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Tales & Trails
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About 70,000 years ago, humans migrated from Africa to the far corners of the world. We talk to Harvard University’s Jeff Blossom who has mapped the great ‘Walk out of Eden.’
History Daily
Snapshort Histories
Tambekar Wada: Vadodara’s Jewel Box
A mansion in the heart of the city with murals that spellbound visitors.
Cover Story
The Marathas in the ‘Land of Five Rivers’
The saga of how the Marathas reached the North-West Frontier of the Indian subcontinent and the twists and turns that shaped the history of the period
Snapshort Histories
Bengaluru’s Balabrooie House - Historic & Jinxed?
This majestic mansion on Palace Road housed some illustrious residents. But then, it fell off favour. Why? Was it jinxed? Here is the amazing story of Balabrooie House in #LHICityShots
Stories that Make India
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Catch the story of the Srikalahasti temple where, as per legend, a Sri (spider), Kala (snake) and Hasti (elephant) once worshiped the Shivalinga and attained moksha.
Amazing India
Amazing India
Padmanabhapuram - In the Name of the Lord
The origins of the fabulous wealth of the Padmanabhaswamy Temple are intertwined with the fortunes of the Travancore kingdom and its greatest ruler Martanda Varma
Amazing India
Bhuj’s Lake of Life
At a time when there is a National debate on our rivers, here is a story that underlines how fresh water bodies play such a crucial role and lessons history can teach.
Amazing India
Lonar Crater Lake: A Gift from the Sky
The Lonar Lake, with sparkling blue water is a unique geological wonder and a place where geology, astronomy, and history come together to create a grand spectacle.
Weaves of India
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Catch the story of the weave that traces its origins 800 years... Kharad harks back to the era of old palaces, wandering nomads and camel herders
Living History
History in a Dish
Bandel Cheese: Binding Bengal & Portugal
The Portuguese settlement at Bandel in Bengal has an interesting legacy, kept alive even today through cheese
Forgotten Treasures
The Fabulous Timur Ruby
The fascinating story of how one of India’s most historic gems ended up in a British treasure
Forgotten Treasures
From India With Love
Over 2000 words that are often used in the English language today, come from India. How did they make their way there? We trace the story.
