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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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Peter Lorge
Professor of Chinese military history
Episode: Did Sun Tzu Really Exist? The Mystery Behind The Art of War
Satpal Singh
Translator of Jap Ji Sahib; founder of Nanak Naam channel
Nanak Naam
Episode: 8 Years To Translate Jap Ji Sahib? Here's Why
Anne Sebba
Author, interviewee discussing Auschwitz Women's Orchestra
Author of the book discussed in the episode
Episode: Auschwitz Had a Women's Orchestra and It Was Not What You Think
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?

Host

Amar Singh
Host of Ramblings of a Sikh; appears as host and interviewer across multiple history-focused episodes; leads conversations and introduces guests.

Reviews

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

    Apple Podcasts
    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    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. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    Apple Podcasts
    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Prabhpreet Singh Bassi
    Canada6 years ago

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High-quality guests and thoughtful questions drive fresh perspectives.
The show is a valuable resource for understanding diaspora histories with empathy and scholarly care.
A consistent source of nuanced historical context and cultural insight.
Engaging, insightful explorations of underrepresented histories.
Listeners praise accessible yet rigorous discussions that challenge mainstream narratives.

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8 Years To Translate Jap Ji Sahib? Here's Why
Q: What resistance or criticism have you faced, and how do you respond to it?
Critics often argue that translation dilutes revolutionary language, but the point is not to replace original Gurbani; it's to provide a doorway for mass accessibility. The goal is to invite readers to engage, question, and carry the ideas forward, not to enforce a definitive version.
8 Years To Translate Jap Ji Sahib? Here's Why
Q: How do you balance the need for poetic meter with accurate meaning when choosing words like hukam or oneness?
I prioritize the flow, syllable counts, and the emotional impact of the line, while grounding choices in the deeper philosophy. Sometimes a single syllable makes the difference between a word that sounds musical and one that is technically precise but tonally flat; thus trade-offs are inevitable, and poetry often requires them.
8 Years To Translate Jap Ji Sahib? Here's Why
Q: What was the starting point that made you want to translate Jap Ji Sahib into English as a poetic rendition?
The initial spark came from realizing that people read Gurbani in daily life but struggle to access its meanings in a way that sticks. I wanted a translation that was non-dual, rhyming, and accessible to English speakers who think in English first, while preserving poetic beauty and philosophical depth.
Auschwitz Had a Women's Orchestra and It Was Not What You Think
Q: How should readers approach memory and multiple perspectives when recounting such traumatic histories?
By presenting many voices and memories, acknowledging differences in memory, and avoiding simplification, thus honoring the complexity of survival, guilt, and moral choice.
Auschwitz Had a Women's Orchestra and It Was Not What You Think
Q: How did Alma Rosé influence the orchestra and the prisoners' survival, and why is her leadership central to the story?
Rosé brought musical discipline and higher standards, expanded the group to protect Jews from immediate gas exposure, and her presence became a bridge between extreme oppression and a form of life-preserving agency.

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1. Peter Lorge
2. Satpal Singh
3. Anne Sebba
4. Dominiek Dendooven
5. Dr. Mishka Sinha
6. Jawaharlal Singh
7. Itwinder Singh
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