In the shadow of the Himalayas, a new​ power ascends.

In this episode, Ewen tells the story of India. From the first humans to cross the mountain passes and enter the deep jungles, to the ancient origins of Indian philosophy and religion, the coming of Alexander, the Maurya and the Mughals, the East India Company, the Raj, and the modern world’s largest democracy: hear the tale of India as never before.

How has India’s ancient past shaped the country today? What are India’s strengths and weaknesses? And will this huge, vibrant country rise to become the world’s next great superpower?

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Musical themes, tracks and elements in this episode are licenced via PremiumBeat, a Shutterstock company. Additional Royalty Free Tracks have been used as per the list below:

1. Shri Rudram (Vedic hymn) - Vidura Barrios
2. Shri Sukta (Vedic hymn) - Priests of Kashi
3. Mantra For Peace And Meditation - Rajshri Soul
4. Cronus (Kronos) - Sebastien Angel (sebastienangel.com)
5. The Rise - Scott Buckley (scottbuckley.com.au)
6. Trap - Soundridemusic

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A History of the Future is produced by Southern Skies Media on behalf of Yaffa Media (www.yaffa.com.au). If you wish to use any of this podcast's audio, please contact Yaffa Digital via [email protected].

Host: Ewen Levick

Executive Producer: Steve Visscher

Associate Producer: Grant McHerron

Voiceovers: Kevin Hillier

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