History, as a discipline, is as near to “the truth” as a poem or a family gathering. I have understood, through my own schooling in the U.S. the discipline of history to mean the truth, facts, or an objective snapshot of the past. Emotions and debate were often absent in my tenth grade Modern […]
Reflections on “The History of India” by John McLeod
India’s ancient history is vast beyond the measures of Western culture, concepts of time and even historical record. The development of early civilizations in India, such as the Harappans and then Aryans, is a testament to how much more complex and old this part of the world is compared to what I know in terms […]
Titalated for India
Today marks 3 days until I leave to study abroad in India. I have no idea what to expect, but I know that soon I will be surrounded by a rich and unfamiliar landscape. I have packed minimally for this trip with only one piece of carry-on luggage and a heavy duty backpack, but it […]
Matters of Taste in India
I will be traveling to India for my Fall semester of 2015. During this trip I would like to look into the food of different regions and what it says about Indian culture. Growing up my father owned a natural and organic wholesale distribution company. This has influenced my life in being able to try […]
