It is a period in history when Britain was the wealthiest nation in the world, Jane Austen was at the height of her literary ...

Sri Lanka’s attainment of national independence in 1948 was not merely the result of constitutional reforms and political struggles but also ...

Comprised of 89 episodes, the inter-generational Nordic plot follows Viking chieftain Ragnar Lothbrok (Travis Fimmel) and his ...

The life expectancy of ancient Greeks has been a subject of controversy among historians. But what was their actual lifespan?

A new BBC drama explores one of the most vexing acts of sabotage in literary history: the decision by Jane Austen’s sister Cassandra to burn nearly all the writer’s letters after her death. Keeley ...

Recent years have seen the rise of voices rooted in anti-caste resistance, but they refuse to be bracketed as ‘Dalit art’ ...

It is also about his role in building indigenous institutions, which he saw as a way of restoring agency to Africans that colonialism had suppressed. He would prominently play this role as the editor ...

An overview of Ancient Greek art, including painting, sculpture and architecture, and a look at how it changed over the years ...