Asian IndianThe culture and history of India (Asian, not Native American) Indian and Persian manuscript exhibit on display at The Walters
Submitted by Karen on Mon, 2005-06-20 11:49
"Pearls of the Parrot of India" is on display at The Walters Art Museum, in Baltimore, Maryland, through September 11.
17th Century Islamic Brass Superior to European
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2005-06-12 09:25
A study by archaeometallurgists has determined that 17th century brass astrolabes constructed by Indian artisans were centuries ahead of their European counterparts.
Statues Stolen from 13th Century Hindu Temple
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2005-05-28 18:13
Archaeologists have reported that at least four statues have been stolen from a recently-discovered 13th century temple to Shiva near Bogra, Bangladesh.
145,000 Books Destroyed by Arson in India
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2005-05-02 17:52
A fire, started by protestors in the Central Library of Manipur, India, has destroyed nearly 145,000 volumes, including some of the district's most ancient texts.
Muslim Charity Claims Ownership of Taj Mahal
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2005-03-30 17:24
The Sunni Waqf Board, a Muslim charitable organization that oversees Muslim graveyards, has laid claim to India's Taj Mahal.
Research links for medieval India
Submitted by Aoife on Tue, 2004-12-07 11:18
Aoife brings us links about medieval India as she celebrates her new modern-world job at a yoga magazine publishing company.
Taj Mahal Celebrates 350th Birthday
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2004-10-15 19:06
Indians are celebrating the 350th anniversary of the construction of the Taj Mahal.
Copper Plates Document Vijayanagara Dynasty
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2004-10-10 13:44
Three etched copper plates dating to 1544 give details of the Kingdom of Vijayanagara in India.
New Study Shows Romany Gypsies Originated in India
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2004-09-26 23:09
A new genetic study places the origins of Romany gypsies as India rather than Egypt as previously believed.
Roman Trade Route May have Included Lost City of Muziris
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2004-05-03 13:41
Indolink: Archaeologists from Southampton University have discovered evidence of a Roman
trade route to southwestern India and what may be the legendary city of
Muziris.
Elephant, Erotic Sculture Discovered at Medieval Indian Fort
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2004-02-01 11:21
Deccan Herald: Excavations of a medieval fortress in Cuttack, India have revealed the skeleton
of an elephant buried in the 15th or 16th century as well as erotic statues of
female dancers.
Indian Mob Destroys Ancient Manuscripts
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2004-01-10 05:08
Members of a group calling themselves Sambhaji Brigade destroyed over 30,000
ancient manuscripts January 5, 2004 at the Bhandarkar Oriental Research
Institute.
900-Year-Old Ship Found in Rice Field
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2003-11-06 06:07
A sailing vessel believed to have sunk off the coast of India 900 years ago has
been discovered buried under a rice field.
South Asian Arms & Armor on Display at the Higgins
Submitted by Karen on Thu, 2003-10-30 06:03
"The Passage to India: The Arms and Armor of South Asia" will be on display at The Higgins Armory Museum, in Worcester, Massachusetts, from October 23, 2003, to June 20, 2004.
Razed 16th Century Mosque Straddled 10th Century Hindu Temple
Submitted by Karen on Mon, 2003-09-01 06:45
AFP: Indian archaeologists have found a medieval Hindu temple under the remains of an Islamic
shrine that was razed by Hindus in 1992, a report unveiled in court said.
Exhibit on Bronzes of South India Opens at the Cleveland Museum of Art
Submitted by Karen on Fri, 2003-07-11 00:14
A new exhibit, "The Sensuous and the Sacred: Chola Bronzes from South India," is being shown at the
Cleveland Museum of Art from July 6 through September 14.
Middle Eastern Dancing on the Web
Submitted by Aoife on Mon, 2003-04-07 15:55
Aoife, with the help of Mistress Katja Davida Orlova, shares an annotated list of Middle Eastern Dance sources available online.
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