Muslim ‘Spy Princess’ Honoured in London

Anne, Queen Elizabeth II’s daughter, unveiled the bronze bust in central London’s Gordon Square Gardens, in honour of Khan, the daughter of an Indian noble. The first female wireless operator sent to occupied France, the message interceptor was captured, tortured and shot dead aged 30 at the Dachau concentration camp in September 1944. She was … Read more

The untold story of Uzbekistan’s dancer extraordinaire

Her inspiring life runs parallel to the cultural transformation that Central Asia underwent in the 20th century. Karine Petrosova shares the story of Tamara Khanum, the Eastern Swallow. Additional reporting by Patricea Chow-Capodieci. Time machines do not exist, and physical travel through time is not yet possible. But a step inside the Memorial House Museum of Tamara Khanum … Read more