The Architectural Marvels Of Hampi
byThe ruins of Hampi architectural tell the story of a glorious era of the Vijayanagara Empire.
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The ‘Sanskrit’ Gandhara Grave Culture In Pakistan & Afghanistan
byUnderstanding the lifestyle of the people in Gandhara means understanding religious, cultural & social dynamics that existed 2500 years ago.
The Peacock Throne Cost Two Times More Than Taj Mahal: Here’s Why
byShah Jahan’s peacock throne was costlier than any artefact made in the millennia beginning 1000 AD & ending in 1999 A.D.
Blood Lust & The Kohinoor Diamond
byThe Koh-i-noor––a diamond mined in India, adorned by Queen Elizabeth II of England, like many other diamonds mined across the world––has a history of blood lust.
From Eritrea To India: A Brief History Of Bhendi
byThe humble Okra, finely sliced & deliciously cooked, nourishes billions of people across the world. It is also a testimony to the history of globalisation.
What Idi Amin’s Expulsion Of Ugandan Asians Informs Us About Racism
byHistory offers many lessons. The most important lesson is that racism isn’t a black or white phenomenon.
The Bombay Scottish School
byFrom being a generous little orphanage for girls to becoming a school that gave education to multiple famous personalities, the Bombay Scottish School has come a long way.
Colonialism, Alcohol & Gandhi
byIn 2019, Indians consumed a whopping 131 million 700ml bottles of Scotch Whisky. Why are Indians so fond of getting drunk?
The Madras Regiment: The Oldest Regiment Of The Indian Army
byThe Madras Regiment, the oldest regiment of the Indian army, is known for its bravery & fearlessness.
Mythology, Mughals & The History Of Alcohol
byAlcohol played an important role in mythology. It was considered divine & purifying. It was also considered as an exilir.
Akbar & His Horses
byAkbar loved horses. The Emperor personally chose people to swat flies off his precious horses when they were in the stables.
Pashmina: India’s Global Treasure
byPashmina, made from Changthangi and Chegu goats in Kashmir and Ladakh, is now one of the world’s most sought after fabric.
Bombay: Catherine Braganza’s Dowry To King Charles II
byBombay, now a vast metropolis teeming with people, was once upon a time a set of seven islands. The Portuguese who ‘owned’ the islands gave them to King Charles II as dowry.
Is Soma, The Mythical Potion Mentioned In The Vedas, A Fungi With Superpowers?
bySoma takes a central role in the Rig Veda. Yet it remains a mystery. What could it be?
Elephants & Religious Myths
byElephants have played an important role in glorifying humans. But such myths have only harmed elephants.