The Essay Episodes Available now
The Delhi Book—A Short History of Indian Art
5/5 Exploring the Delhi Book, an album containing paintings of 19th-century Delhi.
A Leisurely Ride—A Short History of Indian Art
4/5 William Dalrymple discusses a painting by Nainsukh celebrating a leisurely horse ride.
Ibrahim Adil Shah with Castanets—A Short History of Indian Art
3/5 William Dalrymple examines a 17th-century miniature portrait of the Sultan of Bijapur.
Arjuna's Penance—A Short History of Indian Art
2/5 William Dalrymple celebrates a remarkable 7th-century rock carving near the Bay of Bengal.
The King of Varanasi's Hunting Expedition—A Short History of Indian Art
1/5 A mural from the Ajanta caves showing the king of Varanasi on a hunting expedition.
Dar es Salaam - Ubhuche, Invisible Histories of the First World War—World War One Round the World, Series 2
5/5 Exploring why WWI is almost forgotten in Tanzania despite the casualties it suffered.
Delhi - Parting Words—World War One Round the World, Series 2
4/5 Shashi Tharoor explores Indian remembrances of the World War One.
Amman - Jordan, a Country of Nationalists—World War One Round the World, Series 2
3/5 Lina Attel explores how Jordanian national culture has survived since World War One.
Washington - Safe for Democracy—World War One Round the World, Series 2
2/5 David Frum explains how World War One still defines American foreign policy.
Sydney - Stories that Bind—World War One Round the World, Series 2
1/5 Wesley Enoch explores the powerful mythology of the Anzacs in Australia.
