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Tales & Trails
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The saga of Indian magic and magicians through the centuries, with author - John Zubrzycki
History Daily
Amazing India
Pari Mahal: The Palace of Fairies
‘Pari Mahal’ or the Palace of Fairies built by Jahangir’s grandson, Dara Shikoh is perched on top of the Zarbawan mountain range, overlooking the Dal Lake in Srinagar and really lives up to its name.
Snapshort Histories
Rembrandt’s Mughal Collection
Did you know that the famous Dutch painter Rembrandt was a big collector of Mughal curios. He even did a series of portraits of Mughal rulers like Jehangir and Shah Jahan who were his contemporaries!
Snapshort Histories
Pagal Panthis were no Mad Hatters
In today’s mad, mad world, ‘Pagal Panthi’ is a term used to describe lighthearted, ‘crazy’ behaviour. But, history will surprise you with a curious origin for the term.
Stories that Make India
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Known as Dhanyakataka in ancient times, present-day Amaravati has deep roots. Catch the story of this ancient Buddhist centre and the legacy it carries in the last of our special series Unseen Andhra Pradesh
Amazing India
Amazing India
India’s Tallest Shivling
The Bhojeshwar temple near Bhopal boasts of having the tallest shivling in India! So why doesn’t it figure in the list of the famous Shiva temples- the 12 mystical jyortirlingas?
Amazing India
Mystery of the Vibrating Minarets
The city of Ahmedabad, is home to an architectural marvel which continues to flummox architects the world over. Little is known about Ahmedabad’s vibrating minarets built in the 15th century.
Amazing India
The Fort with a Mathematics Milestone
The concept of ‘zero’ came from India, but do you know that until last year, a temple in a Gwalior Fort had the oldest mention of zero in the world? Now the jury is divided...
Weaves of India
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See amazing & colorful woven beads, come alive on the loom. Here is the story of the exquisite Tangaliya form Gujarat, told by the master craftsmen who have been working their magic, for generations
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Living History
Forgotten Treasures
The Great Train Banquet
On the royal dining table at Gwalior’s Jai Mahal palace, you will find a toy train made of silver that serves you at your seat.
History in a Dish
The Sweet Journey of Sandesh
Not sugary sweet and yet sumptuous, the famous Bengali dessert sandesh is unique in many ways. Here is the story behind it!
Forgotten Treasures
The Greek Connection
Deciphering the history of Greek rulers in India, through ancient coins
