Ranjit Hoskote takes on Kalidasa's mantle to open the riches of Indian literary works in Ten Indian Classics by the Murty ...

In the ninth and tenth centuries urbanization on an unprecedented scale changed the character of the country. Numerous cities arose with populations at least in the 50,000–100,000 range(e.g. Nishapur, ...

This book tells the history of Herat, from its desolation under Chingiz Khan in 1222, to its capitulation to Tamerlane in 1381. Unlike the other three quarters of Khurasan (Balkh, Marw, Nishapur), ...

Whether driven by power, conquest, or fear, these leaders left indelible marks on the world, often at the expense of countless lives. Here’s a look at ten of the most notorious chiefs in world ...

With over 1.5 million art objects at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, it’s no wonder that you’ll need weeks, if not months, to explore the most interesting collections housed there.