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View of Polonnaruwa: My Walk through Sri Lanka’s Living Ancient Kingdom

Walking through Polonnaruwa feels like stepping into a living chapter of Sri Lanka’s ancient soul. In this first-person journey, the former royal capital reveals itself through sacred shrines, majestic stone carvings, vast irrigation marvels, and quiet pathways where history still breathes. From the spiritual calm of Gal Vihara to the visionary waters of Parakrama Samudra, Polonnaruwa is experienced not merely as ruins, but as a timeless lesson in balance, devotion, and human ingenuity.

By Rajendran Keerthana

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Kandy Dalada Esala Perahera: When Devotion Becomes a Living Journey

The Kandy Dalada Esala Perahera is a sacred annual procession that transforms Sri Lanka’s hill capital into a living expression of faith, history, and culture. Based on the Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha, the festival unfolds during the Esala lunar month through ritual, dance, drumming, and majestic elephants. More than a spectacle, it reflects centuries-old devotion, spiritual continuity, and communal harmony, offering a rare glimpse into a tradition where belief, heritage, and identity continue to walk together through the streets of Kandy

By Rajendran Keerthana

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"From Homer to Colosseum: A Journey through Culture and Inspiration"

Eventhough Rome conquered Greece militarilly, Greek culture strongly influenced Roman civilization. Romans admired Greek lierature, art, philosophy and architecture, adopting and reshaping them to fit in Roman values. Following article clearly reflects this historical blending of cultures.

By Himethma Perera

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The Wealthiest Man To EVER Walk The Earth: It's Not Who You Think

History has seen kings, emperors, and billionaires, but none compare to one man whose wealth defied calculation. Long before modern markets and money, he controlled resources so vast they reshaped economies and rewrote history. This is the story of the richest man to ever walk the Earth.

By Chanithu Hansilu

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Seen Through Fear, Lived Through Humanity: Rethinking Cannibalism

This article explores people historically labelled as “cannibals” with compassion and humanity. It explains that such practices were linked to survival, spiritual belief, or love, not cruelty. Many cultures were misrepresented by colonisers. These practices have ended, and today these communities live ordinary lives, encouraging empathy and cultural understanding.

By Sashikala Thangarajah

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Pyramids of Giza: Humanity’s Greatest Architectural Wonder

A deep exploration of the engineering genius, cultural beliefs, and unanswered questions behind the world’s most extraordinary ancient monuments.

By Kavindya Senevirathna

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Petra: The Legendary Rose-Red City That Blends Ancient Ingenuity With Desert Beauty

Uncover the wonders of a city carved entirely from rock. It's water systems, trade empire, religious rituals, and the unique cultural world preserved in Jordan’s red mountains.

By Kavindya Senevirathna

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