South Asia
Mushroom Hunters Stumble Upon Mysterious Stone Sculpture in Thai Forest
While the artwork's age is still unknown, some think it depicts the mother of the Buddha
Modern Indian People Have a Wide Range of Neanderthal DNA, Study Finds
Genomes of Indian people today reveal links to a prehistoric migration and a group of Iranian farmers, as well as several new sequences from the Neanderthal genome
Giant Locust Swarms Could Expand to New Areas With Climate Change, Study Suggests
In the coming decades, erratic periods of rain and drought could create new hot spots for the ravenous grasshoppers in west India and west central Asia, threatening crops and food security
Feast Your Eyes on the Stunning Islamic Art in This New Exhibition
A sumptuous new show in Los Angeles aims to leave museumgoers hungry for more
Soar Through the Himalayas With These 15 Breathtaking Photos of Nepal
Travel vicariously to one of the world’s most picturesque locales
Archaeologists Uncover Oldest Evidence of 'Curry' Outside of India
Ancient spice processing in Southeast Asia reveals an early trade of ingredients for dishes that Westerners often call “curry”
This Luxury Passenger Train Will Return to Southeast Asia
The revamped Eastern and Oriental Express will begin running again in February 2024
Extreme Heat Wave Hits India
In recent days, nearly 200 people have died across two of the country's most populous states
Archaeologists Uncover Earliest Evidence of Modern Humans in Southeast Asia
The fossils from a cave in Laos, which date to between 68,000 and 86,000 years ago, challenge several ideas about early human migration
The Evolution—and Reinvention—of the Sari
"The Offbeat Sari" explores the traditional garment's role in fashion, protest, sustainability and more
Cheetahs Arrive in India After 70 Years of Local Extinction
As part of an ambitious reintroduction plan, conservationists flew in eight of the big cats from Namibia
The 250-Mile Trans Bhutan Trail Will Reopen After 60 Years
After a major restoration project, the path connecting 400 cultural and historic sites is once again passable
Earliest Known Amputation Was Performed in Borneo 31,000 Years Ago
Prehistoric hunter gatherers carried out the surgery thousands of years before the previous recognized example
Malaysia Authorities Seize Elephant Tusks, Rhino Horns Worth $18 Million
Criminals had hidden the contraband animal parts in a container full of sawn timber
Stingray Found in Cambodia Sets Record for World’s Largest Freshwater Fish
The enormous fish is 13 feet long and weighs 661 pounds
Ancient Molar Found in Laos Could Help Fill in a Gap in Human History
Researchers believe the tooth belongs to a Denisovan girl, making it the first fossil evidence of these hominins in Southeast Asia
Orangutan's Vocabularies Are Shaped by Socializing With Others, Just Like Humans
A new study reveals apes have distinct and flexible 'vocal personalities,' opposed to a fixed repertoire of calls
Endangered Shark Meat Might Be Hiding in Your Pet's Food
Researchers found about one third of animal feed samples taken in Singapore contained shark DNA
Crocodile With a Tire Stuck Around Its Neck Is Finally Freed After Six Years
In Indonesia, a local bird catcher trapped the large reptile and sawed off the trash because he didn’t want to watch the animal suffer
Indonesian Divers Discover Treasures From Enigmatic 'Island of Gold'
Archaeological evidence of the Srivijaya Empire is limited, but recent finds made along the Musi River may shed light on the mysterious civilization
Page 1 of 3