Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 70, The armies of Titus attack the walls of Jerusalem after a six-month siege. Three days later they breach the walls, which enables the army to destroy the Second Temple. In 1394, Ashikaga Yoshinori, Japanese shōgun (died 1441) was born. In 1441, Kyōgoku Takakazu, Japanese nobleman passed away. In 1562, Fray Diego de Landa, acting Bishop of Yucatán, burns the sacred idols and books of the Maya. In 1884, Amedeo Modigliani, Italian painter and sculptor (died 1920) was born. In 1909, Motoichi Kumagai, Japanese photographer and illustrator (died 2010) was born. In 1956, John Hayes, Australian politician, 25th Premier of Tasmania (born 1868) passed away. In 1961, Indian city Pune floods due to failure of the Khadakwasla and Panshet dams, killing at least two thousand people. In 1961, Shiva Rajkumar, Indian actor, singer, and producer was born. In 1971, The Australian Aboriginal flag is flown for the first time. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Antique idols taken from Tamil Nadu temples to return home from Australia

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July 10, 2026

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Minister of Culture called the repatriation a profound testament to the civilisational resonance anchoring modern diplomacy.

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Russia Today

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· Jul 10, 2026

Australia to return 3 ancient artefacts to India

Australia will return 3 ancient artefacts stolen from Indian temples, and an Indian museum will return the remain of a First Nation Ancestor Read Full Article at RT.com

KLIF – 570AM – Dallas

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· Jul 11, 2026

What 3,000-Year-Old Egyptian Honey Teaches Us About Food That Never Spoils

_Lessons From Ancient Honey Image by CanvaArchaeologists have recovered pots of honey from ancient Egyptian tombs that date back more than 3,000 years...

Greek Reporter

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· Jun 27, 2026

Beeswax Traces Reveal Early Beekeeping in Ancient Greece

New evidence of beekeeping and beeswax use in ancient Greece is emerging from pottery pulled out of a remote cave on the Greek island of Kythera. A recent study found chemical traces of beeswax baked into broken pottery shards inside the cave, adding to signs that islanders made and used bee products thousands of years []

Africa.com

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· Jul 5, 2026

Women Potters in Benin Preserve Ancestral Craft

In Sè, a village in southwestern Benin renowned as the country’s pottery capital, generations of women continue to preserve an ancestral craft that remains central to local culture and the economy. Working through the women’s association “Akpénin Mahou,” artisans transform clay sourced from nearby Dota into terracotta vases, pots, and dishes using techniques inherited from []

The Tribune

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· Jul 9, 2026

Australia to repatriate antiquities of cultural significance to India, PM Modi expresses thanks to PM Albanese

Australia is set to repatriate several antiquities of cultural significance to India, underlining the importance of cooperation and the protection and preservation of cultural heritage.

Quartz

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· Jun 22, 2026

The most peaceful and relaxing vacation destinations in the world

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Related coverage for "Antique idols taken from Tamil Nadu temples to return home from Australia": Russia Today — Australia to return 3 ancient artefacts to India. KLIF – 570AM – Dallas — What 3,000-Year-Old Egyptian Honey Teaches Us About Food That Never Spoils. Greek Reporter — Beeswax Traces Reveal Early Beekeeping in Ancient Greece. Africa.com — Women Potters in Benin Preserve Ancestral Craft. The Tribune — Australia to repatriate antiquities of cultural significance to India, PM Modi expresses thanks to PM Albanese. Quartz — The most peaceful and relaxing vacation destinations in the world