Empire: World History
GoalhangerThe 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 | Twice weekly | Episodes | 499 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | History | |||
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Fiona Hill is the leading authority on Russia and has been in the room with Putin and Trump. She joins Anita Anand and William Dalrymple to discuss how Stalin’s violent legacies have impacted Putin's approach to authority, and why he is reappropriati... more
Antony Beevor wrote the definitive book on the Battle of Stalingrad. He joins William Dalrymple and Anita Anand to discuss how Hitler and Stalin’s armies faced gruelling winter conditions in the siege of the city, and how the battle became a decisive... more
Soon after Stalin’s purges and mass violence, Nazi soldiers launch a surprise invasion of the Soviet Union, opening up the Eastern Front of World War II.
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Was it an ice axe or an ice pick? The murder of Trotsky in Mexico is infamous, but what does it say about Stalin’s willingness to seek out and destroy his rivals? Who was Leon Trotsky and why was he such a threat to Stalin by the end of his life?
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Australia2 months ago - Get Smart
Omg I love the vibe between these two. They remind me of 99 and Max in Get Smart (only without the romantic connection). I can just feel Anita saying ‘ohhh Max’ every time he spoils an ending … they are hilarious with their ridiculous British accents
Apple Podcasts5AmeliaPeters23Australia2 months ago 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
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I’m a devoted, passionate, pathetic fan of this podcast. Keep up the good work!!!
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China3 months ago - 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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Spotify | #20 | United States/History |
Apple Podcasts | #23 | United States/History |
Spotify | #31 |  United Kingdom/Top Podcasts |
Spotify | #2 | United Kingdom/History |
Spotify | #60 | United Kingdom/Trending |
Apple Podcasts | #48 | United Kingdom/Top Podcasts |
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The episodes routinely explore big-picture histories of empires, revolutions, and imperial dynamics, with a strong emphasis on how power, conquest, and governance shape today's world. Hosts bring scholarly context, vivid storytelling, and contemporary parallels, often connecting ancient or colonial-era events to modern politics, technology, and memory. A standout element is the clear collaboration with guest historians and specialists, which deepens analysis while keeping complex histories accessible for curious, globally minded audiences.
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Recent guests on Empire: World History include:
1. Fiona Hill
2. Antony Beevor
3. Giles Milton
4. Peter Bergen
5. Steve Coll
6. Jason Burke
7. Eleanor Barraclough
8. Gordon Noble
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