The Evolutional History of Money
The idiom “Money makes the world go round” is popular phrase to describe the importance of money in humanity. Thi...
History
The Forgotten Scholars of Timbuktu: Africa’s Hidden Intellectual Legacy
Introduction
When most people think of intellectual history, they often envision ancient Greece, the European Renaissance, or China’s ...
The Partition of India: Human Stories Behind a Political Divide
Introduction
The Partition of British India in 1947 stands as one of the most significant and traumatic episodes in modern history. ...
Unsung Heroes of D-Day: The Role of Colonial Troops in WWII
Introduction
The Normandy landings on June 6, 1944, are often remembered as a defining moment of World War II—a heroic assault by Alli...
A Brief History of the Silk Road
Background
I read a book titled “Out of Istanbul” written by acclaimed journalist Bernard Ollivier. Heading east out of Istanbul ...