Podcast · 218 episodes
Empire: World History, page 5
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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313. Rudyard Kipling: Escaping India & Writing The Jungle Book (Part 2)In this episode of *Empire*, hosts William Dalrymple and Andrew Lycett delve into the literary journey of Rudyard Kipling, focusing on his experiences in India and subsequent works, including The…4 Dec 2025 · 34 min
312. Rudyard Kipling: Son of Empire (Part 1)In this episode of the *Empire* podcast, hosts William Dalrymple and guest Andrew Lycett delve into the life and contradictions of Rudyard Kipling, one of the most notable yet controversial writers…2 Dec 2025 · 26 min
311. Cricket In India: Beating The Brits At Their Own Game (Part 2)Anita Anand and William Dalrymple27 Nov 2025 · 41 min
310. The Origin of The Ashes & The Killer Cricket Scandal (Part 1)A historical exploration of the rise and fall of empires, with a focus on how these events shaped global history.25 Nov 2025 · 49 min
309. Tintin, Nazis, & SovietsIn this episode of *Empire*, hosts William Dalrymple and Anita Anand delve into the complex history surrounding Hergé, the Belgian illustrator who created *The Adventures of Tintin*.20 Nov 2025 · 46 min
308. Asterix and Obelix, Babar The Elephant, & Colonial CartoonsA discussion of three classic European children’s comics—Asterix and Obelix, Babar the Elephant, and Tintin (with Snowy)—and how their humor and “civilization” narratives intersect with colonial-era…18 Nov 2025 · 47 min · 12 chapters
307. Austen vs Brontë: Unmasking Slavery Heiresses 307. Austen vs Brontë: Unmasking Slavery Heiresses13 Nov 2025 · 42 min
306. Joseph Conrad: From Russian Exile To The Heart of Darkness In this episode of the "Empire" podcast, hosts Anita Anand and William Dalrymple are joined by historian Maya Jasanoff to delve into the life of Joseph Conrad, a Polish sailor who became a prominent…11 Nov 2025 · 1 h
305. Orwell: Dark Secrets, The CIA, & His Forgotten Failures (Part 4)William Dalrymple and Anita Anand6 Nov 2025 · 1 h
304. Orwell: Animal Farm, 1984 & Totalitarian Dystopia (Part 3)Animal Farm, 1984 & Totalitarian Dystopia (Part 3)4 Nov 2025 · 48 min
303. Orwell: Fighting Fascism In The Spanish Civil War (Part 2)303. Orwell: Fighting Fascism In The Spanish Civil War (Part 2)30 Oct 2025 · 41 min
302. Orwell: The Anti-Imperialist In India & Burma (Part 1)In this episode, hosts William Dalrymple and Anita Anand delve into the early life of George Orwell, born Eric Blair, exploring his experiences in India and Burma.28 Oct 2025 · 43 min
301. Gaza: The First Arab-Israeli War & The Creation of The Gaza Strip (Part 11)William Dalrymple and Anita Anand22 Oct 2025 · 48 min
300. Gaza: The 1948 War (Part 10)In this episode of Empire, hosts William Dalrymple and Anita Anand, alongside guest Eugene Rogan, delve into the complexities surrounding the War of 1948, leading to the establishment of Israel and…20 Oct 2025 · 52 min
299. Gaza: The Palestinian Revolt, The Black and Tans, & Bomber Harris (Part 9)William Dalrymple and Anita Anand15 Oct 2025 · 49 min
298. Gaza: The British Occupation of Palestine (Part 8)In this episode of Empire, hosts William Dalrymple and Anita Anand are joined by historian Caroline Elkins to explore the complexities of the British Mandate of Palestine following World War I.13 Oct 2025 · 50 min
297. Gaza in WW1: A Rematch For Gallipoli (Part 7)In this episode, hosts William Dalrymple and Anita Anand are joined by Eugene Rogan, a prominent historian and author, to discuss the Battle of Gaza during World War I, exploring the failures of…8 Oct 2025 · 44 min
296. Ottoman Gaza: Gunpowder Conquests & Rising Nationalism (Part 6)Ottoman rule in Gaza (1516 onward) and how later Ottoman-era economic shifts and 19th-century nationalism set the stage for Zionism and emerging “Palestinian” identity.5 Oct 2025 · 57 min · 31 chapters
295. Crusader Gaza: Saladin & Richard The Lionheart (Part 5)In this episode, hosts William Dalrymple and Anita Anand are joined by Jonathan Phillips, a Professor of Crusading History, to explore the complex history of Gaza during the Crusades and the rise of…1 Oct 2025 · 49 min
294. Gaza & The Islamic Conquest (Part 4)Explores the rise and fall of empires, rulers, and the events that shaped world history, focusing on power struggles and territorial conquests.29 Sep 2025 · 41 min
293. The Gaza Erotic Literature Festival: Byzantine Gaza (Part 3)William Dalrymple and Anita Anand24 Sep 2025 · 42 min
292. Ancient Gaza: From The Assyrians to The Romans (Part 2)Part 2 of a Gaza history series covering a “black line” destruction at Gath (~830 BCE) followed by successive violent empires—Assyrians, Babylonians, Persians, Alexander the Great, and Romans—while…22 Sep 2025 · 43 min · 13 chapters
291. Ancient Gaza: The Philistines (Part 1)In this episode of the Empire podcast, hosts William Dalrymple and Anita Anand are joined by Professor Josephine Quinn to explore the rich history of Gaza, one of the oldest urban centers on Earth.17 Sep 2025 · 49 min
290. Medieval India’s Alexander The Great: The Cholas (Part 2)In this episode of the Empire podcast, hosts William Dalrymple and Anita Anand continue their exploration of the Chola dynasty, focusing on Rajaraja I and the empire's military achievements and…15 Sep 2025 · 38 min