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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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336. Bronze Age Apocalypse: How To Survive The End of The World (Ep 5)In this episode of the *Empire* podcast, hosts William Dalrymple and Anita Anand welcome Professor Eric Cline, an expert on ancient civilizations and author of "1177 B.C.: The Year Civilization…24 Feb 2026 · 48 min · 16 chapters
335. Bronze Age Apocalypse: Solving The Mystery of The Collapse (Ep 4)In this episode of the Empire podcast, hosts William Dalrymple and Anita Anand are joined by Professor Eric Cline, author of "1177 B.C.: The Year Civilization Collapsed." The discussion delves into…19 Feb 2026 · 1 h · 23 chapters
334. Bronze Age Apocalypse: Did Homer Write History? (Ep 3)William Dalrymple and Anita Anand17 Feb 2026 · 43 min · 20 chapters
333. Bronze Age Apocalypse: The Fall of Troy (Ep 2)In this episode of *Empire*, hosts William Dalrymple and Anita Anand are joined by Stephen Fry to explore the intersections of Greek mythology and the historical realities of the Bronze Age Collapse,…12 Feb 2026 · 52 min · 19 chapters
332. Bronze Age Apocalypse: Before The Collapse (Ep 1)In this episode, hosts William Dalrymple and Anita Anand explore the interconnectedness of ancient civilizations leading up to the Bronze Age Collapse around 1147 BCE.10 Feb 2026 · 41 min · 27 chapters
331. The Iranian Revolution: Will The Shah Return To Iran? (Ep 2)In this episode of the "Empire" podcast, hosts William Dalrymple and Anita Anand revisit the Iranian Revolution of 1979 and draw parallels to the current protests in 2026, where many Iranians are…5 Feb 2026 · 38 min · 20 chapters
330. The Iranian Revolution: 1979 vs. 2026 (Ep 1)In this episode of *Empire*, hosts William Dalrymple and Anita Anand discuss the current protests in Iran and how they parallel the events leading up to the Iranian Revolution of 1979.3 Feb 2026 · 33 min · 12 chapters
329. India’s Greatest Rebellion: The British Raj is Born (Part 8)William Dalrymple and Anita Anand29 Jan 2026 · 42 min · 18 chapters
328. India’s Greatest Rebellion: The Reign of Terror (Part 7)This episode explores the British assault on Delhi during the 1857 Uprising, detailing the bloody Siege of Delhi that marked the end of the Mughal Empire.27 Jan 2026 · 48 min · 22 chapters
327. India’s Greatest Rebellion: The British Strike Back (Part 6)William Dalrymple and Anita Anand22 Jan 2026 · 48 min · 17 chapters
326. India’s Greatest Rebellion: The Indian Joan of Arc – Rani of Jhansi (Part 5)William Dalrymple and Anita Anand20 Jan 2026 · 1 h 4 min · 30 chapters
325. India’s Greatest Rebellion: The Siege of Lucknow (Part 4)Part 4 of Empire’s series on the Great Indian Uprising of 1857, focusing on why Lucknow became the main center of resistance and how the Siege of Lucknow began and unfolded (June–September 1857),…15 Jan 2026 · 54 min · 25 chapters
324. India’s Greatest Rebellion: Massacre and Revenge in Kanpur (Part 3)In this episode, William Dalrymple and Anita Anand delve into the grim events surrounding the Kanpur massacre during the 1857 uprising in India.13 Jan 2026 · 53 min · 15 chapters
323. India’s Greatest Rebellion: The Rebels March On Delhi (Part 2)The 1857 Indian Mutiny erupts in Delhi as rebel sepoys march from Meerut, free prisoners, attack British families, and storm the Red Fort; the episode focuses on the morning-to-afternoon events of…8 Jan 2026 · 53 min · 18 chapters
322. India’s Greatest Rebellion: The 1857 Mutiny (Part 1)In this episode of *Empire*, hosts William Dalrymple and Anita Anand delve into the Indian Uprising of 1857, a pivotal moment in India's struggle against British colonial rule.6 Jan 2026 · 51 min · 22 chapters
321. Exploding Rum-filled Coffins, Anglo-Indian Sisterhood, & Julia Margaret CameronWilliam Dalrymple and Anita Anand explore the rise and fall of empires, rulers, and the pivotal events that shaped world history, examining how these histories influence today's world.1 Jan 2026 · 50 min · 24 chapters
320. Photos That Shook The World: Exposing Leopold in The CongoWilliam Dalrymple & Anita Anand30 Dec 2025 · 46 min · 23 chapters
319. Heist of St Nicolas: The Medieval Mafia Who Stole Santa (Part 2)The Medieval Mafia Who Stole Santa (Part 2)25 Dec 2025 · 32 min
318. Heist of St Nicolas: Raiding Santa's Tomb (Part 1)The episode delves into the historical figure of Saint Nicholas, the original Santa Claus, exploring his life, death, and the myths surrounding his legacy.23 Dec 2025 · 32 min
317. Churchill's Photographer: From Escaping Genocide to MLKIn this episode, hosts William Dalrymple and Anita Anand delve into the remarkable life of Yousuf Karsh, one of the most renowned portrait photographers of the 20th century.18 Dec 2025 · 48 min
316. Hitler's Photographer: Nazi Secrets, Eva Braun, & Escaping JusticeIn this episode of the podcast "Empire," hosts William Dalrymple and Anita Anand delve into the life and work of Heinrich Hoffman, Adolf Hitler's official photographer.16 Dec 2025 · 47 min
Introducing: The Rest Is ScienceIn this episode of the Empire podcast, hosts Michael Stevens and Professor Hannah Fry introduce their new show, *The Rest Is Science*.12 Dec 2025 · 13 min
315. Controversy, Colonialism, & V.S. NaipaulIn this episode of the Empire podcast, hosts William Dalrymple and Anita Anand engage in a deep discussion about the controversial writer V.S.11 Dec 2025 · 44 min
314. Rudyard Kipling: Villain or Visionary? (Part 3) In the third part of their exploration of Rudyard Kipling, hosts William Dalrymple and Anita Anand delve into Kipling's later life, examining his legacy and the complexities of his character.9 Dec 2025 · 48 min