The Sahara Desert is one of Earth's most arid and desolate places, stretching across a swathe of North Africa that spans parts of 11 countries and covers an area comparable to China or the United States. But it has not always been so inhospitable. During a period from about 14,500 to 5,000 years ago, it was a lush green savannah rich in bodies of water and teeming with life. And, according to DNA obtained from the remains of two individuals who lived about 7,000 years ago in what is now Libya, it was home to a mysterious lineage of people isolated from the outside world. Researchers analyzed the first genomes from people who lived in what is called the "Green Sahara." They obtained DNA from the bones of two females buried at a rock shelter called Takarkori in remote southwestern Lib...
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As millions of North Americans engage in their championship brackets, Exodus Adventure Travels, the leading international small group guided tour company, has announced its travel champion from a month-long competition across the US and Canada. The Ultimate Travel Showdown kicked off in early March with 16 of the world's most popular destinations. Each week, the competition narrowed based on voting results. After thousands of votes in the bracket style competition, the final showdown featured Italy vs. Galapagos, and in a thrilling finish, the Galapagos Islands in Ecuador won by a narrow margin. This wasn't just another bracket challenge – it was a chance for passionate travelers to weigh in on their dream vacations and even win the chance to experience the victorious destinatio...
Read Moreमुगल बादशाहों में सबसे सादा और गुमनाम सा है औरंगज़ेब का मकबरा इस समय देश में औरंगज़ेब के नाम पर बवाल है, और बवाल वही काट रहे हैं जिन्हें औरंगज़ेब और देश के इतिहास का कोई ज्ञान नहीं और जो सिर्फ व्हाट्सएप्प और चंद बेसिरपैर के इतिहासकारों के बूते अपनी फर्जी देशभक्ति का झंडा गाड़ते रहते हैं। बहरहाल, इस बवाल को किनारे रख, आइए हम चलते हैं और देखते हैं कि वाकई औरंगज़ेब की कब्र कहां है और किस हाल में हैं। https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUsmz4AEx58 औरंगजेब ने आखिरी सांस ली थी अहमदनगर के निकट भिंगर में। वहां से उनके बेटे आजम शाह व बेटी ज़ीनत-उन-निस्सा उन्हें रौजा लेकर आए और यहां उन्हें दफन किया। अहमदनगर में भी जहां मरने के बाद कुछ वक्त उन्हें रखा गया था, वहां एक मकबरा बताया जाता है। औरंगजेब की ख़्वाहिश के अनुसार खुल्दाबाद में उनकी बेनाम कब्र बिना किसी छत के कच्ची रखी गई थी और उस पर मिट्...
Read MoreAnantara Convento di Amalfi Grand Hotel promises “Convent Wellness Weeks with Beatrice” Visiting practitioner Beatrice Adochitei immerses guests and visitors in transformative wellness experiences with a convent backdrop Set in a 13th-century Capuchin monastery built into the cliffside, Anantara Convento di Amalfi Grand Hotel invites guests to disconnect from the world and immerse in convent life in a charming historic location. The unique hotel offers a tranquil monastic retreat with luxurious accommodations in former monks’ quarters, refreshing swims and workouts overlooking the Mediterranean, and indulgent spa and dining experiences inspired by Amalfi. In celebration and recognition of the importance of self-care, relaxation and reinvigoration, the hotel has announ...
Read MoreFour Seasons earns global acclaim for its bespoke concepts With new accolades and a dedication to crafting distinctive dining experiences, Four Seasons is the leader in global gastronomy. Four Seasons continues to set the standard for culinary excellence, beginning the year with new accolades and reaffirming its position as one of the world's most awarded operators of restaurants and bars. Following the latest Michelin Guide announcement from France, Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris upheld its legendary position of holding six Michelin stars and one Green star for sustainability, with its iconic restaurants—Le Cinq, L'Orangerie, and Le George—continuing to set the benchmark for fine dining. Additionally, Le Cap at Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat, A Four Seasons Hotel retained its p...
Read MoreUNESCO-listed celebration to anchor Thailand's Grand Tourism and Sports Year; position the Kingdom among the top 10 global festival destinations The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), under the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, is preparing for the Maha Songkran World Water Festival 2025 — the headline event of Thailand's New Year celebrations and a key feature of the Amazing Thailand Grand Tourism and Sports Year 2025 and the Thailand Summer Festivals' Grand Festivity campaign. FILE PHOTO: Locals and tourists play with water as they celebrate during the Songkran holiday which marks the Thai New Year in Bangkok, Thailand, April 13, 2023. REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa Jakkaphon Tangsutthitham, Vice Minister of Tourism and Sports, said: "Songkran is more than a celebration — it's a ...
Read MoreA project proposed by Elon Musk's SpaceX and the U.S. Air Force to test hypersonic rocket cargo deliveries from a remote Pacific atoll could harm the many seabirds that nest at the wildlife refuge, according to biologists and experts who have spent more than a decade working to protect them. It would not be the first time that SpaceX's activities have affected protected birds. A SpaceX launch of its Starship rocket in Boca Chica, Texas, last year involved a blast that destroyed nests and eggs of plover shorebirds, landing the billionaire Musk's company in legal trouble and leading him to remark jokingly that he would refrain from eating omelets for a week to compensate. A male Great frigatebird returns to its nest and chick on Johnston Island, within the Johnston Atoll National Wild...
Read MoreThe new year began in sun, sea and style for the Made in Chelsea cast as they jetted off to Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort in January to film the latest series of the hit UK reality show. Notable cast members, including Ruby Adler, Sam Prince, Reza Amiri-Garroussi, Freddy Knatchbull and Lauren Sintes, are amongst those appearing in first three episodes of Made in Chelsea series 29 set at the five-star resort. The group made the most of the magical Maldives location with wellness and water sports by day, followed by DJs and dancing on the white sand beaches at night. Opened in April 2023, Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort is an idyllic, 176-room resort which prides itself on modern style, impeccable service and experiential adventures. Catering to families, couples and groups of frie...
Read MoreHolidaymakers heading off for a sunshine break are being given top tips on how to pack a case and save on luggage charges. The lifestyle experts at WinstonsBeds.com are offering travellers advice for utilising all the space in hand luggage to avoid paying extra charges. Baggage fees vary by airline, route and class of travel and while it can be tricky cramming all the holiday essentials into hand luggage, it can save time and cash. Not only will holiday makers save cash to spend while they’re away by avoiding paying for additional luggage, it makes it much quicker at the airport for check ins and when you land. Among the suggestions for keeping luggage to a minimum are rolling your clothes instead of folding and stacking, and making use of travel cubes. The expert...
Read MoreStarting from the bustling capital of Colombo then off to Kalutara, Bentota and finishing in the beach haven of Tangalle, find the rhythm of local life and culture in Sri Lanka. For Minor Hotels, which debuted its homegrown Avani brand in Sri Lanka, the Teardrop of India has always held a special place. With the recent additions of NH Collection Colombo and NH Bentota Ceysands Resort, the global hospitality group is set to mark over a decade in the country with an immersive multi-property itinerary that highlights Sri Lanka’s most scenic natural spots, important heritage sites and unmissable culinary gems. Colombo: The Pulse of the Island After landing in Sri Lanka’s capital, the recently opened NH Collection Colombo provides a central base to recharge bef...
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