An Indian ivory statuette in Pompeii by Dr. Arathi Menon (original article) Statuette at the time it was discovered on January 1, 1938, 1st century C.E., ivory, originally from India, found at Pompeii, Italy, less than 10 inches tall (Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples; photo from A. Mauiri, Bollettino d’Arte, 1938–39) Statuette, 1st century C.E., ivory, originally from India, found at Pompeii, […]

BY  ASHWINI BHATIAMarch 1, 2025(original article) BAIJNATH, India (AP) — Wearing colorful robes and fearsome masks, the monks high stepped and spun around around the sandstone courtyard to the sound of drums, cymbals and long horns. Behind them towered the wrathful Buddhist diety Mahakala with his crown of skulls, carrying a bowl of blood and the