Podcast · 218 episodes
Empire: World History, page 6
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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289. Medieval India’s Game of Thrones: The Cholas (Part 1)289. Medieval India’s Game of Thrones: The Cholas (Part 1)10 Sep 2025 · 43 min
288. Suez Crisis: The End of The British Empire (Part 5)William Dalrymple and Anita Anand8 Sep 2025 · 43 min
287. Suez Crisis: Lies, Cyanide Pills, & Soviet Tanks (Part 4)William Dalrymple and Anita Anand3 Sep 2025 · 44 min
286. Suez Crisis: Hungary Revolts & Britain Bombs Egypt (Part 3)In this episode, hosts William Dalrymple and Anita Anand, alongside guest Alex Von Tunzelmann, author of *Blood and Sand: Suez, Hungary, & The Crisis That Shook The World*, delve into the tumultuous…1 Sep 2025 · 46 min
285. Suez Crisis: The Secret Meeting Between Israel, Britain & France (Part 2)In this episode of *Empire*, hosts William Dalrymple and Anita Anand are joined by historian Alex Von Tunzelmann to delve into the Suez Crisis of 1956.27 Aug 2025 · 40 min
284. Suez Crisis: The British Imperialist vs The Arab Nationalist (Part 1)In this episode, hosts William Dalrymple and Anita Anand, along with guest Alex Von Tunzelmann, explore the origins and implications of the Suez Crisis of 1956.25 Aug 2025 · 42 min
283. Partition: East Pakistan Becomes Bangladesh (Part 6)The episode (Empire 283, Partition: East Pakistan Becomes Bangladesh Part 6) argues that after the 1950 Kashmir ceasefire, India and Pakistan briefly cooperated (including intelligence sharing, joint…20 Aug 2025 · 55 min · 23 chapters
282. Partition: The Birth of The Kashmir Conflict (Part 5)In this episode of "Empire," hosts William Dalrymple and Anita Anand, along with Sam Dalrymple, delve into the complexities surrounding the partition of British India, focusing specifically on the…18 Aug 2025 · 50 min
281. Partition: Why Was India Split In Two? (Part 4)Britain’s postwar crisis and India’s internal wartime/communal breakdown set up the speed and chaos of Partition in 1947, focusing on Lord Mountbatten’s appointment, the Radcliffe boundary process,…13 Aug 2025 · 54 min · 24 chapters
280. Partition: The Creation of Pakistan (Part 3)In this episode, hosts William Dalrymple and Anita Anand, alongside guest Sam Dalrymple, explore the complex origins of the Great Partition of 1947, focusing on the political maneuvers and personal…11 Aug 2025 · 42 min
279. Partition: How Dubai Almost Became Part of India (Part 2)In this episode of the podcast "Empire," hosts William Dalrymple and Anita Anand, alongside guest Sam Dalrymple, delve into the largely forgotten history of how parts of the Arabian Peninsula,…6 Aug 2025 · 41 min
278. Partition: India’s Break With Burma (Part 1)William Dalrymple and Anita Anand4 Aug 2025 · 47 min
277. America Drills Through Hell’s Gorge (Part 5)In this episode of the *Empire* podcast, hosts William Dalrymple and Anita Anand, along with guest Matthew Parker, delve into the controversial history of the Panama Canal's construction.30 Jul 2025 · 42 min
276. The Biggest Corruption Scandal in French History (Part 4)In this episode of the Empire podcast, hosts William Dalrymple and Anita Anand, alongside author Matthew Parker, delve into the corruption scandal surrounding the French attempt to construct the…28 Jul 2025 · 32 min
The Great Fire of LondonWilliam Dalrymple and Anita Anand24 Jul 2025 · 12 min
275. The Battle To Build The Panama Canal (Part 3)In this episode, William Dalrymple and Anita Anand are joined by Matthew Parker, author of *Hell’s Gorge: The Battle To Build The Panama Canal*, to discuss the ambitious and tumultuous efforts of…23 Jul 2025 · 42 min
274. Pirates of Panama: Francis Drake Strikes Spain's Empire (Part 2)In this episode of "Empire," hosts William Dalrymple and Anita Anand, joined by historian Mark Horton, delve into the exploits of pirates in Panama during the 1600s, particularly focusing on Sir…21 Jul 2025 · 50 min
273. Panama’s Brutish Conquistador Who Found The Pacific and Lost His Head (Part 1)In this episode of the *Empire* podcast, hosts William Dalrymple and Anita Anand, along with guest Mark Horton, delve into the historical narrative surrounding Vasco Núñez de Balboa, the first…16 Jul 2025 · 46 min
272. Solving The Mystery of America's Lost ColonyIn this episode of the Empire podcast, hosts Anita Anand and William Dalrymple, along with archaeologist Mark Horton, delve into the mystery surrounding the Lost Colony of Roanoke.15 Jul 2025 · 46 min
271. Canada’s Dark Secret: Stolen Children, Unmarked Graves, & Survival Stories (Ep 5)In this episode of the *Empire* podcast, hosts William Dalrymple and Anita Anand are joined by Celia Haig-Brown, co-author of *Tsqelmucwilc: The Kamloops Indian Residential School - Resistance And A…9 Jul 2025 · 49 min
270. The Day The Brits Burned The White House (Ep 4)The podcast "Empire," hosted by William Dalrymple and Anita Anand, explores historical narratives surrounding the rise and fall of empires, focusing on revolutions, imperial wars, and influential…7 Jul 2025 · 51 min
269. Colonising Canada: The Truth Behind ‘The Last of The Mohicans’ (Ep 3)In this episode of the Empire podcast, hosts William Dalrymple and Anita Anand are joined by Maya Jasanoff to discuss the historical context of the film "The Last of The Mohicans," and the impact of…2 Jul 2025 · 58 min
268. Colonising Canada: Why Does Quebec Speak French? (Ep 2)In this episode, hosts William Dalrymple and Anita Anand delve into the complex history of French colonization in Canada, particularly focusing on Quebec's emergence as a French-speaking region.30 Jun 2025 · 51 min
266. American Greenland: Nazis, Secret Nuclear Bases, & Trump (Ep 4)In this episode of the Empire podcast, hosts William Dalrymple and Anita Anand are joined by Daniel Immerwahr, author of "How To Hide An Empire," to explore the complex history of America's…23 Jun 2025 · 43 min