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Uncover a breathtaking saga of Asian history, tracing a warrior empire's evolution into a peaceful Buddhist civilization. Perfect for a captivating daily commute, this awe-inspiring narrative transports you to the treacherous, beautiful altitudes of the Himalayas. For listeners seeking deep...

A nation is exiled from itself to prison; a nation is re-awakened through the storytelling of its origins; understand Indonesia through Pramoedya’s booksIn 1981, a new company, Hasta Mitra, founded by three men just released from over a decade in prison, published a novel written in a prison...

Through the eyes of two frontline journalists comes a gripping narrative history of the Hong Kong pro-democracy movement centered around a cast of core activists, culminating in the 2019 mass protests and Beijing's brutal crackdown. Hong Kong was an experiment in governance. Handed back to China...

From Empire to Exile: A Brief Uyghur History takes listeners on a captivating journey through the story of the Uyghur people—a saga of resilience, survival, openness to trade and ideas, diversity, and an unyielding pursuit of freedom. From their origins in the sweeping steppes of Central Asia to the heights of powerful empires, the Uyghurs have left an indelible mark on history.