

Medieval Manuscript Fragments: Cataloging, Discoverability, & Afterlives
This summer, I had the privilege of attending Rare Book School’s course on Medieval Manuscript Fragments: Cataloging & Discoverability ,...
Jul 262 min read


The Evolution of the Kumbh Mela: Pilgrimage, Power, and the Making of a Tradition
The Evolution of the Kumbh Mela: Pilgrimage, Power, and the Making of a Tradition Next week, millions of pilgrims will gather at the...
Feb 245 min read


Animals in Islamic Philosophy
Islamic philosophy, a realm of profound intellectual inquiry and spiritual depth, offers a compelling perspective on the relationship...
Dec 1, 20243 min read


Climbing the Ladders, Dodging the Snakes: The Jain Game of Karma
When I first stumbled upon Gyanbazi —a medieval Jain board game that doubles as the ancestor of Snakes and Ladders —at the Sculpture...
Nov 22, 20245 min read