Those who do not learn lessons from history are condemned to repeat the same.” In today’s battle of narratives, it is ...

The Keeladi village in India's southern Tamil Nadu state has unearthed archeological finds that have sparked a political and historical battle. Amid coconut groves, a series of 15ft (4.5m) deep ...

In modern-day Pakistan, Mohenjo-Daro was a thriving city of the Indus Valley Civilization. Its planned streets, advanced drainage systems, and multi-story homes show a society far ahead of its time.

NPR's Scott Simon speaks to historian William Dalrymple about his latest book, "The Golden Road: How Ancient India Transformed the World." Before the Silk Road, there was India's Golden Road, says ...

The book, unveiled by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, emphasizes the importance of ancient coins in ...

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A BABY BORN on the same day as the Indian republic—January 26th 1950, when the constitution went into effect—probably would not have lived to see the 75th-anniversary celebrations last month. That ...

The British Museum in London has often been accused of cultural imperialism and colonialism, particularly by the U.K.’s ethnic minorities. There is a bitter dispute about many famous pieces acquired ...