From March 20 to 22, the "Silk Road Medical Dialogue: Exchange Between Ancient Chinese Medicine and Sri Lankan Traditional Medicine" series of events took place in Colombo, Gampaha, Kandy, and ...

Insider tips on where to eat, sleep and shop in the Sri Lankan city of Colombo. By Eric Wilson T’s monthly travel series, Flocking To, highlights places you might already have on your wish list ...

The camels-decorated 1,200-years-old clay jug. A rare and striking red-painted clay jug, approximately 1,200 years old and used for liquid storage, has been uncovered in excavations led by the ...

The film "Bookkeeping: Occupations and Opportunities" explores the historical development of recordkeeping from ancient civilizations to modern times. It highlights the evolution of bookkeeping ...

Researchers have discovered a trove of ancient clay puppets at an archaeological site in El Salvador. The five carved figurines are about 2,400 years old, and they may help shed new light on an ...

People often think about archaeology happening deep in jungles or inside ancient pyramids. However, a team of astronomers has shown that they can use stars and the remains they leave behind to ...

Terra-cotta pots are a longtime favorite of gardeners and growers because they regulate moisture and permit air circulation around plant roots, preventing root rot. Their porosity prevents algae ...

Archaeologists found the ruins of an Iron Age settlement with a “rare” ancient Roman brooch buried underneath, possibly as an offering. Photo from GUARD Archaeology Sifting through the dark ...

No result was possible as rain washed out the final T20 between the White Ferns and Sri Lanka. Photo / Photosport Rain has proven the victor in Dunedin, as the White Ferns and Sri Lanka shared ...

Archaeologists discovered a 2,600-year-old jug at Egypt's Karnak temple complex, containing gold jewellery and statues of Amun, Mut, and Khonsu. These artefacts, dating to the 26th Dynasty ...