A History Of Contested Presidential Elections: From Samuel Tilden To Al Gore
byThis isn’t the first time claims of fraud dominated US elections. History points to elections of 1876, 1888, 1960 & 2000.
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How Snakes & Ladders, An Indian Board Game, Became A Global Phenomenon
byMoksha Patamu, a board game designed by an ancient sage, saint Dnyaneshwar, is now a global phenomenon. Here’s how.
Chocolate: The Elixir Of Life
byChocolate, the “food of the gods,” has a long, interesting history. Today, it is a multi-billion dollar industry.
Kristallnacht: Making Sense Of The Most Notorious State-Sponsored Pogrom
byHow do we understand the workings of a state sponsored pogrom? Here’s a lesson from history.
The Curious Connection Between Colonialism, Caste & Football In India
byWe dug deep into the archives & fished out an untold yet fascinating story of football in India.
How China Celebrates Mao’s Fake Propaganda On Eradicating Schistosomiasis
byChina claims to have eradicated schistosomiasis. But its a lie. Since 1950s, the CCP used propaganda cover up epidemics.
South Sea Bubble: The Real Story Behind The Iconic Financial Crash
by300 years after the South Sea Bubble, Helen Paul reveals the secrets behind the iconic financial crash.
Two Roads To Freedom: Where Nehru & Bose Really Differed
byThe cleavages between Nehru & Bose emerged as a result of what each saw as the right path to guide India to freedom.
The Eternal Panchatantra
byThe Panchatantra, a collection of ancient Indian fables on statecraft, continues to live through time & space.
History Tells Us That Ideological “Purity Spirals” Rarely End Well
byAs polarisation intensifies, people are increasingly loath to consider opinions that don’t reinforce their own.
How Physicians Used Contact Tracing 500 Years Ago
byContact tracing was probably more widespread in the 16th-century Europe than historians have been able to show.
Nehru’s Naïve Admiration For China: A Lesson For Posterity
byNehru’s naïve optimism & admiration for China combined with his lack of pragmatism remain a lesson for posterity.
The Many Myths Of Rice
byConsumed by all – regardless of race, religion, culture, class & gender – rice is a unifying force, a universal language.
Pandemics, Propaganda & Polarisation
byAs plague killed 10 million people, self-styled “leaders” took advantage of the situation & climbed the political ladder.
Hindu Metaphysics In The Matrix
byA closer analysis of The Matrix trilogy suggests that it is embedded with many elements of Hindu metaphysics.