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By: John Walsh
Reviled as devilish stranglers, the Thugs were in truth brigands suppressed by the British Empire. more...
By: John Walsh
The Thugs strangled hundreds, thousands and perhaps even millions of Indians during their reign of terror. Many myths surround them - here are the main ones. more...
Eating Habits in Ancient India
By: John Walsh
Rice, wheat, barley and barbecued animals flavoured with spices and fruit formed the basis of the cuisine of rich Indians of the past. What else did they eat and why? more...
The Caste System in Ancient India
By: John Walsh
How did the caste system start in ancient India and what were the purposes of the different castes? more...
By: John Walsh
What kinds of monsters and magic existed in the ancient Indian imagination? more...
By: John Walsh
How were funerals organized in Ancient India and what did they involve? more...
By: John Walsh
What was the nature of slavery in Ancient India? What kind of people were slaves? Was it possible to escape? more...
By: John Walsh
What was life like for the wives and concubines who lived in the royal harems of ancient India? more...
Krishna's Dialogue of the Soul
By: John Walsh
An appreciation of the Bhagavad-Gita, concerning Krishna's Dialogue of the Soul, as it appears in the Mahabharata. more...
By: John Walsh
Bengal is the ancient land that is now Bangladesh. This article looks at its history and people. more...
By: John Walsh
How did the Ancient Indians keep their women safe during the perilous months of pregnancy and after childbirth? more...
By: John Walsh
The life and importance of the Emperor Asoka, who helped create Buddhism as a faith of international standing. more...
By: John Walsh
Following the Aryan Invasions, ancient Indian armies were composed of the four limbs: chariots; elephants; cavalry and infantry. more...
By: John Walsh
The Aryan peoples swept down on India like a wolf on the fold, sweeping away all opposition with their powerful and swift chariots. Or did they? more...
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