"The Cao family rulers of Dunhuang had consistently identified with and subscribed to the authority of the central Chinese ...

She styles herself as “proprietress of The Harrison Chambers of Distinction”, upmarket guest accommodation on Belfast’s Malone Road. The “boutique bolthole” is a sought-after place to ...

Traditionally, it refers to sacred sites associated with Hinduism. Adi Shankaracharya, the 8th-century philosopher and theologian designated Puri as one of the four "Dhams" of India, with the ...

"I had lipstick on, an earring and a silk glove. And nothing else. It was a strange night. “At some point I’d got into fancy dress. I still don’t know when. "The police took one look at me ...

Golconda Fort is majestic, imposing, and full of stories. Built in the 16th century, it was the capital of the medieval Golconda Sultanate. The fort is famous for its acoustics, palaces ...

Adi Shankaracharya was born in the 8th century in Kalady, a village in present-day Kerala. He was a brilliant child who became a saint and teacher at a very young age. Even though he lived only ...

The "8th Celebration of Silk: Thai Road to the World 2018" was organized in honor of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit of the Ninth Reign who supported further development of Thai fabric, which has gained ...

Save guides, add subjects and pick up where you left off with your BBC account. Sikhism was founded by Guru Nanak around 500 years ago in a place called the Punjab. This is an area which spans ...

However, silk production reigned supreme ampng the Chinese for 3,000 years. Starting in the 2nd century BC, the Chinese established ... especially for European royalty and wealthy buyers. The Silk ...