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
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‘Human rights violated in India’: Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee chief tells G20 delegates
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‘Against Hindu culture’: Bajrang Dal members allegedly stop women’s event in Karnataka
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A 152-year-old bazaar in Kolkata holds the history of Bengali mishti’s evolution
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A famous astrophysicist explains why it’s possible we live in a multiverse
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This revered revolutionary was convinced that Bulgarians were descendants of Indians
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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: Baba Sehgal’s mashup of his hit ‘Aaja Meri Gaadi Mein Baith Jaa’ with Rihanna’s ‘Rude Boy’
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Watch: Delhi Capitals players dance after qualifying for WPL 2023 playoffs
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‘Total Banger’: Deepika Padukone’s introduction to ‘Naatu Naatu’ at the Oscars is now a remixed song
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Watch: Opposition MLAs in Maharashtra stage protest with damaged crops to demand relief for farmers
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Watch: Anchors run for cover as earthquake rocks Ecuador during live broadcast