
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
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 476 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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Who were the Druids and what did they use Stonehenge for? Why did Romans massacre Druids in Anglesey, Wales? What is the Pagan Calendar and how is modern Halloween derived from it? What can we learn from the mysterious ‘bog bodies’?
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Are modern AI companies the new empires? What is the hidden human cost behind chatbots like ChatGPT? How does Silicon Valley’s rhetoric echo the East India Company?
In this episode, Anita is joined by award-winning tech journalist Karen Hao, author ... more
Are modern tech corporations the new East India Company? What is the dark history behind Silicon Valley? What do Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos have in common with Cecil Rhodes?
In this episode, William and Anita explore the sinister origins of Silicon Va... more
How is Marine Le Pen connected to the Algerian War of Independence? What can the cult film, La Haine, tell us about life in the banlieues for people of Algerian descent? What happened to Algerian protestors in Paris in 1961?
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I love the podcast. My only criticism would be that i dream of somebody some heroine who is willing to teach Anita how ro use a microphone. It's many times off putting and the most prevalent cause to stop listening to your deep dives
I’m a devoted, passionate, pathetic fan of this podcast. Keep up the good work!!!
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
The world needs more decent history!!
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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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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Recent guests on Empire: World History include:
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2. Ken Burns
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8. Michael Bass
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