The JANAL Lecture Series presented by Kerala Museum excavates the rich tapestry of Kerala's past, providing a nuanced understanding of its evolution and the interconnectedness between its cultural heritage, societal dynamics, political developments, and environmental transformations.
Through its interactive design, these sessions bring together academicians, research scholars, students and history enthusiasts and make academic and learned pursuits on history accessible to all.

About the speaker:
Professor Aditya Mukherjee, General President of the Indian History Congress, taught Contemporary Indian History at JNU for over four decades. He chaired the Centre for Historical Studies and directed the Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Advanced Study at JNU. As a prolific author, he co-authored influential books like “India’s Struggle for Independence” and “Imperialism, Nationalism and the Making of the Indian Capitalist Class 1927-1947,” significantly contributing to scholarship.

About the Archive:
Venturing beyond the physical confines of the museum, the JANAL Archive is the Kerala Museum's digital canvas for the history of Kerala. JANAL (meaning 'window' in Malayalam) seeks to craft engaging digital exhibitions drawing from historical archives, oral narratives, and tangible artefacts, weaving together the rich tapestry of Kerala's vibrant past.
Produced in Kochi, Kerala, by the Madhavan Nayar Foundation in partnership with the Geojit Foundation, the archive comprises articles, exhibitions and the JANAL Talks lecture series aim to foster a deeper understanding of Kerala's plural and interconnected histories.