A formal complaint has been lodged against the ongoing illegal concretisation near the ancient Ambernath Shiv temple, raising serious concerns about the alleged negligence of the Archaeological Survey of India…
A manuscript long believed to be a 14th-century copy of the Magna Carta held by Harvard Law School has been identified as an original from the year 1300, the final…
India is home to numerous hilltop forts that stand as a testament to the country’s rich history and architectural prowess. These forts were built atop rugged terrains and served as…
**** This article is a collaboration between IHP and Sthāpatya Samvad.**** Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s (BMC) new policy to combat air pollution is about to change the centuries-old traditional cooking style…
The Turkish Ministry of Culture is currently executing a cleaning initiative aimed at making the underground sections of the renowned Hagia Sophia in Istanbul accessible to visitors. This undertaking involves…
Throughout the centuries, many prisoners held in the Tower of London faced grim fates, often leaving behind graffiti etched into the stone walls. These inscriptions, some previously unnoticed or indecipherable,…
India’s rich cultural heritage is a vibrant shades woven from the threads of its diverse landscapes and the time-honored traditions that have been nurtured and cherished across millennia. This heritage…
In a groundbreaking archaeological discovery, a team of researchers has uncovered a 4,000-year-old fortified town in the deserts of northwestern Saudi Arabia. The discovery, made by a group of Saudi…
India’s vast historical and cultural landscape is a treasure trove of ancient monuments, heritage sites, and archaeological wonders. Yet, a significant number of its “site museums”—institutions designed to safeguard and…
A significant hoard of Mughal-era coins was recently unearthed by construction workers in Chaubara, a town in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Up on the discovery the workers initially…