Dr Jessica Frazier from the Department of Religious Studies was interviewed on the BBC1 on Sunday, for the documentary The Story of the Swastika.
For many, the swastika has become a symbol synonymous with the Nazis and fascism. But the BBC programme reveals the fascinating and complex history of an emblem that is, in fact, a religious symbol, with a sacred past.
For the almost one billion Hindus around the world, the swastika lies at the heart of religious practices and beliefs, as an emblem of benevolence, luck and good fortune.
The programme is currently on iPlayer, available until Sunday 10 November:
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b03h8rt2/The_Story_of_the_Swastika/