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In an age of viral narratives and cinematic history, archaeology quietly competes with myth-making. This feature examines some of the most persistent myths surrounding the world’s iconic archaeological sites, placing them against evidence, data, and scholarly consensus.

European explorers discovered the region in the 19th and 20th centuries, and the world was exposed to these magnificent ruins. The city was declared a World Heritage in 1985 and one of the 7 New Wonders of the World in 2007.

In Tatrot, fossils of animals millions of years old are scattered across the landscape. Geologically, the area is part of an important fossil-bearing region where remains dating back approximately 3.5 to 5 million years have been discovered.

Women, particularly from low income families, also carry the dual burden of caring for their families and earning their livelihoods, in addition to carrying unpaid emotional labour in their families.

Students quickly disengage from traditional science classes until something hands-on begins.

When a student starts to believe one bad week has ruined their whole life, the problem is bigger than grades.

International Women's Day 2026 theme is 'Give To Gain'. And the simple rule is: When we give, we gain. Together, let's help forge gender equality through abundant giving. It's time to shift from saving cash or gold to investing in mutual funds and having complete ownership of your assets.

I have lived in San Luis Obispo for over a decade, about 40 km from Diablo Canyon, California’s last operational nuclear power plant. I...

At the western Thailand’s Bo Khlueng hot spring, water temperatures rise close to 70 °C while sunlight reaches the surface with little attenuation. Heat...

On the night of January 17, 2026, a devastating fire engulfed Gul Plaza shopping center in Karachi. The blaze spread with terrifying speed, ultimately...