Vanished: An Unnatural History of Extinction. Sadiah Qureshi in Conversation with David Olusoga.

Manchester Histories hosted an 'In Conversation' event on June 6th 2025 marking the launch of 'Vanished: An Unnatural History of Extinction' (Penguin 2025). This was a thought-provoking evening that delved into the complex histories of extinction and empire, as David Olusoga and Sadiah Qureshi explored the themes of Qureshi’s powerful new book, Vanished: An Unnatural History of Extinction. Thank you to the Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in the Arts (CIDRAL), University of Manchester for generously supporting this event and making it possible.