Indian rock-cut architecture is one of the most fascinating aspects of the country's rich cultural heritage. Carved directly ...

Discover the top 6 UNESCO Heritage Sites in South India—ancient temples, stunning ruins, scenic railways, and rich ...

Tagore goes to Angkor [in Cambodia] in 1920, and he says, everywhere, I can see India, yet I could not recognize it. How ancient India changed the world© Stephane De Sakutin/AFP/Getty Images ...

Must visit Oldest Forts in India: The ancient forts of India are a symbol of their rich history, cultural heritage and unique architecture. These grand, attractive and beautiful places are very ...

Another day in science, another massive, ancient snake discovery. Paleontologists in India have unearthed fossilized vertebrae from a snake that slithered around the sub-continent about 47 million ...

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 ...

GUJARAT, India (RNS) — Every morning at the Momai Mata temple, near the southern tip of the Gujarat peninsula, a Hindu priest offers prayers. The temple, carved out of rock in an ancient cave by ...

His new book is "The Golden Road: How Ancient India Transformed The World," and William Dalrymple joins us now from Houston on his U.S. book tour. Thanks so much for being with us.

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, we bring you another focus challenge, in which we invite you to spend uninterrupted time looking at one piece of art. This one is an Indian painting made in the foothills of the Himalayas ...