Fratricide: An instance of the Ottoman Empire
Fratricide is a word that originates from two Latin words; frater, meaning brother and ceadere, meaning to kill. These two words lead to a practice used since ages: the act…
Kasuti Embroidery of Karnataka
The Indian state of Karnataka is known for its many artistic and cultural practices. Amongst the mesmerising music and astounding dance forms of Karnataka, the traditional folk embroidery of the…
Mary Stuart: The Greatest Rival to Elizabeth I
If you ever want to look at how dramatic the life of a royal woman could be, there couldn’t be a better example than the life of Mary Stuart. Better…