Researchers in India’s Tamil Nadu have begun extracting DNA from 2,500-year-old human remains and unveiled digital facial reconstructions of two skulls from Kondagai to show how some of the first ...

The archaeological site of Keeladi has unearthed remnants of an urban settlement, fuelling competing historical claims.

India, home to a myriad of historical places and monuments, is a treasure trove of history. Each site, from the iconic Taj ...

This ancient land bridge is celebrated for its geological, historical, and mythological significance, and it fascinates scientists and scholars alike. Let’s uncover the history, myth, and ...

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This enchanting work of ancient history offers an important backdrop to understanding contemporary India. Dalrymple recovers a period that lasted from around 250 BC until roughly the eighth century, ...

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 ...

Avengers of Somnath", which explores the Chola dynasty and India's history of heroic resistance. In this interview, he delves into the destruction of Somnath Temple, the politicisation of historical ...

In India, believers of Sarna Dharma, an ancient Indigenous faith system centered on reverence for nature, are seeking formal government recognition.

The draft also explores cosmic time structures, from Yugas and Kalpas to "Brahma's day (Brahma Varsa)," along with cycles ...