This is the home of the Vak: Reclaiming Indian History Podcast Our objective is to reclaim Indian history from the distortions due to a millennia of conquest…
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Today we run through the history and significance of each of the Animals (Vahanas) associated with the Indian deities. In this episode, the Peacock (Kartikeya), the Crocodile (Ganga), the Horse (Surya), Buffalo (Yama) and Elephant (Indra)
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Today we run through the history and significance of each of the Animals (Vahanas) associated with the Indian deities
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Today we share with you the direct themes/characters/ similarities between the Indian Epics (Ramayana, Mahabharata, Brihat Samhita) which pre-date Homer's Odyssey. The Odyssey is not a copy but it is very clear that it is influenced by these ancient Indian epics.
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VAK Podcast Ep.47 Fingerprinting is associated with crime and detective novels. And a modern invention. Reality is that fingerprinting has been in use in India for thousands of years. And in a manner that directly predates the modern practice of biometrics for identification. This is the true history of Fingerprinting.
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VAK Podcast Ep.46 Like India, Iran is an ancient civilization. The links run deep as we explore today in the history of India and Iran from ancient times till present day, and discover many surprises Episodes referenced Episode 2 on the Caste System Episode 3 on the the myth of Aryan Invasion and Genetics in India Episode 11 on Indian Origin of Mathematics Episode 12 on Indian Origin of Calculus Episode 13 on Beef Episode 21 on Diamonds of India Episode 23-25 on Saraswati…
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Dragons are everyone's favourite mythical creature, but did you know where they came from? Not from dinosaurs, but ancient Snakes. Or more specifically Naagas. This is the untold story of Dragons and Snakes and Naagas
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For anyone familiar with the Chinese Calendar, they would be aware of the animals signifying each year like the Horse, Dragon, Tiger etc. But little do most (or nor did we) know that there is an ancient Indian origin behind the years, the calendar going back over two thousand years.
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Was India the cradle of the Iron Age of Civilisations? Latest evidence from South India suggests so, pushing the dates back by millennia. And Steel ? A case of ancient branding with Damascus stamping its name on original Indian wootz or ukku steel ! Watch on to find out
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We cover the origin of surgery in Ancient India, the techniques and methods used, and its introduction to the west via Plastic Surgery in the late 18th Century.
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We reveal our surprising findings when we analyze Trump from the most successful Indian Geopolitical framework, the Kautilyan framework as captured in the Arthashastra VAK Indian History Podcast Episode 40
Topics: Europe, Ally vs Vassal · Venezuela and Blatant use of Military Power · Is Trump right to abandon the post WWII Rules Based World Order · Does Trump's personal character matter?
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We kick off 2026 with 6 Untold Stories of India. Some forgotten, some hidden in plain sight but they change the way you look at the world
Topics: The Voyage that changed the world · The Rape of Bengal · T Rex and the Chicken. Ancient India forgotten · OM and Swastika. A strange tale · Consciousness and AI · Women in India. The Real Story
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After a break, we are finally back. And here is a quick preview of what to expect in 2026. Coming up this week, 6 Strange Tales. Watch out for our upcoming episode on Sunday, 18th Jan, 7pm IST
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