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South India is full of surprises. Thoothukudi, for instance, might not look extraordinary at first glance. But it seems this land has stories hidden deep beneath the soil, waiting patiently to be uncovered. Panaiyur village, near Tharuvaikulam, recently became the talk of archaeologists. Marine fossils and seashells were uncovered while…

Krishna’s story does not end with death. In fact, it becomes stranger, deeper, and more powerful after it. A god leaves his body in Dwarka. That city soon disappears beneath the sea. Yet far away, on the eastern coast of India, a temple rises where people believe Krishna is still…

Welcome to a complete-the-country’s-name geography challenge. This quiz is here to see just how well you can remember these country names!Each question gives you hints that draw on geography, culture, history, or official names. Some will feel easy; others might make you pause and double-check everything you thought you knew.

In December 2024, seven men and one woman were found guilty of contributing to the climate of hatred that led to the beheading of the history and geography teacher in Conflans-Sainte-Honorine.