Archaeologists Found a 7,500-Year-Old Seal From a Surprisingly Advanced Society

One small artifact opened up a world of discovery of a Neolithic civilization with a remarkably advanced social structure.

Somnath Temple: The timeless story of faith's victory over destruction

The history of the Somnath Temple, a cornerstone of Indian culture and spirituality, is an extraordinary tale of strong faith and relentless reconstruction. Somnath, the first among the twelve ...

This sacred Mongolian site is one of the world’s oldest nature reserves

Mongolia’s Bogd Khan Uul was originally protected by an ally of Genghis Khan and is home to Bronze Age petroglyphs, ...

Ancient clay cylinders provide first foundation text documenting Nebuchadnezzar II's restoration of the ziggurat of Kish

In 2013, two local Iraqis handed over two inscribed clay cylinders to the State Board of Antiquities and Heritage. Subsequent ...

This sacred site is one of the world’s oldest nature reserves

Mongolia’s Bogd Khan Uul was originally protected by an ally of Genghis Khan and is home to Bronze Age petroglyphs, ...
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January 6, 2026 • Last year, for Black History Month, NPR's Scott Simon spoke with Edith Renfrow Smith of Chicago, who has died at 111 years old. December 31, 2025 • The city shut down the station in ...

From 1026 To 2026: How Somnath Temple, India’s First Jyotirling, Was Attacked By Invaders But Rose Again And Again From The Ashes

Standing by the Arabian Sea, Somnath’s journey from destruction to renewal tells a story of belief and spiritual strength.
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Who built the ‘lost city’ of Petra—and why did they leave?

Built over 2,000 years ago, the iconic desert city continues to mesmerize tourists and archaeologists alike. Ad Deir, or the Monastery, is one of Petra's many facades carved out of sandstone in Wadi ...