Aryabhata, born in 476 CE, was the first in the line of great mathematician-astronomers from the classical age of Indian mathematics and Indian astronomy. There is a general tendency to misspell his name as “Aryabhatta” by analogy … Read more
It is believed that the ancient, mysterious and hauntingly beautiful site of Petra in Jordan has been inhabited (in one way or another) for approximately 9000 years. Petra (Greek Πέτρα, Petra, meaning “stone”; Arabic: البتراء, Al-Batrāʾ) is … Read more
In Lebanon in the town of Baalbek is one of the oldest concurrently occupied megalithic structures known to man. The temple of Baalbek is a multi-layered building consisting of the remains of three or more construction phases. … Read more
Adam’s Bridge (Tamil: ஆதாம் பாலம் ātām pālamm, Sanskrit: रामसेतु, rāmasetu), also known as Rama’s Bridge or Rama Setu is a chain of limestone shoals, between Pamban Island, also known as Rameswaram Island, off the southeastern coast of … Read more
The ancient text of Agastya Samhita describes the method of making electric battery, and that water can be split into oxygen and hydrogen.
The Great Mystery of Hopi Indians The Hopi Indians, who live in the arid highlands of northern Arizona, have inhabited the same place for a millennium, far longer than any other people in North America. They are … Read more