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Royal Purple: The Snail Dye That Cost a Fortune

Discover the incredible history of royal purple, a dye made from rare sea snails so expensive it was reserved for emperors. Explore its journey from ancient luxury to modern symbolism.

Horse Traders' Role in Islam's Diverse Indian History

Author Devdutt Pattanaik explores how the arrival of Islam in Bengal and Odisha differed from Gujarat, tracing its roots to Central Asian horse traders and local king dynamics. Read this insightful analysis.

The 2,500-Year History of Ice Cream Revealed

Explore the incredible 2,500-year journey of ice cream, from ancient Persian snow treats to Mughal-era kulfi and its global evolution. Discover how this frozen dessert conquered the world!

Orissa's Forgotten Famine: A Colonial Tragedy

Explore the devastating 19th century famine that ravaged Orissa, exposing colonial administrative failures and claiming countless lives in one of India's darkest historical episodes.

Karnataka Police Caps: A Colourful History

Discover the untold story behind Karnataka Police's distinctive headgear - from British-era influences to modern identity markers that tell a century of policing history.

Ranji Trophy: Shortest Match Ever Concludes in 2 Days

In an unprecedented turn of events, the Ranji Trophy 2024 match between Assam and Services created history by becoming the shortest first-class match in India, concluding in merely two days with 32 wickets tumbling on a dramatic pitch.

India's Legal Heritage: Beyond the Manusmriti

Explore the multifaceted origins of India's legal system, moving beyond the singular Manusmriti narrative to understand how diverse traditions shaped our constitutional democracy.

Rudra Veena: Ancient Instrument of Divine Music

Discover the fascinating journey of Rudra Veena, India's most ancient string instrument that embodies spiritual enlightenment and classical music heritage through centuries.

Ghalib's Rosewater Gin: The Poet's Secret Muse

Discover the intoxicating love story between legendary Urdu poet Mirza Ghalib and his favorite cocktail - Old Tom Gin infused with rosewater. Explore how alcohol inspired his most memorable verses.

Napoleon's Army Defeated by Disease, New Study Finds

Groundbreaking research uncovers the deadly diseases that decimated Napoleon's army during the 1812 Russian campaign, solving a 200-year-old historical mystery about what really caused the French emperor's devastating retreat.

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