Empire: World History
Goalhanger
History · Ongoing · ~50 min
Taste attributes: documentaryhistoricalpoliticalwarslowunsavouryheavyrealisticintricatelinearemotive & stirringdeep rivalryinjustice/tragedy/vengeancesocial commentary
Boxlist takeA grounded, heavy history podcast: slow-burning and moving. Best if you like real life over fantasy.
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Pace: slow · Originality: balanced · Tone: dark · Weight: very heavy · Realism: true to life · Story: intricate · Structure: very linear · Look: balanced · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score
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About this podcast
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…
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- Publisher
- Goalhanger
- Format
- Ongoing
- Typical episode
- About 50 minutes
- Latest episode
- 9 November 2026
- Categories
- History
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- How we score
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