Magic in Ancient India
What kinds of monsters and magic existed in the ancient Indian imagination?
Nov 1, 2007
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John Walsh
Funerals in Ancient India
How were funerals organized in Ancient India and what did they involve?
Oct 23, 2007
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John Walsh
Slavery in Ancient India
What was the nature of slavery in Ancient India? What kind of people were slaves? Was it possible to escape?
Oct 12, 2007
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John Walsh
Life in the Royal Harem
What was life like for the wives and concubines who lived in the royal harems of ancient India?
Sep 25, 2007
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John Walsh
Krishna's Dialogue of the Soul
An appreciation of the Bhagavad-Gita, concerning Krishna's Dialogue of the Soul, as it appears in the Mahabharata.
May 25, 2007
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John Walsh
Bengal
Bengal is the ancient land that is now Bangladesh. This article looks at its history and people.
May 13, 2007
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John Walsh
All Men Are My Children
The life and importance of the Emperor Asoka, who helped create Buddhism as a faith of international standing.
Apr 19, 2007
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John Walsh
Chaturangbala
Following the Aryan Invasions, ancient Indian armies were composed of the four limbs: chariots; elephants; cavalry and infantry.
Mar 29, 2007
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John Walsh
The Aryan Invasions
The Aryan peoples swept down on India like a wolf on the fold, sweeping away all opposition with their powerful and swift chariots. Or did they?
Mar 25, 2007
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John Walsh
Marriage in Ancient India
Traditions, privilege and expectations in India from 200 BC.
Mar 11, 2007
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John Walsh