According to many of the ancient extant Tamil literature and some of the Sanskrit literature, Kumari Kandam is the legendary sunken continent, which was ruled by Pandiyan Kings for thousands of years, before getting submerged in the Indian Ocean. Atlantis, Lemuria, and other lost civilizations are the reason why a lot of people are interested in history.… Continue reading 15 Things you should know about the lost continent of Kumari Kandam
Discover 12 Oldest Living Cities of India
Cities that have stood the test of time reveal more than just the scars they bear from history – they show the evolution of human civilization. Here’s a look at 12 of the oldest cities in India that have not only weathered the storms of history but also thrived over the years. 1. Varanasi The… Continue reading Discover 12 Oldest Living Cities of India
One of Tallest Buddhist Stupa of Kesariya in State of Neglect
Rising high out of the earth from where the dying Buddha donated his begging bowl, the enormous Kesariya Stupa is an enthralling example of how nature can reclaim a deserted monument. Excavated from under a grassy and wooded veil is what is thought to be one of the tallest Buddhist Stupa in the world. The Stupa,… Continue reading One of Tallest Buddhist Stupa of Kesariya in State of Neglect
Auroville – City where people live without religion, money and politics
Imagine a city free of crime, poverty, money, government, and hardship. That’s the utopian vision for Auroville, a township in India that’s dubbed “the City of Dawn.” There is no authority, legal or political, nor a person of power, that the inhabitants need to respect. There are no written laws either.
16 Legendary Lost Cities of India
These cities were once inhabited but due to wars, natural calamities and climate change, they were abandoned many, many years ago.
Archaeologists Found 40 Tons Of Capstone, The Largest Ever Found In South India
The Telangana Archaeology Department has excavated a stunning discovery – one of India’s largest capstones, and the largest such stone in south India so far.
The magnificent fort of Chitradurga
Chitradurga is surrounded by some of the magnificent natural landforms like boulders, deep caves and hillocks! This is a massive fortress on the top of granite hills that rises dramatically from the ground.
An ancient Australian connection to India?
Darren Curnoe, UNSW When was the remote Australian continent first settled? Where did these ancient Australians come from? Was the island settled once, or on multiple occasions? Is there a genealogical connection between the Indigenous people of Australia and India? These are questions I’ve spent almost two decades cogitating, and some of them have been… Continue reading An ancient Australian connection to India?
Historians to explore origin of Ram Setu, determine whether it is a natural or man-made structure
Is Ram Setu a natural phenomenon or a man-made structure? The Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR) under the HRD ministry will conduct an underwater exploration study to find out.
2800 Years Old Megalithic Site Of Hirebenkal
One of the largest prehistoric megalithic settlements where some funerary monuments are still intact remains hidden away owing to lack of any conservation or development by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).
