n 17th April, as the festivities of Ram Navami were celebrated with great pomp and splendor, the Ram temple in Ayodhya experienced an extraordinary moment. Amidst the devout chants and celebrations, a beam of sunlight elegantly descended upon the forehead of the revered Ram Lalla idol. This remarkable event, which occurred precisely at 12:01 AM, […]Read More
In the year 1900, the tranquil waters near the island of Antikythera bore witness to a momentous event that would ignite the spark of underwater archaeology. Amidst the aftermath of a storm, Greek divers hailing from the island of Symi sought refuge and respite near the shores of Antikythera. Clad in cumbersome copper and brass […]Read More
The Black Orlov diamond and its cursed story has riveted the Gem world ever since it was stolen from its original home in India. Much like many enigmatic diamond tales, the narrative surrounding the seventh-largest black diamond ever, is almost like the plot of a Hollywood thriller. It is replete with unexpected twists, flamboyant characters, […]Read More
In 2002, an egg was sold for 9.6 million dollars. Shocking, right? But this was no ordinary egg – In fact, it was a rare Fabergé egg, called the “1913 Winter Egg”. This blog will explore the history of these remarkable eggs and what makes them worth millions today. Fabergé eggs […]Read More
“Dhammaghosha is now replacing Bherighosha…” The significance of this statement found in Ashokan inscriptions is monumental. For the first time in world history, there was a King who understood the futility of war and instead considered looking after his subjects as the true aim of a KIng. Rightly known as “The Great”, this King was […]Read More
Ancient Egypt with its unparalleled pyramids, the mysterious Sphinx, intriguing artefacts and captivating Hieroglyphs has fascinated millions ever since modern archaeology started revealing these monuments and artefacts oftentimes millenia old to the general public at large. But the inability of researchers and historians to decipher the Hieroglyphics proved to be a huge challenge in […]Read More
In 1739, Nadir Shah of Persia orchestrated an invasion of India that was marked by brutal plunder, including the sack of Delhi. After a decisive victory over the Mughal Emperor Muhammad Shah, he laid claim to the rich treasures of India like the Timur Ruby and Daria-e-Noor. But it was when he laid his eyes […]Read More
In the 1850s, Chales Masson, a soldier of the East Indian Company was exploring the dusty plains of Punjab when he came across the apparent ruins of an abandoned and forgotten town. It was not until 1920 that the Indian archaeologist, Daya Ram Sahni started excavations and conducted a path-breaking archaeological discovery which finally revealed […]Read More