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One of Karnataka’s most intriguing historical sagas is the evolving relationship between the Gangas, Nolambas, and Rashtrakutas — marked by rivalry, shifting loyalties, and poetic political alliances. The Gangas and Nolambas often clashed violently, So intense was the hostility…

As India remembers Rajendra Chola and the magnificent temple of Gangaikondacholapuram, here is another anecdote of history. About his nephew - Rajaraja Narendra Chalukya, the son of Princess Kundavamba (Rajendra Chola's sister, not aunt) and King Vinayaditya Chalukya of Vengi.…

Cybele from one of the most remote Greek cities: A silver plate depicting Cybele & Nike riding together in a chariot drawn by lions, towards an altar, from Ai Khanum in Afghanistan, circa 300 BC.

This is the strongest argument against "Small is Beautiful" thesis of the likes of EF Schumacher many decades ago, as well as anti-trust laws We may crib about uber-large behemoths like Google, Microsoft But they are the ones with so much cash that they can afford to invest in…

Google Just Released an A.I. Tool That Helps Historians Fill in Missing Words in Ancient Roman Inscriptions - smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/goo…

I'm pleased to announce the launch of my new website! If you'd like to see what events I have lined up for the next few months or easily access my past projects and media appearances, please visit: selenawisnom.com

A depiction of the Testudo The Testudo is often shown in historical movies, but what would it have looked like back in the day? Here, in this scene from Trajan's column, AD 113, we get a glimpse of Roman soldiers locking shields as they advance against a Dacian fort.

Return of wolves to Yellowstone has led to a surge in aspen trees unseen for 80 years livescience.com/animals/land-m…

Every child who has read a bit about the history of medicine would have, doubtless, heard of Galen. But one interesting fact about him: Galen trained as a priest of Asklepios at His great temple in Pergamon.