Port Royal: The Most Sinful City of the World
On a clear day, below the blue skies, deep into the waters of the Caribbean sea, a military ship was seen sailing towards the southeast coast of Jamaica. Trinity Royal…
Jingrwai Iawbei: The Tradition of the Whistling Village of Meghalaya
India is a land known for its traditions, cultures and beliefs. Within this diverse land of India, there is a village in Meghalaya, northeast of the country, known for its…
Kosem Sultan: The Ottoman Sultana who reigned for a half-century
Among the many women who have handled power positions, there is one who is particularly known for the reforms she bought in Ottoman politics. She is the one who exercised…
Hallucinogen Honey Collection of Nepal
Among Nepal's many traditions and cultures, there is an ancient tradition of collecting honey on the Himalayan cliffs of Nepal. Though this tradition is centuries old, it is practised only…
Lyonesse: A Land from the Arthurian Legend
In the dead of night, deep into the sea, two fishermen were all set to make an early catch. With their nets out in the sea, they waited patiently. They…
Hatshepsut: The queen who became a Pharoah
There have been multiple instances where women have taken power positions and ruled lands, if not better than men but at par with them. One such ruler is this Egyptian…
Is Justice really justice: An instance of Hammurabi’s time
In current times, law and order are essential parts that keep modern politics intact. Google describes laws as rules that bind all the people of a specific community together. International…
Dhokra Art
One of the many art forms that have been a part of the glorious past of West Bengal, Odisha, Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh is Dhokra art. This art form has been…
Shangri La: The Tibetan Myth
Nishit patiently read his book in the library when he suddenly noticed that his friend Mihika bought an exciting book to read. The cover of the book read “Lost Horizon…
Patriarchy: Where does it come from?
Division among gender, genders having different roles and ideas in society has been a way of living since time. It has been a way of maintaining order in society for…