India in the First Millennium BC, after the arrival of the Ayrans, was a cultural and religious maelstrom. This millennium saw the beginnings of the rich and diverse Hindu culture which became the foundation of Indian civilisation. I try to explain the varied religious and cultural influences of the time which culminated in the Buddha, and how Buddhism and Hinduism coalesced. I briefly talk about the politics of the time and about how the first pan-Indian empire of Ashoka, perhaps one of the world's greatest, but least known emperors, arose, briefly flourished and then collapsed.
Views: 780 | Enquiries: 3I was a lawyer for some 40 years in a past life but now retired I have been able to indulge my fascination in all aspects of Ancient History. From the Maya and Aztecs of Mexico and the wonderful civilisations of Pre-Columbian Peru, to Ancient China, India, Mesopotamia and Egypt and down to the Classical Age of Greece and Rome, all have intrigued and captivated me. I have been fortunate that in my retirement I have the opportunity of indulging my interest in these compelling subjects and expanding my experience by giving talks. Latterly I have been focussing on the cultural evolution of mankind, from the earliest times of our development down to the high civilisations of the Old World. In addition I have been studying the evolution of religion in all it's various guises in the diverse cultures throughout the Ancient World.
Set down below are some of the talks I have given and would be pleased to present to you. Should you have a another topic to do with ancient history (but not Greece or Rome) try me,
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