History Revisited
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How Alexander the Great became Iskandar Zulkarnain, the legendary ancestor of Malay kings
The Greek emperor’s entry into the Malay world was through a Persian prototype.
Annabel Teh Gallop
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As the last Boeing 747 rolls out of the factory, a history of how it became the ‘queen of the skies’
The 747 was, and is, probably the most easily recognisable jet airliner.
Janet Bednarek, The Conversation
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Fact vs fiction: Pakistan must accept the uncomfortable truths about the 1971 war
Official discourse reveals and conceals selective aspects of the past, carefully crafting narratives that hide inconvenient histories.
Anam Zakaria
Trending
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Explainer: How Supreme Court upheld the appointment of a High Court judge accused of hate speech
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The curious case of Pran Puri, the 18th century travelling monk who was discovered and forgotten
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How Alexander the Great became Iskandar Zulkarnain, the legendary ancestor of Malay kings
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Two doctors argue that eggs are the gold standard for all proteins, and the most perfect food ever
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In Assam, a police crackdown on child marriage leaves a trail of crying women and broken families
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Daggers drawn: How contracts in Western India were guaranteed in blood 300 years ago
With no formal legal system in place, Bhat and Charan communities performed the role of guarantors for contracts, backed by threats of self-harm or even death.
Leah Verghese
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How Persian literature imagined Alexander the Great’s romantic relationships around the world
A range of texts depicts his travels to foreign lands and the women he encounters in each place.
Sunil Sharma
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In ancient Athens, the ultrarich often paid more tax than they were due – and then boasted about it
The Athenians were more interested in social wealth than monetary riches.
Thomas Martin, The Conversation
Video
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Watch: Chased by crocodile, antelope swims for its life across river, escapes in nick of time
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Watch: Tiger waits for trucks to pass before crossing busy highway
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Watch: Rishi Sunak mentions ‘dharma’ as his reason for taking up the job of UK PM
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Turkey earthquake: Scenes of horrifying devastation emerge across the affected region
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Watch: American DJ Diplo shows off batting skills during game of gully cricket with locals in Mumbai
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How the world discovered chocolate
Cacao, which is used to make chocolate, was domesticated at least 4,000 years ago, first in the Amazon basin and then in Central America.
Kathryn Sampeck, The Conversation
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Cries for help: Letters to the British India Office in the 19th century
The department would frequently field pleas for help from members of the public.
John O’Brien
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Hyderabad Liberation: An Urdu journalist’s murder in 1948 warns India about the perils of autocracy
Political parties still invoke the legacy of Shoebullah Khan, but his killing reminds us of the dangers of speaking truth to power.
Gautam Pemmaraju
The Reel
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‘The Consultant’ trailer: Christoph Waltz plays a sinister boss in dark comedy series
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Watch: Behind the scenes of Hansika Motwani’s December wedding
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Amit Trivedi lets his music do the talking: ‘There’s one life. We take it way too seriously’
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Start the week with a film: Horses and a quietly thumping heart in ‘The Rider’
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‘Class’ review: An immersive and revealing show about privilege
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19th century letters reveal the mood in Britain when inflation reached the highest levels in history
The incredible rise was fuelled by 20 years of Napoleonic Wars and a demand spike provoked by the industrial revolution.
Jessica Gregory
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In Elizabethan England, a law that made it illegal to let anybody starve led to economic gains
More than 400 years later, in the closing years of Elizabeth II’s reign, the United Kingdom once again faces perilous spikes in living costs.
Simon Szreter, The Conversation
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Two plaques in Srirangapatna claim to mark the spot where Tipu Sultan died. Which one is accurate?
An amateur historian uses paintings to try to clear the confusion.
Harshavardhana Yadumurthy
The Field
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IND vs AUS: From Kohli vs Cummins to Ashwin vs Khawaja – four key battles in Border-Gavaskar Trophy
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Football: Christian Atsu found alive in rubble of earthquake in Turkey, says Ghanian ambassador
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Davis Cup: Indian tennis slips to a new low and it must serve as a major wake-up call
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ICC Women’s T20 World Cup warm-ups: England beat South Africa in high-scoring match, India lose
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ISL: FC Goa held to draw by 10-man Odisha FC