PreOccupation: A Not-So-Brief History of Palestine
BassamThis podcast is a deep dive into the social, economic, and political history of Palestine. Through the narration of Palestine's history, the podcast hopes to address some of the most common misconceptions about Palestine and Palestinians.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 36 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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We begin the series with a look into the life of Musa Kazim al Husseini, one of the most important Palestinians of the Ottoman and Mandate eras. His story reveals the power of what it means to cooperate, resist, remember, and forget.
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This preamble serves as a makeshift table of contents for the forthcoming episodes. Enjoy!
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In this prologue to the Martyrdom Inc series I explore the evolution of martyrdom in the Palestinian imagination.
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The genocide on Gaza has resumed, and Israel has unveiled its final solution to the Palestinian problem.
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- Wow. Yes!
From the outset, I had chills. Palestine surely hosts some of the most powerful stories of love, life and beauty that this world has to tell. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for sharing and preserving this history in such a clear and captivating way. How I wish our curriculum in BC taught tales like these rather than the colonialist indoctrination that we have. Again, all my thanks. This podcast makes my brain hum! Viva Falastín
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Canada2 months ago - Exceptional
Bassam is an exceptional speaker this is the most interesting podcast I have listened to in a long time - it is a journey so thought provoking!
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Australia4 months ago - A Podcast of Palestine’s Historic Truth
Thank you for Bassam for not only educating me but the immaculate detail that you go into on this podcast.
Once I listened to your podcast, it established a source of truth for me to learn about Palestinian history (rare to find in a world of disinformation and western propaganda). They say the only way to understand society today is to learn history, and this podcast helped me connect the dots and realise western hypocrisy & racism.
As soul wrenching the last year has been to witness a geno... more
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United Kingdom4 months ago - Best Palestinian history podcast I have encountered
Great narration, writing, and clearly researched in depth. Thoroughly informative and fascinating overview of Palestinian history.
Apple Podcasts5Luchinonino
United States6 months ago - Amazingly informative, so well researched
This dude is obviously an expert and passionate about Palestinian history. He’s also great at making the information interesting, even when there’s a lot of it. I’ve learned so much from this podcast that I haven’t heard elsewhere and I’m very grateful for it.
Apple Podcasts5PetalszUnited States6 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #229 | Canada/History |
Apple Podcasts | #72 |  South Africa/History |
Apple Podcasts | #158 |  Brazil/History |
Apple Podcasts | #212 |  Saudi Arabia/History |
Apple Podcasts | #243 |  United Arab Emirates/History |
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Focused on the intricate history and narratives surrounding Palestine, this podcast provides a comprehensive examination of its social, political, and economic contexts. The episodes cover a range of significant topics from the Great Revolt in Palestine to the evolution of resistance movements, particularly emphasizing the role of key figures and groups throughout history. The content aims to correct common misperceptions about Palestine and its people, offering an insightful perspective that fosters a more nuanced understanding of the region's complexities. Unique in its approach, the podcast interweaves storytelling with historical analysis, making the often overlooked narratives of Palestinian history accessible to a wider audience.
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