History of the Middle East

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6 episodes

1 month ago

Send us a text The Mongol invasion of the Middle East was one of the most cataclysmic events in the region’s history, leading to the destruction of cities, the fall of the Abbasid Caliphate, and a transformation of the Islamic world. But how did a nomadic empire from the Eurasian steppes rise to power and bring down the greatest centers of Islamic civilization? In this episode, Professor Mehmet Ozalp joins us to discuss: 🔹 The state of the Middle East before the Mongol invasion 🔹 Genghis Kh...

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History of the Middle East

Mongol Invasion of the Middle East: Destruction, Resistance, and Legacy

2 months ago

46 minutes

History of the Middle East

WWI in the Middle East: Empires Collapse, Nations Rise

Send us a text World War I wasn’t just a European conflict—it was a turning point that completely reshaped the Middle East, leading to the collapse of the Ottoman Empire, the rise of new Arab nationalisms, and the imposition of European colonial rule. In this episode we sit down with Professor James Gelvin, a leading historian of the modern Middle East, to explore the war’s impact on the region. Together, we discuss: 🔹 Why the Ottoman Empire joined the war and its consequences 🔹 The Arab Revo...

3 months ago

40 minutes

History of the Middle East

Ottoman Arab Provinces: Power, Decline, and Legacy

Send us a text In this episode of Orientalism History, we take a deep dive into the final years of Ottoman rule in the Arab provinces—a period of profound transformation, political shifts, and growing unrest. Joining us is Professor Eugene Rogan, Director of the Middle East Centre at St Antony’s College, Oxford, and a leading historian of the modern Middle East. He is the author of The Arabs: A History and The Fall of the Ottomans: The Great War in the Middle East, both of which have shaped c...

3 months ago

51 minutes

History of the Middle East

North Africa’s Fatimid Caliphate: An Empire of Power and Pluralism

We explore the history of the Fatimid Caliphate with Dr. Shainool Jiwa, a historian and Senior Research Fellow at the Institute of Ismaili Studies. The Fatimid Caliphate, a North African empire that thrived from the 10th to the 12th centuries, is known for its remarkable approach to governance, cultural inclusivity, and intellectual achievements.Dr. Jiwa takes us on a journey through the origins and expansion of the Fatimid dynasty, highlighting their establishment of Cairo as a center of pow...

9 months ago

1 hour 1 minute

History of the Middle East

The Syrian Revolt of 1925: Shaping the Post-Ottoman Middle East

We explore one of the most significant yet often overlooked uprisings in Middle Eastern history—the Syrian Revolt of 1925-1927 - with Professor Michael Provence, a Professor on modern Middle Eastern history from the University of California, San Diego, and author of The Great Syrian Revolt and the Rise of Arab Nationalism.We discuss the causes and consequences of the Syrian Revolt, examining how it challenged French colonial rule and ignited the flames of Arab nationalism across the region. W...

9 months ago

45 minutes

History of the Middle East

The Rise and Legacy of the Umayyad Caliphate: From China to Cordoba

We explore the Umayyad Caliphate, an empire that stretched from the Iberian Peninsula to the borders of India. Professor Khalid Blankinship, a renowned historian specializing in Islamic history, joins us to discuss the origins of the Umayyads, their military conquests, administrative innovations, and the enduring legacy they left behind. Tune in to uncover the complexities and achievements of the Umayyad dynasty, and how they laid the foundations for the Islamic Golden Age Professor Khal...

9 months ago

1 hour 4 minutes