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Ottoman History Podcast

Ottoman History Podcast
Ottoman Empire
Egypt
Palestine
Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Zionism
Balfour Declaration
Settler Colonialism
Sufism
Armenian Genocide
Eighteenth-Century Cities
Nighttime Rituals
Nakba
Nur Baba
Aintab
Economic Violence
Nazareth
Social Hierarchies
Activism
Yakup Kadri Karaosmanoğlu
Talat Pasha

Interviews with historians about the history of the Ottoman Empire and beyond. Visit www.ottomanhistorypodcast.com/ for hundreds more archived episodes.

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Latest Episodes

with Elizabeth Varon hosted by Chris Gratien | After the US Civil War, some leaders of the defeated Confederacy followed unusual trajectories, perhaps none more so than James Longstreet, who joined the Republican party to become a proponent of Sout... more

with Esmat Elhalaby hosted by Susanna Ferguson | How did Palestine become central to anti-imperial movements and thought in the global south? In this episode, Esmat Elhalaby asks how Arabs and South Asians contended with the “parting gifts of empir... more

with Sophia Balakian hosted by Brittany White and Chris Gratien | The word "refugee" might conjure images of families devastated by war fleeing their homeland. But what happens when those who seek asylum abroad do not conform to that image? As Soph... more

featuring Gwendolyn Collaço

with Andras Riedlmayer and Paul Drummond | While killing time at the Booksellers' Row in Westminster, historian and curator Gwendolyn Collaço stumbled on a collection of postcards from early 20th-century Egypt, some fe... more

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Recent Guests

Elizabeth Varón
Professor of History at University of Virginia
University of Virginia
Episode: A Confederate General in the Ottoman Capital
Esmat Elhalaby
Assistant Professor of Transnational History at the University of Toronto
University of Toronto
Episode: Palestine and India at the Dawn of Decolonization
Sophia Balakian
Anthropologist and author of 'Unsettled Families'
Author
Episode: Refugees, Humanitarianism, and the Politics of Kinship
Gwendolyn Collaço
Curator at Brown University Library, former PhD student at Harvard University
Brown University Library
Episode: A British Burlesque Artist in Belle Époque Cairo
András Riedlmayer
Director of the Documentation Center for Islamic Architecture of the Aga Khan Program at Harvard University
Aga Khan Program at Harvard University
Episode: A British Burlesque Artist in Belle Époque Cairo
Paul Drummond
Owner of Pleasures of Past Times, an antique shop in London
Pleasures of Past Times
Episode: A British Burlesque Artist in Belle Époque Cairo
Dr. Emine Şahin
Head of the History Department at DÜZÜC Üniversites
DÜZÜC Üniversites
Episode: Osmanlı’nın Bağdat’taki Son Yılları
Nir Shafir
Associate Professor of History at the University of California, San Diego.
University of California, San Diego
Episode: Pamphlets and Polemics in the 17th-Century Ottoman Empire
Richard Calis
Assistant Professor in Cultural History at Utrecht University, specializing in the history of science and intellectual history.
Utrecht University
Episode: Martin Crusius and the Discovery of Ottoman Greece

Hosts

Susie
Host of Ottoman History Podcast
Chris Gratien
Host of Ottoman History Podcast
Chris Grayton
Host of Ottoman History Podcast
Can Gümüş
Host of Ottoman History Podcast
Maryam Patton
Host of Ottoman History Podcast

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 504 ratings
  • One of my favorite programs.

    Overview of centuries of important history. Calm, balanced informative.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Smokylass
    United States3 months ago
  • Listening to this podcast in the dark

    Have you tried listening to this podcast in the dark? It is a game changer. Laying down in the dark with AirPods on and listening to this podcast that takes me back into time. No distractions but some experts talking about Ottoman empire. It’s surreal.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sisatom
    United States2 years ago
  • Fascinating!

    Profound, takes-its-time, niche-yet-awe-provoking knowledge on the Ottomans.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bennett Mik
    France4 years ago
  • Compelling history

    An excellent podcast, beautifully produced and full of compelling stories.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    fabgthewonderdog
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Simply the best

    This is one of the best history podcasts out there. The guests are experts in their fields, the hosts are knowledgeable, and the team as a whole engages with the scholarly community at large, creating meaningful educational resources in the process.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ertugruloglu
    Netherlands4 years ago

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A top resource for understanding Ottoman history through primary sources and scholarly dialogue.
Scholarly yet engaging—great range of expert voices and strong production quality.
The hosts and guests bring thoughtful perspectives, making complex history approachable.
Consistently rigorous and compelling; a standout in history podcasting.
Rich, balanced, and deeply informed history with accessible storytelling.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#83
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Apple Podcasts
#123
Indonesia/History
Apple Podcasts
#187
Switzerland/History
Apple Podcasts
#246
Ukraine/History

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Palestine and India at the Dawn of Decolonization
Q: What significance does Palestine hold in the context of global anti-colonial movements?
Palestine emerged as a focal point for solidarity and anti-colonial thought as Arabs sought support beyond Western alliances after the partition in 1948.
Palestine and India at the Dawn of Decolonization
Q: What can we learn from the interactions between Arabic speaking intellectuals and South Asian scholars?
These interactions reveal the limitations and potential of non-European knowledge projects and highlight the importance of understanding each region's colonial context.
Palestine and India at the Dawn of Decolonization
Q: What prompted you to explore how Palestinians and Arab intellectuals engaged with South Asia?
The critique of Orientalism and representation of Palestine's history led me to examine the connections between Palestinian and South Asian narratives.
A British Burlesque Artist in Belle Époque Cairo
Q: What themes are explored in the exhibition featuring Miss Kitty Lord?
The exhibition highlights themes such as Kitty Lord herself, street scenes of Cairo, historical architecture, and ethnography through the postcards.
A British Burlesque Artist in Belle Époque Cairo
Q: What was the significance of the postcards in terms of Lord's life in Cairo?
The postcards offer insights into the diverse audiences Kitty Lord performed for in Cairo, as well as details of her life and relationships in the city.

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What is Ottoman History Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show features in-depth conversations with historians who specialize in the Ottoman world and related areas, blending micro-level archival details with macro-level historical trends. Episodes regularly spotlight cross-cultural exchanges, imperial governance, and the social fabric of empires, often drawing connections between the Ottoman period and broader global histories. The format tends toward rigorous scholarship presented in accessible, narrative-driven interviews, with a strong emphasis on primary sources, context, and historiographical debates. A notable strength is the range of guests—from university professors to museum curators—who bring nuanced perspectives to topics that span administration, culture, migration, and empire-bu... more

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1. Elizabeth Varón
2. Esmat Elhalaby
3. Sophia Balakian
4. Gwendolyn Collaço
5. András Riedlmayer
6. Paul Drummond
7. Dr. Emine Şahin
8. Nir Shafir

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