Archive - The Caravan & The Throne

April 2024

Medieval Architecture of DC

DC is known for its neoclassical architecture, but is also home to a large number of medieval-inspired buildings.

Apr 5, 2024 •

Akhi Pillalamarri

March 2024

The Prescience of Dune

Dune's vision of our human future is probably more accurate than most other Sci-Fi

Mar 16, 2024 •

Akhi Pillalamarri

February 2024

How Bureaucracy Changed the Roman Empire

Lessons from the Late Antiquity

Feb 10, 2024 •

Akhi Pillalamarri

Revisiting Tolkien

I’ve been a casual dabbler of constructed worlds and languages since I was about ten years old. But nothing much has persisted over time, except the…

Feb 4, 2024 •

Akhi Pillalamarri

December 2023

Recent Ancient History Books: Roundup, Thoughts, & Recommendations

The lifeblood of my intellectual being is history. Its mostly entertaining and fun for me, in addition to being an intellectual exercise. All eras and…

Dec 7, 2023 •

Akhi Pillalamarri

November 2023

Taverns, Teahouses & Caravanserais

We need to bring back local taverns and teahouses where people could just congregate and chill.

Nov 21, 2023 •

Akhi Pillalamarri

October 2023

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