From amulets and curse tablets to mysterious symbols etched in ruins, archaeology is shedding light on how magic shaped ancient cultures. This video explores fascinating discoveries that show how ...

From tail-wagging agents of battle to divine deities, ancient Mesopotamia’s civilisations saw dogs as more than just pets.

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Horseshoe, a potent symbol in Vastu Shastra and Astrology, is believed to offer protection, prosperity, and good fortune.

Located in the Amer valley, the 11 Rudra Mahadev Temple is approximately 400 years old. Additionally, near the Amer valley, ...

Nefertari was the beloved wife of Rameses II, and her extravagant tomb proves it. Its restored paintings tell an interesting ...

This bold door color isn't just stylish—it also sends a powerful message. Here's the meaning of a red front door.

Archaeologists uncovered the ancient Greek agora of Hyllarima in Turkey, revealing ancient Hellenistic shops and public ...

Before Egypt’s dynasties, rural rituals and astral burials shaped beliefs that later defined the divine and sacred order.

From visiting a Hindu temple or by flipping through the pages of a mythological text, you will discover something interesting ...

Mesopotamian warfare was waged between rival city-states such as Ur, Lagash and Umma during earlier periods, and later ...

There must be a larger debate on intellectual property, cultural credit, and economic justice, especially in the context of ...