-Aritra Biswas Roman Empire consisted of one of the largest civilizations ever in the world history. Rome was a small town founded in the heart of Italy but grew over the centuries to conquer most parts of Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia. Its emergence was due to well organized military structure, good governance and […]Read More
~Aritra Biswas Catherine II of Russia or Catherine the Great was also the most remarkable ruler in the history of Europe as she ruled the country between 1762 and 1796. Her reign politically, culturally and territorially transformed Russia and made it a formidable power in the continent. Good and bad at the same time, intelligent, […]Read More
~Vani Mishra There was a time when the boundaries of the known world were sketched not in sharp lines but in speculation, fantasy, and sometimes in advisories: “Here be dragons.” Maps were more than travel guides for centuries. They were reflections of human desire, ambition, and fear. In the Age of Exploration, approximately between the […]Read More
-Mili Joshi When we picture Europe’s wars, we often see lines of men in uniform. We see generals, soldiers, and politicians, nearly all male. But behind the smoke and ruins were thousands of women. Many stepped beyond the roles of nurses or caretakers. They fought, spied, resisted, and rebuilt. Their stories rarely make it into […]Read More
The Black Death, one of the deadliest pandemics in human history, ravaged Europe between 1347 and 1351, killing an estimated 25 to 50 million people—around one-third of Europe’s population. The disease, caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis, spread rapidly through trade routes, causing widespread devastation, economic collapse, and significant social and cultural transformations. The consequences […]Read More
Imagine living a life in which your identity flows like water, constantly reshaping itself over the course of centuries of migration, echoing the whispers of far-off ancestors. Who embodies this fluid existence? For one, the Romani people, by which term I have come to refer to those often called Gypsies. We have seen their culture […]Read More
This world has seen many willful and fierce empires. Civilizations are transient, and every powerful empire is bound to fall into ruins someday, but what matters is the essence that it leaves on the world. Every fallen empire’s footprint is important for the society to grow and foresee social change. One amongst these is the […]Read More
In a world adorned with the vibrant hues of nature’s palette, few colours command attention quite like yellow. It dances through the air in the golden radiance of autumn leaves, whispers secrets in the gentle flutter of canary wings, and bursts forth in the cheerful petals of daffodils heralding the arrival of spring. From the […]Read More
The Ark of the Covenant, an iconic relic steeped in historical significance and religious mystique, has captured the imaginations of scholars, theologians, and adventurers for centuries. This sacred artefact is mentioned in the Hebrew Bible, specifically in the Book of Exodus, and plays a central role in the religious traditions of Judaism and Christianity. As […]Read More
Waffles, with their golden crispness and delightful pockets, have become a beloved breakfast and dessert treat enjoyed by people worldwide. But where did these delectable delights originate, and how did they evolve into the mouthwatering creations we relish today? In this blog, we embark on a fascinating journey through history and culture to explore the […]Read More