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Arunima Datta (PhD, FRHistS) @migrationhistorian.bsky.social · Aug 27

You have a fan base here - the students were inspired by ur talk and were esp in awe that u stayed up past midnight for them and answered their questions! Thank you 🙏🏽

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Arunima Datta (PhD, FRHistS) @migrationhistorian.bsky.social · Aug 8

Thank you 🙏🏽

Ian S. Pumpkins @icpetrie.bsky.social · Aug 8

Another recent acquisition, @migrationhistorian.bsky.social's WAITING ON EMPIRE: A HISTORY OF INDIAN TRAVELING AYAHS IN BRITAIN

Hoping a student will take this topic for their project on mobility in the Indian Ocean world this fall
global.oup.com/academic/pro...

My hand holding the book. The front cover is illustrated with the head and shoulders portrait of Nasiban Ayah, an Indian woman with gray hair pulled back, her head covered by a cream scarf. Her expression might be construed as melancholic. She is turned to her left, and also wears a red jacket or tunic with black piping and buttons.

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Arunima Datta (PhD, FRHistS) @migrationhistorian.bsky.social · Aug 8

Oh my!!! Honored. Thank you 🙏🏽

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Western Association of Women Historians (WAWH) @wawh.bsky.social · Jul 1

This is a talk you won't want to miss! Join us in Santa Clara, California 8/1 for Dr. Arunima Datta's luncheon presentation of “Waiting on Empire: Travelling Ayahs in Britain and a History of Migration, Labor, and Counterflows of Empire.”

Follow the link to register:
www.pcb-aha.org/archives/2089

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Arunima Datta (PhD, FRHistS) @migrationhistorian.bsky.social · Jul 8

Delighted to share I will be delivering the AHA-PCB’s WAWH sponsored luncheon lecture this year

wawh.org/wawh-in-the-...

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Arunima Datta (PhD, FRHistS) @migrationhistorian.bsky.social · Jun 28

So honored to have presented my recent work on south Asian performers in Britain at the British Library.
Thank you to all who came and thanks for the engaging questions and comments.

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Arunima Datta (PhD, FRHistS) @migrationhistorian.bsky.social · Jun 5

Here is a local history and archives project I did with archives in UK. they have a whole series of shorts. But this is a snapshot …. Wanna know more about travelling ayahs … get in touch 🤗

youtu.be/w2Jx6RvNMhY?...

Travelling Ayahs in Britain with Dr Arunima Datta

YouTube video by Dig Where You Stand

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Arunima Datta (PhD, FRHistS) @migrationhistorian.bsky.social · May 29

Looking forward to speaking at the BRITISH LIBRARY soon

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Arunima Datta (PhD, FRHistS) @migrationhistorian.bsky.social · May 21

Aww thank you @kghist.bsky.social and @annikabaerwald.bsky.social 🙏🏽

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Arunima Datta (PhD, FRHistS) @migrationhistorian.bsky.social · May 20

Delighted to share that my article on travelling entertainers/performers in Britain just got published in Journal of Immigrants and Minorities (a journal that has for long inspired me! 🥹)

www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

Entertaining the metropole: vagrancy, repatriation and Indian performers in Britain

During the nineteenth century, several British colonial agents and touring companies working in the entertainment industry brought Indian travelling performers to Britain. However, these performers...

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Arunima Datta (PhD, FRHistS) @migrationhistorian.bsky.social · May 3

Late in posting these but as the term ends … I do believe this event from March 25 was the most rewarding experience and a highlight of the year for me…🤗 thank you @museumofthehome.bsky.social for collaborating and bringing to life the stories of these incredible women.

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Arunima Datta (PhD, FRHistS) @migrationhistorian.bsky.social · Apr 10

Thann you @enghistrev.bsky.social for reviewing my recent book.

The English Historical Review @enghistrev.bsky.social · Apr 10

Purba Hossain reviews 'Waiting on Empire: A History of Indian Travelling Ayahs in Britain', by Arunima Datta @migrationhistorian.bsky.social

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Waiting on Empire: A History of Indian Travelling Ayahs in Britain, By Arunima Datta

‘Ayahs are, as a rule, very fond of babies, and gentle and patient with them to a degree which would astonish the rough and ready English nurse-maids. Almo

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Arunima Datta (PhD, FRHistS) @migrationhistorian.bsky.social · Apr 10

Thank you EHR for reviewing my work.

Arunima Datta (PhD, FRHistS) @migrationhistorian.bsky.social · Mar 12

If you happen to be in London and are interested come visit 🤗 www.museumofthehome.org.uk/whats-on/eve...

Housewarming: A Victorian Home from Kolkata to London | Museum of the Home

Housewarming: A Victorian Home from Kolkata to London - Enjoy exclusive late-night access to our galleries with a special tour of A Townhouse in 1878, led by co-curator and historian of the British Em...

www.museumofthehome.org.uk

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Arunima Datta (PhD, FRHistS) @migrationhistorian.bsky.social · Feb 24

Whenever I’m having a rough day …I just have to look at this painting that a former student made for her art series on women and resilience 🥹🥹🥹

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Arunima Datta (PhD, FRHistS) @migrationhistorian.bsky.social · Jan 8

How do we do this again??? 🫣

a teddy bear is sitting at a table with the words `` of course im ready for school tomorrow '' .

ALT: a teddy bear is sitting at a table with the words `` of course im ready for school tomorrow '' .

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Arunima Datta (PhD, FRHistS) @migrationhistorian.bsky.social · Jan 8

Congratulations 🎉 Greg!!!

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Arunima Datta (PhD, FRHistS) @migrationhistorian.bsky.social · Dec 27

A moving review of my work in Bengali.

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Arunima Datta (PhD, FRHistS) @migrationhistorian.bsky.social · Dec 13

RUDE!!!!
I heard someone say “I wasn’t even born when Backstreet Boys formed! And I still like them as antique music”

I get it we are getting old. But still RUDE! 😂🤣

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Arunima Datta (PhD, FRHistS) @migrationhistorian.bsky.social · Dec 6

Congratulations 🍾 and aww thanks for the shoutout @djrgrey.bsky.social

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Arunima Datta (PhD, FRHistS) @migrationhistorian.bsky.social · Dec 6

Aww thank you for the shout out @gregjenner.bsky.social

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Arunima Datta (PhD, FRHistS) @migrationhistorian.bsky.social · Nov 27

Omg I saw this post right when I was about to post my experience with an Indian Karen today. They come in all forms!!!

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Arunima Datta (PhD, FRHistS) @migrationhistorian.bsky.social · Nov 25

It’s that time of the year when Mariah will seamlessly keep on trying to convince that all she wants for Christmas is “YOU”…. Although I must admit for me it’s WHAM over Mariah! 🤗

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Arunima Datta (PhD, FRHistS) @migrationhistorian.bsky.social · Nov 25

Thank you, @richardjansell.bsky.social Honored that you liked it. I am looking forward to reading your book over the winter break!

Richard Ansell @richardjansell.bsky.social · Nov 24

And for people interested in the longer history of travelling servants and the recovery of their experiences, really recommend @migrationhistorian.bsky.social's Waiting on Empire: global.oup.com/academic/pro...

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Arunima Datta (PhD, FRHistS) @migrationhistorian.bsky.social · Nov 25

Thank you 🙏🏽 hope you like it

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