Gold is prized for its beauty and rarity but it is also indestructible, the same piece changing forms through history and ...

The ancient university of Nalanda was an “institution without borders” and a great magnet that attracted scholars from across the world, but it was also veritably a “centre for cultural diplomacy”, ...

Noted author and historian William Dalrymple on Tuesday said “only 10 per cent” of the ancient remains of the Nalanda university has been excavated and the rest remains to be discovered, as he pitched ...

As the Roman Empire expanded and became richer, its wealthy citizens demanded increasing amounts of luxury items, especially ...

Since the birth of humanity people have fought each other. Over time the ancient weapons have been replaced by more sophisticated ones.

Auctioneers who feature in BBC's Antiques Roadshow are heading to Cornwall to help people discover some rare treasures. Dore ...

Once used as protective gear in ancient Greece, the breastplate has inspired designers through various eras — from Yves Saint Laurent and Alexander McQueen in the 1960s and ‘70s to Shakira’s Lunar Blu ...

Global central banks, particularly those in China, India, and Russia, have been stockpiling gold at unprecedented rates.

The blue-coloured ASI board, currently kept at the Satyavrat police outpost, is expected to be installed soon, replacing the ...

Five outcomes from the inaugural edition of the Shakti Design Residency are on show as part of the Alcova exhibition at Milan ...

When it comes to rare collectibles, certain items are tagged with sky-high prices, and those include precious stones, ...

Over the years, a diamond transformed from being a symbol of romantic love to that of empowerment, thanks to the power of ...