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The Story Isn’t Over: History from the Margins

Ramblings of a Sikh
World War I
British Empire
Indian Army
Medieval Warfare
World War II
India
Guru Gobind Singh Ji
Khalsa
Germany
Bollywood
Gallipoli Campaign
Colonialism
3HO
Sikh Political Identity
Child Abuse
Mughal Empire
Erich Von Falkenhayn
Indian Cinema
Russia
Cultural Analysis

The Story Isn't Over is a podcast from Amar Singh, aka Ramblings of a Sikh. Historians, authors, artists, journalists, activists and culture-makers join wide-ranging conversations that unearth forgotten histories, challenge dominant narratives and rethink the stories we thought we knew. From empire and resistance to migration, faith, music and community memory. We explore how power, identity and d... more

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On 26 April 1915, 444 men of the 47th Sikh Regiment went over the top at the Battle of Ypres. By nightfall, 347 could not answer roll call, a 78% casualty rate in a single day. Their names? Barely 16 or 17 appear on the Menin Gate.

This is the story... more

Sophia Duleep Singh was the daughter of the last Maharaja of the Sikh Empire, raised at Elveden Hall in Suffolk and goddaughter to Queen Victoria.

Then she became one of Britain’s most fearless suffragettes.

Her sisters were even more extraordinary... more

Queen Victoria was Empress of India. She was also godmother to the children of the man whose kingdom she helped destroy. Victoria called him “your affectionate friend.”

But as Polly Putnam tells me, it was a strange relationship between conqueror an... more

Most people think Chandi Di Var is simply a celebration of divine vengeance, a straightforward battle between good and evil. But what if we have been reading it wrong?

In this episode, we explore the deeper meaning of Chandi Di Var, Chandi Charitar ... more

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Dominiek Dendooven
Historian, In Flanders Fields Museum, Ypres
In Flanders Fields Museum
Episode: Belgian Historian Exposes How Britain Used Indian Soldiers As Cannon Fodder At Ypres
Dr. Mishka Sinha
Exhibition historian for this show and curator of Inclusive History at Historic Royal Palaces
Historic Royal Palaces
Episode: This Historian Reveals the Punjabi Princesses Erased From Kensington Palace
Jawaharlal Singh
Translator and scholar featured in the discussion
Translator/Scholar (Ananthapuri project context)
Episode: Chandi Di Var Explained: It's Not What You Think
Itwinder Singh
Co-creator involved in translation and visual storytelling
Collaborator on the project; visual storytelling lead
Episode: Chandi Di Var Explained: It's Not What You Think
Professor Eleanor Nesbitt
Emeritus Professor of Religions and Education, University of Warwick; co-founder of the Punjab Research Group
University of Warwick
Episode: Inside Sikh Studies, Empire & How Religion Gets Misunderstood | Professor Eleanor Nesbitt
Marieha Hussain
Teacher, sociologist, first generation British, central figure in the Coconut Placard case
Educator and activist
Episode: The Coconut Placard Case: What Happened to Marieha Hussain?
Stephen Morillo
Historian specializing in medieval warfare and cultural analysis.
Cambridge Medieval History
Episode: Decoding Medieval Warfare | Professor Stephen Morillo
Satnam Singh
Author and historian focusing on Sikh history and political identity
Author of The Road to Empire
Episode: The Road To Empire with Satnam Singh
Brian Villamoore
Anthropology Associate Professor from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Episode: The History of Everything? | Professor Brian Villmoare

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Amar Singh
Host of The Story Isn't Over: History from the Margins; Ramblings of a Sikh; introduces guests and guides conversations.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 133 ratings
  • Thanks

    Hey , Thanks for creating the podcast , I think it’s helping the community a lot

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    5
    misldarsingh
    Netherlands4 years ago
  • Must Listen. Engaging. A Treasure of Knowledge.

    These podcasts have been incredible. I feel like there’s never a dull minute on the podcasts. I’ve learnt things that have inspired me and changed my perception about so many things related to Sikh history and philosophy. The talks are raw, natural and organic, no stone is unturned on the subject matter.

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    5
    Lotusingh
    Australia4 years ago
  • Very informative podcast

    I have listened to the podcast for a while now, and it keeps me consistently coming back for more. I continue to expand my knowledge due to the amazing guests you interview. You ask those important questions that most don’t delve into. Thanks so much for making these informative podcasts, and keep up with the excellent work. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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    5
    🌸 DeepKaur 🌸
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • Thank you.

    I am so thankful to waheguru that I came across this podcast series. I have been looking to learn more about Sikh history but due to lack of resources I was not able to read to get knowledge. Thank you so much for putting it podcast, it’s amazing seva that you are doing for the Sikhi. Keep the good work and waheguru will make us more wiser day by day so that we all can contribute as well.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sony Dhak
    Canada5 years ago
  • Providing a different perspective....

    The first episode caught me off guard with the topic of the Anandpur Darbar and the scholarly history of the Sikhs. Great informative extracts in these episodes!

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    Prabhpreet Singh Bassi
    Canada6 years ago

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Chandi Di Var Explained: It's Not What You Think
Q: What should readers take away after engaging with Chandi Di Var beyond philosophical understanding?
Readers are encouraged to perform, recite, and feel the text; its power is experiential, not academic, and the imagery and rhythm are meant to be felt through practice, not just analyzed on the page.
Chandi Di Var Explained: It's Not What You Think
Q: Why does the text include multiple compositions and versions, and what does variation achieve?
Three distinct Chandi Charitar/Var compositions exist; the variations demonstrate that Guru Gobind Singh was not merely translating but engaging with myth to address different audiences, contexts, and purposes, using development across texts to explore diverse interpretations rather than a single fixed meaning.
Chandi Di Var Explained: It's Not What You Think
Q: So, let's start there. What do people usually get wrong about Chandi Di Var and what it's actually trying to achieve?
They misunderstand it as a straightforward translation or as a simple tale of divine violence; in reality it's a layered ballad that blends martial imagery with allegory, philosophy, and cross-cultural references, inviting readers to confront internal vice and external imagery as part of a broader ethical and spiritual project.
The Coconut Placard Case: What Happened to Marieha Hussain?
Q: How did the online and public response affect you and your family during the ordeal?
The public reaction, including police notices and media scrutiny, created ongoing fear and disruption for her family, leading to protective measures and long-term consequences on her job and home life.
The Coconut Placard Case: What Happened to Marieha Hussain?
Q: What changed in your perspective from the time you held the placard to the moment you decided to publicly speak about it?
A lifetime of learning about colonialism, media bias, and state violence culminated in a shift during university studies in sociology and psychology, followed by exposure to Palestine and its history, which radicalized her and led to public protest.

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