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Artwork for Empire
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The rise and fall of empires, rulers, 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:... more

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Why did George Orwell go to Spain to fight on the Republican side against General Franco? Who saved his life when he was shot in the throat? How did internal feuds on the leftist side of the war influence his writing and his paranoia?

In Part 2 of t... more

How was George Orwell’s childhood rooted in the British Empire and the opium trade in India? Why did George Orwell become a colonial police officer in Burma? When did Orwell develop his anti-imperialist stance?

In the first part of this miniseries, ... more

How did neighbouring Arab nations respond to the displacement of Palestinians in 1948? Why was the future Egyptian prime minister, General Nasser, stationed in Gaza in 1948? How did the population of Gaza double almost overnight with the influx of re... more

Why did the British decide to end their Mandate in Palestine less than three decades after it began? What was the UN Partition Plan for Palestine and why did the Zionist leadership accept it whilst the Arab Higher Committee rejected it? How did the d... more

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Caroline Elkins
Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and author of Legacy of Violence
Harvard University
Episode: 298. Gaza: The British Occupation of Palestine (Part 8)
Eugene Rogan
Author of The Arabs and The Fall of The Ottomans
Episode: 297. Gaza in WW1: A Rematch For Gallipoli (Part 7)
Jonathan Phillips
Professor of Crusading History at Royal Holloway College, University of London
Royal Holloway College, University of London
Episode: 295. Crusader Gaza: Saladin & Richard The Lionheart (Part 5)
Peter Sarris
Professor of Late Antique Medieval and Byzantine Studies at the University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge
Episode: 294. Gaza & The Islamic Conquest (Part 4)
Joe Quinn
Professor of Ancient History at Cambridge, author of How the World Made the West
Cambridge University
Episode: 291. Ancient Gaza: The Philistines (Part 1)
Anirudh Kanisetti
Historian and author who discusses the Chola Empire
Episode: 289. Medieval India’s Game of Thrones: The Cholas (Part 1)
Alex Von Tunzelmann
Author of Blood and Sand
Episode: 287. Suez Crisis: Lies, Cyanide Pills, & Soviet Tanks (Part 4)
Alex von Tunselman
Author of Blood and Sand
Episode: 286. Suez Crisis: Hungary Revolts & Britain Bombs Egypt (Part 3)
Sam Dalrymple
Author of 'Shattered Lands', a new book on partition
Episode: 280. Partition: The Creation of Pakistan (Part 3)

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Anita Anand
Co-host with a background in history and journalism, guiding conversations with insightful questions and engaging narratives.
William Dalrymple
Co-host and historian with extensive knowledge of imperial history and cultural narratives, known for his engaging storytelling style.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 14.3k ratings
  • Crusader Gaza

    Stereotypically Unfortunate

    Unfortunately, this episode contains another Muslim apologist who simply glosses over any shortcomings Muslims and Saladin had and puts all default on Western Christianity and stereotypically gives the image of Richard the first as a bully and a murderer. This couldn’t be further from the truth. There is quite a bit of scholarship that focusses on similarities between Richard and Saladin and how they were more alike than different. Saladin did more than his share o... more

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    RKirk58
    Canadaa month ago
  • Excellent

    Really, just an excellent podcast with so many fascinating subjects, even better than In Our Time in that respect.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Conga Conqueror
    Irelanda month ago
  • Disappointed in a great podcast

    Really disappointed how the hosts attempted to push a historian into their personal narrative rather than discuss actual history. Previously, I really enjoyed this podcast. However, now I don’t know what being presented is actually history and what is a manufactured narrative by a bullied historian.

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    Boho64
    United Statesa month ago
  • Love the pod

    Love the podcast. Would love some episodes on Africa

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CPT_Peds
    South Africaa month ago
  • Informative and entertaining

    I absolutely love the how the hosts cover history. While some seasons were better than others (some felt very random and shallow), I like the mix of history and laughs. I’d I had one critique, it is that they sometimes invite journalists who are not subject matter experts.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Hemdes
    United Kingdoma month ago

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299. Gaza: The Palestinian Revolt, The Black and Tans, & Bomber Harris (Part 9)
Q: Can I ask you, Caroline, I mean, I don't know whether I'm just sort of seeing parallels where there are none, but to me, that's to say the Al-Husseini's and Al-Qassam, this is a dynamic which seems familiar in, again, the India-Pakistan context.
First of all, it's a wonderful historical parallel that you're drawing. We certainly see this not just in the case of India, but as we move forward, we're going to see this in Mongolia, we're going to see it in Kenya.
299. Gaza: The Palestinian Revolt, The Black and Tans, & Bomber Harris (Part 9)
Q: And give us a little bit history of the concentration camp. I think it begins in the Boer War, doesn't it?
Yes, and so the British are synonymous with the introduction of concentration camps within the Western Hemisphere for sure, and in general. First, it's introduced in South Africa.
299. Gaza: The Palestinian Revolt, The Black and Tans, & Bomber Harris (Part 9)
Q: Caroline, one thing that happens at a lower level, you've got the leadership being exiled or elements of it being co-opted. But at the lower level, at the village level, you have appearing in Palestine now, a word which is going to have very ominous echoes throughout the 1930s and 1940s, and that is the concentration camp.
The British are synonymous with the introduction of concentration camps within the Western Hemisphere for sure, and in general. First, it's introduced in South Africa. They then experiment with this in different ways with refugee camps. In India, we see this going on. We see experts being brought in as people are dying in mass in South Africa from disease, largely.
293. The Gaza Erotic Literature Festival: Byzantine Gaza (Part 3)
Q: How exactly did Gaza slide into the Christian period?
The transition involved a complex and traumatic shift, leading to enormous cultural flourishing.
291. Ancient Gaza: The Philistines (Part 1)
Q: Who were the Philistines and why are they important in this context?
The Philistines were a group that emerged during the collapse of the Bronze Age and are often depicted in the Hebrew Bible, representing a significant cultural identity in the region.

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What is Empire about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A comprehensive exploration of the intricate narratives surrounding the rise and fall of empires and their lasting impacts on global history characterizes the content. The discussions often highlight notable empires like the British Empire, the Ottomans, and significant periods in Ancient India, emphasizing the multifaceted nature of imperial power struggles, revolutions, and their consequences on contemporary society. This content not only aims to inform listeners about historical events but also strives to illuminate how these past occurrences continue to shape modern geopolitical dynamics. Featuring expert guests and in-depth analysis, the exploration often weaves personal stories with broader historical themes, making the subject matter... more

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