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!
🇵🇰 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? 🇮🇳🇵🇰
Also on this week’s pod! How did The Big Three divide Germany? Why did Poland see the Yalta conference as “The Great Betrayal”? On @empirepoduk.bsky.social out now! 2/2
May 29, 2025 at 5:57 AM
Also on this week’s pod! How did The Big Three divide Germany? Why did Poland see the Yalta conference as “The Great Betrayal”? On @empirepoduk.bsky.social out now! 2/2
Who created the United Nations? It was supposed to be the legacy of a dying American president. It was supposed to ensure world peace. In today’s @empirepoduk.bsky.social, @willdalrymple.bsky.social and I discuss the back room deals that got the UN plan over the line. 1/2
May 29, 2025 at 5:56 AM
Who created the United Nations? It was supposed to be the legacy of a dying American president. It was supposed to ensure world peace. In today’s @empirepoduk.bsky.social, @willdalrymple.bsky.social and I discuss the back room deals that got the UN plan over the line. 1/2
I’m still not the Canadian Foreign Minister chaps… though this is only going to confuse matters …
May 22, 2025 at 4:45 PM
I’m still not the Canadian Foreign Minister chaps… though this is only going to confuse matters …
3/3 To conclude our series on Ireland & Empire, Anita and William are joined by the brilliant @fotoole.bsky.social , author of We Don’t Know Ourselves, to reflect on how Irish society has transformed since the 1950s, and how the country’s colonial past informs its future. @empirepoduk.bsky.social
April 16, 2025 at 7:01 AM
3/3 To conclude our series on Ireland & Empire, Anita and William are joined by the brilliant @fotoole.bsky.social , author of We Don’t Know Ourselves, to reflect on how Irish society has transformed since the 1950s, and how the country’s colonial past informs its future. @empirepoduk.bsky.social
Why were women imprisoned in “Magdalene Laundries” in Ireland until 1996? How did Irish society grapple with abuse within the Catholic Church? 2/3 @empirepoduk.bsky.social @willdalrymple.bsky.social
April 16, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Why were women imprisoned in “Magdalene Laundries” in Ireland until 1996? How did Irish society grapple with abuse within the Catholic Church? 2/3 @empirepoduk.bsky.social @willdalrymple.bsky.social
How did Ireland go from a farming economy to the home of Big Tech and Big Pharma in Europe in a few decades? Our new episode on @empirepoduk.bsky.social with me and @willdalrymple.bsky.social 1/3
April 16, 2025 at 6:59 AM
How did Ireland go from a farming economy to the home of Big Tech and Big Pharma in Europe in a few decades? Our new episode on @empirepoduk.bsky.social with me and @willdalrymple.bsky.social 1/3
3/3 And just who was Jean McConville, and why did her disappearance have such a profound impact. Join Patrick Radden Keefe @willdalrymple.bsky.social and me on our latest episode on Northern Ireland on @empirepoduk.bsky.social - out now.
April 3, 2025 at 2:39 PM
3/3 And just who was Jean McConville, and why did her disappearance have such a profound impact. Join Patrick Radden Keefe @willdalrymple.bsky.social and me on our latest episode on Northern Ireland on @empirepoduk.bsky.social - out now.
2/3 We are joined again by Patrick Radden Keefe, author of Say Nothing, to discuss the infamous IRA bombings in London in 1973, and the hunger strike that changed the trajectory of The Troubles…
April 3, 2025 at 2:36 PM
2/3 We are joined again by Patrick Radden Keefe, author of Say Nothing, to discuss the infamous IRA bombings in London in 1973, and the hunger strike that changed the trajectory of The Troubles…
EPISODE 3 OF OUR MINISERIES IS OUT TODAY
The Troubles: London Bombings, Hunger Strikes, & The Graveside Grenade. @empirepoduk.bsky.social @willdalrymple.bsky.social
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The Troubles: London Bombings, Hunger Strikes, & The Graveside Grenade. @empirepoduk.bsky.social @willdalrymple.bsky.social
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April 3, 2025 at 2:35 PM
EPISODE 3 OF OUR MINISERIES IS OUT TODAY
The Troubles: London Bombings, Hunger Strikes, & The Graveside Grenade. @empirepoduk.bsky.social @willdalrymple.bsky.social
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The Troubles: London Bombings, Hunger Strikes, & The Graveside Grenade. @empirepoduk.bsky.social @willdalrymple.bsky.social
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And just to remind you, our special guest star in this mini-series on the troubles @empirepoduk.bsky.social is @praddenkeefe.bsky.social , the author of Say Nothing, now a major series on @netflix.com He had @willdalrymple.bsky.social had me spellbound.
April 1, 2025 at 10:05 AM
And just to remind you, our special guest star in this mini-series on the troubles @empirepoduk.bsky.social is @praddenkeefe.bsky.social , the author of Say Nothing, now a major series on @netflix.com He had @willdalrymple.bsky.social had me spellbound.
What were The Troubles and why did they lead to 30 years of violence in Northern Ireland?
And why did the British government deploy troops on the streets of Belfast? Join @willdalrymple.bsky.social and the marvellous @praddenkeefe.bsky.social and me. Out now! @empirepoduk.bsky.social
And why did the British government deploy troops on the streets of Belfast? Join @willdalrymple.bsky.social and the marvellous @praddenkeefe.bsky.social and me. Out now! @empirepoduk.bsky.social
April 1, 2025 at 10:03 AM
What were The Troubles and why did they lead to 30 years of violence in Northern Ireland?
And why did the British government deploy troops on the streets of Belfast? Join @willdalrymple.bsky.social and the marvellous @praddenkeefe.bsky.social and me. Out now! @empirepoduk.bsky.social
And why did the British government deploy troops on the streets of Belfast? Join @willdalrymple.bsky.social and the marvellous @praddenkeefe.bsky.social and me. Out now! @empirepoduk.bsky.social
Don't miss the amazing Patrick @praddenkeefe.bsky.social
speak to @anitaanand.bsky.social & @willdalrymple.bsky.social on @empirepoduk.bsky.social about Say Nothing, his extraordinary deep dive into the dark heart of The Troubles
speak to @anitaanand.bsky.social & @willdalrymple.bsky.social on @empirepoduk.bsky.social about Say Nothing, his extraordinary deep dive into the dark heart of The Troubles
March 29, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Don't miss the amazing Patrick @praddenkeefe.bsky.social
speak to @anitaanand.bsky.social & @willdalrymple.bsky.social on @empirepoduk.bsky.social about Say Nothing, his extraordinary deep dive into the dark heart of The Troubles
speak to @anitaanand.bsky.social & @willdalrymple.bsky.social on @empirepoduk.bsky.social about Say Nothing, his extraordinary deep dive into the dark heart of The Troubles
And if you are a member of our @empirepoduk.bsky.social club, you get early access to episodes on The Civil war and the story behind these two men - commemorated in film memorably by Liam Neeson and Alan Rickman - come join for binge listening, early access to tickets, reading lists & more
March 19, 2025 at 2:25 PM
And if you are a member of our @empirepoduk.bsky.social club, you get early access to episodes on The Civil war and the story behind these two men - commemorated in film memorably by Liam Neeson and Alan Rickman - come join for binge listening, early access to tickets, reading lists & more
New Empire pod drop! THE EASTER RISING:
REVOLUTION & REVOLT IN THE STREETS OF DUBLIN
EASTER 1916 @empirepoduk.bsky.social with our special guest Diarmid Ferriter. @willdalrymple.bsky.social
REVOLUTION & REVOLT IN THE STREETS OF DUBLIN
EASTER 1916 @empirepoduk.bsky.social with our special guest Diarmid Ferriter. @willdalrymple.bsky.social
March 19, 2025 at 2:24 PM
New Empire pod drop! THE EASTER RISING:
REVOLUTION & REVOLT IN THE STREETS OF DUBLIN
EASTER 1916 @empirepoduk.bsky.social with our special guest Diarmid Ferriter. @willdalrymple.bsky.social
REVOLUTION & REVOLT IN THE STREETS OF DUBLIN
EASTER 1916 @empirepoduk.bsky.social with our special guest Diarmid Ferriter. @willdalrymple.bsky.social
Listen as @anitaanand.bsky.social @willdalrymple.bsky.social are joined once again by Professor @janeohlmeyer to discuss. the Battle of the Boyne.
How did the English conquest of Ireland shape Protestant identity there to this day.
Out now wherever you get your podcasts 💥
How did the English conquest of Ireland shape Protestant identity there to this day.
Out now wherever you get your podcasts 💥
March 4, 2025 at 7:13 AM
Listen as @anitaanand.bsky.social @willdalrymple.bsky.social are joined once again by Professor @janeohlmeyer to discuss. the Battle of the Boyne.
How did the English conquest of Ireland shape Protestant identity there to this day.
Out now wherever you get your podcasts 💥
How did the English conquest of Ireland shape Protestant identity there to this day.
Out now wherever you get your podcasts 💥
New pod drop @empirepoduk.bsky.social 💥
Our series on the English colonisation of Ireland continues-
THE BATTLE OF THE BOYNE-
THE CLASH OF TWO KINGS
Our series on the English colonisation of Ireland continues-
THE BATTLE OF THE BOYNE-
THE CLASH OF TWO KINGS
March 4, 2025 at 7:12 AM
New pod drop @empirepoduk.bsky.social 💥
Our series on the English colonisation of Ireland continues-
THE BATTLE OF THE BOYNE-
THE CLASH OF TWO KINGS
Our series on the English colonisation of Ireland continues-
THE BATTLE OF THE BOYNE-
THE CLASH OF TWO KINGS
ANNOUNCING A MAJOR NEW @empirepoduk.bsky.social SERIES:
IRELAND & EMPIRE
Episode One-
COLONISING IRELAND:
Henry VIII, Elizabeth I & The Tudor Conquest of Ireland
With me and @willdalrymple.bsky.social and special guest Prof Jane Ohlmeyer. Out now.
IRELAND & EMPIRE
Episode One-
COLONISING IRELAND:
Henry VIII, Elizabeth I & The Tudor Conquest of Ireland
With me and @willdalrymple.bsky.social and special guest Prof Jane Ohlmeyer. Out now.
February 24, 2025 at 7:23 AM
ANNOUNCING A MAJOR NEW @empirepoduk.bsky.social SERIES:
IRELAND & EMPIRE
Episode One-
COLONISING IRELAND:
Henry VIII, Elizabeth I & The Tudor Conquest of Ireland
With me and @willdalrymple.bsky.social and special guest Prof Jane Ohlmeyer. Out now.
IRELAND & EMPIRE
Episode One-
COLONISING IRELAND:
Henry VIII, Elizabeth I & The Tudor Conquest of Ireland
With me and @willdalrymple.bsky.social and special guest Prof Jane Ohlmeyer. Out now.
All that now hangs in the balance. Join @willdalrymple.bsky.social and @anitaanand.bsky.social as they discuss the history and possible future of the Chagos Islands with Philippe Sands, barrister, writer and academic, who has been leading the repatriation case against the British government. 6/6
February 13, 2025 at 2:13 PM
All that now hangs in the balance. Join @willdalrymple.bsky.social and @anitaanand.bsky.social as they discuss the history and possible future of the Chagos Islands with Philippe Sands, barrister, writer and academic, who has been leading the repatriation case against the British government. 6/6
However In October last year, the UK and Mauritian governments reached a historic agreement to transfer the sovereignty of the Chagos Islands. 5/6
February 13, 2025 at 2:11 PM
However In October last year, the UK and Mauritian governments reached a historic agreement to transfer the sovereignty of the Chagos Islands. 5/6
In the 1970s and 1980s, the expansion of the military base on Diego Garcia, one of the islands, meant a return of Chagosians seemed impossible. The UK-US military base has been shrouded in secrecy for decades.
February 13, 2025 at 2:10 PM
In the 1970s and 1980s, the expansion of the military base on Diego Garcia, one of the islands, meant a return of Chagosians seemed impossible. The UK-US military base has been shrouded in secrecy for decades.
What happened to the people who lived on Chagos after the British government used its unrestricted powers to forcibly displace them? And what might happen to them now? 3/6
February 13, 2025 at 2:10 PM
What happened to the people who lived on Chagos after the British government used its unrestricted powers to forcibly displace them? And what might happen to them now? 3/6
The archipelago tells a story of imperialism. It was the last ever colony created by the British Empire. Enslaved people were brought to the Chagos Islands from Madagascar and Mozambique to work on coconut plantations under French and British rule. Labourers from India followed. 2/6
February 13, 2025 at 2:09 PM
The archipelago tells a story of imperialism. It was the last ever colony created by the British Empire. Enslaved people were brought to the Chagos Islands from Madagascar and Mozambique to work on coconut plantations under French and British rule. Labourers from India followed. 2/6
On a map they appear as specks in the Indian Ocean. The Chagos Islands have been in the news a lot lately.
February 13, 2025 at 2:08 PM
On a map they appear as specks in the Indian Ocean. The Chagos Islands have been in the news a lot lately.