In this BONUS episode, Scott is joined by Gurinder Singh Mann, whom is a leading Sikh historian and author to discuss his book The British and the Sikhs: Discovery, Warfare and Friendship 1700-1900. He is the Director of the Sikh Museum Initiative, who has, for over twenty years prominently promoted Sikh History and Heritage throughout the world. He has appeared on radio and TV, including Celebrity Antiques Road trip and BBC World Service, giving his views on heritage and theological matters. He has worked with all the major museums in the United Kingdom including the Victoria and Albert Museum, the Royal Collection, the British Library, and Royal Armories. The Director and his team have been making historical objects come alive with his 3-D museum called the Anglo Sikh Virtual Museum.

Here are some links to more information:

Anglo Sikh Wars exhibition: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7o-h84oV0o

BBC Celebrity Antiques Road trip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33L9N8-BGQI

3d recreation of An Akali Turban: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IV4LwpXc3E

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