Ep. 6: The Tiger & The General: Power and Betrayal in 18th-Century South India
This episode delves into the brutal, complex, and pivotal history of Hyder Ali and his son, Tipu Sultan, the formidable rulers of Mysore who challe...
Echoes from the Past
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Journey through time with forgotten voices and timeless wisdom. We bring 200+ year old texts, speeches, letters, and stories back to life, exploring how historical perspectives illuminate our modern world. From century-old philosophical treatises to Victorian-era personal accounts, discover the enduring human experiences that connect us across the ages.
Ep. 5: After the Tiger: Surveying the Riches and Scars of Mysore in 1800
What does a conqueror do after the war is won? In 1800, just months after the fall of Tipu Sultan, the British East India Company sent an agent on ...
Ep. 4: The Gospel in South India: A Missionary's 19th-Century Account
How did Christian missionaries navigate the complex social and religious landscape of 19th-century South India? This episode journeys into a detail...
Ep. 3: Britain's "Sacred Duty": The Missionary Argument to Convert India
Why did many in 19th-century Britain believe they had a divine mandate to evangelize India? This episode delves into a historical text that reveals...
Ep. 2: Shipwrecked on a Mission: Faith and Survival in 19th Century India
The year is 1820. After months at sea on a voyage from England, a young missionary’s journey to India ends in disaster—a terrifying shipwreck off t...
Ep. 01: Life, Trade, and Caste in 19th Century South India
What was life really like in South India just after the turn of the 19th century? We open a rare window into a lost world, guided by a meticulous f...