The origins of the myth of Alexander the Great in the Persian-Islamic world
Alexander the Great, one of the most important men in the European world, becomes an almost prophetic figure in the Islamic world, so much so as to stimulate some of…
“Life of Pi” by Ang Lee
One of the most iconic films of 2012, a fable between religions, tigers and the sea. Ang Lee delights us with this masterpiece between the mystical and the adventure. Life…
The Persian cheetah
The Persian cheetah is one of the felines most closely linked to the imagination of Iran and India, a place where, under the Mughals, it became the favorite animal with…
The Asian lion
The Asian lion, formerly also present on the Mediterranean coasts, was the animal that most of all embodied the ideal of royalty and power, so much so that it was…
The Caspian tiger
The Caspian tiger was, without a shadow of a doubt, one of the felines that most influenced the imagination of Asia and the Middle East. Unfortunately, this mammal of immense…
“Gandhi” by Richard Attenborough
One of the most beautiful films in the history of cinema, a fundamental step if you want to know more about Gandhi and the birth of India and Pakistan Gandhi…
Wild Wild Country, the series on Osho
"Wild Wild Country" will lead us to discover the history of Osho, in which faith, politics and identity will come together in a highly explosive mix, which will allow us…
Curry and its re-incarnations
Curry, a spice that, through its births and rebirths, cannot fail to fully represent the incredible history of India and its flavors Birth and rebirth of curry Before starting with…
Turmeric, the golden spice of Bengal
Turmeric is one of the best known and most famous spices of antiquity, so incredible in taste and appearance, that it overwhelmingly fits into Bengali culture (and beyond) Turmeric, the…
“How to Get Filthy Rich in Rising Asia” by Mohsin Hamid
"How to Get Filthy Rich in Rising Asia" is a one-of-a-kind novel. Born from the mind of our beloved Mohsin Hamid, the book acts as a guide for the reader…
