Islamic History Podcast
Islamic History Podcast
We often overlook Islamic history as a learning tool. The history of Islam is not only important for Muslims, but important for everyone. Islam and the people who call themselves Muslims have made an enormous impact on our world. The Islamic History Podcast is about discovering that history in a fun and interesting way.
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Jul 20, 2020 • 32min
5-26: Influenza And Damascus
Part 26 of a series on the partition of the Ottoman Empire mostly focusing on their role in WWI.
In this episode, we discuss the outbreak of the Spanish Flu, the fall of Damascus, and the implementation of the Sykes-Picot Agreement.
Jul 13, 2020 • 39min
5-25: Baku And Transjordan
Part 25 of a series on the partition of the Ottoman Empire mostly focusing on the their role in WWI.
In this episode, we discuss Enver Pasha's role in Libya, the implementation of the Balfour Declaration in Palestine, and the British attempts to invade Transjordan.
Jul 10, 2020 • 37min
5-24: Beersheba And Jerusalem
The Ottomans are outnumbered in Palestine as the British have set their sights on Jerusalem.
Jun 29, 2020 • 30min
5-23: Aqaba And Gaza
Part 23 of a series on the partition of the Ottoman Empire mostly focusing on their role in WWI. This episode discusses the British attempts to invade Gaza in mid-1917.
Jun 8, 2020 • 33min
5-22: Zionists And Palestine
Lloyd George's plan to create a Jewish home in Palestine is backed by growing support for Zionism in Britain.
May 26, 2020 • 31min
5-21: Russians And Ottomans
The history of conflict between the Russian Empire and the Ottoman Empire is long, bloody, and complicated.
May 18, 2020 • 33min
5-20: Submarines And Americans
Outnumbered and facing starvation, the Germans are getting desperate, and willing to risk bringing the US into the war.
May 11, 2020 • 36min
5-19: Lloyd George And The Middle East
Frustrated with the government's poor war effort, the British public chooses a new leader. And he wants to make the defeat of the Ottomans a priority.
May 4, 2020 • 27min
5-18: Arabs And Ottomans
Sharif Hussein is ready to launch his Arab Revolt against the Ottomans.
Apr 27, 2020 • 25min
5-17: The British And Mesopotamia
Underestimating Ottoman capabilities, the British attempted to invade Mesopotamia with devastating consequences.
