EP 19 "Was India a geographical entity before the British? Opinions remain divided."

In this episode of India: A Story in the Making, we speak with Frederick Lauritzen, a historian at the Scuola Grande di San Marco, Venice. Frederick draws on meticulously documented historical facts to address this enduring debate. Frederick Lauritzen, a scholar of Classics from New College, Oxford, and Columbia University, brings more than just expertise to the table—his genuine love for history lights up the conversation. As we journey with him, his personal story touches the heart, reminding us of the universal values that unite us and the diversity that enriches our world.  If you're the kind of person who loves seeing today's world through the vivid stories of the past, tracing the unexpected links between India, Greece, and Britain, this episode will offer a journey that speaks to both your curiosity and your heart. ABOUT Frederick Lauritzen Frederick Lauritzen is a distinguished historian at the Scuola Grande di San Marco, Venice, with expertise in Byzantine literature and philosophy. He holds degrees in Classics from New College, Oxford, and Columbia University, and is widely recognized for his work as an editor and scholar. Lauritzen has presented at nearly 100 international conferences and has authored numerous critical editions and scholarly works, contributing significantly to the fields of Byzantine Platonism and Christian philosophy.  FULL VIDEO You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/@loveenatandonofficial PODCAST SMART LINK  https://bingepods.com/podcast/podcast-rn7moe Loveena Tandon: HOST: SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/loveenatandon/ Twitter/X https://twitter.com/loveenatandon Instagram https://www.instagram.com/loveenatandonofficial/?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D https://www.instagram.com/tandonloveena/?igsh=MW5tOHdlc3cyMGJrOA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices