The Aztec Gods: The Top 10 Most Important Aztec Gods And Goddesses You Should Know About

Ancient civilizations often have complex belief systems and much like other cultures around the world, the Aztec people had their own pantheon of gods and goddesses. Their gods were a major part of their society. It is really intriguing to learn about how they worshipped and revered different deities that they felt were responsible for … Read more

The Rise and Fall of Gunpowder Empires : The Ottoman Empire, Safavid Dynasty and Mughal Empire

Gunpower Empires

The 16th to 18th Centuries witnessed the rise and fall of powerful empires across the globe. The Ottoman Empire in Turkey, Safavid Dynasty in Persia (present day Iran) and the Mughal Empire in India were the paramount authorities over controlling over West and South Asia. They exercised supreme authority and had world class military arsenal.  … Read more

Srivijaya Empire The History Of a Forgotten Empire

The Srivijaya was a Malaysian seaborne Empire, which exercised considerable control over Southeast Asia during the 7th to 12th centuries. It derives its title from the Sanskrit word “Sri”, denoting fortune or prosperity and “Vijaya”, denoting victory and triumph. Hence the Srivijaya Empire being endowed with a bountiful economy and ethereal cultural heritage, was one … Read more

12 Shocking Facts That Could Prove Ramayana To Be True And Not Just A Myth

The tale of Ramayana has been a popular folklore in Southeast Asian households. Penned by the holy sage Valmiki, Ramayana is a dynamic mythical revolution, portraying the rich culture of the Indian subcontinent, while also emphasizing on moral ethics and values. However, some hold on to the narrative that the Ramayana is not just a … Read more

Bipin Chandra Pal The Forgotten Hero

Introduction India, under the colonial rule of British suffered a lot. The oppression, discrimination and exploitation faced by the Indians was one of the worst incidents ever to happen in the human history. If not for the ‘Heroes’ who took a stand and fought against the colonial rule of the British, Indians would still not … Read more

Claymore Sword | All You Need To Know

Claymore Sword

Claymore Sword Specifications Type Of Weapon : SwordCountry Of Origin : ScotlandName Meaning : Great SwordBlade Length : ~3.5 feetBlade Width : ~2 inchV-Guard Width : ~12.5 inch Grip Length : ~1.5 feetFull Length : 4-5 feetWeight : 2-3 KgsBlade Type : Double EdgedUsed Between : 15th to the 17th centuries General Info The Claymore … Read more

Tepoztopilli | Aztec Spear Made From Obsidian

Objective Of War One of the major objectives during war was to capture their enemies alive so that they could be sacrificed in religious ceremonies. For every captive a warrior would rise in rank and gain prestige within their society eventually becoming an elite Eagle or Jaguar warrior. Therefore weapons used by the Aztec warriors … Read more