Empire: World History

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8. The Koh-i-Noor Diamond Sep 27, 2022

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A single stone has been fought over for at least 250 years by four different empires, and now sits in the Queen Consort's crown as part of the British royal family's Crown Jewels. William and Anita trace the murky history of one of the world's most famous diamonds.

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7. Mahatma Gandhi Sep 20, 2022

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In the latest episode of Empire, William and Anita are joined by Ram Guha to explore the incredible life and story of Mahatma Gandhi.

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6. Queen Elizabeth II & Empire Sep 13, 2022

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Anita and Willie are joined by David Olusoga for a special episode of Empire, where they discuss the Queen, the Commonwealth, the future of the monarchy and the long shadow of Empire.

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5. The Jallianwala Bagh Massacre Sep 06, 2022

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In the latest episode of Empire, Willie and Anita dive into the story of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, alongside Professor Kim Wagner. Plus a discussion as to whether analysing the darker parts of a country’s history is the same as talking it down.

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4. Between Two Massacres: 1857-1919 Aug 30, 2022

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Join William and Anita for the latest episode of Empire, which picks up in the aftermath of the 1857 Rebellion and the establishment of the British Raj.

The episode covers the birth of Gandhi, the arrival of Michael O'Dwyer, Indian soldiers in the First World War, and the lead up to the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.

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3. Mutiny, Uprising, and Rebellion Aug 23, 2022

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In 1857 tensions in Company-controlled India came to a head in what the British called 'The Indian Mutiny', now referred to in India as the First War of Independence. The uprising and bloody reprisals sent shockwaves through the Empire, ended the rule of the East India Company, and led to the creation of the Raj.

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2. Company Rule in India Aug 16, 2022

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Emerging victorious from the Battles of Plassey and Buxar, The East India Company cements its grip on power in India.

Join Anita and William as they discuss the nature, horrors, and key figures of 'Company Rule' in India at its height in the early 19th Century.

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1. The East India Company Aug 16, 2022

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Welcome to Empire, a brand new history podcast hosted by William Dalrymple and Anita Anand.

The first series looks at the British in India: The East India Company, The Raj, Gandhi, Independence and Partition.

In the opening episode, William and Anita discuss the rise of The East India Company, exploring how a small corporation founded in Tudor England - with only a handful of employees - came to rule India.

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Trailer Aug 12, 2022

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How do empires rise? Why do they fall? And how have they shaped the world around us today?

William Dalrymple and Anita Anand explore the stories, personalities and events of empire over the course of history.

The first series looks at the British in India, covering the East India Company, the Raj, Gandhi, Independence and Partition.

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