South Asian Heritage Month: 18 books to celebrate diaspora
South Asian Heritage Month aims to recognise and promote the diverse cultures, histories, and contributions of people with the identity.
July 4th books: why US independence day isn’t celebrated by all
The July 4th holiday is painful for those whose history is rather different – hence here are 7 books about the other side.
Windrush books: a celebration of 75 years in Britain
The Windrush generation has shaped modern Britain, so here are books celebrating 75 years of this community in the country.
Jaipur Literature Festival 2023: climate change, colonialism and constitution
The Jaipur Literature Festival returned this year to London with stark warnings about learning from our history so that we can ensure a better future.
Why children should learn the truth – Stolen History author Sathnam Sanghera
Suswati Basu speaks to Stolen History and Empireland author Sathnam Sanghera about why children should learn about our past.
Anti-Coronation Day books: nonfiction reads on the British Empire
It’s King Charles III’s coronation day, an important time to consider the role of the British Empire on its subjects through books.
India joins US as Mughal history banned from books
India is another country who has started to remove Mughal history from books, following the US who has recently banned books.
Books to remember Holocaust Memorial Day
On 27 January, Holocaust Memorial Day is remembered across the world, hence we’re looking at the best books that reflect this subject.
What to read on World Day for International Justice
World Day for International Justice looks at the importance of the legal system in ensuring our basic human rights, hence here are some significant books from the field.
Why accurate history is important – with These Bodies of Water author Sabrina Mahfouz
Selective amnesia has allowed deep misunderstandings about nations to become embedded in the public imagination. These Bodies of Water author Sabrina Mahfouz talks about why it is important to learn accurate versions of history in her new book.