Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Two more statues of Iron Age boxers unearthed in Sardinia

Italian

The torsos of two new limestone sculptures of boxers have been discovered in Sardinia’s Iron Age necropolis of Mont’e Prama, according to the Italian culture ministry. Culture Minister Dario Franceschini called the find at the archeological site in Cabras, western central Sardinia, an “exceptional discovery” that should shed more light on the ancient Mediterranean culture … Read more

Rediscovering Gandhara

Buddhist Heritage

ISLAMABAD: The documentary film ‘Gandhara: The Buddhist Heritage of Pakistan’ has showcased the Gandhara civilization that flourished between the 1st century CE to 7th century CE in different parts of the country. The documentary sheds light on the historical roots of Gandhara civilization and captures the entire landscape of historical sites with the help of … Read more

Taylor Swift asks to remove ‘racist historical figures’ statues in Tennessee

The Shake It Off singer asked her home state of Tennessee’s lawmaker to remove all public statues of ‘racist historical figure’ and ‘ white supremacists’. The American singer’s statement came after statues around the world have taken off by demonstrators and protests following the death of African-American George Floyd. Swift uploaded a lengthy post, which … Read more