Rivers have always been more than just flowing water. They're lifelines, highways, and silent witnesses to humanity's greatest achievements.Throughout history, these liquid arteries have determined ...

India’s Ganges River shifted abruptly due to a distant yet massive earthquake around 2,500 years ago, new geologic evidence suggests. Such changes have been observed in other rivers in recent times ...

ALONG THE GANGES, India (AP) â More than 2,000 years ago, a powerful king built a fort on the banks of Indiaâ s holiest river, on the fringes of what is now a vast industrial city. Today, little of ...

A major earthquake 2,500 years ago caused one of the largest rivers on Earth to abruptly change course, according to a new study. The previously undocumented quake rerouted the main channel of the ...

Stay at BrijRama Palace Varanasi, a historic heritage hotel on the Ganges. Experience royal charm, culture, and centuries of history.

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. Earthquakes, caused ...

The Ganges, a lifeline for hundreds of millions across South Asia, is drying at a rate scientists say is unprecedented in recorded history. Climate change, shifting monsoons, relentless extraction and ...

Our colorful convoy of auto rickshaws had just arrived at the marigold-orange, 19th-century Kathgola Palace, which was beautifully reflected in a pond out front. I stood awed by the imposing ...

One luxury river cruise is making history on an all-new Indian voyage. On Friday, Antara Cruises launched its MV Ganga Vilas ship, a vessel set to travel 1,988 miles of waterways in India and ...