Endangered Greek dialect is ‘living bridge’ to ancient world, researchers say
Esther Addley Lisbon: An endangered form of Greek that is spoken by only a few thousand people in remote mountain...
History & Culture
Italy is fighting back against souvenirs focusing on Michelangelo’s David genitals
Rome: Michelangelo’s David has been a towering figure in Italy since its completion in 1504. But in the current era...
Italy to Sell Shares in Banca Monte Dei Paschi for $704 million
Rome: Italy's Ministry of Economy and Finance said it will reduce its stake in Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena...
Pakistan-China joint exhibition on ‘Gandhara Heritage along the Silk Road’ concludes
Islamabad: The closing ceremony of the exhibition titled "Gandhara Heritage along the Silk Road: A Joint China-Pakistan Exhibition" took place...
Sneha Lala delighted to visit Sri Katas Raj temples
‘Through preservation, our ancestors live on’ Celina Ali Islamabad: Acting Head of Communications at the British High Commission Sneha Lala...
Iron Age House From the 10th Century BC Discovered in Greece
Islamabad: Numerous stones were in the largest room, which could have once been a paved courtyard. Credit: Thorikos Archaeological One...
Greece to Restore Ottoman Admiral’s Splendid Mausoleum on Rhodes
Islamabad: Ministry of Culture announces restoration work on eight-acre site on Rhodes hosting the tomb of a 17th-century Ottoman admiral...
The prehistoric ‘human skull’ cave of Greece at Petralona reopens
Athens: The Petralona cave in Chalkidiki, Greece is open to the public again after five years, while the ceremonial opening...
Archaeologists in Greece uncover shipwrecks dating back to 3000 BC
Athens: In a recent announcement by the Greek Ministry of Culture, archaeologists conducting underwater research near the southern Aegean island...
Giant tomb uncovered at Etruscan necropolis in Italy
Barbarano Romano: According to an ArtNet News report, a large rock-cut tomb was uncovered in the San Giuliano Rock Necropolis...
Pre-Roman skeletons found buried alongside dogs and horses in Italy
Rome: Members of a pre-Roman culture in Italy were sometimes buried with animals including dogs and horses, though researchers are...
Archaeologists discover long-lost 5,000-year-old copper age cemetery in Italy
Rome: Archaeologists have unearthed a 5000-year-old cemetery in Italy. This find, hidden below ground, provides insight into a significant shift...
Sochi World Youth Festival: A Beacon of International Cooperation
Tehzeeb Hussain Bercha The World Youth Festival taking place in Sochi these days has become a vivid indicator of the...
Sarkese: Britain’s archaic Norman language
London: There are only three native speakers of Sarkese alive – but a Czech linguist is working to document, codify...
Roman egg still intact found in UK in ‘amazing’ discovery
London: Researchers have cracked one of the mysteries hidden within a Roman egg, discovering that it still contains its liquid...
Italy gifts ‘Bull of Nimrud’ Replica to Iraq’s Basrah Museum
Rome: Iraq has been given a replica of the famous Assyrian “Bull of Nimrud” statue that stood in the Roman...
Pakistani bronze sculptures attract visitors at Beijing Traditional Fair
China Economic Net Beijing: The glittering bronze sculptures from Pakistan, along with other goods from home and abroad, wowed visitors...
From ancient Greece to now, the bravado of athletes transcends centuries
Peter J. Miller Athens: “I am the greatest. I said that even before I knew I was. I figured that...
US, Pakistan sign agreement on cultural property protection
Celina Ali Islamabad: US Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome and Pakistan Secretary of National Heritage and Culture Humaira Ahmed on...
Greece’s Turkish minority keeps ‘spirit of resistance’ alive
Athens: Western Thrace Turks remember the day of resistance against the Greek erasure of their minority identity while lamenting conditions...
Greece says collective memory a shield against racism, bigotry
Athens: The Greek Foreign Ministry marked International Holocaust Remembrance Day on Saturday, emphasizing the need to safeguard collective memory as...
UN women, Japan celebrate success of women’s socio-economic resilience project
Celina Ali Islamabad: UN Women, in collaboration with the Government of Japan, hosted a showcase event in Karachi Wednesday to...
University Museum of USA returns three artifacts to Greece
Athens: The Michael Carlos Art Museum at the Emory University of America has returned Greece three artifacts that had been...
Ancient temple filled with gold and silver jewels discovered in Greece
Athens: Archaeologists excavating a sanctuary honoring the ancient Greek goddess Artemis have announced they discovered a significant number of structures,...
Professor makes monumental discovery in Italy
Rome: Douglas Boin, Ph.D., a professor of history at Saint Louis University, made a major announcement at the annual meeting...
A 2,500-year-old celestial map carved on the surface of a circular stone found in Italy
Rome: Two circular stones measuring 50 centimeters in diameter have been discovered in Castelliere di Rupinpiccolo, an ancient hilltop fortress...
UK traditions such as panto and carols could join Unesco cultural heritage list
London: Traditions including pantomime, carol singing and steel pan drumming could be recognised in a register of cultural heritage in...
Sculptures of Chairman Mao, Quaid-e- Azam unveiled at Pakistan Embassy
Beijing: In an elegant and well attended ceremony Friday at Pakistan Embassy in Beijing, Ambassador Khalil Hashmi unveiled the sculptures...
Maeshowe: The UK’s doorway to another world
London: For thousands of years, our ancestors found solace in the winter solstice. Today, that belief is still reflected in...
Historic religious statue returns to Italy with support of Eurojust
Rome: The historic Italian statue of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, which holds great religious importance, has been returned to...
