The British Museum is in a heated debate over the repatriation of two iconic moai statues from Easter Island, also known as Rapa Nui. Dating back to 1868 when British surveyors removed these stone monuments from Rapa Nui, demands for their return to Chilean territory.
Researchers have discovered Europe’s oldest known megastructure, the Stone Age wall known as Blinkerwall submerged beneath the waves of the Baltic Sea.
The genetic analysis of bone fragments from an archaeological site in central Germany has provided insights into the early settlement of modern humans (Homo sapiens) in Northern Europe, challenging existing theories on their resilience in harsh climatic conditions.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, the grand temple to Lord Ram. The ceremony, known as the ‘Pran Pratishtha,’ involved Vedic rituals and the unveiling of the idol of Ram Lalla, symbolizing the divine presence in the newly constructed temple.
The extraterrestrial figures seized by Peru officials last year have been debunked as nothing more than dolls. The forensic experts from Peru’s prosecutor’s office presented their findings, revealing that the artifacts were made with a combination of paper, glue, metal, and human and animal bones.
In an archaeological discovery, researchers have discovered a hidden network of interconnected cities in the Upano Valley of the Amazon rainforest, challenging beliefs about ancient civilizations in the region.
The colossal Gigantopithecus blacki, often referred as the “real King Kong,” once roamed the lush forests of southern China, standing nearly 10 feet tall and weighing as much as a grizzly bear. Discovered over a century ago by German-Dutch paleontologist G.H.R. von Koenigswald, the Gigantopithecus has the imaginations of scientists.
Hindu Americans in various cities across the United States have come together to celebrate the upcoming inauguration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. The festivities kicked off with a car rally organized by the Hindu American community in Washington DC, the beginning of a month long celebration leading up to the event scheduled for January 22, 2024.
The discovery of a 5,000-year-old boat-shaped mound in Turkey, believed by some to be the remains of Noah’s Ark. This archaeological discovered in the Doğubayazıt district of Ağrı.
Experts from National Museums Scotland (NMS) and Cardiff University have discovered the ruins of an “incredibly rare” 5,000-year-old tomb in Orkney. Located at Holm, East Mainland, this Neolithic site is with historical significance.
