Veneration and Vandalism at CSMT station in Mumbai
**** This article is a collaboration between IHP and Sthāpatya Samvad. We wanted to draw attention to the recent case of vandalism at a WHS in Mumbai.**** A serious act…
New online museum showcases the stories of repatriated artefacts
A new online museum called the Museum of Looted Antiquities (MOLA) has emerged as a successful digital institution that provides a comprehensive account of repatriated cultural artefacts. The online museum…
Explore some haunted heritage spots in India for Halloween
Halloween is around the corner and there is suspense and horror in the air. Here is a list of heritage-related places you might not know of with a spooky and…
Diwali and Día de los Muertos : Light, Life, and Legacy
Globally, diverse communities observe sacred times of the year with rituals, gatherings, and celebrations. Two such globally recognized festivals are Diwali in India and Día de los Muertos in Mexico.…
Iranian Iron Age swords seized at Heathrow deemed fake, call for an inquiry into the museums collection
A collection of smuggled Iranian swords was seized at Heathrow Airport, London by UK Border Force agents. It was initially thought to be legitimate ancient artefacts but turned out to…
Archaeologists Unearth Hidden Tomb Beneath Petra’s Famous Treasury in Jordan
In Petra, Jordan, a tomb containing at least 12 human skeletons and artefacts estimated to be over 2,000 years old has been uncovered beneath the Khaznah or Treasury. This discovery…
Naga Skull Sparks Debate in the Global Art Market.
A major controversy unfolded over the attempted auction of a Naga human skull in the UK, a relic believed to be from the 19th century, with profound cultural and historical…
4000 year old archeological site in Uttar Pradesh reveals links Ochre-coloured pottery culture
Archaeological excavations at Sinauli in Uttar Pradesh, India, have uncovered a significant 4,000-year-old site, revealing the first-ever discovery of war chariots in the Indian subcontinent. Linked to the Ochre-Coloured Pottery…
India’s Classical Languages
In India, the recognition of classical languages is more than a symbolic gesture; it is an effort to safeguard the nation’s linguistic and cultural history. In 2004, the Indian government…
Palestinians embark on preserving Gaza’s heritage with £1m support fund
As the Gaza war rages on, Palestinians have commenced efforts to safeguard their cultural heritage, backed by a £1m emergency grant from the Swiss-based Aliph Foundation. Experts working within Gaza…