【New Delhi, I】Buddha’s Sacred Gems Return to India After 127 Years
Editor’s NoteThis article details the historic return and exhibition of the Piprahwa gems, a collection of over 300 sacred Buddhist artifacts, in New…
Archaeology
News Out of the Ordinary: Gold-filled Ship Found in Desert; Indians Spent ₹1080 Crore on Adult Videos; Mosquito Alert in Dubai
Editor’s NoteThis article details the remarkable discovery of a 500-year-old shipwreck laden with gold in the Namib Desert, a find made during…
【Iberian Peni】Prehistoric Humans Traded This Rare Green Gem and AI Has Identified Its Surprising Origins
Editor’s NoteThis article explores how artificial intelligence is helping archaeologists trace the origins of variscite, a prized green mineral…
【Dzungarian A】Giant Stone ‘Doorway’ Discovered in Kazakhstan Sparks Ancient Alien Debate
Editor’s NoteThis article discusses a recently discovered geological formation in Kazakhstan that has fueled online speculation. While its origins…
50 Amazing Facial Reconstructions, from Stone Age Shamans to King Tut
Editor’s NoteAdvances in scientific analysis are allowing researchers to reconstruct the faces and appearances of historical figures with remarkable…
【India】Sotheby’s Returns Ancient Buddhist Gem Collection to India After Legal Pressure
Editor’s NoteThis article has been updated to reflect the announcement that the Piprahwa relics have been purchased from Sotheby’s by the Godrej…
【Zvolen, Slov】Rare 700-Year-Old Gold Ring with Sri Lankan Sapphire Discovered in Slovak Castle
Editor’s NoteThis article details the remarkable discovery of a 14th-century gold ring at Zvolen Castle, Slovakia. Its unique gemstone and symbolism…
【Hong Kong; P】Sotheby’s Postpones Auction of Jewels Linked to Buddha After India Calls for Their Return
Editor’s NoteThis article has been updated to reflect Sotheby’s decision to postpone its auction of artifacts following a formal demand from the…
【Hong Kong】Controversy Erupts as Jewelry Linked to Buddha’s Relics Set for Auction in Hong Kong
Editor’s NoteThis article reports on the upcoming auction of jewelry linked to Buddha’s relics, an event that has drawn significant criticism from…
【Mainz, Germa】Gemstones as an Indispensable Material – Improved Material Knowledge Promotes the Development of New Technologies
Editor’s NoteThis article explores the industrial applications of gemstones, highlighting how materials like diamonds have evolved beyond decorative…