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A deeply researched history that examines colonial and post-colonial faultlines, from Aden to Myanmar

In the hiatus that was COVID lockdown, the novelty of “staying put” had a peculiar grace and delight. To limit one’s trajectory to five kilometres meant homing in on the small and the local: the seasonal repetitions of a plant blossoming in a neighbour’s garden, new pale green leaves on…

A dazzling account of the trade that enriched the subcontinent and allowed Romans to enjoy fabulous clothes, ivory, emeralds – and a dash of pepper

We live in a world dominated by colossal corporations. The likes of Microsoft and Apple are bigger than most economies. Not long ago, however, a British company dwarfed these giants, yet few people know its history or the valuable lessons it can teach us today.

Historians William Dalrymple and Simon Sebag Montefiore have been politely clashing over the conflict

Her first audience was the sheep and horses she herded in rural Pakistan, but she became a national hero. So why is this folk music icon reduced to living in a makeshift house?

Sandy beaches, glorious vistas and a bustling high street add to the charm of this pretty seaside town just half an hour from Edinburgh

Maxime Knudsen found graves of his great-great-great-great-great-great grandmother, Fayz un Nissa, in Hyderabad after two years of searching. With help from author William Dalrymple, he located the tomb on Troop Bazaar Road. The tomb, built in 1828, has been restored and will connect Bank Street with Residency Building. It is…

The Nigerian-born writer has been made Knight Bachelor in the King’s birthday honours for services to literature.