Category : Culture


DNA Study Points to Indian Origin for Shroud of Turin

Recent genomic analysis of environmental DNA from the Shroud of Turin reveals plant and human genetic markers linked to India, challenging traditional theories of its European origins and suggesting a global journey via ancient trade routes.

Ancient Qur'anic Manuscript Found in Saudi Arabia's Library

A rare 4th-century manuscript titled 'Gharib Al-Qur'an' has been unveiled in Saudi Arabia, offering insights into early Islamic scholarship. The King Abdulaziz Public Library's collection includes over 185 rare Qur'anic interpretation manuscripts spanning

Hanuman Chalisa: Benefits, Guidelines, and Chanting Methods

Explore the profound significance of Hanuman Chalisa, composed by Goswami Tulsidas in the 16th century. Learn about its 40 couplets, benefits like mental strength and protection, and essential guidelines for correct chanting to seek Lord Hanuman's blessin

2,500-Year-Old Mud-Brick Building Found in Egyptian Delta

Archaeologists in Egypt's Nile Delta have uncovered a 2,500-year-old mud-brick building using non-invasive geophysical methods. The structure, from the 26th Dynasty, offers rare insights into ancient urban planning and administration in a waterlogged regi

Man Cuts Off Tongue as Offering to Hanuman in Odisha Temple

A 55-year-old devotee in Odisha's Jagatsinghpur district allegedly chopped off his tongue and offered it to Lord Hanuman at a temple, triggering panic. The man, Nehru Mallick, is in serious condition after the extreme act of devotion.

Slowjamastan: The 11-Acre Desert Nation Built in Lockdown

Randy Williams created the Republic of Slowjamastan on 11 acres in California during the pandemic. With 25,000 citizens, bizarre laws like banning Crocs, and a mission to escape political divisiveness, this micronation is hosting MicroCon 2027.

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