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.

Sacred groves in India, rich in biodiversity, face threats from urbanization and lack of legal protection, requiring specific ...

Foo Dogs are traditionally placed in pairs, symbolizing Yin and Yang, a deep concept in Chinese philosophy. The male usually ...

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

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

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

Hinduism is a symbol of self-pride. It is rich with Vedic, spiritual, and astrological knowledge—a beautiful blend of ...

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

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

Ditmanson regards protection of the ancient academy as a case in point for the heritage day. "It reminds us of the importance ...