Elasmotherium, often referred to as a prehistoric “unicorn,” was a large rhinoceros adapted to the cold, open steppes of the Ice Age. Its enormous horn has long been assumed to function primarily in ...

Discover the untold story of the two brothers from the Eurasian Steppe who shaped India and Iran. From the linguistic mirrors of Sanskrit and Avestan to the secret shared history of 'Ahura' and 'Asura ...

The scientists at the Birbal Sahni Institute of Paleosciences are working toward finding Tajikistan ancestry through skeletons found in Vadnagar; explaining the Tibetan, South Asian and Central Asian ...

Siam Society is holding a study trip to Mongolia, a land of endless steppes, rugged mountains and untouched wilderness, from July 4-13.

Credit: Zde, Wikimedia Commons, Public Domain Ancient DNA is helping scientists understand the origins of Bronze Age populations in the Aegean and how they are connected to modern Greeks. A genetic ...

While analyzing livestock DNA from Arkaim, an international team that includes University of Arkansas archaeologist Taylor Hermes detected Yersinia pestis in ...

The Alabai is an ancient dog breed that has been a part of human history for thousands of years, and its impact on empires and civilizations is a fascinating story. In this documentary, we explore the ...

Deep in the northern steppe, the forested mountains and frozen lakes of Burabay State National Natural Park offer a breathtaking escape into nature. Situated in the north of Kazakhstan, three hours ...

For the first time, scientists have used DNA preserved in ancient sediments to examine how a major natural disaster affected ...

Archaeologists in Russia have uncovered the remains of a roughly 6,000-year-old board game that could represent an ancestor of chess.

How well do you know ancient and modern history key terms and events? Check out the answers, explanations, and UPSC relevance ...

Today, India, despite global scrutiny, has maintained a principled partnership with Iran, balancing its energy and strategic ...