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Study Reveals Genetic Link between Indian Subcontinent and Mesopotamia
... present in people inhabiting today’s Tibet, Himalayas, India and Pakistan. The obtained data has enriched the modest ...
aprilholloway - 29/09/2013 - 01:51
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Tughlaqabad Fort and the Curse of a Sufi Mystic
Tughlaqabad Fort is a medieval stronghold located in Delhi, India. The fort was built during the 14 th century, and once ... and the curse of the Holy Man Incredible Megaliths of India: Menhirs, Temples and Sky Religion – Part I The ... Aravalli Range, a mountain range in the western part of India. The walls of this fort have been measured to be 6km in ...
dhwty - 21/09/2016 - 21:54
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The Brave Women Preserving India's Tribal Weaving Legacy (Video)
... women from the Rajbanshi ethnic group in West Bengal, India have been fighting to keep an ancient weaving tradition alive. Jute, one of India's most important crops, is used by these women to ... Martial Art Alive Top image: Hand weaving jute crafts in India. Source: mitrarudra / Adobe Stock. By Robbie Mitchell ...
Robbie Mitchell - 06/05/2023 - 01:44
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Witchcraft: India's Deadly Superstition (Video)
As India has continued to modernize, the old issue of ancient ... surrounding witchcraft has repeatedly cropped up. As India has continued to modernize, the old issue of ancient ... and persecution . The battle against superstition in India is ongoing, but there is progress thanks to individuals ...
Robbie Mitchell - 13/09/2023 - 17:03
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Ancient tablet depicting lewd scene becomes object of veneration in India
... and added to a temple in a Naigaon village in Vasai, India, with locals believing the relic will bring them ... prosperity and protection. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has been trying to take the object into their ... rituals. View of Amol Nagar Building Complex in Naigaon, India ( Wikipedia ) Opinion is divided about what should be ...
aprilholloway - 04/11/2014 - 21:48
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The Ancient Indian Art of Snake Charming (Video)
Snake charming, deeply rooted in India's rich history, is a practice that has evolved over centuries. Snake charming , deeply rooted in India's rich history, is a practice that has evolved over ... certain nomadic communities . However, in contemporary India, the practice has faced criticism due to concerns about ...
Robbie Mitchell - 30/09/2023 - 16:53
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Ancient Text Prescribing Ways to Conceive a Baby Boy Included in New University Textbook in India
A new university textbook in India has included a controversial, ancient recipe that ... Hippalos: Early Navigation of Deep Sea Routes Between India and Egypt – Part I Controversy Raised Over the ... sent to the joint secretary, public health, Government of India regarding the syllabus in violation of the PCPNDT Act, ...
ancient-origins - 09/05/2017 - 18:52
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The Helpful Harappan Explains How Ancient Indus Valley Technology Could Solve Many of Today’s Problems
... skeletons of Harappan Civilization excavated in India Siwa the Harappan Returns to Earth On his first day on ... and Rakhigarhi , Kalibangan, Dholavira and Lothal in India. It included visa fees, air-fares, day-long taxi ... Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya in Mumbai, India. (Joe Ravi/ CC BY SA 3.0 ) “Whether you like it or ...
ancient origins - 19/11/2018 - 02:09
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When I rise, the world shall tremble! Tamerlane’s Deadly Drive into India—Part I
... in the gardens of Samarkand. ( Public Domain ) Facing India: Soldiers, Elephants, Destroyers of Men! By the time Timur had considered invading India 1398, he had already conquered most of the Near East. ... had not been quenched. He wanted more, and he desired India. Timur had focused most of his military career on the ...
Cam Rea - 28/06/2017 - 15:26
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What Pearls of Wisdom are Held in the Animal Tales of the Panchatantra?
... Sanskrit) is a collection of interwoven short stories from India. The tales in the Panchatantra are told in both prose ... Magnificent Stupa Architecture Incredible Megaliths of India: Star Maps and Headless Goddesses – Part I A ... Panchatantra. ( Dreamrly ) Spreading the Stories From India, the Panchatantra travelled to the west into Persia. In ...
dhwty - 26/02/2017 - 14:10
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Court Declares Ayodhya Hindu Land, Offers Muslims Other Space
The Supreme court in India has finally ended perhaps the world’s most ... for the construction of a temple. The Supreme court in India has finally ended perhaps the world’s most ... decision could further damage Hindu-Muslim relations in India and that it may lead to violence, as in the past. The ...
Ed Whelan - 09/11/2019 - 18:53
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5000-year-old skeletons of Harappan Civilization excavated in India
... Valley or Harappan Civilization—have been unearthed in India. Scientists hope to be able to examine their genetic ... these ancient people. The Indus Valley Civilization of India, Afghanistan and Pakistan covered about 2 million ... in Rakhigarhi included animals and mythical figures. ( India Times photo ) “We have found various types of toys, ...
Mark Miller - 18/04/2015 - 14:49
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Ayurvedic Medicine: A Traditional Knowledge of Life from India that Has Endured the Passage of Time
... is an ancient medical system that has its roots in India, and has been considered by many as one of the oldest ... used form of medical care in some parts of the world. In India, for example, it has been estimated that the majority ... The Sushruta Samhita and Plastic Surgery in Ancient India, 6th century B.C. Women and Medicine in Rome ...
dhwty - 07/12/2015 - 14:33
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Did the Portuguese Have Secret Knowledge about Brazil Before the Treaty of Tordesillas?
... for his actions in Africa and appointment as Viceroy of India. The first Portuguese explorer known of to reach Brazil ... of Dom Francisco de Almeida, Viceroy of Portuguese India. ( Public Domain ) Right: Detail of an imaginative ... outward and return voyages of the Portuguese 'Carreira da India' ('India Run') in the 16th century. (Walrasiad/ CC BY ...
Clyde Winters - 27/10/2016 - 14:51
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Shani Shingnapur Village in India Has No Doors, No Locks and No Crime
In the vast tapestry of India's ancient history, filled with tales of grandeur, ... and unique cultural practices. In the vast tapestry of India's ancient history, filled with tales of grandeur, ... power of faith. Top image: Villagers in Shani Shingnapur, India. Source: YouTube Screenshot / Great Big Story . By ...
Joanna Gillan - 03/09/2023 - 22:04
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At 74, This Woman is The Oldest Practitioner of an Indian Martial Art
... Kalaripayattu, an age-old martial art form from southern India, at the age of 7, Raghavan's commitment was ...
Joanna Gillan - 09/08/2023 - 17:00
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The Hanging Pillar of Lepakshi Defies Gravity in Indian Temple
In the heart of Lepakshi, Andhra Pradesh, India, lies a marvel of ancient Indian architecture that ... the ground. In the heart of Lepakshi, Andhra Pradesh, India, lies a marvel of ancient Indian architecture that has ...
Joanna Gillan - 06/10/2023 - 18:55
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How Columbus, Of All People, Became a National Symbol
Christopher Columbus was a narcissist. He believed he was personally chosen by God for a mission that no one else could achieve. After 1493, he signed his name “xpo ferens” – “the Christbearer.” His stated goal was to accumulate enough wealth to recapture Jerusalem. His arrogance led to his downfall, that of millions of Native Americans – and eventually fostered his resurrection as the most enduring icon of the Americas.
ancient-origins - 08/10/2017 - 13:56
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The Perfect Castle? The Indestructible and Unconquered Rohtas Fort
... to block Humayun, the Mughal emperor, from returning to India. The second was to suppress the local Pakistani Gakhar ... in the Son River valley, in Rohtas, a small town in Bihar, India. Although the two forts have no connection with one ... Empire . Humayun's Tomb, the Mughal Mausoleum That Changed India’s Architecture Going Where Archaeologists Cannot, Spy ...
dhwty - 20/01/2022 - 22:00
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Embracing the Divine: Eight Sacred Dances in Hindu Rituals
... traditions, these eight classical ritual dances of India exemplify the profound connection between dance and ... it first appeared in Kerala, located in the southwest of India along the Malabar coast, in the 17th century. Almost ... then that it is usually attributed to ancient northern India’s traveling bards, the Kathakars, or ...
Robbie Mitchell - 29/10/2023 - 17:53