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 member of the Empire Club to receive early access to miniseries, ad-free listening, early access to live show tickets, bonus episodes, book discounts, and access to our members’ chatroom on Discord! Head to empirepoduk.com to sign up. For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com.
In this episode of Empire, William and Anita delve into the grim history of the Royal African Company and its central role in the transatlantic slave trade. They discuss the company's transition from gold-seeking to human trafficking, highlighting its impact on the British economy and its evolution into the foremost sl...
In this episode of Empire, Anita Anand and William Dalrymple delve into the history of slavery and its profound impact on the British economy, focusing particularly on the Royal African Company. They discuss how slavery was not only an economic driver but also a royal enterprise, contrasting it with the East India Comp...
In this episode of Empire, hosts Ali Ansari and William Dalrymple interview Professor Nabil Matar about the Barbary slave trade, focusing on the interactions between Britain and North Africa in the 16th and 17th centuries. They discuss the historical context of the Barbary states, the complexities of the term "Moors," ...
In this episode of Empire, Anita Arnon and William Durham interview Manu Pillai, a historian of India, about the story of Malik Ambar, an Ethiopian slave who rose to become a powerful ruler in India. The discussion covers the history of slavery in India, including sex slavery in the Chola dynasty and the slave kings of...
In this episode of Empire, Anita Arnon and William Durham interview Cat Jarman, archaeologist and author of "River Kings," about the Viking slave trade and its connections to the East. The discussion begins with William's personal experience at a Viking excavation site in Repton, Derbyshire, leading into a broader conv...
In this episode of Empire, William Dalrymple and William, along with guest Mary Beard, delve into the pervasive nature of slavery in ancient Rome. They discuss the economic dependence on slave labor, its integration into Roman culture and language, and the dehumanization of enslaved people. Beard highlights that Rome w...
In the first episode of a series on slavery, hosts Anita and William interview David Wengrow, co-author of "The Dawn of Everything," to discuss the origins and nature of slavery in early human societies. Wengrow challenges the standard narrative that agriculture and civilization led to inequality and slavery, arguing t...
In this episode of the Empire podcast, the hosts introduce a captivating new series that delves into the global history of slavery, questioning the belief that it was an inevitable aspect of empire. They address the ongoing discussion about how slavery has contributed to British wealth and explore the differing reactio...
In this episode of the "Empire" podcast, hosts Anita Anand and William Dalrymple chat with Ram Guha about his latest book, "Rebels Against the Raj: Western Fighters for India's Freedom." After some lighthearted exchanges, the conversation shifts to Dalrymple’s recent book adaptation. The main focus is Guha's work, whic...
In this episode of "Empire," Pulitzer Prize-winning author and Harvard professor Caroline Elkins shares insights from her research on the Mau Mau Uprising in Kenya and the British government's cover-up of its brutal actions. The episode kicks off with an introduction to Elkins and her significant work, then explores th...
In this engaging podcast episode, hosts Anita Anand and William Dalrymple dive into a Q&A session centered on the Ottoman Empire, following their earlier multi-part series. They tackle listener inquiries about various topics, such as how the Ottoman harem compared in progressiveness to those of other empires, the empir...
This podcast episode features a Q&A session that follows an exploration of the Ottoman Empire. Hosts Anita Anand and William Dalrymple engage with listener feedback, discussing key historical topics like the Sykes-Picot Agreement, the Armenian Genocide, and the influential figure of Gertrude Bell. They illuminate how d...
In this episode of the "Empire" podcast, the spotlight is on Saudi Arabia's emergence in the early 20th century, particularly through the life and leadership of Ibn Saud. The hosts engage with Steve Coll, who has written extensively about the Bin Laden family. Coll shares insights into Ibn Saud's military victories, hi...
This episode of the "Empire" podcast delves into the devastation of Smyrna (Izmir) in 1922, following the Greco-Turkish War. It narrates events in chronological order, beginning with the Greek army's retreat and the surge of refugees into the city, escalating to the violence that led to its destruction. Eyewitness acco...
This episode of the podcast "Empire" delves into the history of Smyrna, now known as Izmir, a vibrant cosmopolitan city at the start of the 20th century, home to a mix of Greeks, Turks, Armenians, and Levantines. The discussion follows the city's journey through World War I, detailing how Venizelos's advocacy at the Pa...
In this episode of the Empire podcast, the 1917 Balfour Declaration takes center stage as it explores Britain's commitment to establishing a Jewish homeland in Palestine. The conversation delves into the historical backdrop, including the Sykes-Picot agreement, while presenting the competing viewpoints of Zionists and ...
In this episode of "Empire," the life of T.E. Lawrence, famously known as "Lawrence of Arabia," is explored to shed light on the decline of the Ottoman Empire. The conversation starts with his unusual childhood and early intrigue with Crusader castles, which set the stage for his journeys through the Ottoman Levant and...
This episode of the "Empire" podcast explores the Sykes-Picot Agreement of 1916, a confidential arrangement between Britain and France that reshaped the Middle East after World War I. The conversation begins by setting the stage for the agreement, then shifts focus to the key figures, Sykes and Picot, before examining ...
In this episode of the podcast "Empire," the focus is on the Armenian Genocide that occurred between 1915 and 1916, when the Ottoman Empire deported and exterminated Armenians. Historian Eugene Rogan shares insights into the systematic deportations, the brutal conditions that led to countless deaths, and the ongoing ef...
In this episode of "Empire," the podcast delves into the Armenian Genocide, highlighting the conflicting narratives and historical backdrop that led to this tragic event. Host Eugene Rogan, a specialist in the field, examines the political tensions between Armenians and the Ottoman Empire, addressing the influence of R...
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