History

Sir Ross Masood

Sir Ross Masood was the grandson of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan and the only son of Syed Mahmud. He, like his father and grandfather,...

The Origins of Halloween

Despite the sinister associations of ghosts, demons, and other supernatural entities with it, when we talk about the festival of Halloween today, most of...

Mahatma Gandhi: His struggle, endeavor, and contribution to the National Movement

On October 2nd, we celebrated the 153rd birth anniversary of Gandhiji, popularly known as "Gandhi Jayanti." We celebrate the day to recall and cherish...

100 years of Aligarh Muslim University: Women, Wisdom & Wonders

 vajūd-e-zan se hai tasvīr-e-kā.enāt meñ rañg isī ke saaz se hai zindagī kā soz-e-darūñ The Aligarh Muslim University, since its inception, has been famous for its...

Famous Buildings in AMU and Personalities After Which They Are Named

Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) occupies a unique position among universities and institutions of higher learning in the country and across the world. There are...

Survey under Ummayd Rule (661-750 A.H.)

Ummayads:—The effective state formation process of the Ummayads begins in 661 (CE), after the assassination of Ali by the Kharijites, when Mu'awiya compelled Hasan...

Biblical Archaeology: Sodom And Gomorrah

The cities named Sodom and Gomorrah, including Zeboim, Admah, and Zoar, are collectively known as the "sin cities" and believed to have existed around...

TUTANKHAMEN- “His Mysterious Death”

Egyptian civilization is one of the oldest and greatest of all. The country had seen various dynasties and was known as "The Land of...

The Unsolved Mysterious Murder

History has visualised a plethora of murders, and that will, undoubtedly, leave you numb for a moment. We often imagine: why is such a...

POMPEII- THE LOST CITY

Pompeii, located at the foot of Mount Vesuvius, is an archaeological site near the coast of the Bay of Naples. The morning of August 24,...