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...
WWI in the Middle East: Empires Collapse, Nations Rise
History of the Middle East
40 minutes
8 months ago
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...
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...
