These two Byzantine monasteries in the Tumanian region from the period of prosperity during the Kiurikian dynasty (10th to 13th century) were important centres of learning. Sanahin was renown for its ...

When Xenia Nikolskaya first went to Egypt in 2006, she thought she knew what she was looking for. Born and raised in the Soviet Union, where religion had been systematically suppressed, Nikolskaya was ...

Ladakh is not just about stunning landscapes; its monasteries hold centuries of history, art, and deep spiritual energy. From ancient murals to grand festivals, these places are where culture and ...