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Threads of History: The Silk Road’s Global Influence – From Past to Present

01 Aug 2024

The Silk Road was a network of trade routes that linked East and West for over 1,800 years. It facilitated the exchange of goods, ideas, and cultures between civilizations such as China, Rome, and India. Stretching across thousands of miles and numerous cultures, the Silk Road was more than a...

Before Oxford and Bologna: Exploring the World’s First Universities – Takshashila and Nalanda

16 Jul 2024

Two ancient Indian institutions, Takshashila and Nalanda, set the foundations for global higher education centuries before the establishment of renowned Western universities. These centers of learning attracted scholars from across Asia, fostering a rich environment of intellectual exchange and innovation that shaped the course of human knowledge. This article delves...