The advent of Greeks in India dates back from 6th century (BC) to 5th century (AD) as an outcome of Greek expedition towards Persia. Continue reading “Greek influence on Indian culture in Antiquity”
Greek influence on Indian culture in Antiquity
The Greek genetic and cultural contribution in Central Asia
This post deals with the broad subject of Greek cultural and genetic contribution in Central Asia. Continue reading “The Greek genetic and cultural contribution in Central Asia”
The astronomical orientation of the urban plan of Alexandria
Alexander the Great founded the city of Alexandria in 331 B.C. It would later become hugely prosperous, home of the Queen-Pharaoh Cleopatra, famous for its magnificent Museum (Library) and for its 450-foot-tall (140 meters) Lighthouse, one of the wonders of the ancient world. Continue reading “The astronomical orientation of the urban plan of Alexandria”
Greeks In India Before Alexander? (Part 3)
(NovoScriptorium: Even though we do not fully agree with all the information and argument of this article, we feel that our readers will find it quite interesting, even amusing) Continue reading “Greeks In India Before Alexander? (Part 3)”
Greeks In India Before Alexander? (Part 2)
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Greeks In India Before Alexander? (Part 1)
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In his speech at a banquet hosted in his honor by Greece President Karolos Papoulias and in his address at the Hellenic Foundation for European and Foreign Policy, on 26 April 2007, the President of the Indian Republic. Shri A. P. J. Abdul Kalam referred to exchanges between India and Greece that began well before Alexander’s march into India in 326 BC. Let us take a look at what these exchanges were. Continue reading “Greeks In India Before Alexander? (Part 1)”
