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Beyond Borders: Exploring Regional Varieties in Perfumery

Perfumery, a delicate fusion of artistry and science, serves as a window into the rich tapestry of cultural heritage spanning across France, Italy, and the Middle East. In this exploration of olfactory delights, we embark on a journey through centuries of tradition, innovation, and sensory allure. From the storied houses of Chanel and Guerlain in […]Read More

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Rediscovering Gyan Chaupar: The Ancient Board Game That Inspired Snakes

Dice games have been played in India since the Shramanic period, with game boards and pieces discovered in the Indus Valley civilisation. Mohenjo-daro, Harappa, Lothal, Kalibangan, Alamgirpur, and other sites have discovered ivory and bone artifacts of various shapes and sizes, some with dots and regarded as “dice” and/or “gaming pieces”. Dice playing is also […]Read More

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Perfume Empires: Colonial Expansion and Fragrance Exchange

In the grand tapestry of human civilization, few elements have left as profound an impact as the narrative of spices and perfumery. From ancient trade routes that spanned continents to the colonial conquests that reshaped economies, the pursuit of exotic scents has woven itself into the fabric of cultures, societies, and commerce. Let us embark […]Read More

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Exploring the Ancient Strategy Game: A Deep Dive into Ashtapada

Ashtāpada, refers to the game’s 8×8 chekered-board. Patanjali mentioned this interpretation in a Mahābhāshya text from the second century. Literally translating, Ashtapada translates to “eight-legged” in Sanskrit. The Sutrakrilānga, an early Brahman book, explicitly denounced the game. The Vinayapitaka, a canonical Buddhist literature from the fourth or third century BC that introduces the Buddha’s Dialogues, […]Read More