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After 18,000 years of silence, an ancient musical instrument played its first notes. The last time anyone heard a sound from the conch shell trumpet, thick sheets of ice still covered most of Europe.

Research into senses and perceptions can greatly enrich our understanding of human experiences in the past. In recent decades, sensory studies have gained ground in archaeology, allowing researchers ...

Monday’s Beating Retreat ceremony at the Vijay Chowk that marks the end of Republic Day celebrations will this time see a new note being trumpeted at the musical parade – one that is rooted in local ...

LARGE WHITE SHELL, WHICH HAS BEEN CUT PARTIALLY AWAY. ELABORATE SILVER FITTINGS: LOTUS-FORM MOUTHPIECE W/DRAGON & PETAL DESIGNS IN RELIEF; BROAD FLANGE CURLING OUT OF SHELL & EXTENDING TO OTHER END ...

Can an ancient ritual from Indian culture alleviate a modern sleep disorder? A new clinical study has investigated just that—with surprising results. Participants in a study with sleep apnea ...

If you were standing on the edge of a canyon in the San Juan Basin of the Colorado Plateau about 1,200 years ago, you may have heard a loud, distant sound reverberating off the rock faces and ...

A new exhibit at Musical Instrument Museum is showcasing some iconic instruments throughout history, from a conch shell trumpet to what is believed to be the first full-sized guitar. Kristen Stewart ...

Company Secretary - Aditi Maheshwari & Associates. Author- The Unblinking Eye! and Walking The Rainbow of Life! With an illustrious history dating back centuries, the conch’s story weaves through ...

The findings indicate that conch-blowing exercises may strengthen respiratory muscles. A new study suggests that blowing a conch shell daily may help improve sleep for those with obstructive sleep ...