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How did a Viking longship end up in ‘The Odyssey’?

The eras of The Odyssey and the Vikings occurred about 2,000 years apart — so how did a Viking longship secure a starring role in this year’s blockbuster film? The answer lies in director Christopher Nolan’s...

The Draken Harald Harfagre (the ship used in the movie the Odyssey) is docked outside Oslo Opera in the Norwegian capital. — AFP

‘In her prime’: Rare blooming of palm trees in Rio De Janeiro

Talipot palms blooming for the first time at Aterro do Flamengo park in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. —AFP

'Bisht' gets UNESCO tag

'Bisht' gets UNESCO tag

Archaeological expeditions season 2025-2026 begins

An Italian mission has embarked on exploring archaeological sites in Nakhal and Wadi Al Maawil.

Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi inaugurated

King Tut's collection unveiled at GEM

The golden coffin of ancient Egyptian king Tutankhamun. — Reuters

Zooming into Ruwi's lesser known facets

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Annual Sarb Festival to be held in Rakhyout

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Late queen's fashion to go on show at Buckingham Palace

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Sailing through time: Oman’s enduring maritime legacy

Death becomes a growing business in ageing, lonely South Korea

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New era for tourism as Egypt unveils Grand Egyptian Museum

A general view before the official opening ceremony of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) in Giza.

Cultural forum finds a home in the desert

Cultural forum finds a home in the desert

A home that breathes heritage in Al Musannah

The Al Musannah Home celebrates Oman’s rich heritage

Cartier Foundation opens high-tech museum

The new space is located at the Place du Palais-Royal, opposite the Louvre. - Foundation Cartier courtesy

Iraq recovers over 40,000 artefacts since 2003

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