Aryan Invasion Dogma
Dissects the persistence of the Aryan Invasion Theory despite mounting linguistic and genetic counter-evidence.
The Question
Why does the Aryan Invasion Theory persist in academic circles despite recent linguistic, archaeological, and genetic evidence suggesting the Out of India hypothesis may be more accurate?
The Research
Research involved studying contemporary Indo-European linguistics debates and scholarly positions from academics including Michael Witzel and Audrey Truschke, alongside the colonial-era origins shaping current historical consensus.
Rhetorical Avoidance
The piece notes that terminology like “Hindutva” frequently functions as rhetorical avoidance rather than analytical engagement with evidence.
Production
Production involved in-house scripting, voiceover direction, editorial pacing, and motion design. The stated objective was creating short-form content highlighting how unresolved this scholarly debate remains, despite claims of academic finality in Western institutions.