Amitava Ray

Amitava Ray

Photographer and Wikipedia reference author, crafting visual knowledge with purpose—also the curator and caretaker behind this site.

Leh Ladakh

Magnetic Hill R2067

Leh was the capital of Ladakh, an Indian kingdom in the Himalayas. The town is dominated by the ruined Leh Palace, which was once the residence of Ladakh's royal family.

Val dOrcia

Chapel Vitaleta in Val d'Orcia

Val d'Orcia, Tuscany, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2004, blends nature, history, and art in Italy during the time of the Etruscans.

Christmas History

Christmas Village during the holiday season

Christmas is a religious holiday observed on December 25. Cultural and commercial events occur worldwide. For 2,000 years, everyone has celebrated it.