Empire: World History podcast

Empire: World History

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, our exclusive newsletter, and access to our members’ chatroom on Discord! Head to empirepoduk.com to sign up. For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com.

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, our exclusive newsletter, 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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346. Arab-Israeli Conflict: Palestine, Suez, & Closing The Straits of Tiran (Part 1)

**Listen to the first 4 episodes of the series today by joining the Empire Club at [empire... more

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Christiane Amanpour On Iran & Trump’s Miscalculations

William and Anita are joined by renowned British-Iranian journalist, Christiane Amanpour, ... more

20 Mar 2026

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34:18

20 Mar 2026


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343. Lebanon: Hezbollah, Israel, & Fifty Years As A Battleground

What is the long history behind the current Israeli strikes on Lebanon? Why did Israel sel... more

19 Mar 2026

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51:30

19 Mar 2026


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342. Iran: The Three Ayatollahs – From Revolution to Dynasty

How did Ayatollah Khamenei ensure his son, Mojtaba, would take over after his death? How i... more

17 Mar 2026

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41:16

17 Mar 2026


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345. Chairman Mao: The Cultural Revolution (Ep 6)

What were Mao’s motivations for launching The Cultural Revolution? Who were the Red Guards... more

26 Mar 2026

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49:01

26 Mar 2026


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344. Chairman Mao: The Great Leap Forward (Ep 5)

Why did Mao declare war on sparrows as part of The Great Leap Forward? What caused China t... more

24 Mar 2026

49 MINS

49:06

24 Mar 2026


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341. Chairman Mao: The Clash With Stalin (Ep 4)

Mao has declared that China is a communist republic. How did life change for ordinary peop... more

12 Mar 2026

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48:02

12 Mar 2026


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340. Chairman Mao: World War II, Japanese Invasion, & Massacre in Nanjing (Ep 3)

How did World War II break out in Asia in 1937? Why did Mao Zedong and his fellow communis... more

10 Mar 2026

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56:36

10 Mar 2026


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339. Chairman Mao: China's Communist Uprising (Ep 2)

Why did the communists and nationalists join forces with the USSR during the Chinese Civil... more

05 Mar 2026

51 MINS

51:48

05 Mar 2026


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338.Chairman Mao: Birth of A Dictator (Ep 1)

A revolutionary hero or a brutal despot? Mao Zedong has one of the most recognisable portr... more

03 Mar 2026

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47:54

03 Mar 2026


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337. Bronze Age Apocalypse: Philistines, Israelites, & Rebuilding The Ruins (Ep 6)

How did the Phoenicians create the alphabet we still use today? Was the Bronze Age collaps... more

26 Feb 2026

56 MINS

56:47

26 Feb 2026


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336. Bronze Age Apocalypse: How To Survive The End of The World (Ep 5)

Which ancient civilisation was the best at surviving the Apocalypse, and which was the wor... more

24 Feb 2026

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48:13

24 Feb 2026