Professor Suzannah Lipscomb talks about everything from the Aztecs to witches, Velázquez to Shakespeare, Mughal India to the Mayflower. Not, in other words, just the Tudors, but most definitely also the Tudors. Each episode Suzannah is joined by historians and experts to reveal incredible stories about one of the most fascinating periods in history.
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This is Full Tafseer Of Sura Fatiha By Tahir Saleem Mughal
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Just a free bird who wants to fly and get that fresh air that's made for it. Talking makes me feel good. It helps you feel light and that's what's important. TALK about ANYTHING.
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We often overlook Islamic history as a learning tool. The history of Islam is not only important for Muslims, but important for everyone. Islam and the people who call themselves Muslims have made an enormous impact on our world. The Islamic History Podcast is about discovering that history in a fun and interesting way.
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This is a quirky, liberal take on all that's farcical, absurd and depressing in 'New India'. From cricket to science, entertainment to politics, the old Indians take on the new Indian narrative. Listen to some hard-hitting but mostly sane take on the happenings from Aryavrat.
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From the Desk of Glen is a podcast by Glen Gibbs, formerly of The Lesser Bonapartes.
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This podcast looks at the topic of confidence with the aim of helping anyone who might be struggling with their self-esteem or anyone wanting to improve their self-confidence in certain areas of their life.
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The Asian Review of Books is the only dedicated pan-Asian book review publication. Widely quoted, referenced, republished by leading publications in Asian and beyond and with an archive of more than two thousand book reviews, the ARB also features long-format essays by leading Asian writers and thinkers, excerpts from newly-published books and reviews of arts and culture. Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/asian-review
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Krishnadevaraya (Kṛṣṇa Deva Rāya) was an emperor of the Vijayanagara Empire who reigned from 1509–1529. He is the third ruler of the Tuluva Dynasty. Presiding over the empire at its zenith, he is regarded as an icon by many Indians. Krishna Deva Raya earned the titles Kannada Rajya Rama Ramana (lit, “Lord of the Kannada empire”), Andhra Bhoja and Mooru Rayara Ganda (lit, “King of three Kings”). He became the dominant ruler of the peninsula of India by defeating the Sultans of Bijapur, Golcon ...
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Reviving Islamic Discourse. A Muslim Podcast Facilitating Intellectual Discourse & Dialogue with Academics, Activists, Shaykhs & Influencers from all around the world.
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The History of Punjab from Guru Nanak to Partition (1469-1947). At the time of the birth of Nanak in 1469, the following did not exist: Mughal Empire, East India Company, British Empire and the Sikh Empire. Over the next 500 years, they all soared to incredible heights. None survived the fall. For a large part of this historical period, the famous Koh-i-Noor diamond remained in the orbit of the Punjab and was witness to the rule of all 3 Empires. Lets bring its witness to history to light an ...
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Jalal-ud-din-Mohammad Akbar, also known as Akbar, was one of the most famous Mughal kings and he reigned India during the 16th century. Akbar, unlike other Mughal emperors, was keen to have talented people in his court irrespective of their religion. He had nine gems in his court and amongst them, Birbal was widely considered the most intelligent. A Brahmin by birth, Birbal’s original name was Mahesh Das and he met Akbar first time when he helped Akbar and his courtiers find the way back to ...
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Interviews with scholars of the Indian Ocean World about their new books Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/indian-ocean-world
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Turning Tides is a podcast whose main mission is to explore crucial turning points in history and how those events affected the cultures and people of the past and today. Airs bi-weekly on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Samsung Podcasts, Pandora, iHeart Radio, Listen Notes, and Podcast Index. Support us at @TurningTidesPodcast1 on PayPal. Thank you for listening! Researched and Written by Joseph Pascone. Edited and Revised by Melissa Marie Brown. Website: https://theturningtidespodca ...
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Have an eye on Economics? Get clung to our newest segments on HubHopper.
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Heroes and Legends is a channel dedicated to exploring the lives and stories of great and inspiring individuals that have made an impact on history, culture or our way of life. Some of these may be little known to the wider world, even though they impacted significantly on the destinies of their own people. Others may have been condemned unfairly by history and deserve to have their contributions reviewed. We hope that by bringing their stories to light, we can all learn from their experienc ...
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[This show is on hiatus.] In the meantime, check out our latest podcast project ’Dad to Me’ via: https://open.spotify.com/show/5MH7N6bLuXRROEq8R4Fith
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Understanding the environmental history of early modern societies through rivers, oceans, forests, disease, plants and animals.
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Every day, I pick at least one new book, read what it has to offer, make notes and share the best ideas with you. Sounds fun, right? Join me in this journey and explore a whole new world of books and stories. For any suggestions/queries please contact us at contactkalampedia@gmail.com or visit Kalampedia.org on your browser.
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Attention Pliss! podcast hosted by Arnab Ray aka GreatBong covers politics, movies, sports, current affairs, and just about anything that caught his attention. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/appodcast/support
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A travel back in time through different parts of the world. We begin at the beginning of known human history and journey to the present day, seeing many countries, cultures, and people evolving and changing along the way.
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Our picks for the best and most popular episodes of OHP in 2019 on this year's theme of imagination and diaspora
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Three desis — one Indian and two Indian-Americans — banter and joke with each other on this podcast, delve deep into history and discover little-known facts about the food, culture, and people of India and South Asia.
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Unscripted dialogues on archaeology and anthropology of South Asia. Join us on journeys into the pasts of the sub-continent as we discuss the rich material culture, artefacts, and archaeological sites. Let us open the treasure trove of a bygone era as hosts Akash and Durga chip away at a new theme every episode.
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The Tech Travel Geeks chat with their guests about experiences, tips, tricks, accessories and gadgets to make travel more enjoyable.
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This is the podcast that started with me wanting to learn more about things that interest me; crazy and important things that happened In the 20th century; things that don’t always get the attention to detail that they deserve. I dig into the story behind what happened, and offer an abridged version of the history and events that became the story. As each series develops and I think about what to cover in the future, I have come to realize that I want to find out what can be learnt from the ...
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The Indian subcontinent is about the size of Europe and is way more diverse and complicated - but how much do we know about its violent past? The land of Gandhi is also the land of the war-elephant, of gunpowder-wielding infantry, and of nuclear weapons that destroy everything in their wake. In Yuddha, Anirudh Kanisetti (host of Echoes of India: A History Podcast) and Aditya Ramanathan explore the darker, blood-splattered side of India, beyond Bollywood and school textbooks. From the medieva ...
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Turning Tides: The Mughal Empire: Resplendent like the Moon, 1607 - 1707: Episode 2
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Turning Tides: The Mughal Empire will discuss the rise and fall of the Mughals in the Indian subcontinent. The second episode, Resplendent like the Moon, will cover the period from 1607 to 1707, in which the Mughal Empire reaches its zenith only to cascade toward their demise. If you'd like to donate or sponsor the podcast, our PayPal is @TurningTi…
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Episode 117 - Comprehensive Analysis of the Bangladesh Student Quota Protests
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The Hasina Regime are murdering, abducting, arresting, torturing innocent Bangladeshi students. We as a collective Ummah need to stand up for justice. Tanzim comprehensively breaks down the current situation in Bangladesh, the socio-political affairs of Bangladesh and also explains the crimes that the Hasina government have committed throughout its…
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In early 18th century Venice, the Ospedale della Pietà took in abandoned baby girls through a tiny gap in the wall. In addition to ensuring the girls’ survival, the orphanage employed one of the world’s greatest ever composers - Antonio Vivaldi - to train the girls in music. One of his pupils, Anna Maria della Pietà, became his star protegé and wen…
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Dan Morrison, "The Poisoner of Bengal: The 1930s Murder That Shocked the World" (Juggernaut, 2024)
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It’s the 1930s. Amarendra Chandra Pandey, the youngest son of an Indian prince, is about to board a train when a man bumps into him. Amarendra feels a prick; he then boards the train, worried about what it portends. Just over a week later, Amarendra is dead—of plague. India had not had a case of plague in a dozen years: Was Amarendra’s death natura…
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Charles II's Most Infamous Mistress: Barbara Villiers
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The tempestuous and passionate Barbara Villiers captured the hearts of many in Stuart-era Britain, including King Charles II. But she had a dark side, humiliating her husband for decades, plotting the ruin of her enemies, and gambling away vast sums of money. In this episode of Not Just the Tudors, Professor Suzannah Lipscomb talks to Andrea Zuvich…
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I Finally Know Who I Am - With Howaida Abdalla
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Growing up in Sudan, Howaida's life was mapped out for her. She would marry, have children, and spend her days serving her family—that is the role that Sudanese women play in society. Howaida didn't want that life. Why was she not born a boy? Howaida became very depressed. She could see no way out. Then her father moved her to the UK, and life chan…
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The Mighty Ashanti: Rival to the British Empire
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At the end of the 17th century, a small clan - the Akan - in West Africa began growing into what would later become the powerful Ashanti Empire. The state grew rapidly in both wealth and land until it spanned most of modern day Ghana, the Ivory Coast, and Togo. Luke Pepera joins Professor Suzannah Lipscomb to discuss this incredible Empire, which f…
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A look into various Islamic contributions to science and culture.By Islamic History Podcast
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Arang Keshavarzian, "Making Space for the Gulf: Histories of Regionalism and the Middle East" (Stanford UP, 2024)
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The Persian Gulf has long been a contested space--an object of imperial ambitions, national antagonisms, and migratory dreams. The roots of these contestations lie in the different ways the Gulf has been defined as a region, both by those who live there and those beyond its shore. Making Space for the Gulf: Histories of Regionalism and the Middle E…
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Bill Lascher, "A Danger Shared: A Journalist’s Glimpses of a Continent at War" (Blacksmith Books, 2024)
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Melville Jacoby was a U.S. war correspondent during the Sino-Japanese War and, later, the Second World War, writing about the Japanese advances from Chongqing, Hanoi, and Manila. He was also a relative of Bill Lascher, a journalist–specifically, the cousin of Bill’s grandmother. Bill has now collected Mel’s work in a book: A Danger Shared: A Journa…
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Spycraft: From the Elizabethans to the Restoration
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The 16th and 17th centuries were a crucial time for spycraft, full of political intrigue and diplomatic subterfuge. Walsingham was known as a 'Spy Master', but there were many, all vying for attention from the Crown. But how did they and their spies operate? Professor Suzannah Lipscomb welcomes Pete Langman and Professor Nadine Akkerman to delve in…
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The Chance to Help People is Precious - With Alan Cheng
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Alan Cheng never thought he would have a career in teaching due to his lack of confidence. After finishing University, Alan decided to take a gap year and figure out his purpose in life. He travelled to China from the UK and took a job teaching English to Chinese students. Although he had not intended to pursue a career in teaching, he fell in love…
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On 28 January 1547, King Henry VIII died at the age of 55. Just hours before his passing, his last will and testament had been read, stamped, and sealed. Historians have disagreed ever since about its authenticity and validity, and the circumstances of its creation, making Henry's will one of English history's most contested documents. In this epis…
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Jonathan Connolly, "Worthy of Freedom: Indenture and Free Labor in the Era of Emancipation" (U Chicago Press, 2024)
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In Worthy of Freedom: Indenture and Free Labor in the Era of Emancipation (University of Chicago Press, 2024), Jonathan Connolly traces the normalization of indenture from its controversial beginnings to its widespread adoption across the British Empire during the nineteenth century. Initially viewed as a covert revival of slavery, indenture caused…
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BJPod Newsein aur Thoughtien - Jaysha main Jaysha.. Ye Ambani hai Deewani
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The gang gets together to have a lengthy chat around the post world cup celebration, the Ambani shadi and pyar kya hai? Also, liberalism kya hai and Bhagwan kya hai are discussed.
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Episode 116 - Escaping Capitalist Mysticism & The Pitfalls of Western Psychology | Seyed Jamaluddin Miri
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Westernisation, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, ADHD & OCD, Temperament Theory, Ancient Traditions, Capitalism, Counselling, Acceptance & Commitment, Islamisation, Psychoanalytical Tools, Spirituality We discuss all these topics with Seyed Jamaluddin Miri. Br. Seyed Jamaluddin Miri is a licensed Counsellor from Sweden (GPI - Gothenburg Psychotherapy I…
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Eric Thompson, "The Story of Southeast Asia" (NUS Press, 2024)
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Does Southeast Asia “exist”? It’s a real question: Southeast Asia is a geographic region encompassing many different cultures, religions, political styles, historical experiences, and languages, economies. Can we think of this part of the world as one cohesive “place”? Eric Thompson, in his book The Story of Southeast Asia (NUS Press: 2024), sugges…
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The First Japanese Visitor to Elizabethan England
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In November 1588, a 21-year-old Japanese man called Christopher met Queen Elizabeth I. On the way, he had already become the first recorded Japanese person in North America. His story has been almost totally forgotten until now. In this episode of Not Just the Tudors, Professor Suzannah Lipscomb finds out more about Christopher from Professor Thoma…
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Become The Hero of Your Story - With Helen Nicola
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Imagine you are in the last stages of your life, reminiscing on your life and all you have achieved. Unfortunately, you come up short. There are so many things left on your list that you wanted to do, but somehow, they were left undone. This scenario happens all over the world. We reach the end of life with regrets over things we never did. Helen s…
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Charles II's Lost Queen: Catherine de Braganza
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Despite Catherine of Braganza's crucial place in British history, she has always been overshadowed by stories of Charles II’s many mistresses and forgotten as his boring, powerless wife. This could not be further from the truth. In this episode of Not Just the Tudors, Professor Suzannah Lipscomb talks to Dr. Sophie Shorland about her new book The L…
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Michelle T. King, "Chop Fry Watch Learn: Fu Pei-Mei and the Making of Modern Chinese Food" (Norton, 2024)
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In 1971, the New York Times called the Taiwanese-Chinese chef, Fu Pei-Mei, the “the Julia Child of Chinese cooking.” But, as Michelle T. King notes in her book Chop Fry Watch Learn: Fu Pei-Mei and the Making of Modern Chinese Food (Norton, 2024), the inverse–that Julia Child was the Fu Pei-Mei of French cuisine–might be more appropriate. Fu spent d…
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Robert Cecil, statesman and spymaster, stood at the heart of the Tudor and then Stuart state, a vital figure in managing the succession from Elizabeth I to James I & VI, warding off military and religious threats and steering the decisions of two very different but equally wilful and hard-to-manage monarchs. In this episode of Not Just the Tudors, …
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Using Body Language for Building Confidence With Ezra Sinclair
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According to today's guest, Ezra Sinclair, even when you don't feel confident, you can appear confident just by changing how you sit or stand. Ezra Sinclair is a life coach for people looking to grow in their business or career. Trained by Rob Dial and certified by Jay Shetty, Ezra has knowledge and insights on body language and mindset management.…
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Turning Tides: The Mughal Empire: Desert of Destruction, 1526 - 1606: Episode 1
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Turning Tides: The Mughal Empire will discuss the rise and fall of the Mughals in the Indian subcontinent. The first episode, Desert of Destruction, will cover the period from 1526 to 1606, in which the Mughal Empire was formed through colonial conquest and rose to prominence in Southern Asia. If you'd like to donate or sponsor the podcast, our Pay…
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Six wives - six lives that we think we know everything about. But beyond their mostly doomed marriages to Henry VIII and, in most cases, tragic ends, here were six women who shaped history in their own unique ways. In a special six part series, Professor Suzannah Lipscomb has been bringing together the most illuminating interviews about the six wiv…
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Episode 115 - Spirituality, Artistry & Islamic Calligraphy | Ustadh Rizwan Ahmed Khan
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Beauty, Prophetic Way, Masculine & Feminine Energies, Islamic Tradition, Balance, Legacy, Nature, Passion, Meaning, Shariah We discuss all these topics with Ustadh Rizwan Ahmed Khan. https://www.scribblyscribe.com/ https://www.instagram.com/art_of_khan https://www.instagram.com/scribblyscribe Rizwan Ahmed Khan (b. 1991) is a classically trained cal…
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Jin Feng, "The Transpacific Flow: Creative Writing Programs in China" (Association for Asian Studies, 2024)
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In 2009, Fudan University launched China’s first MFA program in creative writing, spurring a wave of such programs in Chinese universities. Many of these programs’ founding members point to the Iowa Writers Workshop and, specifically, its International Writers Program, which invited dozens of Mainland Chinese writers to take part between 1979 and 2…
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Building a Life of Meaning After Grief - With Karen Omand
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Karen Omand was our guest in March this year, in the episode 'Failed Dreams and Hopes'. We talked about staying confident whilst going through a divorce. Not only is Karen one half of the 'Divorce Workshop' with Kirk Mosna, but she also brings a wealth of expertise as a grief recovery expert and thanatologist. Karen joins me again today to share va…
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Anne Bonny and Mary Read were pirates who sailed the Caribbean in the early 18th century. For both of them, piracy offered a chance at a freedom otherwise disallowed to women. In this episode of Not Just the Tudors, Professor Suzannah Lipscomb learns more about Bonny and Read from the novelist Francesca de Torres - author of Saltblood, which recrea…
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Edward A. Alpers and Thomas F. McDow, "A Primer for Teaching Indian Ocean World History: Ten Design Principles" (Duke UP, 2024)
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A Primer for Teaching Indian Ocean World History: Ten Design Principles (Duke UP, 2024) is a guide for college and high school educators who are teaching Indian Ocean histories for the first time or who want to reinvigorate their courses. It can also serve those who are training future teachers to prepare their own syllabi as well as those who want…
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Six wives - six lives that we think we know everything about. But beyond their mostly doomed marriages to Henry VIII and, in most cases, tragic ends, here were six women who shaped history in their own unique ways. In a special six part series, Professor Suzannah Lipscomb brings together the most illuminating interviews about the six wives from the…
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BJPod Newsein aur Thoughtien - Sa-jaina hai mujhe Bakron ke liye and the chappal of resistance
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Gang is missing Nishant, it is just Aditya and Raj and obviously the holy ghost of Guruji. They start by trying to dissect how to procure a chappal in Banaras and what will the Mumbai Jains will be for the next comic con. Then the discussion moves to why is power context important in deciding where your empathy should fall and then they look at som…
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Ep. 29. Nikola Tesla: Tragic Hero and Forgotten Prophet
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Most people today have heard of Tesla, the electric car company, and its controversial CEO, Elon Musk. Some might even know a bit about the company’s namesake: Nikola Tesla, the enigmatic genius who was responsible for promoting the electrical system that made our modern world possible. But the story of his rise to fame, incredible discoveries, his…
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Clare Hammond, "On the Shadow Tracks: A Journey Through Occupied Myanmar" (Allen Lane, 2024)
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In 2016, journalist Clare Hammond embarked on a project to study the railways of Myanmar–a transportation network that sprawls the country, rarely used and not shown on many maps, and often used at the pleasure of the country’s military. In her book On the Shadow Tracks; A Journey Through Occupied Myanmar (Allen Lane: 2024), Clare travels the lengt…
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Legendary Woman Samurai: Hosokawa Gracia
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Toda Mariko, or Mariko-san, one of the main characters from the new TV series Shogun - adapted from James Clavell's epic novel - is based on a real woman, Hosokawa Gracia. Who was she? Was she the zealous Christian martyr depicted in Jesuit missionary accounts, or a wife duty-bound to protect the honour of her family? Or was she the defiant female …
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Confidence Mastery and Brain Agility - Solo Episode
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Science used to believe that once we reached adulthood, our character was set for life. With the advances in brain scanning, scientists now know that the brain is malleable. This means that we can change aspects of our character and build new neural pathways. In this solo episode, I am looking at neuroscientist, Tara Swarks 6 ways of thinking and h…
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Six wives - six lives that we think we know everything about. But beyond their mostly doomed marriages to Henry VIII and, in most cases, tragic ends, here were six women who shaped history in their own unique ways. In a special six part series, Professor Suzannah Lipscomb brings together the most illuminating interviews about the six wives from the…
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Sudev Sheth, "Bankrolling Empire: Family Fortunes and Political Transformation in Mughal India" (Cambridge UP, 2024)
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Running and securing an empire can get expensive–especially one known for its opulence, like the Mughal Empire, which conquered much of northern India before rapidly declining in the eighteenth century. But how did the Mughals get their money? Often, it was through wealthy merchants, like the Jhaveri family, who willingly—and then not-so-willingly–…
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Sudev Sheth, "Bankrolling Empire: Family Fortunes and Political Transformation in Mughal India" (Cambridge UP, 2024)
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Running and securing an empire can get expensive–especially one known for its opulence, like the Mughal Empire, which conquered much of northern India before rapidly declining in the eighteenth century. But how did the Mughals get their money? Often, it was through wealthy merchants, like the Jhaveri family, who willingly—and then not-so-willingly–…
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Among the male players who performed thousands of new plays in the Elizabethan repertory, the most famous were Richard Burbage and Will Kempe, members of the company known first as the Lord Chamberlain's Men and later the King's Men, the company of William Shakespeare. In this episode of Not Just the Tudors, Professor Suzannah Lipscomb talks to Pro…
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How Gratitude Helps With Stress - Solo Episode
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We have a shorter solo episode this week based on an article I wrote for Medium.com : https://medium.com/publishous/i-wish-i-had-understood-stress-and-gratitude-when-i-worked-full-time-2567bf1b72c2?sk=b044d056a47c45104e6315be708ecc8a Do you struggle with stress? Research has shown that stress in pregnancy can be passed on to a baby and can affect c…
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Scott Crawford, "The Han-Xiongnu War, 133 BC-89 AD: The Struggle of China and a Steppe Empire Told Through Its Key Figures (Pen & Sword, 2023)
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For two centuries, the Xiongnu people–a vast nomadic empire that covered modern-day Siberia, Inner Mongolia, Gansu and Xinjiang—were one of the Han Dynasty’s fiercest rivals. They raided the wealthy and prosperous Chinese, and even forced the Han to treat them as equals—much to the chagrin of those in the imperial court. There’s not much known abou…
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A Tudor Mystery: The Girl Who Could Be Queen
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This episode solves the 400-year old mystery of a previously unknown portrait of a young woman, dressed to look just like Queen Elizabeth herself. When Emma Rutherford - the country's leading expert in portrait miniatures - first saw it, she knew that the painting was recognisably by the celebrated Elizabethan court painter Nicholas Hilliard. But w…
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BJPod Newsein aur Thoughtien - Laazim hai kay hum bhi dekhengay
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Gang gets together..... shhhhh leave it, TUNE IN, IT IS PARTY CENTRAL!!! Warning- a lot of random audio
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Kirk Mosna is one-half of 'The Divorce Workshop', and the other half is Karen Omand, who was my guest in March for the episode 'Failed Dreams and Hopes'. Driven by his love for problem-solving, Kirk was determined to make his divorce a swift, simple, and painless process for all parties involved. However, despite his best intentions, he was blindsi…
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Episode 114 - Sufis & Politics of the Mughal Empire | Professor Richard M. Eaton
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How Islam Spread in Bengal, Agrarian Sufis, Social Liberation Theory, State Religion of the Mughals, Shah Jalal, Syncretism, Mughal Law, Economics, Hindu Cosmology, Raja Ganesh, Nur Qutb ul Alam We discuss all these topics with Professor Richard M. Eaton. Richard Maxwell Eaton is an American historian, currently working as a professor of history at…
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