Banerjee, an intrepid explorer and talented epigraphist, worked for the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) when the country ...

In an ever-changing world, where globalisation often threatens to overshadow local traditions and histories, World Heritage Day calls for a moment of reflection. It encourages us to ask: how can we ...

India’s ancient history is like an immense ocean—deep, layered, and full of secrets waiting to be discovered. While many are familiar with the grandeur of the Indus Valley Civilization, fewer know ...

Reading books may have several health benefits. These include strengthening your brain, increasing your ability to empathize, reducing stress, and building your vocabulary. Share on Pinterest ...

With the nation's growing emphasis on cultural heritage preservation, the ancient book restoration industry is experiencing unprecedented opportunities for development. "The demand comes not only ...

From Vikings to Beethoven: what your DNA says about your ancient relatives Ancient DNA extracted from two women who died in what is now Libya around 7,000 years ago is now helping researchers to ...

deeply ancient North African ancestry. Research is just beginning to reveal Africa’s complex population history, uncovering lineages barely detectable in the genomes of present-day people.

Dates: 3100 B.C. to 30 B.C. Writing: Hieroglyphics, a writing system that uses pictures; hieratic, a quicker type of "cursive"; and demotic, a written short-form script Ancient Egypt's gods ...

Now, a farmer is reviving this ancient "superfood ... a local farmer pointing towards a white-streaked branch. "This is the famous manna." Along the bark of each tree are thick lines of manna ...

From classic authors like J.R.R. Tolkien to recent young adult writes such as John Green, there is a book for everyone. When the storms of life come, it’s nice to be reminded that there is light ...

Many travellers find it difficult to book affordable ... are priced at Dh566. The ancient city of AlUla is known for its breathtaking sandstone landscapes and rich history. Travellers can explore ...

A 2007 paper had previously suggested that Prototaxites was ancient fungi ... and its anatomy was fundamentally distinct from all known extant or extinct fungi.” The researchers also did ...