Long ago in ancient India reigned a Greek king named Menander I Soter, a great conqueror and benefactor of Buddhism ...
GUDUTA, India — The ritual began with a thunderous roll of leather drums, its clamor echoing through the entire village. Women dressed in colorful saris broke into an Indigenous folk dance, tapping ...
When you think of ancient history, what comes to mind? Kings, battles, empires... men writing most of the rules, right? But pause for a second. Look a little closer. Because woven into the grand ...
The Shroud of Turin is a 14.4-foot by 3.6-foot linen cloth bearing the faint, negative image of a crucified man. For centuries, millions have believed it to be the authentic burial shroud of Jesus of ...
The author is assistant professor (History) at the Shaheed Bhagat Singh College, Delhi University. Women’s empowerment is a pressing issue in the 21st century. It’s heartening to note that women’s ...
Hindu nationalists are in undisputed control of political power in India for the first time since the 12th century, and they’re making the most of this opportunity for triumphalist messaging. A common ...
Previous preliminary explorations (2013-2014) indicated a massive brick fortification spanning approximately 176 acres and ...
Goa, a popular tourist destination, has a rich history dating back thousands of years. Known as Gomantak, Gopuri, and Goa ...
KHAJURAHO, India (RNS) — The ancient, ornately carved Hindu and Jain temples outside this central Indian city have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1986, and they are on the Archaeological ...