Chippin' Away
Unscripted dialogues on archaeology and anthropology of South Asia. Join us on journeys into the pasts of the sub-continent as we discuss the rich material culture, artifacts, and archaeological sites. Let us open the treasure trove of a bygone era as hosts Akash and Durga chip away at a new theme every episode.
Podcasting since 2020 • 51 episodes
Chippin' Away
Latest Episodes
S04E13: The Art of Medicine: Humanising a Science
The last episode of the series summarises the many themes considered until now, and throws light on how the broader world evaluates the contributions of South Asia to the growth and development of modern-day medical systems and institutions. Dr...
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Season 4
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Episode 13
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18:11
S04E12: A Closer Look: Princely States and Medical Institutions
Early medical institutions, especially in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth century, were curated and funded by the colonial government, missionaries and philanthropy. While the role of the British Colonial Government and missionaries ...
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Season 4
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Episode 12
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23:58
S04E11: Animating HIS-Story
The discussions in this series bring us back to the museum space. Meera Krishnamurthy attempts to embody these stories through the museum objects on display at the museum. Using tabletop animation and other techniques, her project enlivens the ...
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Season 4
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Episode 11
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18:04
S04E10: Ode to the Lady Medicals
As we continue into the modern period, our discussion on the history of medicine in South Asia segues into a discussion on women doctors. Dr Mario Vaz charts the historical timeline of the practice of medicine through the biographical sketche...
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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29:01
S04E09: A Colonial Account of Crime and Craze
Dr Shilpi Rajpal explores the records of mental health institutions of Colonial and Post-Colonial northern India in this episode. The episode discusses the British Colonial gaze on mental health and the institutionalisation of health-seeking ...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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26:56