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We are going very far off the beaten path in this episode of the Sultanate, to the Hellhole! See the pictures at the associated episode post on my website. Just click here!  Sultanate Ep 035: Hellhole...

10 Aug 20208min

In this episode of the Sultanate, I talk about the life and death of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said. On this day, July 23, in 1970, Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said took power from his fathe...

23 Juli 202021min

In this episode of the Sultanate, I sit down with Tom Ordeman to discuss Wilfred Thesiger and his novel Arabian Sands. Tom Ordeman, Jr. is an information security practitioner at Oregon State Universi...

15 Feb 201922min

In this episode of the Sultanate, I sit down with my friend Nadhira al Harthy to discuss why there are so many chip brands in Oman, the quirky ways to consume the sumptuous fried snack, and conduct a ...

10 Jan 201928min

This month on the Sultanate podcast we sit down with my friend Nadthera to discuss a noteworthy section on Oman's food culture, the chips! The episode launches on the 10th of January, 2019. Subscribe ...

3 Jan 20191min

Ashura is a significant occasion for all Muslims, but it is particularly important for Muslims practicing the Shia branch of Islam. Little known to outsiders, Shias in Oman quietly observe this occasi...

10 Okt 201810min

This month on the Sultanate podcast we visit downtown Muttrah, late at night to observe a unique religious event. You don't want to miss this one. The episode launches on the 10th of October, 2018. Su...

8 Okt 20181min

The best time to visit Oman is... well, it depends on a lot of factors. The climate and weather being the most significant. Just like the British, it seems us Omani residents discuss the weather, a lo...

10 Juli 201818min