Podcast · 218 episodes
Empire: World History, page 3
by Goalhanger · English
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.
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356. Liberator of Latin America: Descent Into Tyranny (Part 3)Simon Bolívar’s shift from liberation rhetoric to dictatorship, after his failed early independence efforts; his Jamaica and Haiti influence; the 1819 Andes campaign; creation and fracture of Gran…4 May 2026 · 41 min · 19 chapters
Should The Koh-I-Noor Be Returned? Mamdani vs King Charles III EXPLAINEDWhether the Koh-i-Noor diamond should be returned to India, framed as a colonial-loot and legitimacy debate (Mamdani vs King Charles III), with the episode recounting the diamond’s alleged “curse,”…1 May 2026 · 29 min · 10 chapters
355. Liberator of Latin America: Napoleon & The Legions of Hell (Part 2)Simon Bolívar’s path to Venezuelan independence (1810–1812) and the collapse of Spanish control after Napoleon’s invasion, including the “war to the death” logic and the rise of José Tomás Boves’…29 Apr 2026 · 43 min · 16 chapters
354. Liberator of Latin America: Simón Bolívar vs The Spanish Empire (Part 1)Part 1 of a four-part series on Simón Bolívar and the Spanish Empire, framed by Venezuela’s modern crisis and the legacy of anti-imperialism.27 Apr 2026 · 36 min · 14 chapters
353. Hezbollah, Hostages, & Exploding Pagers (Part 8)How Hezbollah was “born” from the collision of the 1982 Israeli invasion of Lebanon and Iran’s 1979 revolution, leading to Iran/Syria proxy warfare, U.S.22 Apr 2026 · 58 min · 21 chapters
352. Israel’s 1982 Invasion of Lebanon (Part 7)Part 7 of a series on Israel’s 1982 invasion of Lebanon, focusing on the lead-up to the invasion, the siege of West Beirut, the PLO exit negotiations, and the lead-in to the Sabra and Shatila…20 Apr 2026 · 52 min · 30 chapters
351. Camp David: The Day Israel & Egypt Made Peace (Part 6)Aftermath of the 1973 Yom Kippur War and the “tectonic shifts” leading to the 1978 Camp David Accords—how Menachem Begin’s rise, Anwar Sadat’s surprise Jerusalem initiative, and Jimmy Carter’s “cabin…15 Apr 2026 · 54 min · 25 chapters
350. 1973: The Yom Kippur War & The First Oil Crisis (Part 5)October 1973 Yom Kippur War (Egypt crossing the Suez, Syria attacking the Golan) and the first oil crisis triggered by the Arab oil embargo.13 Apr 2026 · 42 min · 20 chapters
What Is Life Like For Palestinians Under Occupation?Palestinian life under Israeli occupation, focusing on daily restrictions, settler violence, land appropriation, and the limits of legal advocacy; includes discussion of Oslo’s effects, “freedom to…9 Apr 2026 · 35 min · 21 chapters
349. Occupation of The West Bank (Part 4)After the 1967 war, Israel’s occupation of the West Bank (Part 4) and its effects on Palestinians, including military rule, legal/land changes, economic shifts, and the rise of the PLO and Yasser…8 Apr 2026 · 48 min · 25 chapters
348. How 1967 Changed The Middle East Forever (Part 3)Part 3 of a series on the 1967 Arab-Israeli war and its aftermath, arguing that the Six-Day War redrew borders, established Israel’s regional military dominance, deepened US-Israel alignment, and…6 Apr 2026 · 53 min · 32 chapters
Jung Chang On Life Under Mao & Being Banned From ChinaYung Chang recounts life during China’s Cultural Revolution—briefly as a Red Guard—then persecution of her family, raids, denunciations, exile to the countryside, and how she survived through hidden…2 Apr 2026 · 20 min · 10 chapters
347. The Six Day War (Part 2)Part 2 of a history of the Arab-Israeli conflict focused on the Six-Day War (June 5–10, 1967), especially the first day’s air campaign and the resulting collapse of Egyptian, Jordanian, and Syrian…1 Apr 2026 · 51 min · 20 chapters
346. From Suez To The Palestinian Liberation Organisation (Part 1)The Arab-Israeli conflict’s “ancestors” from the post-Suez Arab world to the May 1967 escalation—especially the Nakba’s aftermath, the Arab Cold War, Egypt’s Yemen involvement, the creation/control…30 Mar 2026 · 39 min · 15 chapters
345. Chairman Mao: The Cultural Revolution (Ep 6)The final, most violent phase of Mao’s rule—the 1966–1976 Cultural Revolution—covering the Red Guards purge, “four olds” attacks on old culture, the Red Terror, the Lin Biao succession crisis (1971),…26 Mar 2026 · 49 min · 26 chapters
344. Chairman Mao: The Great Leap Forward (Ep 5)International context and early Great Leap Forward dynamics under Mao (1958–1962): Cold War rivalry with Khrushchev, revolutionary diplomacy via Bandung (1955), Mao’s push for superpower status, and…24 Mar 2026 · 49 min · 28 chapters
Christiane Amanpour On Iran & Trump’s MiscalculationsIn this episode of the Empire podcast, hosts William Dalrymple and Anita Anand are joined by renowned journalist Christiane Amanpour.20 Mar 2026 · 34 min · 14 chapters
343. Lebanon: Hezbollah, Israel, & Fifty Years As A BattlegroundThis episode of the Empire podcast features Lebanese historian Kim Ghattas, who discusses the historical context behind the current Israeli military actions in Lebanon, along with the complex…19 Mar 2026 · 52 min · 22 chapters
342. Iran: The Three Ayatollahs – From Revolution to DynastyIn this episode, hosts William Dalrymple and Ali Ansari delve into Iran's historical context leading to the current crisis, focusing on the leadership of the three significant Ayatollahs: Khomeini,…17 Mar 2026 · 41 min · 19 chapters
341. Chairman Mao: The Clash With Stalin (Ep 4)In this episode of the *Empire* podcast, hosts William Dalrymple and Anita Anand engage with historian Rana Mitter to explore the impact of Mao Zedong's declaration of China as a communist republic.12 Mar 2026 · 48 min · 22 chapters
340. Chairman Mao: World War II, Japanese Invasion, & Massacre in Nanjing (Ep 3)In this episode of *Empire*, hosts William Dalrymple and Anita Anand are joined by historian Rana Mitter to discuss the events surrounding Mao Zedong and the Chinese Communist Party during World War…10 Mar 2026 · 57 min · 24 chapters
339. Chairman Mao: China's Communist Uprising (Ep 2)In this episode, hosts William Dalrymple and Anita Anand are joined by Rana Mitter to discuss the critical events leading to the establishment of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and the rise of…5 Mar 2026 · 52 min · 24 chapters
338.Chairman Mao: Birth of A Dictator (Ep 1)338. Chairman Mao: Birth of A Dictator (Ep 1)3 Mar 2026 · 48 min · 16 chapters
337. Bronze Age Apocalypse: Philistines, Israelites, & Rebuilding The Levant (Ep 6)Bronze Age Apocalypse: Philistines, Israelites, & Rebuilding The Levant26 Feb 2026 · 57 min · 21 chapters