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For the first time in over two centuries, Greece's iconic Parthenon stands free of scaffolding, with its western facade fully restored to its ancient glory. The painstaking restoration marks a historic moment for one of the world's most treasured monuments.
A new study reveals the ancient Greeks didn't curve the Parthenon's base to create an optical illusion after all. The truth behind this architectural choice is simpler and more beautiful than we thought.
Divers discovered a piece of ancient Greek marble in a shipwreck that sank over 200 years ago while carrying treasures from Athens' Acropolis. The find adds a new chapter to the story of cultural artifacts still being recovered from the sea floor.
A father racing against time to get his daughter to her Europe trip discovered something every parent needs to hear. Sometimes "good enough" is exactly good enough.
Every rupee note in your wallet features an iconic Indian monument with centuries of history. From sun temples to Mars missions, these architectural wonders turn everyday currency into portable museums.
A stunning partial lunar eclipse covered 96% of the moon in red shadow on August 28, creating a rare "almost blood moon" that photographers worldwide stayed up to capture. The celestial show won't happen again until 2028.
In 1992, a single farmer imported California strawberry plants to his village in Maharashtra. Today, over 5,000 families earn up to $14,000 per acre growing 35,000 tonnes of strawberries annually.