The world renowned Kandy Esala Perahera where a variety of flags are carried, dates back to several centuries. A colourful set of stamps released in December 1980 depict four flags of the early times.

The world is home to 195 countries, each with its own unique flag. While some flags are instantly recognizable, others remain ...

The oldest surviving world map, known as the Imago Mundi, offers a fascinating glimpse into ancient Babylonian life. Dating ...

Of the 195 countries in the world, only three have a tiny amount of purple on their flags. And the bizarre explanation ...

For many years, the ancient Greeks and Romans were fooled ... need such jealous guarding with elaborate tall tales. But the world’s demand for spices grew throughout the Roman era and into ...

Italian researchers suggest that symbols from the oldest writing system in the world may have come directly from cylinder ...

In the Himalayas of northern India, Ladakh is a land of jagged peaks and sprawling desert, where ancient monasteries are ...

Researchers have uncovered links between the precursor to the world's oldest writing system and the mysterious, intricate ...

It is from their writings, that a list of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World was complied. They are the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the Statue of Zeus at Olympia ...

Carvings at Ancient Monument May Be World's Oldest Calendars Aug. 6, 2024 — Markings on a stone pillar at a 12,000 year-old archaeological site in Turkey likely represent the world's oldest ...

one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. There are many theories surrounding the gardens, from their exact location to the identities of their builders. Some suggest the gardens formed a ...

and scope of the ancient Greek city-state Journeys of the Mind: A Life in History Peter Brown A beautifully written personal account of the discovery of late antiquity by one of the world’s most ...