Empire: World History

Conversations on the rise and fall of empires throughout world history AI summary

Goalhanger History · EN · 425 episodes · latest 2026-11-12

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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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412. Lawrence of Arabia: Guerrilla Warfare In The Arab Revolt (Part 2)

2026-11-12 · 43 min · Season 44, episode 2

In 1916, Arab leaders rose up against the Ottoman Empire with the hope of creating an independent Arab state at the end of World War I. Lawrence of Arabia arrives in Cairo to advise Faisal I and unleash guerrilla…
411. Lawrence of Arabia: The Truth Behind The Legend (Part 1)

2026-11-09 · 55 min · Season 44, episode 1

The 1962 cinematic masterpiece is considered one of the best films of all time, but who was the real Lawrence of Arabia? A geeky and unconventional soldier, the young T.E. Lawrence was obsessed with Crusaders and wanted…
410. JFK: Blood On The Streets Of Dallas (Part 4)

2026-11-05 · 57 min · Season 43, episode 4

Three shots, six seconds, all caught on camera. The image of JFK’s assassination is one of the defining pictures of the 20th century, along with the photograph of Jackie Kennedy in her blood-stained pink suit stood next…
409. JFK: The Cuban Missile Crisis (Part 3)

2026-11-02 · 1 hr 3 min · Season 43, episode 3

After facing Nixon in America’s first televised electoral debate, JFK charms the nation. As president, he soon faces what could be the end of the world – the Cuban Missile Crisis. Anita Anand is joined by historian…
408. JFK: Nixon, McCarthy, & The Dark Side of Camelot (Part 2)

2026-10-29 · 50 min · Season 43, episode 2

After his brother’s death in the skies over Britain, a young JFK must fulfil his father’s dynastic dream, but does he want it? The whole family supports his campaign to become Senator, and a new character enters his…
407. JFK: The Kennedy Curse Begins (Part 1)

2026-10-26 · 52 min · Season 43, episode 1

John F. Kennedy, the youngest elected president of the United States, a man who charmed a nation. His tragic death in Dallas continues to inspire infinite conspiracy theories, but what made the man? Anita Anand is…
406. Norman Conquest: The First Crusade (Part 6)

2026-10-21 · 47 min · Season 42, episode 6

How did Normans from Western Europe reach as far as Antioch in what is now Turkey? What was their role in The First Crusade? Who was the Byzantine Alexios I Komnenos and how did he summon Normans to support his…
405. Norman Conquest: Medieval Mafia Invade The East (Part 5)

2026-10-18 · 46 min · Season 42, episode 5

They are best known for invading England in 1066, but the Normans conquered territories in the East too. Who was Robert The Weasel, and did he operate like a Mafia boss in the 11th century? How did the Normans…
404. Norman Conquest: Colonising Ireland (Part 4)

2026-10-14 · 49 min · Season 42, episode 4

How did the Normans conquer the Celts on the fringes of their territory after 1066? What led to the events of the Norman Conquest of Ireland, which still affects the nation’s politics today? And how did the Norman…
403. The Norman Conquests: The Battle of Hastings (Part 3)

2026-10-11 · 56 min · Season 42, episode 3

For weeks, William the Conqueror has been stuck on the Normandy coast, waiting. Then the wind changes. The Normans land in England, and the stage is set for the most famous battle in English history. The Bayeux Tapestry…

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Oldest episode in feed: 08/2022 · over 4 years
Typical length: 46 min
Format: Episodic Newest first, episodes stand alone

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