Preview Mode Links will not work in preview mode

Islamic History Podcast

Jan 27, 2021

In the eighteenth century, a Muslim scholar named Muhammad ibn Abdul Wahhab begins teaching his literalist interpretation of Islam in central Arabia. He teams up with a local governor named Muhammad ibn Saud to conquer Arabia.


Jan 20, 2021

Prince Faisal really wants Syria but neither the French nor the British want to give it to him. 

Outraged by the Turkish resistance in Anatolia, Lloyd George forces the puppet Ottoman Sultan to sign the Treaty of Sevres.

Looking for more content? Become a member at Islamic...


Jan 13, 2021

The British are planning to implement the Balfour Declaration while trying to get a handle on how to govern Iraq.

Meanwhile, the Allies from WWI are busy occupying Anatolia. But it's not going as planned.

Looking for more content? Become a member at Islamic History Exclusive.


Jan 6, 2021

Welcome to Season 6 of the Islamic History Podcast.

In this season, we will discuss 100 years of Middle Eastern history after the fall of the Ottoman Empire. 

We will begin with the aftermath of the World War I and end with the election of Donald Trump.

Looking for bonus material? 

Become a member at Islamic...