-Vani Mishra When we consider history, our imaginations tend to bound to epic episodes the thunder of troops on open fields, the hush of agreements shared in dark corridors, the weighty crowns placed upon the foreheads of monarchs. But there is a second reality behind all these pageants, a reality of lesser glamour but no […]Read More
-Ananya Sinha From Mesopotamian floodplains deluges to the ancient Greek and Indian apocalyptic deluge, flood myths have defined our understanding of how mankind came into being and how civilization is so fleeting. These myths exist in cultures all across the globe and usually describe a worldwide flood destroying whole human races, but sparing a few […]Read More
The world’s history has been a spectator of many great civilisations that have arisen and ended. However, the impacts of ancient civilisations have recurring effects on the world even today. One of the most ancient and might even rumoured to be the first civilization known to man was that of Mesopotamia. It is believed to […]Read More
Surkotada is one of the lesser known but important archaeological sites of the Indus Valley Civilization. Located in the Kutch region of the Indian state of Gujarat, Surkotada is important for understanding both the urban and rural aspects of this ancient culture. Discovered by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) in 1964, this site has […]Read More
While reading through pieces of Indus Valley Civilization, Lothal stands out as one which pointed at the maritime connections and trade along with immaculate craftsmanship of the period. Lothal was a prosperous port town renowned for its well-organized dockyard, which aided in trade with far-off places like Mesopotamia. The flourishing trade in beads, jewels, and […]Read More
The second oldest human civilization in the world, discovered at the turn of the early nineteenth century, marked one of the biggest findings of an exceptional human settlement ever recorded in world or Indian history. India’s most ancient and sophisticated civilised culture prevailed in the Indus Valley from 2600-1900 BC. However, some recent studies suggest […]Read More
Perfumery, an art as old as civilization itself, has woven an intricate tapestry of cultural, religious, and medicinal significance across the tides of time. From the sun-drenched plains of ancient Mesopotamia to the enigmatic temples of Egypt and the bustling streets of the Indus Valley Civilization, the story of perfumery unfolds as a captivating journey […]Read More