Turning Tides

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Turning Tides: Palestine: Romans, 135 C.E. - 638: Episode 4 May 27, 2026

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Turning Tides: Palestine will cover the period from 30,000 B.C.E. to Present, in which Palestine tries to maintain its diversity and cultural heritage, while being ravaged by the effects of colonization, settler-colonialism, and the violent weaponization of religious text to force conversion and assimilation. The fourth episode, Romans, will cover the period from 135 C.E. to 638, in which the Western Empire falls and the Eastern Empire holds, while Christianity becomes the dominant religion in Palestine.

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Produced by Melissa Marie Brown and Joseph Pascone in affiliation with Antiks Entertainment.

Researched and written by Joseph Pascone

Edited and revised by Melissa Marie Brown

Intro and Outro created by Melissa Marie Brown and Joseph Pascone using Motion Array

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Link to Full Transcript: https://open.substack.com/pub/theturningtidespodcast/p/turning-tides-palestine-4?

Episode 4 Sources:

1. Palestine: A Four Thousand Year History, by Nur Masalha

2. The Harper Encyclopedia of Military History: From 3,500 B.C. to the Present: Fourth Edition, by R. Ernest Dupuy and Trevor N. Dupuy

3. Jerusalem: the Biography, by Simon Sebag Montefiore

4. The History of Palestine: From the Ottoman Conquest to the Founding of the State of Israel, by Gudrun Krämer

5. The Invention of the Jewish People, by Shlomo Sand

6. The Ottomans: Khans, Caesars, and Caliphs, by Marc David Baer

7. The History of the Wars, by Procopius of Caeserea, 1.24.36 - 37 full transcript (different translation) available at: https://topostext.org/work/666

8. Wikipedia

Turning Tides: Palestine: Lamentations, 63 B.C.E. - 135 C.E.: Episode 3 May 12, 2026

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Turning Tides: Palestine will cover the period from 30,000 B.C.E. to Present, in which Palestine tries to maintain its diversity and cultural heritage, while being ravaged by the effects of colonization, settler-colonialism, and the violent weaponization of religious text to force conversion and assimilation. The third episode, Lamentations, will cover the period from 63 B.C.E. to 135 C.E., in which Rome cements its rule in Palestine at the expense of the native peoples.

Produced by Melissa Marie Brown and Joseph Pascone in affiliation with Antiks Entertainment.

Researched and written by Joseph Pascone

Edited and revised by Melissa Marie Brown

Intro and Outro created by Melissa Marie Brown and Joseph Pascone using Motion Array

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Link to Full Transcript: https://substack.com/@theturningtidespodcast/note/p-197280487

Episode 3 Sources:

1. Palestine: A Four Thousand Year History, by Nur Masalha

2. The Harper Encyclopedia of Military History: From 3,500 B.C. to the Present: Fourth Edition, by R. Ernest Dupuy and Trevor N. Dupuy

3. Jerusalem: the Biography, by Simon Sebag Montefiore

4. The History of Palestine: From the Ottoman Conquest to the Founding of the State of Israel, by Gudrun Krämer

5. The Invention of the Jewish People, by Shlomo Sand

6. The Assassination of Julius Caesar: A People's History of Ancient Rome, by Michale Parenti

7. The Holy Bible: New International Version

8. Jesus and the Politics of Roman Palestine, by Richard A. Horsley

9. A History of the Arab-Israeli Conflict: Ninth Edition, by Ian J. Bickerton and Carla L. Klausner

10. https://www.hindrajabfoundation.org/posts/how-israeli-football-culture-became-a-weapon-of-genocide

11. Wikipedia

Turning Tides: Palestine: Kings, 336 B.C.E. - 63 B.C.E.: Episode 2 Apr 28, 2026

Show notes

Turning Tides: Palestine will cover the period from 30,000 B.C.E. to Present, in which Palestine tries to maintain its diversity and cultural heritage, while being ravaged by the effects of colonization, settler-colonialism, and the violent weaponization of religious text to force conversion and assimilation. The second episode, Kings, will cover the period from 336 B.C.E. to 63 B.C.E., in which Alexander the Great pillages Palestine and his "Successor Kingdoms" go on to do the same after Alexander's death.

Produced by Melissa Marie Brown and Joseph Pascone in affiliation with AntiKs Entertainment.

Researched and written by Joseph Pascone

Edited and revised by Melissa Marie Brown

Intro and Outro created by Melissa Marie Brown and Joseph Pascone using Motion Array

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Link to Full Transcript: https://open.substack.com/pub/theturningtidespodcast/p/turning-tides-palestine-61f

Episode 2 Sources:

1. Palestine: A Four Thousand Year History, by Nur Masalha

2. The Harper Encyclopedia of Military History: From 3,500 B.C. to the Present: Fourth Edition, by R. Ernest Dupuy and Trevor N. Dupuy

3. Jerusalem: the Biography, by Simon Sebag Montefiore

4. The History of Palestine: From the Ottoman Conquest to the Founding of the State of Israel, by Gudrun Krämer

5. The Invention of the Jewish People, by Shlomo Sand

6. The Holy Bible: New International Version

7. https://penelope.uchicago.edu/Thayer/E/Roman/Texts/Diodorus_Siculus/16D*.html

8. https://www.forbes.com/sites/booked/2010/12/17/two-great-historians-on-alexander-the-great-part-two/

9. https://penelope.uchicago.edu/Thayer/L/Roman/Texts/Curtius/4*.html#6.7

10. Wikipedia

Turning Tides: Palestine: Revelation, 30,000 B.C.E. - 336 B.C.E.: Episode 1 Apr 14, 2026

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Turning Tides: Palestine will cover the period from 30,000 B.C.E. to Present, in which Palestine tries to maintain its diversity and cultural heritage, while being ravaged by the effects of colonization, settler-colonialism, and the violent weaponization of religious text to force conversion and assimilation. The first episode, Revelation, will cover the period from 30,000 B.C.E. to 336 B.C.E., in which the Bronze Age ends, causing the collapse of several civilizations, as well as the formation of large empires, like Assyria, Babylon, and Persia.

Produced by Melissa Marie Brown and Joseph Pascone in affiliation with AntiKs Entertainment.

Researched and written by Joseph Pascone

Edited and revised by Melissa Marie Brown

Intro and Outro created by Melissa Marie Brown and Joseph Pascone using Motion Array

Website: https://theturningtidespodcast.weebly.com/

IG/YouTube/Patreon/Substack/Facebook/Threads: @theturningtidespodcast

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Email: theturningtidespodcast@gmail.com

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Link to Full Transcript: https://open.substack.com/pub/theturningtidespodcast/p/turning-tides-palestine?

Episode 1 Sources:

1. Palestine: A Four Thousand Year History, by Nur Masalha

2. The Harper Encyclopedia of Military History: From 3,500 B.C. to the Present: Fourth Edition, by R. Ernest Dupuy and Trevor N. Dupuy

3. Jerusalem: the Biography, by Simon Sebag Montefiore

4. The History of Palestine: From the Ottoman Conquest to the Founding of the State of Israel, by Gudrun Krämer

5. The Invention of the Jewish People, by Shlomo Sand

6. The History of Herodotus, by Herodotus

7. The Holy Bible: New International Version

8. livius.org/articles/battle/qarqar-853-bce/

9. Wikipedia

Turning Tides: Show Update Mar 24, 2026

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Turning Tides is coming back soon. Here's a little update on the show and what's to come in 2026 and beyond.

If you'd like to donate or sponsor the podcast, our PayPal is @TurningTidesPodcast1, or you can donate to us through our Buy Me a Coffee link: buymeacoffee.com/theturningtidespodcast. Thank you for your support!

Produced by Melissa Marie Brown and Joseph Pascone in affiliation with AntiKs Entertainment.

Researched and written by Joseph Pascone

Edited and revised by Melissa Marie Brown

Website: https://theturningtidespodcast.weebly.com/

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Turning Tides: Algeria: I Will Burn Them, 1958 - Present: Episode 4 Nov 25, 2025

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Turning Tides: Algeria will discuss the history of the colonization and subsequent battles which plagued Algeria. The fourth and final episode, I Will Burn Them, will cover the period from 1958 to Present, in which Charles de Gaulle rises to power in France, and the F.L.N. finally achieve Algerian independence.

Produced by Melissa Marie Brown and Joseph Pascone in affiliation with AntiKs Entertainment.

Researched and written by Joseph Pascone

Edited and revised by Melissa Marie Brown

Intro and Outro created by Melissa Marie Brown and Joseph Pascone using Motion Array

Website: https://theturningtidespodcast.weebly.com/

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Episode 4 Sources:

1. French Invasion: Algerian Resistance (1830 - 1871), by S.E. Al-Djazairi

2. The Algerian War of Liberation, 1954 - 1962, Myths and Lies, by S.E. Al-Djazairi

3. A Short History of Algeria, by Lina De Marco

4. Commander of the Faithful: The Life and Times of Emir Abd el-Kader: A Story of True Jihad, by John W. Kiser

5. The History of Algeria: From Berbers to Independence, by Fatima Linda Haddad

6. A Savage War of Peace: Algeria, 1954 - 1962, by Alistair Horne

7. A History of the Arab-Israeli Conflict, by Ian J. Bickerton and Carla L. Klausner

8. https://index.prosperity.com/globe/algeria

9. Wikipedia

Turning Tides: Algeria: To Start a Revolution, 1955 - 1957: Episode 3 Nov 11, 2025

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Turning Tides: Algeria will discuss the history of the colonization and subsequent battles which plagued Algeria. The third episode, To Start a Revolution, will cover the period from 1955 to 1957, in which the French attempted to silence the F.L.N. and maintain control of Algeria using genocidal tactics.

Produced by Melissa Marie Brown and Joseph Pascone in affiliation with AntiKs Entertainment.

Researched and written by Joseph Pascone

Edited and revised by Melissa Marie Brown

Intro and Outro created by Melissa Marie Brown and Joseph Pascone using Motion Array

Website: https://theturningtidespodcast.weebly.com/

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Episode 3 Sources:

1. French Invasion: Algerian Resistance (1830 - 1871), by S.E. Al-Djazairi

2. The Algerian War of Liberation, 1954 - 1962, Myths and Lies, by S.E. Al-Djazairi

3. A Short History of Algeria, by Lina De Marco

4. Commander of the Faithful: The Life and Times of Emir Abd el-Kader: A Story of True Jihad, by John W. Kiser

5. The History of Algeria: From Berbers to Independence, by Fatima Linda Haddad

6. A Savage War of Peace: Algeria, 1954 - 1962, by Alistair Horne

7. A History of the Arab-Israeli Conflict, by Ian J. Bickerton and Carla L. Klausner

8. Wikipedia

Turning Tides: Algeria: Smoldering Embers, 1872 - 1954: Episode 2 Oct 21, 2025

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Turning Tides: Algeria will discuss the history of the colonization and subsequent battles which plagued Algeria. The second episode, Smoldering Embers, will cover the period from 1872 to 1954, in which WWI and WWII greatly contribute to the rise in the Algerian nationalist movement.

Produced by Melissa Marie Brown and Joseph Pascone in affiliation with AntiKs Entertainment.

Researched and written by Joseph Pascone

Edited and revised by Melissa Marie Brown

Intro and Outro created by Melissa Marie Brown and Joseph Pascone using Motion Array

Website: https://theturningtidespodcast.weebly.com/

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Episode 2 Sources:

1. French Invasion: Algerian Resistance (1830 - 1871), by S.E. Al-Djazairi

2. The Algerian War of Liberation, 1954 - 1962, Myths and Lies, by S.E. Al-Djazairi

3. A Short History of Algeria, by Lina De Marco

4. Commander of the Faithful: The Life and Times of Emir Abd el-Kader: A Story of True Jihad, by John W. Kiser

5. The History of Algeria: From Berbers to Independence, by Fatima Linda Haddad

6. A Savage War of Peace: Algeria, 1954 - 1962, by Alistair Horne

7. https://www.wineenthusiast.com/culture/wine/algeria-wine-history-africa/?srsltid=AfmBOoqKYNVCKsjGg-huHFX4PNKdXHQkVeaegIKLSsD4LQtFcpcsCTVM

8. https://www.lemonde.fr/culture/article/2022/01/18/l-algerie-sous-vichy-sur-arte-revient-sur-la-strategie-petainiste-pour-diviser-les-juifs-et-les-musulmans-d-algerie_6110013_3246.html

9. https://www.marxists.org/reference/archive/mao/works/1937/guerrilla-warfare/

10. Wikipedia

Turning Tides: Algeria: Courage of Despair, 1830 - 1871: Episode 1 Oct 07, 2025

Show notes

Turning Tides: Algeria will discuss the history of the colonization and subsequent battles which plagued Algeria. The first episode, Courage of Despair, will cover the period from 1830 to 1871, in which Algeria was invaded and colonized by the French -- all while managing their own internal secular struggles, as well as Emir Abd al-Qadir's stalwart defense of his people and the Islamic religion in the face of genocide.

Produced by Melissa Marie Brown and Joseph Pascone in affiliation with AntiKs Entertainment.

Researched and written by Joseph Pascone

Edited and revised by Melissa Marie Brown

Intro and Outro created by Melissa Marie Brown and Joseph Pascone using Motion Array

Website: https://theturningtidespodcast.weebly.com/

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Bluesky/Mastodon: @turningtidespod

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Episode 1 Sources:

1. French Invasion: Algerian Resistance (1830 - 1871), by S.E. Al-Djazairi

2. The Algerian War of Liberation, 1954 - 1962, Myths and Lies, by S.E. Al-Djazairi

3. A Short History of Algeria, by Lina De Marco

4. Commander of the Faithful: The Life and Times of Emir Abd el-Kader: A Story of True Jihad, by John W. Kiser

5. The History of Algeria: From Berbers to Independence, by Fatima Linda Haddad

6. A Savage War of Peace: Algeria, 1954 - 1962, by Alistair Horne

7. Wikipedia

Turning Tides: Spanish Civil War: Casa de Locos, 1939 - 1977: Episode 4 Aug 26, 2025

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Turning Tides: Spanish Civil War will discuss the conflict which shaped modern Spain. The fourth and final episode, Casa de Locos, will cover the period from 1939 to 1977, in which Franco takes complete control of Spain, manipulates the government to suit his own ends, and creates the longest standing dictatorship of the 20th century.

Produced by Melissa Marie Brown and Joseph Pascone in affiliation with AntiKs Entertainment.

Researched and written by Joseph Pascone

Edited and revised by Melissa Marie Brown

Intro and Outro created by Melissa Marie Brown and Joseph Pascone using Motion Array

Website: https://theturningtidespodcast.weebly.com/

IG/YouTube/Threads/Facebook: @theturningtidespodcast

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Email: theturningtidespodcast@gmail.com

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Email: antiksent@gmail.com

Episode 4 Sources:

1. Fascism in Spain: 1923 - 1977, by Stanley G. Payne

2. Homage to Catalonia, by George Orwell

3. Franco's International Brigades: Adventurers, Fascists, and Christian Crusaders in the Spanish Civil War, by Christopher Othen

4. Forgotten Places: Barcelona and the Spanish Civil War, by Nick Lloyd

5. The Last Miles to Huesca: An Australian Nurse in the Spanish Civil War, by Judith Keene

6. Camaradas: Ode to the Spanish Civil War: An Anthology of the International Brigades, by Eric Weinert

7. Spartacus Educational: Spanish Civil War, by John Simpkin

8. Spanish Civil War: History of a Battle for Europe's Soul: Spain's Great War (Required Histories), by George Levrier-Jones

9. The People's Army in the Spanish Civil War: A Military History of the Republic and the International Brigades, 1936 - 1939, by Alexander Clifford

10. Stolen Babies of Spain: The Book, by Greg Rabidouz, Mara Lencina, and Enrique Torres Vila

11. History of Spain from 1900 - 2000, by Dr. Cervantes Unuro

12. Long Live Death: the Keys to Victory in the Spanish Civil War, by A.H. Lloyd

13. Michael Parenti, Blackshirts and Reds: Rational Fascism and the Overthrow of Communism, City Lights Publishing, 1997, Chapter 1 & 2

14. Wikipedia

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