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 | Infrequently | Episodes | 42 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistoryGovernment | |||
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"There are decades where nothing happens, and there are weeks where decades happen."
In the wake of the six-day war and the defeat of the Arab armies, Palestinian led armed resistance would emerge to take center-stage in the fight against Israel. Th... more
Annemarie Jacir is the director of Palestine 36, the first major firm to bring the Great Revolt of 1936 revolt to the big screen. I sat down with Annemarie Jacir to speak about the release of the film, Palestinian storytelling, and so much more.
Enj... more
The creation of the PLO placed new pressures on both Fatah and the Arab National Movement. This episode dives into the dawn of the Palestinian thawra (revolution) era, and the operation that birthed it.
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1964 witnessed the creation of a Palestinian representative entity. Hidden behind this well documented historic event is the story of a decades long rivalry. This episode chronicles the way in which that rivalry shaped the nature of the Palestinian e... more
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- Compelling & thorough
This is such a captivating and well researched podcast. It’s filling in so many critical gaps & I love it. Thank you for creating it
Apple Podcasts5LayMags
United Kingdom2 months ago - Absolutely fascinating
I am not one to listen to history podcasts, but I wanted to learn more about this region. I planned to listen to this the way someone takes medicine. I’m only a couple episodes in and I am HOOKED.
Apple Podcasts5Height wished
United States3 months ago - Biased
So biased and uneven if you know the actual history.
Apple Podcasts1GailyGalUnited States3 months ago - Outstanding!
Really dives into the historical minutiae of important eras in the history of Palestine. Extremely well-researched and informative. Thank you Bassam!
Apple Podcasts5DhhcehbdrvcgjkUnited States4 months ago - one of THE best history podcasts, period
i discovered this podcast sometime during the winter of 2023 & have been hooked ever since. it has helped immensely with trying to understand the struggles of a region and people whose voices have all too often been stifled and shouted over in the media. Bassam's narration is elegant, soulful, even wryly humorous at times. Thanks so much for the years of research & work you've put into this.
Apple Podcasts5cageyratfish
Canada7 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #243 |  Germany/History |
Apple Podcasts | #205 |  United Arab Emirates/History |
Apple Podcasts | #232 |  Colombia/History |
Apple Podcasts | #235 |  Israel/History |
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A deeply researched history show that unravelsthe social, economic, and political layers of Palestine, aiming to counter common misconceptions with careful storytelling and primary-source grounding. Across recent episodes, listeners encounter a mix of foundational history, biographical portraits, and era-spanning analyses of movements, revolts, and cultural resilience. A standout is the series' willingness to connect long-running historical narratives to contemporary realities, often through detailed character-driven episodes and focused thematic deep dives that illuminate how past events shape present dynamics. The format likely appeals to curious, educated audiences who value nuance, context, and sources, and it stands out for its rigorou... more
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