Who gets to tell whose story? Vaseem Khan, Ali AlShaali and Bettany Hughes explore cultural identity, history, and authorship in a powerful discussion on storytelling, truth, and the ethics of representation.
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Join Alexander McCall Smith for an afternoon of stories behind the stories. Discover the inspirations for The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency, Von Igelfeld, and 44 Scotland Street through his warmth, wit, and anecdotes.
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Join broadcaster Naga Munchetty as she discusses It’s Probably Nothing, her powerful book on women’s health, exposing medical bias and urging women to speak up, be heard, and demand better care.
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Join bestselling historian and broadcaster Bettany Hughes as she uncovers the secrets of the seven greatest monuments of the ancient world.
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