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Artwork for Empire: World History

Empire: World History

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India
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China
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Yalta Conference
Irish Nationalism
Hungary
Colonialism
Mao Zedong

The rise and fall of empires and the events that shaped world history. William Dalrymple and Anita Anand explore the intricate stories of revolutions, imperial wars, and the people who built and lost empires. From the British Empire to the Ottomans to Ancient India, history is shaped by power struggles and territorial conquests. How does it continue to affect the world today? Empire Club: Become a... more

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What really happened during the infamous Battle of Algiers? How did the Algerian War of Independence begin? Who was the radical mastermind who restructured the resistance movement under the noses of the French army?

In the third episode of this seri... more

Who were the ‘pied noirs’ and how did they come to dominate Algerian society? What was life like for the millions of Muslim Algerians living under French rule? Why did VE Day celebrations trigger horrific massacres? How did the French defeat in Vietn... more

How did the French colonise Algeria? Was the Algerian economy built on slavery? Who was the revolutionary priest who united Algerians against the invaders? What atrocities did the French commit in the mountains?

In the first episode of this series o... more

How did the United States change from a revolutionary experiment into a global empire? Was the American Revolution really a civil war over Native American land? Why was George Washington known as the ‘Town Destroyer’? How do the Civil War and Vietnam... more

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Ken Burns
Historian and filmmaker known for documenting American history across multiple major documentaries
Episode: 375. Ken Burns on the American Revolution and Empire
Matthew Davis
Author of A Biography of a Mountain, The Making and Meaning of Mount Rushmore
Author, A Biography of a Mountain
Episode: 374. The Dark Truth About Mount Rushmore
Francesca Stavrakopoulou
Author of God and Anatomy, expert in ancient religion
Episode: 368. Ancient Egypt: The Origin of Abrahamic Religions? (Ep 7)
Dr. Campbell Price
Historian; Egyptology expert
Manchester University Museum
Episode: 367. Ancient Egypt: “Tut-mania” And Tutankhamun’s Tomb (Ep 6)
Aidan Dodson
Egyptologist and author, expert on Amarna period
University or museum affiliation not explicitly stated in transcript
Episode: 365. Ancient Egypt: Who Was Nefertiti? (Ep 4)
Lloyd Lewellyn-Jones
Professor of Ancient History at Cardiff University; author
Cardiff University
Episode: 363. Ancient Egypt: Destroyer Of Gods – Pharaoh Akhenaten (Ep 2)
Louis Theroux
Documentary filmmaker focusing on social and political themes
BBC / Netflix (The Settlers, The Ultra Zionist; Inside the Manosphere)
Episode: 361. Louis Theroux On The Settlers, The Manosphere, & Tribalism
Michael Bass
Anthropologist and author, senior research fellow at the Max Planck Institute for Social Anthropology
Max Planck Institute for Social Anthropology
Episode: 360. Spice Wars: The Battle of the East India Companies (Ep 3)
Herold van der Linde
Guest with finance/Asia experience and deep history of the VOC
HSBC (Asia/finance)
Episode: 358. Spice Wars: The Rise of the Dutch East India Company (Ep 1)

Hosts

William Dalrymple
Host of Empire: World History, historian and author with a focus on imperial history
Anita Anand
Host and historian, co-host with a strong emphasis on world history and imperial contexts

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 16k ratings
  • A Bad Joke

    Never ceases to amaze me hearing arab muslim imperialist propaganda from ostensible “anti-imperialists.” Apparently all it takes to get them to uncritically adopt the far right viewpoint that minority immigration and civil rights are obviously “unjust” and “oppressive” is for that minority to be jews. “Both sides”-ing the HEBRON MASSACRE, are you JOKING?! You may notice the conspicuous absence of corresponding massacres of the arab population by jews under the mandate. I guess the podcast is apt... more

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    CrimsonEquine
    United Statesa month ago
  • Fantastic

    The world needs more decent history!!

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    Hobie26
    Japana month ago
  • Meh...

    The format is different from the Rest is History. Instead of 2 EXTREMELY well informed/ well researched hosts WITH amazing chemistry that present facts in an engaging way that keeps me riveted to my iPod, this show includes a 3rd "expert" that contributes info. But there is no chemistry, no entertainment. It's less engaging stories and more like dry facts and dates. It's good to help with insomnia though!!

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    manayunk wall
    United Statesa month ago
  • Something Of A Let-Down

    There are so many fascinating stories and facts that can help listeners understand the civilizations that arose, fell, and emerged once again long before the modern West was conceived. However, this smug pair of hosts are way too pleased with themselves, and in the case of Dalrymple, absorbed in his own clear personal biases, to allow the real experts a chance to be heard without interruption. The subject matter deserves better; probably at least one cast change away from letting the voices of t... more

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    The_Time_Being
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Your daily dose of flagellation

    Shame, shame, shame on Britain!

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    Bibliophenia
    United Kingdom2 months ago

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Highlighting deep, credible historical analysis with engaging hosts and strong guests.
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A few reviews criticize perceived bias or interruptions, but overall praise the show's depth and storytelling.

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374. The Dark Truth About Mount Rushmore
Q: What is the significance of Borglum's associations with the KKK in the broader Mount Rushmore story?
The host outlines that Borglum's ties to anti-immigrant and anti-Semitic sentiments, plus support for Confederate projects, complicate the legacy of Mount Rushmore and raise questions about the ethics of the monument's creators.
374. The Dark Truth About Mount Rushmore
Q: Why did Borglum choose four faces representing empire rather than local Western figures?
Borglum believed in foregrounding national rather than regional heroes, reframing the site as a stage for American empire and monumental national myth rather than a local frontier tableau.
374. The Dark Truth About Mount Rushmore
Q: Would Red Cloud's inclusion have been controversial at the time, given American memory of indigenous histories?
The guest explains that while there could have been controversy, there were precedents for Native American figures in monuments, and at that time there was a mixed attitude toward indigenous representation, though the specific Red Cloud plan was not pursued.
376. Algerian Revolution: The French Invasion (Ep 1)
Q: What strategic changes did Abdelkader implement to fight the French?
He implemented guerrilla warfare, avoided open-set battles, built a mobile capital Zemala, and used religious authority and diplomacy to solidify an independent Algerian entity within a two-thirds territorial claim.
376. Algerian Revolution: The French Invasion (Ep 1)
Q: Who is Abdelkader and why is he central to the Algerian resistance?
Abdelkader is the religious and military leader who unites the North African Sufi brotherhoods into a cohesive resistance, leveraging intelligence, diplomacy, and a mobile war structure to challenge French conquest.

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A rigorous history-focused conversation that spans ancient empires to modern power structures, featuring deep dives with scholars and historians. Episodes frequently center on imperial politics, statecraft, and the cultural, economic, and diplomatic dynamics that shaped major civilizations. Noteworthy traits include a strong emphasis on archival context, interwoven narrative storytelling, and incisive guest expertise that propels nuanced debates about leadership, colonization, and empire-building. The show often pairs seasoned hosts with subject-m matter guests to unpack complex historical episodes, offering listeners valuable context for understanding today's geopolitical landscape through the lens of past empires.

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2. Matthew Davis
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5. Aidan Dodson
6. Lloyd Lewellyn-Jones
7. Louis Theroux
8. Michael Bass

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