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THE ELECTRIFYING TRUTH BEHIND INDIA'S ANCIENT RUINS REVEALED
Separate the FACT from the FICTION
A 6-Week Live Interactive Journey That Transforms Your Understanding of Ancient India From Disconnected Facts Into a Fascinating Complete Picture
After two decades of teaching ancient history at the college level, I've learned that the most fascinating stories are often hidden beneath the surface. Now, I want to share them with you.
Secure Checkout – Only 40 spots available
Dear Friend,
If you’ve wondered how India rebuilt itself after the Mauryan collapse…
If you’ve heard about Indo-Greek, Śaka, and Kushan rulers but never seen how they fit into the bigger picture…
If you’ve been curious what the “Golden Age” of the Guptas really means—and for whom…
And if you want to understand the great cave temples and how they were built…
Then this course will be one of the most rewarding journeys you’ll take this year.
Here’s the problem…
Standard education completely fails us in regard to ancient history.
Most tellings about ancient India leap from Ashoka to a “Golden Age” montage. Everything in between becomes a blur of names and dates. The result? A shallow highlight reel instead of a human story.
But rarely are these stories woven together into a coherent whole. The result is that the bigger picture — how one era flows into the next — is lost.
Meanwhile, the period is crowded with misconceptions:
Were “foreign” rulers cultural disrupters—or catalysts?
Did Buddhism fade while Hindu traditions surged, or did they develop together?
Is the Sanskrit cosmopolis just court poetry—or a new public language of power?
Did the Guptas bring universal prosperity—or was it uneven and contested?
Documentaries give you the what. This course gives you the why, with the sources in hand—and the chance to ask questions live.
Books, documentaries, and museum exhibits usually give you the what — but rarely the why. And you can’t ask questions when you hit a dead end.
That’s why so many history enthusiasts leave with frustration and confusion instead of clarity.
The Solution: A Complete Story Told Live
That’s why I created…
Golden Age: The Making of Classical India
From Indo-Greeks to Guptas (185 BCE - 550 CE)
This six-week, interactive experience is designed to:
Connect coins → inscriptions → temples into one clear narrative
Address major debates with real evidence (no baseless speculations)
Show how India’s “classical” world formed across politics, art, faith, and knowledge
Equip you with the historian’s toolkit so you can evaluate new claims on your own
When you understand the why, the pieces finally click:
Indo-Greek and Śaka coinage stop being trivia and become meaningful.
Gandharan and Mathura art reveal how ideas travel.
Land grants, guilds, and temples explain how communities changed.
The Guptas emerge as part of a longer arc, rather than a golden bubble.
And you’ll be able to ask me questions in every session—no dead ends.
Why Learn Early India with Me, David Miano
When you sign up for a course, you’re not just buying information—you’re choosing a guide. Here’s what I bring to the table and how it translates into real value for you:
I’m a scholar and a storyteller.
I earned my Ph.D. in ancient history at UC San Diego and have spent twenty-plus years teaching college students—and another quarter-million viewers—through my YouTube channel World of Antiquity. My job is to turn dense scholarship into vivid, memorable narratives you’ll want to share with friends.
I teach the historian’s toolkit, not just the timeline.
Every session folds in source criticism, dating methods, and evidence-based reasoning. You’ll walk away knowing how we know what we know.
I specialize in cutting through myths.
Whether it’s the “Aryan invasion,” lost super-civilizations, or pyramid-powered energy grids, I’ve built a reputation for evidence-based debunking. I’ll show you exactly how to weigh claims, so you leave armed with lifelong critical-thinking skills.
I keep class sizes small and the dialogue lively.
With a limited class size, I can answer your questions in real time, run breakout debates, and hold optional office hours. You’ll never feel like one face in a webinar crowd.
Bottom line: If you’re looking for a passive slide deck, this isn’t it. If you want a guided, interactive deep dive led by someone who lives and breathes ancient history—and who will equip you to separate fact from fiction long after the course ends—I’d love to have you aboard.
People Are Saying This About My Courses
Here's Everything We’ll Discover Together
All for a ONE-Time Payment of $250 ($125 if you’re a returning student)
…And honestly it’s a steal.
If you were to take a college course on Ancient India, you'd pay anywhere from $1,000 to $3,000 for a single semester. And you still wouldn't get the personal attention or the focus on the "why" that makes this approach so powerful.
Private tutoring with an expert historian would cost you $150-$200 per hour. That's $900-$1,200 for just the live session time we'll spend together, without any of the materials or community support.
Even basic recorded courses without any live interaction typically sell for $500-$700.
But I wanted to make this accessible to genuine history enthusiasts who truly want to understand the deeper story.
Your investment for the complete Age of the Pyramids experience is just $250 ($125 if you're a returning student).
That's about $42 per live session - less than dinner and a movie, but with insights that will transform how you see Egyptian history forever.
IMPORTANT: Registration Closes 6th of September or When All 40 Spots Are Taken
We begin our journey on November 23rd, and registration closes on November 22nd at midnight ET or when all the spots are taken.
Once we reach capacity, I'll have to close registration - even if that happens before the deadline.
I deliberately keep these groups small to ensure everyone gets the personalized attention and interaction that makes this experience so memorable.
If understanding the true WHY behind Ancient India’s greatest achievements matters to you, I encourage you to secure your spot now while seats are still available.
I look forward to guiding you through this fascinating journey.
Secure Checkout – Limited to 40 Spots ONLY
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to have taken your earlier India course to understand this?
Not at all. The course is self-contained and designed to be accessible to anyone with a genuine interest in the subject, whether you're just beginning your exploration or have been fascinated by this civilization for years. I ensure everyone has the context they need to fully engage with each session.
What if I can’t attend one of the live sessions?
Don't worry. While live participation provides the best experience, you'll have access to recordings of all sessions. You can submit questions in advance, and I often address these during the live sessions even if you can't be there.
How interactive are the sessions?
Very interactive! Unlike passive learning experiences, these sessions include dedicated Q&A time, group discussions, and opportunities to engage directly with both me and your fellow participants. I limit each cohort to 40 people specifically to ensure everyone has a chance to participate. But you aren’t required to!
Is this like a college course? Will it be too academic?
While I bring academic rigor to the material, this is not a typical college course. I focus on making the content engaging, meaningful, and accessible. There are no tests or papers - just the joy of discovery and understanding. My teaching style emphasizes storytelling and connections rather than dry facts and dates.
What’s the time commitment beyond the live sessions?
The core commitment is the weekly 90-minute session. The supplementary materials are entirely optional - they're provided as resources for those who wish to deepen their understanding further, but they're not required for meaningful participation.
How is this different from other history courses?
The key difference is our focus on the WHY rather than just the WHAT or HOW. Most courses present disconnected facts or obsess over construction techniques. We explore the underlying motivations, connections, and evolutionary journey that makes sense of everything you've ever learned about the subject.
What if I’ve already taken courses on this subject? Will this be redundant?
Most participants with previous study experience find this course reveals connections and insights they've never encountered before. The "Why Behind the What" approach transforms even familiar material into something new. Previous students often tell me, "I've known these facts for years, but now they finally make sense."
Do you offer a payment plan?
Currently, the workshop is offered as a single payment. This helps keep administrative costs down and allows me to offer the course at a more accessible price point.
What technology do I need to participate?
You'll need a reliable internet connection and a device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) capable of running Zoom. A camera and microphone are recommended for full participation, but not strictly required if you prefer to engage through chat.
A Personal Note
Throughout my career, I've been driven by one simple goal: to understand our ancient past as it really was, not as it's been filtered through centuries of misunderstanding and misinterpretation.
The discoveries I'll share with you have transformed how I see human history.
They've shown me that our ancestors were far more sophisticated, connected, and capable than we've been led to believe.
Now, I want to share these insights with you.
Together, we'll explore the evidence I've uncovered and the patterns I've discovered that paint a very different picture of our shared past.
Will you join me on this extraordinary journey?
Best,
David Miano
