Rome is often described as a metropolis, in which modern life and ancient monuments coexist in a bustling environment. Considering the eventual extent of ancient Roman hegemony, perhaps it is unsurprising that the city was one of the largest in the ancient world.

The extent of

Floor covered with tombstones in St. John's Co-Cathedral (1572-1577 CE) in Valletta, Malta.

Earliest grave dates back to 1606 CE, some 25 years after church was opened. Bodies continued to be buried in cathedral till 19th Century.

Marble floor is composed of nearly 400

South Indian Temple Architecture; also called the Dravida Style, is a form of architecture widely employed for Hindu temples in modern Tamil Nadu from 7th-18th Century AD, characterized by its pyramidal tower. Variant forms are found in the Karnataka (formerly Mysore) and Andhra

Countless civilizations have risen and fallen over the millennia. But which one is the oldest on record ?

About 30 years ago, this question seemed to have a straightforward answer. Around 4000 BC, earliest phase of Sumerian culture arose as oldest civilization in Mesopotamia

Reevaluating the interpretation of 'Homosexuality' in ancient Greece; through Solon's laws :

The topic of homosexuality in ancient Greece has long fascinated historians and scholars, prompting extensive debate and research. The societal norms and legal frameworks of the time are

Roads were a key aspect of transportation in Roman Empire. In addition to the streets built within Roman cities, Roman military built several major highways, starting with the Appian Way, which was built during the Roman Republic in 312 BC. Appian Way was a paved road, named

The Vision at the Temple of Apollo Epicurius at Bassae (Arcadia, Greece) by George Percy Jacomb-Hood (1857-1929).

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Japanese pictorial map of the Middle East, Central Asia and South Asia (1942)

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