The Ottoman Empire began as a small frontier principality in northwestern Anatolia - one of many Turkish beyliks born from the collapse of the Seljuks and the Mongol invasions. Within centuries, it transformed into a vast empire spanning three continents, uniting diverse peoples under one of history’s longest-lasting dynasties. How did it rise, expand, and sustain its rule for over 600 years? In this episode, Professor Charles Wilkins joins us to discuss: 🔹 The Turkic migrations and the Selj...
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The Ottoman Empire began as a small frontier principality in northwestern Anatolia - one of many Turkish beyliks born from the collapse of the Seljuks and the Mongol invasions. Within centuries, it transformed into a vast empire spanning three continents, uniting diverse peoples under one of history’s longest-lasting dynasties. How did it rise, expand, and sustain its rule for over 600 years? In this episode, Professor Charles Wilkins joins us to discuss: 🔹 The Turkic migrations and the Selj...
The Rise and Legacy of the Umayyad Caliphate: From China to Cordoba
History of the Middle East
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1 year ago
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...
History of the Middle East
The Ottoman Empire began as a small frontier principality in northwestern Anatolia - one of many Turkish beyliks born from the collapse of the Seljuks and the Mongol invasions. Within centuries, it transformed into a vast empire spanning three continents, uniting diverse peoples under one of history’s longest-lasting dynasties. How did it rise, expand, and sustain its rule for over 600 years? In this episode, Professor Charles Wilkins joins us to discuss: 🔹 The Turkic migrations and the Selj...
