Empire: World History

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, our exclusive newsletter, and access to our members’ chatroom on Discord! Head to empirepoduk.com to sign up. For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com.

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

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

How did the Vikings and the Inuit interact in Greenland? When was the last record of Norse settlers in the region? How did climate change affect the decline of Viking settlers in Greenland, and why is...

16 Kesä 202540min

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

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

How did the first Asian UN Secretary General prevent multiple Armeggedons in the 1960s? What is the mystery surrounding his predecessor’s death? How did the Global South shape the UN in a post-colonia...

15 Kesä 202521min

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

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

How did the Norse settlers in Greenland adapt to the harsh Arctic environment, and what did their diet consist of beyond fish? What role did walrus ivory play in their trade with Norway? And who were ...

11 Kesä 202543min

262. Berlin Blockade: Airlift Across The Iron Curtain (Ep 2)

262. Berlin Blockade: Airlift Across The Iron Curtain (Ep 2)

When was Checkpoint Charlie created in Berlin? What triggered Stalin to enact a blockade on West Berlin? And how did the Western powers airlift over 2.3 million tons of supplies to their occupied zone...

9 Kesä 202540min

261. Race To Berlin 1945: A Devastated City Divided (Ep 1)

261. Race To Berlin 1945: A Devastated City Divided (Ep 1)

What was life like in Berlin in the immediate aftermath of the Second World War? Why did the Red Army steal taps from Berlin houses when they reached the city? Was the famous photo of the red flag on ...

4 Kesä 202558min

260. Yalta: Signing Away The Fate of The World (Ep 5)

260. Yalta: Signing Away The Fate of The World (Ep 5)

Did the Western powers fail at Yalta? Did Churchill hold strong in his red line about the fate of Poland? Why did the Big Three eat a huge feast in the middle of a war zone? In the final episode in t...

2 Kesä 202554min

259. Eastern Europe & “The Great Betrayal” (Ep 4)

259. Eastern Europe & “The Great Betrayal” (Ep 4)

Who created the United Nations? How did The Big Three divide Germany between themselves? Why did Poland see the Yalta conference as “The Great Betrayal”? Anita and William explore the origins of the ...

28 Touko 202542min

258. The Big Three & The Big Carve Up (Ep 3)

258. The Big Three & The Big Carve Up (Ep 3)

Where did The Big Three stay as they carved up the post-war world map, and why were their rooms full of bedbugs? Why did FDR refuse to allow the press to photograph him arriving at Yalta? What role di...

26 Touko 202540min

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