Beyond Boundaries: Rome & India

Beyond Boundaries: Ancient Rome & the Indian Peninsula

Join renowned historians Prof. Emerita Romila Thapar and Prof. Naman Ahuja for a compelling public conversation exploring the vibrant trade, cultural exchange, and shared iconographies between Ancient Rome and the Indian subcontinent.

Highlights:

• Discover the deep-rooted links in materials, ideas, and artistic traditions.
• Understand how ancient trade shaped both regions’ history and identity.
• Make sense of complex themes like historical traditions and sources, explained in a way accessible to all.

Speakers:

• Romila Thapar – One of India’s most celebrated historians, recipient of the Kluge Prize and member of the British & American Academies.
• Naman Ahuja – Acclaimed art historian, curator, and editor, known for exhibitions like The Body in Indian Art and India & the World.

Venue: Humayun’s Tomb Museum Auditorium, New Delhi
Date: Monday, 28th July
Time: 7:00 PM
Entry: Free (first come, first served)

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear two distinguished scholars uncover the intertwined histories of two great ancient civilizations.