Empire is a British podcast launched on 15 August 2022.[1][2] It is hosted by Anita Anand and William Dalrymple.[3][4] The series is produced by Goalhanger Podcasts.[5]
| Empire | |
|---|---|
| Presentation | |
| Hosted by | William Dalrymple Anita Anand (journalist) |
| Genre | Talk |
| Format |
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| Language | English |
| Length | 30-60 minutes |
| Publication | |
| Original release | 15 August 2022 |
Background edit
In 2022, Anita Anand collaborated with historian William Dalrymple to create the podcast Empire, which examines the British East India Company, British Empire, and British involvement and influence on India.[6][7] The pair had previously worked together on the book Koh-i-Noor: The History of the World's Most Infamous Diamond.
Later seasons of Empire dealt with the Ottoman Empire and the Russian Empire.[8]
Reception edit
Rahul Dravid, the coach of the Indian national cricket team, is a fan of the podcast and has made the team listen to it as well.[9] The Times said the podcast had an "unbeatable formula" and the "best podcast on the British Empire".[10][11] The Australian described the podcast as "ambitious".[12] Arifa Noor on the Dawn wrote "Empire is more of a meandering, leisurely walk through a historical period, with detours and gentle rests and a pace which can be brisk or slow".[13]
References edit
- ^ "Empire on Apple Podcasts". Apple Podcasts. 2024-02-27. Retrieved 2024-02-28.
- ^ Ghose, Anindita (2022-12-03). "Watch | Historian William Dalrymple on the unprecedented success of his Empire podcast with author and TV presenter Anita Anand". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2024-02-28.
- ^ Shoenberger, Elisa (2023-10-19). "8 Books to Read after Listening to the Podcast EMPIRE". BOOK RIOT. Retrieved 2024-02-28.
- ^ Clayfield, Matthew (2023-08-06). "Sorry Hollywood, the U.S. Was Not Uniquely Evil on Slavery". The Daily Beast. Retrieved 2024-02-28.
- ^ "Gary Lineker and his Goalhanger teammates on their podcast empire". www.ft.com. Retrieved 2024-02-28.
- ^ Nicol, Patricia (2022-08-22). "The best podcasts on the British Empire and East India Company". The Times. London. ISSN 0140-0460. Retrieved 2022-08-31.
- ^ O’Sullivan, Eoghan (2022-09-19). "Podcast Corner: Queen's demise puts history of empire back on the agenda". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 2024-02-28.
- ^ "10 History Podcasts That Will Change the Way You See the World". Vogue. 2023-09-26. Retrieved 2024-02-28.
- ^ "Rahul Dravid making entire Indian squad listen to Empire podcast, says William Dalrymple". The Indian Express. 2023-03-24. Retrieved 2024-02-28.
- ^ Marriott, James (2024-02-28). "Empire review — cheerfully chuntering history of India". ISSN 0140-0460. Retrieved 2024-02-28.
- ^ Nicol, Patricia (2024-02-28). "The best podcasts on the British Empire and East India Company". ISSN 0140-0460. Retrieved 2024-02-28.
- ^ "Empires strike back: charging through centuries of murky history". The Australian. 14 June 2023. Retrieved 28 February 2024.
- ^ Noor, Arifa (2022-12-13). "Good things". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2024-02-28.