Brown History Podcast

In today’s episode, we sit with Adeel Hussain, author of ‘Revenge, Politics and Blasphemy in Pakistan', and take a deep dive into the history of Blasphemy in South Asia, specifically Pakistan. We trace the history of blasphemy from colonial India to present times and look at how big of a role blasphemy has played, and still plays, in politics, society, and within the legal frameworks. Get the book: https://amzn.to/429v8QH Visit our Shop: https://shopbrownhistory.com/ Subscribe to our newsletter: https://brownhistory.substack.com/ Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/brownhistory Books covered on the podcast so far: https://amzn.to/42TH768  

We sit with Aanchal Malhotra, author of 'In the Language of Remembering: The Inheritance of Partition,' and discuss how Partition is preserved and passed down through generations, and how the ramifications of Partition still spread and manifest within families, communities, and nations. Get the book: https://amzn.to/3OD8MUF Visit our Shop: https://shopbrownhistory.com/ Subscribe to our newsletter: https://brownhistory.substack.com/ Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/brownhistory Books covered on the podcast so far: https://amzn.to/42TH768

We sit with award-winning film critic Meenakshi Sheedi and discuss the life and works of legendary film director Satyajit Ray. Visit our Shop: https://shopbrownhistory.com/ Subscribe to our newsletter: https://brownhistory.substack.com/ Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/brownhistory Books covered on the podcast so far: https://amzn.to/42TH768

We sit with writer Dur E Aziz Amna, author of her debut novel, 'American Fever,' and discuss her writing, her cross-cultural experiences and much more. Get the book: https://amzn.to/3RFANwc Visit our Shop: https://shopbrownhistory.com/ Subscribe to our newsletter: https://brownhistory.substack.com/ Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/brownhistory Books covered on the podcast so far: https://amzn.to/42TH768

We sit with Aisha Khan, author of 'The Deepest Dye: Obeah, Hosay, and Race in the Atlantic World,' and discuss the religious practises of Obeah and Hosay in the Caribbean and dive into the concepts of identity and race. Get the book: https://amzn.to/3F0ISEa Visit our Shop: https://shopbrownhistory.com/ Subscribe to our newsletter: https://brownhistory.substack.com/ Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/brownhistory Books covered on the podcast so far: https://amzn.to/42TH768

We sit with world-renowned filmmaker Mira Nair. Her films include Monsoon Wedding, The Namesake, Mississippi Masala, and Salaam Bombay for which she was nominated for an Oscar. Visit our Shop: https://shopbrownhistory.com/ Subscribe to our newsletter: https://brownhistory.substack.com/ Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/brownhistory Books covered on the podcast so far: https://amzn.to/42TH768

We sit with 'The Big Bang Theory' star Kunal Nayyar. Visit our Shop: https://shopbrownhistory.com/ Subscribe to our newsletter: https://brownhistory.substack.com/ Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/brownhistory Books covered on the podcast so far: https://amzn.to/42TH768

Ghost stories can reveal the fringes of our resentments and anxieties, the essence of our collective fears and hopes, and the things societies keeps repressed. On this episode, we sit with Azania Imtiaz Khatri-Patel and analzye the ghost stories from South Asia.  Visit our Shop: https://shopbrownhistory.com/ Subscribe to our newsletter: https://brownhistory.substack.com/ Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/brownhistory Books covered on the podcast so far: https://amzn.to/42TH768

We sit with WWE former champion Jinder Mahal and discuss his wrestling journey as well as his recent acting debut on the TV series Big Sky. Visit our Shop: https://shopbrownhistory.com/ Subscribe to our newsletter: https://brownhistory.substack.com/ Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/brownhistory Books covered on the podcast so far: https://amzn.to/42TH768

We sit with Aanchal Malhotra, author of 'Remnants of Partition: 21 Objects from a Continent Divided,' and discuss the Partition of 1947. Get the book: https://amzn.to/3EXVADF Visit our Shop: https://shopbrownhistory.com/ Subscribe to our newsletter: https://brownhistory.substack.com/ Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/brownhistory Books covered on the podcast so far: https://amzn.to/42TH768