Bananas, originating from ancient India over 5,000 years ago, spread globally thanks to figures like Alexander the Great and ...

India too has emerged as a hub for homegrown whiskies, being revered by people across the globe. So stock up on them and ...

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George Bird, a “local archaeology enthusiast,” had a theory about the Farley Moor standing stone. He suspected this decent-sized, slightly pointed, moss-covered rock in Farley Moor forest “might be ...

The Egyptian Museum in Cairo’s Tahrir Square is bringing history to life with an exhibition exploring food in ancient Egypt, ...

Beer is celebrated as one of the most popular and ancient alcoholic beverages globally. The article highlights the historical ...

The Acropolis is a massive archaeological site brimming with the artistic monuments and wonders of ancient Greece. Here are ...

Detective Charles from Brooklyn Nine-Nine isn't alone in valuing sourdough bread. Sourdough, made from a natural fermentation ...

Archaeologists from the British Museum and Iraq have uncovered over 200 4,000-year-old cuneiform tablets at Girsu, shedding ...

More than 300 million people in Iran and beyond celebrate the ancient holiday. It’s tied to the spring equinox and has roots in the Persian Empire. Here’s what to know.

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The finds, which also include dozens of clay sealings, contain details of a metric system used to measure resources, as well ...