History that Rhymes

Unveiling the forgotten chronicles of a legendary maritime odyssey, join me on an exhilarating voyage through time as we delve into the untold story of the Chola Empire's awe-inspiring naval expedition to Srivijaya. Brace yourself for a spellbinding episode, where history's hidden treasures come alive.

Immerse yourself in tales of adventure, intrigue, and conquest as we unravel the secrets of the Chola Empire's naval prowess, unveiling the extraordinary tactics and advanced naval technologies employed by these fearless warriors. Discover how this remarkable maritime power challenged the unknown, forging a trailblazing path across treacherous waters, and leaving an indelible mark on the annals of history.

From the breathtaking clash of colossal warships to the strategic mastery of maritime warfare, this episode plunges you into heart-stopping battles that decided the fate of nations. Hear gripping stories of bravery and sacrifice as the Chola warriors navigate uncharted territories, encountering majestic civilizations, and forging alliances with exotic cultures.

Sri Lanka's economic crisis has brought thousands of citizens to the streets, demanding answers and solutions from the Rajapaksa government. This crisis, brewing slowly since the last few years, did not come out of nowhere and neither is it a result of one thing. It is a culmination of many factors across many industries and sectors along with government's policy changes and new decisions that contributed to this. What exactly are they? How did the island nation of Sri Lanka reach this critical point? Let's explore!

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In this second part, we will learn more about the Sentinelese from after the time of the British until today while also learning the amazing life of that one Indian anthropologist who knows more about our tribal people than anyone else. 

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The history of the people who ruthlessly guard the island of North Sentinel is the one that’s been ignored for thousands of years. Living as if they are the people from the Stone Age, the Sentinelese today is a group whose hatred towards modern humanity is unparalleled. There have been many attempts to know them for hundreds of years, yielding few old pictures, some documented information, and a whole lot of lost lives. Who are they? What are their origins? How do they live today? Let’s look at all of that in this episode.

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A life trajectory of a woman during the Mughals and the British who did such incredible things, carving her name into the history of this country definitely needs to be explored. She was a great ruler and a courageous ruler with her own flaws. Let's explore the life of Begum Samru and understand her greatness.

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The Women Who Ruled India: Leaders. Warriors. Icons. by Archana Garodia Gupta

This is a tradition that India regrets - a custom that was built thousands of years ago, providing agency to women, has now reduced to prostitution. This is the devadasi system. Let's take a look at this custom from its inception to what it is now and get a better understanding of India as a country.

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There is a lot of disconnect amongst the people regarding who the queen of the Hoysala empire, Shantala Devi was. Her intellect, wit, talent, and courage have been heralded even today although much of who she was has been erased with time. In this episode, we will look at all the available sources to put together a life story of this celebrated queen and analyse her relationships with the king and her subjects.