CUSCO, PERU — Standing at the very center of the ancient Inca capital, the Coricancha — also spelled Qorikancha, meaning “Golden Temple” in Quechua — remains one of the greatest architectural and spiritual achievements of pre-Columbian America. Once the most revered temple in the vast Inca Empire, Coricancha was dedicated to Inti, the Sun God,…
Summary & Historical Context For many centuries in China, women seeking medical attention faced strict cultural constraints. Under the influence of Confucian gender norms, direct physical examination of a woman’s body by a male physician was often socially unacceptable. To work around this barrier, some physicians kept a small carved figure — typically of a…
CAIRO, EGYPT —In a historic moment that Egyptologists are calling the most significant museum opening of the century, Egypt has officially unveiled the complete burial collection of Pharaoh Tutankhamun at the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) in Giza. For the first time since the tomb’s discovery in 1922, the entire assemblage of more than 5,000 artifacts—including…
Failaka Island, Kuwait —Archaeologists have uncovered a remarkably well-preserved 4,000-year-old temple belonging to the ancient Dilmun civilization on Kuwait’s Failaka Island, in what experts are calling one of the most significant Bronze Age discoveries in the Gulf region in recent years. The find, announced by Kuwait’s National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters (NCCAL), was…
Among the most enduring and eerie legends of Indonesian folklore is that of the Jenglot — a small, humanoid figure said to possess supernatural powers and a thirst for blood. Often resembling a mummified doll with human-like features, the Jenglot has captivated, terrified, and intrigued Indonesians for generations, standing as a symbol of the nation’s…
JOHANNESBURG – A wave of anxiety and a rush of life-altering decisions are sweeping through a segment of the global population, fueled by a doomsday prediction from a South African preacher. Pastor Joshua Mhlakela’s prophecy, which has gone viral on social media platforms like TikTok, has reportedly led some individuals to quit their jobs and…
A pair of ceremonial jade dagger-axes dating back to China’s Shang dynasty (1600–1046 BCE) have been brought into focus by historians and archaeologists. These artifacts, featuring jade blades, bronze handles, and intricate turquoise inlays, represent a rare fusion of artistry, metallurgy, and ritual symbolism from one of China’s earliest civilizations. Historical Context The dagger-axe, known…
NEW DELHI – In a momentous announcement, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has named veteran actor Mohanlal as the recipient of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2023, the highest honor in Indian cinema. The prestigious award recognizes his “outstanding contribution to the growth and development of Indian cinema.” The announcement was made on Saturday,…
Lisbon: In the annals of Portugal’s history, there is no figure more bizarre and terrifying than Diogo Alves, a notorious 19th-century Spanish criminal. Known as the ‘Aqueduct Killer,’ his legacy extends far beyond his heinous crimes, as his severed head remains a subject of endless fascination and research, preserved in a flask at the Faculty…
In a historic turn of events for the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA), women have been elected to the top leadership roles. Following a tightly contested election, actress Shwetha Menon has been elected as the new President, and Kuku Parameswaran will serve as the General Secretary. This marks a significant shift in the organization’s…
