INDIAN HISTORY
Pork-Filled Indian Food Makes Waves in Delhi
The spicy, meaty plates of northeastern India are drawing devoted diners in the big cities.
The Man Who Performed 815 Autopsies in a Single Night
Nobody wants to earn the moniker "Doctor of Death.
The Indian Land Claimed in the Name of a (Baby) God
India's Supreme Court just opened the door to cases from every god under the sun.
Escaping Death in Pakistan Only to Find More of the Same in Sri Lanka
When a Christian and his Muslim wife jumped out of the fire in Pakistan, the last place they expected to find themselves was in a Sri Lankan frying pan.
These Brutal Blindings Shook a Nation ... and They're Still Happening
This blinding case eventually led to repercussions — but its ill effects still echo in one Indian state.
The Edgy Sport of Gatka
This traditional Indian sport, originally born of warfare, has hopes of becoming the next Olympic martial art.
The Scotsman Who Imported 'Imperial Trout' to Kashmir
Francis James Mitchell was part of an “acclimatization” movement that sent exotic species to distant lands.
This Terrifying Indian Gang Strangled 105 People in One Winter
Suave, disciplined and ruthless — highwaymen don’t come more effective than Feringeea.
Listen to The Thread Podcast: Love Letters Between Gandhi and Tolstoy
Shortly before his death in 1910, Leo Tolstoy corresponded with another giant of history and man of peace.
The Untouchable Who Became India's Jackie Robinson
The untouchable cricket star Palwankar Baloo touched the hearts of millions in India during the early 20th century.
The Food That Built America
The Food that Built America tells the unbelievable true stories behind the industry titans like Henry Heinz, Milton Hershey, the Kellogg brothers and Ray Kroc, who revolutionized food, and transformed American life and culture forever in the process.
Bucket List: Boating Through Lily Pads the Size of a Man
A drive out of Asunción rewards you with a trip through a marvel of nature that has recently reappeared.
A History Lover's Paradise in Tiny Uruguay
A popular Uruguayan escape for big-city Argentines has a lot to offer the rest of us.
