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Clarkesworld Science Fiction and Fantasy Magazine: The Reflection of Sand by Tan Gang, translated by Emily Jin
The Dura-Europos site in modern-day Syria is famous for its exceptional state of preservation. Like Pompeii, this ancient city has yielded many great discoveries, and serves as a window into the world of the ancient Hellenistic, Parthian, and Roman periods. Yet despite the prominence of Dura-Europos
Strategically located Dura-Europos was a ‘forgotten city’ in Syria and neglected by archaeologists who finally identified Iraq’s Anqa as its near-mirror image.
As we get closer to 2024, travel writers tell The News on Sunday about the places they loved in 2023 and the spots they’re excited to explore in the upcoming year
In "A Fresh Approach to the History of Kashmir," Akhtar Mohiuddin challenges the conventional narrative of Kashmir's ancient past, contesting Sanskrit texts' dominance. He advocates for an alternative history, emphasizing syncretism between early Dravidian inhabitants and later Indo-Aryan migrants. Using linguistics, archaeology, folklore, and more, he constructs a multidisciplinary methodology, revealing indigenous roots and cultural complexity. Mohiuddin's work critiques colonial perspectives, decolonizes historiography, and calls for a nuanced understanding of Kashm...