Forgotten History
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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
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