The Empire Podcast: How Empires Fall

Join the hosts of the celebrated Empire podcast as they discuss how the legacy of the British Empire reshaped the modern world, leaving a trail of upheaval, resistance, and transformation. William Dalrymple and Anita Anand explore how imperial domination fueled intellectual revolutions and political awakenings across Asia and beyond. Together, they uncover the political and intellectual movements that challenged colonial power, drawing connections between the past and the influence of the empire on global politics, identity, and resistance movements today. They will be in conversation with the British Library's Bee Rowlatt.

This event takes place at the Vision Hall at Town Hall across the road from the British Library. Address: Town Hall, Bidborough Street, Kings Cross, London WC1H 9AU.

JLF is the London edition of the world's largest literary event - The Jaipur Literature Festival. The event - two days of inspiring conversations, ideas, books, music, food and more - runs at the British Library over Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 June, 10:30 - 18:30. Tickets for the festival can be booked separately.

Presented in partnership with Town Hall.