Chanakya became a counselor and adviser to Chandragupta (reigned c. 321–c. 297), founder of the Mauryan empire of northern India, but lived by himself. He was instrumental in helping Chandragupta overthrow the powerful Nanda dynasty at Pataliputra, in the Magadha region. Why Chanakya is considered to be one of theRead More →

In Biblical Names the meaning of the name Alexander is: One who assists men. Does Alexander mean warrior? Alexander comes from the Latin form of the Greek name Alexandros which means ‘to defend’ and ‘man warrior. Is Alexander a successful name? Alexander has been in the Top 25 since 1991.Read More →

“It’s impossible to conquer the Afghans … Alexander the Great couldn’t do it, the British couldn’t do it, we couldn’t do it and the Americans won’t do it … Did Alexander the Great live in Afghanistan? Alexander the Great in Afghanistan: Beginning His Offensive Against Bessus. Before reaching India, AlexanderRead More →

It turns out that this happens to be true: Alexandre Dumas was both a Frenchman and a black man, and retelling his story reinforces the more important point that imagination should not be shackled by skin color. What was the nationality of Alexandre Dumas? Alexandre Dumas, père, (born July 24,Read More →