Who has history forgotten? In this Discovery Talk, celebrated Saudi academic and novelist Ashraf Fagih journeys through the past to unearth the seemingly obscure moments in history that have had consequential impacts on the world as it is today. From secret plotting in kitchens to little-known heroes of war, Fagih argues that it is not the tales of past kings, princes and generals that should capture our imagination, but rather those of the common people - courtiers and housewives, pages and farmers - who have shaped the course of history with little to no recognition… Until now.