HISTORY TRUNKIES
UNPACKING THE PAST
Inquire. Interact. Imagine.
History Trunkies unboxes the past one trunk at a time. Through curated workshops and events that specialise in histories of antiracism. We aim to provide interactive, inquiry-based and imaginative experiences. Taking history out of tangible archival spaces as well as conceptual boxes. Unpacking colonial and critical perspectives together with young people.
Upcoming & Past Events
Sun, 19 FebMumbai
Wed, 27 OctWelshpool
Wed, 21 JulLondon
Mon, 14 JunOnline Series- Mon, 07 JunOnline Sessions
SAVITA VIJ
Co-Founder
An Education enthusiast, Savita teaches History, Philosophy and Social Sciences through critical inquiry-based learning in global classrooms. Currently, she is working with The Brilliant Club [in the UK] and Global Online Education [US based].
She has a PhD in Cultural Studies from Birmingham University and a BA Hons in Sociology from Royal Holloway, University of London. Her career spans writing and research for multi-media platforms including CultivAsian [Founder], The Runnymede Trust [Race Relations Think-Tank], Asian Times [Columnist] and Talespin Talkies [Independent Production House Mumbai].
AVANTIKA HARI AGARWAL
Co-Founder
A consummate storyteller, Avantika is currently writing/directing and show running a show for NETFLIX India being produced by Excel Entertainment.
She was previously the Chief Creative Officer of Appy Kids/Growl Media, Dubai which created a universe of content (shows, games, apps, toys, books) for children in the India/Mena region.
She has served as Senior Lecturer at Middlesex University in Dubai where she taught Film and Journalism at the UG and PG level.
Her Debut feature film – ‘Land Gold Women’ – written and directed by her won 14 international awards incuding the National Award in India. A London Film School graduate, she studied screenwriting from Stanford University and has a Bachelors degree in Digital Arts from Stetson University, Florida.
