110. Antarctica: The Continent that wouldn’t be Conquered

110. Antarctica: The Continent that wouldn’t be Conquered

Antarctica, the great land of ice. It was first spotted in the early years of the 19th century but it wasn't until 1895 that humans, in the form of a Norwegian expedition, actually landed on one of the world's most inhospitable places. With that expedition the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration begun. Over the next 20 years some of history's great adventurers attempted to tame the continent. Scott of the Antarctic, Roald Amundsen, and the protagonist of this week's story, Ernest Shackleton. A true hero who has been immortalised due to his legendary leadership of his expedition aboard the Endurance. Listen as William and Anita are joined by Gabrielle Walker to discuss Shackleton's voyage on the Endurance. For bonus episodes, ad-free listening, reading lists, book discounts, a weekly newsletter, and a chat community. Sign up at https://empirepod.supportingcast.fm/ Twitter: @Empirepoduk Email: empirepoduk@gmail.com Goalhangerpodcasts.com Producer: Callum Hill Exec Producer: Jack Davenport + Neil Fearn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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298. Gaza: The British Occupation of Palestine (Part 8)

298. Gaza: The British Occupation of Palestine (Part 8)

What was the British Mandate of Palestine that emerged after World War I? Why were the Black and Tans sent to Palestine and what methods did they use to enforce order? How did tensions between Zionist...

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297. Gaza in WW1: A Rematch For Gallipoli (Part 7)

297. Gaza in WW1: A Rematch For Gallipoli (Part 7)

How did British Army General Murray fail to take Gaza in 1917? Who was General Allenby and how did his tactics in the cavalry charge on Gaza City lead to transformation in the region? What are the con...

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296. Ottoman Gaza: Gunpowder Conquests & Rising Nationalism (Part 6)

296. Ottoman Gaza: Gunpowder Conquests & Rising Nationalism (Part 6)

In 1516, the Ottomans defeated the mighty Mamluk Empire in the Middle East, taking control of Gaza. How did Ottoman forces roll out scorched-earth tactics on Gaza City to punish those who had rebelled...

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295. Crusader Gaza: Saladin & Richard The Lionheart (Part 5)

295. Crusader Gaza: Saladin & Richard The Lionheart (Part 5)

Why did Crusaders travel from Western Europe to Gaza and The Levant in the 11th century? Who was Saladin and how did he conquer the Franks? How did the Mamluks defeat the Mongols in the 1200s and ushe...

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294. Gaza & The Islamic Conquest (Part 4)

294. Gaza & The Islamic Conquest (Part 4)

How did the expansion of Islam out of the Arab peninsular affect Gaza in the seventh century? Who was ‘Amr ibn al-As and how did he ambush the Byzantines in Gaza? Why is the Islamic Conquest described...

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293. The Gaza Erotic Literature Festival: Byzantine Gaza (Part 3)

293. The Gaza Erotic Literature Festival: Byzantine Gaza (Part 3)

How did Gaza become a centre of learning and festivals during the Byzantine era? Who was St. Porphyrius of Gaza, and why did he destroy pagan temples in the city? Why is the Early Christian period con...

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 292. Ancient Gaza: From The Assyrians to The Romans (Part 2)

292. Ancient Gaza: From The Assyrians to The Romans (Part 2)

Why did the Assyrians spare Philistine port cities like Gaza when they conquered The Levant? How did the Persians overthrow the Babylonians in the region? What did Alexander The Great send back to his...

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291. Ancient Gaza: The Philistines (Part 1)

291. Ancient Gaza: The Philistines (Part 1)

Gaza is one of the oldest urban centres on Earth, and in this series we are exploring its long history. It was first referred to by Pharaoh Thutmose III in the 15th century BC when it was known as Gha...

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