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Empire: World History

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.

Episodes

271. Canada’s Dark Secret: Stolen Children, Unmarked Graves, & Survival Stories (Ep 5)

09 Jul 2025

49m

The podcast explores the history of American interest in Greenland, particularly focusing on the motivations behind various attempts to purchase or control the territory. Daniel Immerwahr, author of "How to Hide an Empire," joins the hosts to discuss the Monroe Doctrine and its implications for US expansionism. The con...

265. Danish Greenland: Eradicating Inuit Culture (Ep 3)

18 Jun 2025

40m

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The podcast explores the history of Greenland, focusing on Danish colonization and the evolving relationship between Greenland and Denmark. It highlights the initial motivations of Hans Egede, a mix of missionary zeal and capitalist profit through the Bergen Greenland Company. The discussion covers the shift to a royal...

264. Viking Greenland: Mysteries of the Lost Norse Settlers (Ep 2)

16 Jun 2025

40m

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The podcast explores the Norse exploration and eventual decline in Greenland, focusing on their interaction with the supernatural, mythological, and religious elements of the time. It highlights the Norse discovery of North America, particularly the Vinland Sagas, and the debate around the location of Vinland, discussi...

Murder in the Congo, The Cuban Missile Crisis, & India in the UN (EXTRACT)

15 Jun 2025

21m

263. Viking Greenland: Erik The Red & Horny Zombies (Ep 1)

11 Jun 2025

43m

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The podcast explores the Viking colonization of Greenland, starting with the initial Viking raids on Anglo-Saxon Britain around 793 AD, exemplified by the attack on Lindisfarne. It traces the shift from raiding to invasion and settlement, highlighting the establishment of the Danelaw and Viking kingdoms like Dublin. Th...