The names of foreign places can be filled with an inexplicable magic, as all travellers know, even in an age when this magic ...

The ancient faith dating back to 1700 B.C. is in danger of becoming extinct if its dwindling followers don't find a way to ...

For centuries, the monumental complex of Qaṣr-e Šīrīn, located in the province of Kermanshah, Iran, has been the subject of ...

The intricate carvings of ancient Indian temples feature zodiac symbols with cosmic precision, showcasing the ancient understanding of astrology. These symbols were used for spiritual and ...

The origins of the Library of Alexandria are still debated by historians, but it was likely established around 295 B.C.E. during the reign of Ptolemy I — and it was the center of knowledge in the ...

Ancient finds shape how we view history - and the world. Click or swipe through to see some of those discoveries as they're uncovered. A marble statue of a woman believed to be more than 2000 ...

Among the most notable finds are the remains of a sanctuary adorned with carved terracotta and a Zoroastrian fire temple. Beyond its historical cities, the Zhambyl Region boasts diverse attractions ...

This is not your ordinary hotel. Not long ago, this centuries-old temple, resting serenely in Japan’s ancient capital, was showing its age. Its devotees have been growing older and dwindling in ...

The branch code is a unique identifier that helps distinguish one branch of a bank from another within the same network. It is typically a combination of numbers or letters assigned to each branch to ...

Until the first half of the 20th century, the majority of Indian female performing artists belonged to hereditary communities of professional musicians, often attached to some religious institutions, ...

They are located within a 10-km radius around 50km south-west of Purulia town. Lord Ganesha in seated posture and (right) a statue of a severely damaged four-handed deity inside Buddheshwar Temple ...