Anita Anand
@anitaanand.bsky.social
I present programs on TV and Radio, write history books and present a podcast called Empire with William Dalrymple. NOT IN THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT!
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Anita Anand
@anitaanand.bsky.social
· Nov 13
Just a quick introduction. I present Any Answers, The Reith Lectures and PM on Radio 4, I write books about history and I present the Empire Podcast with William Dalrymple.
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Was a delight to appear on @empirepoduk.bsky.social with @willdalrymple.bsky.social & @anitaanand.bsky.social- available to listen now…
⏰NEW EPISODE OUT TODAY⏰
Austen and Brontë: Unmasking Slavery Heiresses
@willdalrymple.bsky.social and @anitaanand.bsky.social are joined by Dr Miranda Kauffman, to discuss the often-ignored connections between these famous authors and slavery heiresses.
Austen and Brontë: Unmasking Slavery Heiresses
@willdalrymple.bsky.social and @anitaanand.bsky.social are joined by Dr Miranda Kauffman, to discuss the often-ignored connections between these famous authors and slavery heiresses.
November 15, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Was a delight to appear on @empirepoduk.bsky.social with @willdalrymple.bsky.social & @anitaanand.bsky.social- available to listen now…
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⏰NEW EPISODE OUT TODAY⏰
Austen and Brontë: Unmasking Slavery Heiresses
@willdalrymple.bsky.social and @anitaanand.bsky.social are joined by Dr Miranda Kauffman, to discuss the often-ignored connections between these famous authors and slavery heiresses.
Austen and Brontë: Unmasking Slavery Heiresses
@willdalrymple.bsky.social and @anitaanand.bsky.social are joined by Dr Miranda Kauffman, to discuss the often-ignored connections between these famous authors and slavery heiresses.
November 13, 2025 at 4:20 PM
⏰NEW EPISODE OUT TODAY⏰
Austen and Brontë: Unmasking Slavery Heiresses
@willdalrymple.bsky.social and @anitaanand.bsky.social are joined by Dr Miranda Kauffman, to discuss the often-ignored connections between these famous authors and slavery heiresses.
Austen and Brontë: Unmasking Slavery Heiresses
@willdalrymple.bsky.social and @anitaanand.bsky.social are joined by Dr Miranda Kauffman, to discuss the often-ignored connections between these famous authors and slavery heiresses.
This was a fabulous podcast thanks to you!
Was a delight to appear on @empirepoduk.bsky.social with @willdalrymple.bsky.social & @anitaanand.bsky.social- available to listen now…
⏰NEW EPISODE OUT TODAY⏰
Austen and Brontë: Unmasking Slavery Heiresses
@willdalrymple.bsky.social and @anitaanand.bsky.social are joined by Dr Miranda Kauffman, to discuss the often-ignored connections between these famous authors and slavery heiresses.
Austen and Brontë: Unmasking Slavery Heiresses
@willdalrymple.bsky.social and @anitaanand.bsky.social are joined by Dr Miranda Kauffman, to discuss the often-ignored connections between these famous authors and slavery heiresses.
November 15, 2025 at 6:20 PM
This was a fabulous podcast thanks to you!
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Honestly, if you’re not listening to this podcast… you must give it a go - been a fan since it started in 2022 with its first episode on the East India Company
@empirepoduk.bsky.social
@willdalrymple.bsky.social & @anitaanand.bsky.social are amazing hosts
@empirepoduk.bsky.social
@willdalrymple.bsky.social & @anitaanand.bsky.social are amazing hosts
Today we launch at new @EmpirePodUK series-
WRITERS ON EMPIRE
We kick off with a four-part look at George Orwell
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WRITERS ON EMPIRE
We kick off with a four-part look at George Orwell
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October 28, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Honestly, if you’re not listening to this podcast… you must give it a go - been a fan since it started in 2022 with its first episode on the East India Company
@empirepoduk.bsky.social
@willdalrymple.bsky.social & @anitaanand.bsky.social are amazing hosts
@empirepoduk.bsky.social
@willdalrymple.bsky.social & @anitaanand.bsky.social are amazing hosts
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Today we launch at new @EmpirePodUK series-
WRITERS ON EMPIRE
We kick off with a four-part look at George Orwell
linktr.ee/empirepoduk
WRITERS ON EMPIRE
We kick off with a four-part look at George Orwell
linktr.ee/empirepoduk
October 28, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Today we launch at new @EmpirePodUK series-
WRITERS ON EMPIRE
We kick off with a four-part look at George Orwell
linktr.ee/empirepoduk
WRITERS ON EMPIRE
We kick off with a four-part look at George Orwell
linktr.ee/empirepoduk
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In this episode @anitaanand.bsky.social & I are joined once again by Eugene Rogan, Prof of Middle Eastern History at Oxford, to discuss the War of 1948 which led to the creation of Israel, the bulldozing of 500 Palestinian villages & the ethnic cleansing of 750,000 Palestinians
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October 22, 2025 at 8:56 AM
In this episode @anitaanand.bsky.social & I are joined once again by Eugene Rogan, Prof of Middle Eastern History at Oxford, to discuss the War of 1948 which led to the creation of Israel, the bulldozing of 500 Palestinian villages & the ethnic cleansing of 750,000 Palestinians
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The @empirepoduk.bsky.social not only recommends excellent books, but also famous and interesting places. I often pause listening to note places on a map for future travel.
Waiting for travel book by @anitaanand.bsky.social and @willdalrymple.bsky.social
Waiting for travel book by @anitaanand.bsky.social and @willdalrymple.bsky.social
Currently reading The Patient Assassin by @anitaanand.bsky.social (Anita Anand). I learned about this book from one of the episodes of the podcast @empirepoduk.bsky.social which I would highly recommend.
October 15, 2025 at 3:46 PM
The @empirepoduk.bsky.social not only recommends excellent books, but also famous and interesting places. I often pause listening to note places on a map for future travel.
Waiting for travel book by @anitaanand.bsky.social and @willdalrymple.bsky.social
Waiting for travel book by @anitaanand.bsky.social and @willdalrymple.bsky.social
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Another stellar series by my favorite podcast, @empirepoduk.bsky.social. Most especially bc @anitaanand.bsky.social and @willdalrymple.bsky.social handle Gaza’s long and fascinating story with such sensitivity, nuance, and humility, traits many current commentators sorely lack
291. Ancient Gaza: The Philistines (Part 1)
Podcast Episode · Empire · 09/17/2025 · 45m
podcasts.apple.com
October 7, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Another stellar series by my favorite podcast, @empirepoduk.bsky.social. Most especially bc @anitaanand.bsky.social and @willdalrymple.bsky.social handle Gaza’s long and fascinating story with such sensitivity, nuance, and humility, traits many current commentators sorely lack
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Relistening to this @empirepoduk.bsky.social … if I run any future Islam 101 courses, I’ll encourage students to listen to this episode, which offers some fresh perspectives on long-standing ideas and academic sources @willdalrymple.bsky.social @anitaanand.bsky.social
294. Gaza & The Islamic Conquest (Part 4)
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October 10, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Relistening to this @empirepoduk.bsky.social … if I run any future Islam 101 courses, I’ll encourage students to listen to this episode, which offers some fresh perspectives on long-standing ideas and academic sources @willdalrymple.bsky.social @anitaanand.bsky.social
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Currently reading The Patient Assassin by @anitaanand.bsky.social (Anita Anand). I learned about this book from one of the episodes of the podcast @empirepoduk.bsky.social which I would highly recommend.
October 12, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Currently reading The Patient Assassin by @anitaanand.bsky.social (Anita Anand). I learned about this book from one of the episodes of the podcast @empirepoduk.bsky.social which I would highly recommend.
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and @anitaanand.bsky.social are joined by Harvard Professor Caroline Elkins to discuss the British occupation of Palestine, and one of the pivotal historical dominoes in the road to where we are today.
and @anitaanand.bsky.social are joined by Harvard Professor Caroline Elkins to discuss the British occupation of Palestine, and one of the pivotal historical dominoes in the road to where we are today.
October 14, 2025 at 11:13 AM
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and @anitaanand.bsky.social are joined by Harvard Professor Caroline Elkins to discuss the British occupation of Palestine, and one of the pivotal historical dominoes in the road to where we are today.
and @anitaanand.bsky.social are joined by Harvard Professor Caroline Elkins to discuss the British occupation of Palestine, and one of the pivotal historical dominoes in the road to where we are today.
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Another astonishingly well articulated series from @willdalrymple.bsky.social & @anitaanand.bsky.social Gaza series has been fascinating & heartbreaking. As a Brit, saddened to see what a terrible part Britain played, as it has so often in the past. We owe so many people our nation’s apologies. 😞
October 15, 2025 at 4:57 AM
Another astonishingly well articulated series from @willdalrymple.bsky.social & @anitaanand.bsky.social Gaza series has been fascinating & heartbreaking. As a Brit, saddened to see what a terrible part Britain played, as it has so often in the past. We owe so many people our nation’s apologies. 😞
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In today's episode @anitaanand.bsky.social & I are joined by Jonathan Phillips, Professor of Crusading History at the University of London to discuss the Crusader history of Gaza and the rise of the Mamluks.
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October 3, 2025 at 8:42 AM
In today's episode @anitaanand.bsky.social & I are joined by Jonathan Phillips, Professor of Crusading History at the University of London to discuss the Crusader history of Gaza and the rise of the Mamluks.
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THE HISTORY OF GAZA SERIES CONTINUES...
Episode 4
☪︎ Gaza & The Islamic Conquest ☪︎
@willdalrymple.bsky.social and
@anitaanand.bsky.social are joined by Peter Sarris to discuss how the Arabs rapidly conquered vast territories in the seventh century, including Gaza...
Episode 4
☪︎ Gaza & The Islamic Conquest ☪︎
@willdalrymple.bsky.social and
@anitaanand.bsky.social are joined by Peter Sarris to discuss how the Arabs rapidly conquered vast territories in the seventh century, including Gaza...
September 30, 2025 at 12:29 PM
THE HISTORY OF GAZA SERIES CONTINUES...
Episode 4
☪︎ Gaza & The Islamic Conquest ☪︎
@willdalrymple.bsky.social and
@anitaanand.bsky.social are joined by Peter Sarris to discuss how the Arabs rapidly conquered vast territories in the seventh century, including Gaza...
Episode 4
☪︎ Gaza & The Islamic Conquest ☪︎
@willdalrymple.bsky.social and
@anitaanand.bsky.social are joined by Peter Sarris to discuss how the Arabs rapidly conquered vast territories in the seventh century, including Gaza...
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Who were the Cholas who ruled in South India from the 9th century?What was the Medieval Indian equivalent of the Iron Bank in Game of Thrones?
William and @anitaanand.bsky.social are joined by @akanisetti.bsky.social to discuss the beginnings of the Chola dynasty.
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William and @anitaanand.bsky.social are joined by @akanisetti.bsky.social to discuss the beginnings of the Chola dynasty.
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September 11, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Who were the Cholas who ruled in South India from the 9th century?What was the Medieval Indian equivalent of the Iron Bank in Game of Thrones?
William and @anitaanand.bsky.social are joined by @akanisetti.bsky.social to discuss the beginnings of the Chola dynasty.
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William and @anitaanand.bsky.social are joined by @akanisetti.bsky.social to discuss the beginnings of the Chola dynasty.
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New from @empirepoduk.bsky.social
LORD OF THE DANCE:
THE RISE OF THE CHOLA EMPIRE-
MEDIEVAL INDIA'S GAME OF THRONES
With Anirudh @akanisetti.bsky.social
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LORD OF THE DANCE:
THE RISE OF THE CHOLA EMPIRE-
MEDIEVAL INDIA'S GAME OF THRONES
With Anirudh @akanisetti.bsky.social
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September 11, 2025 at 9:30 AM
New from @empirepoduk.bsky.social
LORD OF THE DANCE:
THE RISE OF THE CHOLA EMPIRE-
MEDIEVAL INDIA'S GAME OF THRONES
With Anirudh @akanisetti.bsky.social
linktr.ee/empirepoduk
LORD OF THE DANCE:
THE RISE OF THE CHOLA EMPIRE-
MEDIEVAL INDIA'S GAME OF THRONES
With Anirudh @akanisetti.bsky.social
linktr.ee/empirepoduk
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William and @anitaanand.bsky.social are joined once again by @alexvont.bsky.social author of Blood and Sand: Suez, Hungary, & The Crisis That Shook The World, to explore the invasion that Britain and France inflicted on Egypt in 1956 and the lies that Eden told the public
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September 3, 2025 at 2:28 PM
William and @anitaanand.bsky.social are joined once again by @alexvont.bsky.social author of Blood and Sand: Suez, Hungary, & The Crisis That Shook The World, to explore the invasion that Britain and France inflicted on Egypt in 1956 and the lies that Eden told the public
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Finally! My copy of #Heiresses has arrived! Grateful for generous endorsements from @anitaanand.bsky.social @axrenton.bsky.social @patersonjoseph.bsky.social @corinnefowler.bsky.social @alanlester.bsky.social & the late great Marika Sherwood.
August 18, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Finally! My copy of #Heiresses has arrived! Grateful for generous endorsements from @anitaanand.bsky.social @axrenton.bsky.social @patersonjoseph.bsky.social @corinnefowler.bsky.social @alanlester.bsky.social & the late great Marika Sherwood.
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This @empirepoduk.bsky.social with @anitaanand.bsky.social and @willdalrymple.bsky.social completely blew my mind:
279. Partition: How Dubai Almost Became Part of India (Part 2)
Podcast Episode · Empire · 08/06/2025 · 38m
podcasts.apple.com
August 8, 2025 at 1:30 PM
This @empirepoduk.bsky.social with @anitaanand.bsky.social and @willdalrymple.bsky.social completely blew my mind:
🇵🇰 Our @EmpirePodUK series on how five partitions shaped modern India continues today, the 78th anniversary of the Great Partition🇮🇳🇵🇰
@anitaanand.bsky.social & @willdalrymple.bsky.social are joined by @SamDalrymple123
to ask why the Partition of India and Pakistan was so rushed in 1947? 🇮🇳🇵🇰
@anitaanand.bsky.social & @willdalrymple.bsky.social are joined by @SamDalrymple123
to ask why the Partition of India and Pakistan was so rushed in 1947? 🇮🇳🇵🇰
August 14, 2025 at 7:32 PM
🇵🇰 Our @EmpirePodUK series on how five partitions shaped modern India continues today, the 78th anniversary of the Great Partition🇮🇳🇵🇰
@anitaanand.bsky.social & @willdalrymple.bsky.social are joined by @SamDalrymple123
to ask why the Partition of India and Pakistan was so rushed in 1947? 🇮🇳🇵🇰
@anitaanand.bsky.social & @willdalrymple.bsky.social are joined by @SamDalrymple123
to ask why the Partition of India and Pakistan was so rushed in 1947? 🇮🇳🇵🇰
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Just caught up on the bonus episode of @empirepoduk.bsky.social about Roanoke. Just wow. This is why I love history, new discoveries constantly changing how we view the past. Thanks @anitaanand.bsky.social and @willdalrymple.bsky.social!
August 3, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Just caught up on the bonus episode of @empirepoduk.bsky.social about Roanoke. Just wow. This is why I love history, new discoveries constantly changing how we view the past. Thanks @anitaanand.bsky.social and @willdalrymple.bsky.social!
And again…. I’m still not in the Canadian government 🙄 and never have been.
July 28, 2025 at 8:42 AM
And again…. I’m still not in the Canadian government 🙄 and never have been.
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Listen as @willdalrymple.bsky.social and @anitaanand.bsky.social explore the early history of the colonisation of Canada and how European settlers of the 16th century thought they had found China... (hence why these rapids near Montreal are still called "Lachine"!)
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June 26, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Listen as @willdalrymple.bsky.social and @anitaanand.bsky.social explore the early history of the colonisation of Canada and how European settlers of the 16th century thought they had found China... (hence why these rapids near Montreal are still called "Lachine"!)
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Can’t tell you how much I enjoyed our session on Making empire with the fabulous @anitaanand.bsky.social & @willdalrymple.bsky.social
Speaking in the @britishlibrary.bsky.social as part of the Jaipur Lit Fest made it even more special. 🙏🏼🇮🇪🇮🇳
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Speaking in the @britishlibrary.bsky.social as part of the Jaipur Lit Fest made it even more special. 🙏🏼🇮🇪🇮🇳
@voicestcd.bsky.social
June 15, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Can’t tell you how much I enjoyed our session on Making empire with the fabulous @anitaanand.bsky.social & @willdalrymple.bsky.social
Speaking in the @britishlibrary.bsky.social as part of the Jaipur Lit Fest made it even more special. 🙏🏼🇮🇪🇮🇳
@voicestcd.bsky.social
Speaking in the @britishlibrary.bsky.social as part of the Jaipur Lit Fest made it even more special. 🙏🏼🇮🇪🇮🇳
@voicestcd.bsky.social