Even today, silk is something of a luxury, so it is not difficult to imagine the awe it must have inspired when it was ...

An art exhibit in Indianapolis combines Ukrainian and Afghan cultures, highlighting the two countries' histories of struggle.

Hiroshige's vibrant woodcuts capture everyday life, landscapes, and culture during a transformational era in Japan.

NPR's Scott Simon speaks to historian William Dalrymple about his latest book, "The Golden Road: How Ancient India ...

Focus on the history of the ancient ‘Silk Road’ may have overshadowed the powerful influence of India on the many cultures ...

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Digital Silk Road (DSR), China’s ambitious initiative to shape critical digital ...

You’re losing, you think the world’s ending. It was obviously a huge win for us, and now we’ve got to go on the road and do the same thing.” Teams spend all 82 games of the regular season ...

DALLAS — The Stars boarded their plane for Denver on Tuesday afternoon with a renewed sense of hope in their first-round playoff series against the Colorado Avalanche. Despite being without ...

For more than three decades, Selwhyn Sthaddeus “Polo Silk” Terrell has been photographing Black New Orleans, creating a unique body of work that blends elements of portraiture, fashion, performance, ...

PALMYRA, Syria — This ancient city, once one of the most important stops on the Silk Road, bears the scars of ISIS attacks and more than a decade of Syria's civil war. It also carries Syrian ...