Podcast
After spending time as a tour guide, I became frustrated by only being able to discuss Berlin and German history. I wanted to explore stories from around the world—because history everywhere is fascinating! This led me to launch the podcast, originally called “The History Buff,” now rebranded as the Ministry of History Podcast.
Indira Gandhi: The Iron Lady of India
Not many people know that India got its first female prime minister in 1966, over ten years before Margaret Thatcher came to power in 1979 in Britain. Indira Gandhi is a towering if controversial figure of Indian political history. Whilst being remembered as a strong leader and someone who helped India develop in a positive way, she is also known for her authoritarian style and centralisation of power during her time in power. She served as prime minister in two stints: from 1966 until 1977 and then again from 1980 until her assassination in 1984.
Join me as we take a look at the life of this very interesting woman!
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