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The Minoans: The Lost Story of One of Crete’s Most Modern Civilizations

by | December 19, 2023 | Early Age, World History | 0 Comments

In 1450 BC,  Knossos palace stood proudly in the Northern part of Crete.  A grand ceremony of worship is going on in the palace premises. This arrangement is to satisfy the goddess for the good production of crops and protection from natural calamities. Yes, not gods,...
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The Lord of Sipan: A Wonderful Moche Tomb

by | December 18, 2023 | Culinary History, Curiosity Corner | 0 Comments

The priest-king has died.  Shadows of grief all around. The Moched king was a demi-god to his subjects, half ma and half god. When the king passed by, no one dared to look up at him. Everyone kept their heads down.  Every moment, the subjects worshiped the Moched king...
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Taxila: A Glorious City of Ancient India

by | November 15, 2023 | Early Age, World History | 0 Comments

I am talking about Taxila. Yes, for thousands of years, I have been walking in the horizon with the pride of this name. The taste of the laughter of hundreds of children in my lap! Countless kings and maharajas, travelers from afar, even enemies of my family, I have...
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King Harshavardhana of Vardhana dynasty

by | April 17, 2022 | Middle Age, World History | 0 Comments

The elegant sight of white flowers presented a beautiful contrast to the cacophony of colours adorned all around the palace walls. The colours held luxurious textures of all kinds: muslin, linen, cotton, and abundant kinds of silk. The air bore the sweet aroma of...
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Indo-Roman trade relations

by | July 7, 2021 | Early Age, World History | 0 Comments

Tigers, elephants, rhinoceros, serpents and many more exotic species were now in their land. People watched in awe as these animals gradually made their home in Rome. How did those animals get there? The answer is simple- trade.   The history of this trade is...
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Jahanara! Sufi Mughal princess

Jahanara! Sufi Mughal princess

by | Jul 6, 2020 | ,

Among the many famous characters of the Mughal era, stands one name that deserves more recognition and glory than most. She is none other than Mughal Queen Jahanara Begum, the eldest daughter of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and his beloved wife, Mughal Empress Mumtaz...

Feng Shui

Feng Shui

by | Nov 14, 2020 | ,

Almost 6,000 years ago originating in China, Feng Shui referred to as ‘Chinese Geomancy’ is a pseudoscientific traditional practice. “Feng” means wind and “shui” means water. The philosophy of feng shui is a practice of arranging the pieces in living spaces in order...

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The Queen’s Legacy: Ran-ki-Vav | Tales & Trails

It is one of India’s most exquisite monuments and it has survived only because it was buried under the ground for centuries. In Tales & Trails we pick out the story of The Queen’s Legacy, the famous Ran-ki-vav in Patan and trace the story of an old capital, that stood here 1000 years ago.

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