This symbol sends the message that enslaving indigenous people and excluding women from the military are acceptable,” said ...

The Rod of Asclepius is a striking emblem: a simple staff with a lone snake coiled around it, universally acknowledged as a symbol of medicine and healing.

The humble fish, or ichthys (ἰχθύς) in Greek, was a symbol that played a crucial role in the early years of Christian history ...

Instead of referring to sounds in an essentially arbitrary way, pictures refer to the world. As such, they require no ...

The Graffito of Esmet-Akhom in the temple of Philae is the last known use of hieroglyphs in ancient Egypt, but why did they stop being used?

Coins are more than just economic tools, they are relics that tell the story of civilizations. Among many civilizations, ...

The northern bald ibis (Geronticus eremita) is an extravagant waterbird adapted to forage in dry, open habitats, and is ...

Movies have the power to make places unforgettable. Some cities become more than just locations. They turn into symbols of ...

The Bank of Hindostan, General Bank of Bengal and Bengal Bank became the first banks in India to issue paper currency in the 18th Century. During this time, paper money was first issued in British Ind ...

This exhibition is a collaboration between NGMA and Alliance Française de Bombay. Curated by researcher and collector Rukmini ...