Articles by Kasha Patel

Technology

How an ancient civilisation survived 1000 years of climate change

At its peak, the ancient Indus River Valley civilisation featured gridded streets, multi-storey brick homes, flush toilets and bustling shops. Its people traded gold, precious stones and items such as bronze carts along the region’s waterways. Others carved detailed human figurines and moulded clay toys. They grew wheat, barley and...