Beneath Another Sky: A Global Journey into History

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He writes history like nobody else, seeing the world as a whole with its limitless stories. This evocative journey explores the origins and historical complexities of various places. "Human history is a tale not just of constant change but equally of perpetual locomotion," notes the author. Throughout the ages, people have sought the greener side of the hill, leading to migrations, collisions, and interactions that have shaped the diverse cultures, races, languages, and polities across continents. After decades focused on European history, the author embarks on an extended global journey, reminiscent of Tennyson's Ulysses seeking one last adventure. This work serves as both a historian's travelogue and an engaging exploration of the events and personalities that have shaped today's world. His travels take him to Baku, the Emirates, India, Malaysia, and many other locations, where he describes the current scene while excavating the historical layers beneath. He explores ancient temples, the complexity of Indian castes, the fate of indigenous peoples, and cultural conflicts, all while reflecting on the nature of history itself. The author's personality shines through—wry, romantic, occasionally grumpy, yet endlessly curious. He brilliantly complicates our understanding of the past, reminding us that everything has its history, including the journey of finding one's way.