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This image provided by the Smithsonians Human Origins Program shows artifacts found in southern Kenyas Olorgesailie Basin. For hundreds of the thousands of years, people living there made and used large stone-cutting tools called handaxes, left. At right are more sophisticated tools, found in the same area, which were carefully crafted and more specialized than the large, all-purpose handaxes. (Smithsonian - Human Origins Program via AP)

Stone tools from Kenya give early glimpse of human behavior

Stone tools and other items from ancient sites give a glimpse at the emergence of some key human behaviours.

16 March 2018 8:23 AM IST

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Neanderthals were compassionate beings: Study

New researchers find that they were genuinely caring of their peers.

14 March 2018 5:35 PM IST

The museum has a collection of paintings on Indian ragas but not many people understand its significance. (Photo: Soumyabrata Gupta)

Day-long activities at Indian Museum on 'Intl Museum Day'

The museum has a collection of paintings on Indian ragas but not many people understand its significance.

18 May 2018 12:54 PM IST

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Westminster Abbey unlocks hidden area to show off historical treasures

The items are exhibited along four themes.

30 May 2018 7:53 PM IST

Vegas movie went on to win the prestigious Best Foreign Film Oscar award Sunday night in the category of best foreign film, representing Chile. (Photo: AP)

Daniela Vega makes history, becomes first transgender Oscars presenter

Vega was given opportunity to participate at Academy Awards after starring in Sebastian Lelio's Oscar nominated film 'A...

5 March 2018 6:12 PM IST

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Scientists discover oldest human virus in ancient skeleton

Find out how the find could be beneficial for the future.

10 May 2018 1:48 PM IST

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Once overlooked, 2,500-year-old coffin may offer clues into ancient...

The discovery offers scientists an almost unique opportunity to test the cadaver.

27 March 2018 7:53 PM IST

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King Tutankhamen's military chariot moved to new Egyptian museum

King Tut ruled Egypt as pharaoh for 10 years until his death at age 19, around 1324 B.C.

7 May 2018 3:03 PM IST

This Monday, June 4, 2018 photo shows a detailed figurine of a kings head on display at the Israel Museum, dating to biblical times, and found last year near Israels northern border with Lebanon, in Jerusalem. (Photo: AP)

Sculpted head of mystery biblical king found in Israel

In a rare move, archaeologists and curators at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem rushed to put the piece on public display.

10 Jun 2018 10:02 AM IST

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Light show projects Portugal's history onto ruined church

The multimedia show Lisbon Under Stars has been drawing up to 500 visitors a night.

18 Jun 2018 6:46 PM IST

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Twitter finds a back story for the woman in viral 'distracted guy'...

Other users have also found a number of images of the couple together with many pointing out how the woman hasn't...

26 Jun 2018 6:05 PM IST

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In find of ancient gold earring, echoes of Greek rule over Jerusalem

Such jewelry might have been worn by wealthy men or women, at the time.

9 Aug 2018 1:55 PM IST