How the origins of Persian and Kashmiri new year rituals may be found in the Vedas

While the events coincide with Spring Equinox, the form of celebration may be traced back to ancient texts.

Vikram Zutshi

· Mar 21, 2021 · 05:30 pm

The Gandharan manuscripts change what we know about the course of Buddhist history

Even from the time of the Buddha, there have been multiple histories of the religion.

Richard Salomon

· Jan 28, 2020 · 01:30 pm

Old isn’t always gold: What the fine imposed on Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop says about ancient wisdom

Tapping into ancient knowledge can help us feel connected to our ancestors – but that doesn’t mean we should take their advice.

Adam Parker, The Conversation

· Nov 05, 2018 · 08:30 pm

Watch: What Kerala and Ireland had in common 2,000 years ago (hint: music)

An archaeologist has found some startling similarities between the musical traditions in iron-age Ireland and present day Kerala.

Scroll Staff

· Jun 09, 2016 · 11:00 am

Photos: The Kabuliwalas of Tagore's story still live in Kolkata

A community of 5,000 Afghans has found a home in the city for over a century.

Mridula Chari

· Apr 08, 2015 · 10:30 am