61. Syria 101 Part 2/5: Border Carve-Up & the French Mandate (1900–1946)
Wiser World18 Sep 2025

61. Syria 101 Part 2/5: Border Carve-Up & the French Mandate (1900–1946)

This is Part 2 of 5 of the Syria 101 series: a foundational history of Syria. This episode is a concise, foundational history of Syria from 1900 to 1946, designed for those who know little to nothing about Syria's history, to set the stage for modern Syria. This episode covers: Why WWI cracked the Ottoman order in Greater Syria The Arab Revolt & the Hussein–McMahon letters (this includes "Lawrence of Arabia") The Sykes–Picot Agreement (the secret deal that carved up the region) What World War I was like in Syria The French Mandate: How the French ruled Syria and why it upset so many The road to independence (1920–1946) If you'd like a downloadable PDF with a timeline/outline of this episode, go to ⁠⁠Patreon.com/wiserworldpodcast⁠⁠. You can pay for it a la carte, or sign up to be a $5 or $10 Patreon supporter and receive the PDF, more resources, and ad-free episodes for all Wiser World episodes. This podcast is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Visit ⁠⁠⁠airwavemedia.com⁠⁠⁠ to learn about other fantastic history and education-centric shows that are created for curious, thoughtful people. Please contact ⁠⁠⁠advertising@airwavemedia.com⁠⁠⁠ if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Sources used in the making of this episode. Transcript for this episode. Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/wiserworldpodcast/⁠⁠⁠ Website (sign up for email newsletter): ⁠⁠⁠https://wiserworld.com/⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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