In early modern India, certain ‘barbaric’ Hindu practices sparked a massive appetite for news of foreign lands among European ...

Paintings about dreams and omens lead us into a mystifying world: inexplicable, intuitive, and beyond reason.

With some wit, a touch of pragmatism, and a sprinkle of self-deprecating humour, you can be the hero in your own folktale.

With its awe-inspiring architecture and hidden tunnels, this 18th-century marvel is a testament to Lucknow’s regal past and a ...

One is struck by is the utter freedom with which the painters of manuscripts from Assam went about their task: playing with ...

Celebrate World Heritage Week in Agra from November 19–25, with free entry to all ASI-protected monuments. This year’s theme, ...

A 17th-century diamond worth up to £21 million is at the centre of a bitter High Court legal battle between two branches of a ...