The Journey of a Civilization Study Circle began in 2022 with a simple idea: to take the learning from R. Balakrishnan's Journey of a Civilization: Indus to Vaigai to more people and create a space for discussion and shared discovery.

Our objective is to deep dive into the book and the many fields it draws from, including archaeology, linguistics, genetics, and other interdisciplinary sciences, and to cultivate an evidence-based approach to understanding Tamil heritage and history.

We come together for book reading sessions, expert talks, and conversations that explore the connections between the Indus civilisation and the Tamil cultural landscape. Over time, the circle has expanded to include readings of related works like Tony Joseph's Early Indians and Peggy Mohan's Father Tongue, Motherland.

You'll find recordings of all our sessions and resources on this site, over 35+ talks so far, featuring scholars, authors, and passionate readers from across the world.

Whether you're a long-time reader or new to these ideas, you're welcome here.