Archeology

By Prishnika Mazumdar Stars and constellations have influenced rituals, architectural structures, the fate of dynasties and much more in India. Historically, astronomy has played an...

By Prishnika Mazumdar The Indus Valley Civilisation (IVC), generally dated between 2600 and 1900 BCE, is one of the earliest known urban societies, known for...

By Prishnika Mazumdar The key markers of Neolithic culture are the domestication of animals and the cultivation of plants. This meant increased food security, and...

By Tabia Masoodi As the saying goes, all great empires come to an end. Their great cities, capitals and architecture have all disappeared at some...

By Tabia Masoodi The fight for an egalitarian society is an age-old reality, and women are the first line of defence in this battle for...

By Chanchal Kale Nestled along the banks of the Noyyal River in the vibrant region of western Tamil Nadu, the towns and cities resonate with...

By Chanchal Kale Since time immemorial, civilizations have arisen along or close to streams and Riverbanks. Easy access to water largely determined where towns and...

By Riya Pradhan From the earliest hand-molded Mehrgarh bowls to the highly ornate Iron Age urns, terracotta pottery provides one of the longest and most...

By Riya Pradhan Trade has always been the key that opens the door to progress, connecting cultures, economies, and histories across borders. Bustling trading towns...

Riya Pradhan Archeology has historically been viewed as a male-dominated subject, with excavations at sites, fieldwork and scholarly debate frequently focused on men’s accomplishments. Yet,...