an Indian state in the western Himalayas. Sturdy-looking concrete constructions toppled like houses of cards. The only surviving structures were in towns where the residents had used an ancient ...

Long before cement took over, Indian homes stayed cool and breathable with lime plaster. As cities heat up, this ancient ...

An old castle village has been voted one of the most beautiful in France with visitors flocking to see its ancient medieval buildings and picturesque streets. The charming fortified village dates ...

In India's scorching summer heat, the ancient practice of chilling water in terracotta pots is inspiring new trends – from cooling towers to screens for buildings. Nandita Iyer hates chilled water.

"We restore old buildings to maintain ... honeycomb-like architecture. The village, which is primarily inhabited by the Naxi ethnic group, preserves ancient farming practices, Naxi customs ...

The ancient O’odham village was called “La Ciudad ... They told AZFamily they repatriated items to the Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community. However, city officials could not ...