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The Historylogy Podcast
Namaste Friends. My name is 'Shinil Subramanian Payamal' and you are welcome to the Historylogy podcast. On this podcast, I will be talking about the latest history book releases, reviews, archaeological discoveries, controversies, etc... I want to tell stories about people, places and events lost in the pages of history. I will be uploading at least one episode per week on Fridays at 10:30 PM India Standard Time i.e. 12:00 PM EST in the USA and 06:00 PM CET. We will be having regular book…
Episodes
The Historylogy PodcastBandi Jeevan: A Life in Chains written by Sachindra Nath Sanyal - Book Review
Bandi Jeevan: A Life in Chains is Sachindra Nath Sanyal’s autobiography of India’s armed revolutionary movement, available in English for the first time (Rupa…
The Historylogy PodcastJesus Lived in India written by Holger Kersten - Book Review
What if Jesus spent his “lost years” in India, survived the crucifixion, and died in Kashmir? Holger Kersten’s Jesus Lived in India argues exactly that…
The Historylogy PodcastShattered Lands written by Sam Dalrymple - Book Review
What if 1947 was only one of five partitions? In this episode, we review Sam Dalrymple’s Shattered Lands: Five Partitions and the Making of Modern Asia…
The Historylogy PodcastAfter 1177 B.C.: The Survival of Civilizations written by Eric H. Cline - Book Review
What happens after civilization collapses? Eric H. Cline’s After 1177 B.C.: The Survival of Civilizations picks up where his bestseller 1177 B.C. ended and…
The Historylogy PodcastLand of the Eastern Light written by Nabaarun Barooah - Book Review
Ask most people when Assam’s history begins and they say 1228, when Sukaphaa crossed the Patkai hills. Nabaarun Barooah’s Land of the Eastern Light: Assam…
The Historylogy PodcastGOAT: Gopal 'Patha' Mukherjee, the Meat-Shop Owner Who Saved Kolkata written by Abhijit Majumder and Debdutta Bhattacharjee
In August 1946, Direct Action Day turned Calcutta into a killing ground. This episode looks at GOAT: Gopal 'Patha' Mukherjee, the Meat-Shop Owner Who Saved…
The Historylogy PodcastShe-Merchants, Buccaneers and Gentlewomen written by Katie Hickman - Book Review
Long before the Raj, British women were sailing to India to trade, perform, paint, bake and reinvent themselves. We review Katie Hickman's She-Merchants…
The Historylogy PodcastA History of India as it Happened written by François Gautier - Book Review
We dig into François Gautier's "A History of India as it Happened: Not as it Has Been Written," a 2013 revisionist counter-history that puts colonial and…
The Historylogy PodcastTales of the Past: The Odisha Saga written by Sibashis Mahapatra
Odisha's medieval history rarely gets more than a footnote treatment: a temple here, an Ashokan war there. In this episode, we dig into Sibashis Mahapatra's…
The Historylogy PodcastPolitical letters of Shāh Walīullāh Dehlavī translated by Rohit Sahasrabudhe - Book Review
In the 1750s, as Mughal power crumbled and Maratha armies pushed deeper into Hindustan, a Delhi theologian named Shāh Walīullāh sat down to write letters — not…
The Historylogy PodcastThe End of the Maratha Empire edited by Manoj Dani and Guruprasad Kanitkar - Book Review
Captain John MacLeod was a young Scottish military engineer who marched into the Deccan in November 1817, just as the Maratha Empire's century-long dominance…
The Historylogy PodcastEchoes From Konkan written by Sarla Bhirud - Book Review
In this episode of The Historylogy Podcast, we dive deep into the ancient rock-cut heritage of Maharashtra with a comprehensive book review of Echoes From…
The Historylogy PodcastThe Theft of India written by Roy Moxham - Book Review
The Theft of India documents the intense rivalry for spoils that played out between the British, the French, the Dutch, the Portuguese and the impact this had…
The Historylogy PodcastThe House of Jaipur written by John Zubrzycki - Book Review
Deeply researched and compellingly narrated, The House of Jaipur is a gripping saga studded with unforgettable characters, their charmed lives often crossed by…
The Historylogy PodcastThe Saint’s Shadow: Gautam Khattar and the Letters of St. Francis Xavier
For many Goans, St. Francis Xavier is Goencho Saib—the Protector of Goa. But Gautam Khattar's rhetoric was based on a specific reading of history—one that…
The Historylogy PodcastGlorious Failure written by Robert Ivermee - Book Review
Exploding the myth of a benign French presence on the subcontinent, Robert Ivermee's extensive research reveals how France's Indian empire relied on…
The Historylogy PodcastThe Man Who Divided India written by Rafiq Zakaria - Book Review
The Man Who Divided India: An Insight into Jinnah's Leadership and Its Aftermath written by Rafiq Zakaria first published in 2001 (with later editions…
The Historylogy PodcastThe Death and Afterlife of Mahatma Gandhi written by Makarand R. Paranjape - Book Review
The Death and Afterlife of Mahatma Gandhi written by Makarand R. Paranjape is an explosive and original analysis of the assassination of the 'Father of the…
The Historylogy PodcastThe Templars and the Assassins: The Militia of Heaven written by James Wasserman - Book Review
In The Templars and the Assassins: The Militia of Heaven, occult scholar and secret society member James Wasserman provides compelling evidence that the…
The Historylogy PodcastMilitary History of India written by Sir Jadunath Sarkar - Book Review
The book 'Military History of India' covers the history of the military in the Indian subcontinent before the precolonial era. The text introduces the…
The Historylogy PodcastTop 20 Best History Books of 2025: The Definitive List
What were the most influential, ground-breaking, and heart-pounding history books of the past year? In this special episode of The Historylogy Podcast, host…
The Historylogy PodcastTop 15 Most Anticipated International Non-Fiction History Books of 2026 - Part 1
I have searched the interwebs to find the most eagerly awaited International non-fiction history book titles. From books by Robert Ivermee to Jared Diamond to…
The Historylogy PodcastTop 10 Most Anticipated Indian Non-Fiction History Books of 2026
In this episode, we dive deep into the archives and upcoming catalogs to bring you the definitive list of Indian history and non-fiction books set to hit the…
The Historylogy PodcastAfter Me, Chaos written by M.J. Akbar - Book Review
The deep faith of Mughal kings in astrology has been hidden in plain sight, ignored by those who failed to understand its relevance. The evidence lies in…
The Historylogy PodcastBadshah, Bandar, Bazaar written by Jagjeet Lally - Book Review
Breathing new life and a fresh perspective into the history of the Mughal Empire, Jagjeet Lally’s Badshah, Bandar, Bazaar takes us on a fabulous journey from…
The Historylogy PodcastDoolally Sahib and the Black Zamindar written by M. J. Akbar - Book Review
Drawing upon the letters, memoirs and journals of traders, travellers, bureaucrats, officials, officers and the occasional bishop, Doolally Sahib and the Black…
The Historylogy PodcastThe Forgotten Indian Prisoners of World War II written by Gautam Hazarika - Book Review
Gautam Hazarika’s The Forgotten Indian Prisoners of World War II, enriched by personal accounts and the hard truth, is a testament to loyalty, resilience and…
The Historylogy PodcastAfter The Prophet written by Lesley Hazleton - Book Review
Combining meticulous research with compelling storytelling, After the Prophet written by Lesley Hazleton , explores the volatile intersection of religion and…
The Historylogy PodcastHitler: The Proclaimed Messiah of the Palestinian Cause by Aabhas Maldahiyar - Book Review
'Hitler: The Proclaimed Messiah of the Palestinian Cause', in this exposé, Aabhas Maldahiyar uncovers a trove of explosive material, including declassified…
The Historylogy PodcastBeing Hindu, Being Indian written by Vanya Vaidehi Bhargav - Book Review
Meticulously researched and eloquently written, Being Hindu, Being Indian offers the first comprehensive examination of Lajpat Rai’s nationalist thought. By…
The Historylogy PodcastThe Regent Queen of Ichalkaranji Anubai Saheb Ghorpade written by Mohini Peshwa Karkarey - Book Review
We know little about Anubaisaheb Ghorpade, Ichalkaranji’s courageous regent and protector in the 18th Century. This book will reveal to you her life and…
The Historylogy PodcastEminent Distorians written by Utpal Kumar - Book Review
Eminent Distorians: Twists and Truths in Bharat’s History challenges this historiography, presenting Bharat’s story from its own perspective. It debunks the…
The Historylogy PodcastProto written by Laura Spinney - Book Review
One ancient language transformed our world. This is its story. At the end of the last ice age, a language was born between Europe and Asia. This tongue, which…
The Historylogy PodcastVictoria: The Queen written by Julia Baird - Book Review
From International New York Times columnist Julia Baird comes a magnificent biography of Queen Victoria. Drawing on previously unpublished papers, Victoria…
The Historylogy PodcastGenghis Khan: Life, Death, and Resurrection by John Man - Book Review
Genghis Khan is one of history’s immortals: a leader of genius and the founder of the world’s greatest land empire ─ twice the size of Rome’s. His mysterious…
The Historylogy PodcastSarama And Her Children written by Bibek Debroy - Book Review
The most recognized dog in Indian myth is the dog in the Mahabharata that accompanied the Pandavas—not actually a dog but Dharma in disguise. There are…
The Historylogy PodcastDharmanomics written by Sriram Balasubramanian - Book Review
Did Rajaraja Chola, who built the world-renowned Brihadisvara temple in Tanjore, and Suryavarman II of Kambuja Desa (Cambodia), who built the world’s largest…
The Historylogy PodcastA Glimpse of My Life written by Ram Prasad 'Bismil' - Book Review
'A Glimpse of My Life: Autobiography of the Indian Revolutionary Ram Prasad ‘Bismil’', originally titled Nij Jiwan Ki Ek Chhata (निज जीवन की एक छटा), this book…
The Historylogy PodcastMughal Farmans and Nishans in the BISM Collection written by Manoj Dani - Book Review
This volume unveils forty-five rare farmāns and nishāns—imperial orders issued by the Mughal royal family—exploring their intricate details, from the…
The Historylogy PodcastIndia Conquered written by Jon Wilson - Book Review
'India Conquered: Britain’s Raj and the Chaos of Empire' is the first general history of British India for over twenty years, getting under the skin of the…
The Historylogy PodcastThe Mammoth Encyclopedia of Unsolved Mysteries written by Colin Wilson - Book Review
'The Mammoth Encyclopedia of Unsolved Mysteries' is an expert examination of the most perplexing and still unexplained mysteries in more than two thousand…
The Historylogy PodcastPanipat written by Casi Raja Pundit - Book Review
This is the most detailed account we possess of the Third battle of Panipat, and is the impartial narrative of an eye-witness of what he saw and heard. The…
The Historylogy PodcastThe World Was Going Our Way written by Christopher Andrew - Book Review
The World Was Going Our Way reveals in full the secrets of this astonishing cache, showing for the first time the extent of the KGB’s influence around the…
The Historylogy PodcastTravels in India – Volume 2 written by Jean-Baptiste Tavernier - Book Review
Jean-Baptiste Tavernier (1605–1689) was a 17th-century French gem merchant and traveller. Tavernier, a private individual and merchant traveling at his own…
The Historylogy PodcastTravels in India – Volume 1 written by Jean-Baptiste Tavernier - Book Review
Jean-Baptiste Tavernier (1605–1689) was a 17th-century French gem merchant and traveller. Tavernier, a private individual and merchant traveling at his own…
The Historylogy PodcastThe Rise of Ancient Indians written by Vijender Sharma - Book Review
The Rise of Ancient Indians: Their Cities, Art, Trade, and Science written by Vijender Sharma is an effort to connect with children and young adults, bringing…
The Historylogy PodcastStolen History written by Sathnam Sanghera - Book Review
'Stolen History: The Truth about the British Empire and How It Shaped Us' is an accessible, engaging and essential introduction to the British empire for…
The Historylogy PodcastEmpireland written by Sathnam Sanghera - Book Review
Published in 2021, 'Empireland: How Imperialism Has Shaped Modern Britain' written by Sathnam Sanghera tackles the complex legacy of imperialism, weaving…
The Historylogy PodcastChallenging Destiny written by Medha Deshmukh Bhaskaran - Book Review
Darkness engulfs the Indian subcontinent. The 17th century is destined to be an era of brutal wars, incessant oppression, and physical and spiritual carnage in…
The Historylogy PodcastMy Name is Gauhar Jaan written by Vikram Sampath - Book Review
Vikram Sampath’s ‘My Name is Gauhar Jaan: Life and Times of a Musician’ is a meticulously researched and engrossing biography that revives the fascinating life…
The Historylogy PodcastFrom The Holy Mountain written by William Dalrymple - Book Review
William Dalrymple’s third book 'From The Holy Mountain: A Journey in the Shadow of Byzantium' published in 1997, is a masterful blend of travelogue, history…
The Historylogy PodcastThe Blood Telegram written by Gary J. Bass - Book Review
This magnificent history provides an unprecedented chronicle of the 1971 break-up of Pakistan and the creation of Bangladesh. It provides the first full…
The Historylogy PodcastThe Origin of Species written by Charles Darwin - Book Review
A true masterpiece, The Origin of Species laid the foundation of evolutionary biology as early as 1859. Extraordinarily well written, the book doesn’t only…
The Historylogy PodcastA Forgotten Empire: Vijayanagar written by Robert Sewell - Book Review
First published in 1900, ‘A Forgotten Empire: Vijayanagar’ is unbiased research and work on the Vijayanagar Empire by Robert Sewell, a collector, and…
The Historylogy PodcastIndependence written by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni - Book Review
Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni's powerful new novel 'Independence' is a moving story of loyalty and love, nationhood and sisterhood, set against India's…
The Historylogy PodcastHormegeddon written by Bill Bonner - Book Review
From the mind of Bill Bonner comes Hormegeddon, a phenomenon that occurs when a small dose of something produces a favorable result, but if you increase the…
The Historylogy PodcastTop 27 Most Anticipated History Books of 2025
These titles span a wide range of historical topics from cultural exchanges, to colonial history, modern conflicts, and environmental perspectives, providing a…
The Historylogy PodcastOn War written by Carl von Clausewitz - Book Review
Carl von Clausewitz's On War is the most substantial pursuit in Western history to understand war, both in its internal dynamics and as an instrument of…
The Historylogy PodcastThe Golden Road written by William Dalrymple - Book Review
'The Golden Road: How Ancient India Transformed the World' reveals how Indian ideas transformed the world, crossing political borders to influence everything…
The Historylogy PodcastTipu Sultan: The Saga of Mysore's Interregnum written by Vikram Sampath - Book Review
Meticulously researched, authoritative and unputdownable, Tipu Sultan: The Saga of Mysore's Interregnum (1760-1799) written by Dr. Vikram Sampath opens a…