Unlike the Romans or the Chinese, India in the era covered in the book didn’t have a single strong, central political authority expanding its power and clout around the world.

Focus on the history of the ancient ‘Silk Road’ may have overshadowed the powerful influence of India on the many cultures with which it traded.

Today's WorldView How ancient India changed the world. The Indian subcontinent’s connections to the West, especially via the Roman empire, were far richer than once thought.

Under the instructions of the Government of India, the Anthropological Survey of India (AnSI) will be conducting a unique study that aims to “conclusively” find the population history of South ...

India's tattoo culture stems from ancient times and now, a traditional tattoo artist is sharing the practice with a modern audience. Mangala Bai Maravi has temporarily traded her ink and needle ...

SCOTT SIMON, HOST: Before the Silk Road, there was India's Golden Road, says historian William Dalrymple. It was a route that ran from the Roman Empire in the West, to Korea and Japan in the Far ...

Varanasi, Madurai, Ayodhya, Ujjain, Patna, Kannauj, Hampi, Pushkar are some of the most ancient cities in the world that go back to 3000 years. Check full list here.