Göbekli Tepe, the world’s oldest known temple, may hold clues to humanity’s earliest religious beliefs. Built over 11,500 years ago, its massive T-shaped pillars, intricate animal carvings, and ...

This year marks the first new year since UNESCO approved China’s application to include customs of the Spring Festival to its “Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.” ...

Amidst the vibrant chaos of the Kumbh Mela, one presence stands out — the sadhu akharas. These sects of ascetic monks, rooted in ancient traditions, set up sprawling camps across the mela grounds, ...