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Conversations: How Ancient India Transformed the World, w/ William Dalrymple

Conversations: How Ancient India Transformed the World, w/ William Dalrymple

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Peter is joined by New York Times Bestselling author, William Dalrymple to discuss his latest book, The Golden Road. We discuss India's often forgotten position as the heart of ancient Eurasia.

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Conversations: How Ancient India Transformed the World, w/ William Dalrymple

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