I’m a cultural historian of Japan, India and East-West connections, based at the University of Edinburgh.
I write on a wide range of topics, including history, politics, religion and pop culture, for publications including BBC History magazine, The Guardian, TheTelegraph, UnHerd and TheNew York Times.
My substack newsletter is called IlluminAsia, and it is free to read and subscribe. There is also a podcast version.
I am also a presenter on BBC Radio 3’s arts and ideas programme Free Thinking, and a documentary-maker for Radio 3, Radio 4 and the World Service.