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Did Alexander the Great’s Descendant Establish Singapore?
Singapore has a long history of human settlement, having been shown by Greek scientist Ptolemy almost 2000 years ago on his map of the world. Furthermore, the founder of Singapore is mentioned as a descendant of Alexander the Great...
Ancient Greece
When Ancient Greeks and Hindus Exchanged Wisdom
"East is East, and West is West, and never the twain shall meet, Till Earth and Sky stand presently at God's great Judgment Seat,” wrote Sir Rudyard Kipling. However, the truth is that long before Sir Kipling wrote this,...
Environment
Indian Tectonic Plate May Split Tibet in Two, Says New Study
A new geophysical study suggests Tibet may be "splitting in two," as the Indian tectonic plate is tearing underneath the Tibetan Plateau.
The seismic analysis study of the Himalayas around southern Tibet was presented at the American Geophysical Union Conference...
Ancient Greece
The Strange Things Alexander the Great Brought to Europe from Asia
Alexander the Great is well known for his military exploits and expansionist politics, but he is perhaps not as well known for his introduction of certain items, wildlife animals, and practices of India to Europe.
The great leader is known...
Ancient Greece
Peacock in Greek Mythology was a Symbol of Royalty and Power
The peacock plays a role in Greek mythology as the symbol of the goddess Hera, the consort of Zeus. Originally from India, where they were symbolic of royalty, they were later brought to ancient Babylon by Indian traders many...
Culture
The Last and Most Isolated Stone Age Tribe in the World
The world's last and most isolated stone age tribe lives on North Sentinel Island, off the southwest coast of South Andaman, India.
In her analysis of interactions and contacts with the Andaman Islanders, Zarine Cooper, a specialist who has verified...
Ancient Greece
The Greeks of Ramayana, The Great Epic Poem of India
Ramayana, India's great epic poem, mentions in various chapters the Greeks. This implies that Greeks were actually present in what is modern day India before the composition of this epic poem, which narrates the journey of virtue in the...
Ancient Greece
The Greek Kingdoms in Ancient China
Most are unaware that there were Ancient Greek kingdoms in China and that Hellenism spread all the way to Japan and Korea via India. However, the fact is that the Greeks were indeed in China, and, in addition to this,...
Military
Top Ten Military Powers in the World Right Now
Lists of strongest military forces are appearing in various publications now that Russia's invasion of Ukraine has the world standing on edge
Ancient Greece
The Ancient Indian Buddhist Monk Buried in Athens’ Archaeological Site
In the archaeological site of Kerameikos in Athens, Greece, there is an ancient tomb of an Indian Buddhist monk named Zarmanochegas.
Kerameikos is the most important cemetery of Ancient Athens which came into existence in the 12th Century B.C. It...