Empire
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08/23/22 • 54 min
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In 1857 tensions in Company-controlled India came to a head in what the British called 'The Indian Mutiny', now referred to in India as the First War of Independence. The uprising and bloody reprisals sent shockwaves through the Empire, ended the rule of the East India Company, and led to the creation of the Raj.
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08/23/22 • 54 min
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The East India Company
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08/16/22 • 64 min
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Welcome to Empire, a brand new history podcast hosted by William Dalrymple and Anita Anand.
The first series looks at the British in India: The East India Company, The Raj, Gandhi, Independence and Partition.
In the opening episode, William and Anita discuss the rise of The East India Company, exploring how a small corporation founded in Tudor England - with only a handful of employees - came to rule India.
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08/16/22 • 64 min
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Company Rule in India
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08/16/22 • 52 min
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Emerging victorious from the Battles of Plassey and Buxar, The East India Company cements its grip on power in India.
Join Anita and William as they discuss the nature, horrors, and key figures of 'Company Rule' in India at its height in the early 19th Century.
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08/16/22 • 52 min
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12/13/22 • 48 min
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The lights are dimmed. A hush has fallen. The curtain is rising.
Season two of Empire is here. Our topic? The Ottoman Empire. In the opening episode, Anita and William are joined by Peter Frankopan to discuss Byzantium and the rise of the Seljuk Turks.
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Twitter: @Empirepoduk
Producer: Callum Hill
Exec Producer: Jack Davenport
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12/13/22 • 48 min
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09/06/22 • 48 min
In the latest episode of Empire, Willie and Anita dive into the story of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, alongside Professor Kim Wagner. Plus a discussion as to whether analysing the darker parts of a country’s history is the same as talking it down.
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Instagram: @EmpirePodUK
Twitter: @EmpirePodUK
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09/06/22 • 48 min
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Salamis: Athens’ Revenge
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11/28/23 • 48 min
Leonidas and the 300 have been defeated at Thermopylae, leaving the way to Athens open. With the Persians advancing, many Athenians flee to the island of Salamis in the hope it will give them shelter. From there, they see flames lick the sky as the Persians burn Athens. But their leader, Themistocles, has readied the fleet for one last battle with Xerxes. Listen as William and Anita are once again joined by Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones to discuss the Battle of Salamis and the end of the Persian invasion of Greece.
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Twitter: @Empirepoduk
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Producer: Callum Hill
Exec Producer: Jack Davenport + Neil Fearn
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11/28/23 • 48 min
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08/29/23 • 51 min
Not a drop of Russian blood. A woman in a world ruled by men. A loveless marriage to a man who lacked even a shred of empathy. The odds were always stacked against Catherine the Great when she arrived from Prussia. But this German Princess and child of the Enlightenment was a political genius who possessed charm, beauty and impeccable people skills. All these were needed as she rose to power to become Empress of Russia and ushered in a golden age. Listen as William and Anita are once again joined by Simon Sebag Montefiore to discuss the life of Catherine the Great.
Twitter: @Empirepoduk
Email: [email protected]
Producer: Callum Hill
Exec Producer: Jack Davenport + Neil Fearn
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08/29/23 • 51 min
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09/13/22 • 38 min
Anita and Willie are joined by David Olusoga for a special episode of Empire, where they discuss the Queen, the Commonwealth, the future of the monarchy and the long shadow of Empire.
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Instagram: @EmpirePodUK
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09/13/22 • 38 min
09/29/22 • 44 min
Intense paranoia, palatial looting, and murder. Join Anita and William as they discuss the bloody origins of The Curse of the Koh-i-Noor.
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09/29/22 • 44 min
The Koh-i-Noor Diamond
Empire
09/27/22 • 53 min
A single stone has been fought over for at least 250 years by four different empires, and now sits in the Queen Consort's crown as part of the British royal family's Crown Jewels. William and Anita trace the murky history of one of the world's most famous diamonds.
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09/27/22 • 53 min
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How many episodes does Empire have?
Empire currently has 106 episodes available.
What topics does Empire cover?
The podcast is about History and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on Empire?
The episode title 'Mutiny, Uprising, and Rebellion' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Empire?
The average episode length on Empire is 49 minutes.
How often are episodes of Empire released?
Episodes of Empire are typically released every 5 days.
When was the first episode of Empire?
The first episode of Empire was released on Aug 12, 2022.
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