Forgotten History
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How women were driven out of the medical profession during the Middle Ages
Several women had illustrious careers as doctors and midwives but now lay forgotten under the weight of history.
Isabella Gagliardi, The Conversation
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The curious case of Pran Puri, the 18th century travelling monk who was discovered and forgotten
Accounts of the monk who always kept his arms in the air and travelled to many places created something of a sensation when published.
Rahul Sagar
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How Tutankhamun became a popular spirit at seances in the 1920s
Some spiritualists in the 1920s moaned that Tutankhamun appeared almost too often.
Eleanor Dobson, The Conversation
Trending
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Faltering economy, poor citizens, South Asia’s bully: The reality of India’s global ambitions
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Indore Congress candidate backed out days after attempt to murder charge added to 17-year-old case
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Fact-checking five days of Narendra Modi’s speeches: A catalogue of lies
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In Mathura, Muslims say they were denied their vote. No complaints in Hindu areas
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In his new book, journalist Boria Majumdar addresses BCCI’s two-year ban after an online controversy
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In these Bhojpuri folk songs, forgotten tales of Indian indentured workers in British colonies
The Bidesia Project is building a digital archive to document experiences of these labourers.
Anuradha Nagaraj, Thomson Reuters Foundation
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The mysterious and dramatic life of William Penn, the founder of Pennsylvania
For someone with such a prominent name, he remains a little-known and much-misunderstood figure.
Andrew Murphy, Aeon
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Paper bags and posters from 19th century show India’s influence on British life and culture
An exhibition illuminates the forgotten story of early South Asian influences on Britain.
Penny Brook
Video
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Watch: Neighbours rescue infant from second floor sunshade after she fell from fourth floor balcony
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Video: Listen to this acapella version of Shankar Mahadevan’s ‘Breathless’ by four singers
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Watch: Argentinian woman is crowned Miss Universe Buenos Aires at 60
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home