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...
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,...
ARCHITECTURE OF POMPEII
The architecture of Pompeii is a blend of Greek, Etruscan, and Roman architecture. The Etruscans influenced the Romans in return.They have shaped the Roman...