In the rarefied space of Métiers d’Art watches and high jewellery, centuries-old techniques are preserved and passed on.

I've worked for The Associated Press as a photographer since 1999. A lot of what I cover involves either Iran's government or its ...

While most tourists stick to the Nile valley, Stanley Stewart heads west into a land of oases, temples, monks and miracles ...

Many tourists love learning about a new place, but some countries are currently dangerous and are on the US government's ...

Beyond the Taj Mahal lie India’s forgotten wonders — hidden ruins, intricate rock carvings, and architectural marvels lost to time. From Sikkim’s ancient Rabdentse Ruins to Tripura’s mysterious ...

India is a land of rich history, where centuries of culture, art, and architecture have left behind stunning heritage sites ...

Jaipur: A Dive into enchanting Mughal Rajput Architecture modestly hybrid. Featuring beautiful designs of juxtapose, historical value and cultural wealth, it becomes one of the most interesting places ...

Persian, Shirvani, Ottoman, and Russian presence in cultural continuity. The inner city (Icherisheher) has preserved much of its 12th-century defensive walls, which define the character of the ...

The use of textile art for home decor is a time-honoured tradition, deeply woven into our history.

As much as Julius Nepos refused to recognize his legitimacy and continued to hold the title in parallel until his death in ...

An Iranian man jumps over a firework celebrating Chaharshanbe Souri, or Wednesday Feast, an ancient Festival of Fire on the eve of the last Wednesday of the Persian year, in Tehran, Iran, Tuesday, ...

More than 300 million people in Iran and beyond celebrate the ancient holiday. It’s tied to the spring equinox and has roots in the Persian Empire. Here’s what to know.