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.
The podcast explores the history of Cuba and its relationship with America, questioning whether the US has had an empire. It highlights the early decimation of Cuba's indigenous population and the subsequent reliance on slave labor for sugar production after Haiti's slave revolution. The discussion covers American poli...
In this episode of Empire, Anita Arnon and William Dalrymple host Paul Thomas Chamberlin to discuss the Korean War, drawing from Chamberlin's book, "The Cold War's Killing Field." The discussion begins with the North Korean invasion of South Korea, challenging the Western perspective by highlighting the ongoing civil w...
The podcast explores the Korean War, a conflict often overshadowed by Vietnam in popular memory, despite its significance as a Cold War landmark. It examines Korea's strategic importance as a peninsula dividing China and Japan, its history as the "Hermit Kingdom," and the repressive Japanese colonial rule that crushed ...
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The podcast examines the Bengal Famine of 1943, an event often overshadowed in both Indian and British historical narratives. Kavita Puri, a guest expert, highlights the famine's complexities, including its contested historiography and the lack of memorialization in India. The discussion explores the socio-political co...
The podcast episode delves into America's acquisition of the Philippines in 1898, exploring the shift in American attitudes towards overseas expansion and the racial tensions inherent in the decision to annex a populous, non-white colony. It highlights the trilemma the United States faced: balancing republican governme...
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The podcast explores the tragic story of Queen Liliuokalani, the last monarch of Hawaii, and the colonization of Hawaii by American interests. It begins with Captain Cook's arrival and the subsequent wave of missionaries who "came to do good, but ended up doing well," followed by the influx of moneyed interests. The di...
In this episode of Empire, hosts Anita Arnand and William Dalrymple interview historian Daniel Immerwahr, author of "How to Hide an Empire," about the history of American imperialism. The discussion explores the United States' complex relationship with the concept of empire, its historical shyness of the title, and how...
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This podcast episode discusses the life of Olive Oatman, a young woman whose family was massacred by the Yavapai tribe in 1851. Olive and her sister were taken captive, eventually sold to the Mojave tribe, where they were surprisingly well-treated and assimilated. After years with the Mojave, Olive was "redeemed" and ...
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This episode explores the complex history of Native American tribes in North America, focusing on the period surrounding the American Revolution and the subsequent Indian Removal Act of 1830. The discussion centers around Kathleen DuVal's book, "Native Nations," which details the lives and struggles of these tribes. A...
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This episode of the Empire podcast interviews Professor Maya Jasanoff about her book, Liberty's Exiles, focusing on the American Declaration of Independence. The discussion covers the Declaration's creation, its internal contradictions (e.g., the hypocrisy of slave-owning authors espousing equality), and its impact on...
This podcast episode of "Empire" discusses the events leading up to the American Revolution, focusing on the Boston Tea Party and its aftermath. The hosts and guest historian Maya Jasanoff trace the escalating tensions between Britain and the American colonies, highlighting the role of the East India Company, the Tea ...
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This podcast episode focuses on Benjamin Franklin, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. The co-hosts discuss Franklin's multifaceted life, covering his early years, his time in London, his scientific contributions (including his work on electricity and the common cold), and his role in fostering unity amo...
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