This month’s History Begins at Home theme is ‘What’s left behind’ and the stone carving ‘T’owd Man’ is a great example of this. It’s one of the earliest known representations of a miner, dating back to Saxon times and it’s on show at St Mary’s Church, Wirksworth. #HBAHWhatsLeftBehind.

Before you sleep An ode to the oppressor Jab qatal hua sur saazon ka, Jab kaal pada aawazon ka, Jab shahar khandhar ban jaega, Phir kis par sang uthaoge, Apane chehre aaeenon mein, Jab dekhoge dar jaoge. Ahmed Faraz

My warmest congratulations to my predecessor and true champion of Derby, Baroness Margaret Beckett on her induction to the House of Lords. I have no doubt she will continue her lifelong work of formidable service and dedication to our country.

It's publication day and the first Indian review is in, from the wonderful Mukund Padmanabhan Mukund Padmanabhan The Hindu "A powerful and sweeping account of a land that was once an economic powerhouse, a civilisational cradle and an exporter of merchandise and ideas – philosophical,

Increased oxygenation, protection against viral infections...the incredible benefits of consuming watermelons on a regular basis...the incredible benefits of breathing through your nose Listen to Nobel Laureate Prof Louis Ignarro 40 min to 1 hour, 5 min youtube.com/watch?v=jQavl5…

Village lock-ups were once used to hold petty criminals before they were released or sent to trial. ⛓️ They can be found across England and today the majority that survive date from the 18th and 19th centuries. Have you ever spotted one of these buildings?

An extract from the Golden Road in the Hindustan Times hindustantimes.com/lifestyle/art-…

Absolutely charming view of Ottoman Cairo from an 18th c. copy of Pirî Reis' 16th c. atlas Kitāb-i baḥriye, love the little pyramids in the top right corner (Walters Ms. W.658):

Krishna slays Nikumbha Folio from the Harivamsa, Mughal, c 1590 Currently at the V&A Just found out about "The Great Mughals: Art, Architecture and Opulence" exhibition at the V&A starting November 2024! Looking forward to seeing wonderful things. vam.ac.uk/articles/the-a…

Jamal Jafri National Museums Scotland White Mughals Fan I grew up with her: she's my father's god daughter!

On 27May 1765: Capt. Archibald #Swinton 'receives' the #Nawab; #British-#Awadh conflict ends William Dalrymple Rana Safvi رعنا राना