The Ottoman Empire began as a small frontier principality in northwestern Anatolia - one of many Turkish beyliks born from the collapse of the Seljuks and the Mongol invasions. Within centuries, it transformed into a vast empire spanning three continents, uniting diverse peoples under one of history’s longest-lasting dynasties. How did it rise, expand, and sustain its rule for over 600 years? In this episode, Professor Charles Wilkins joins us to discuss: 🔹 The Turkic migrations and the Selj...
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The Ottoman Empire began as a small frontier principality in northwestern Anatolia - one of many Turkish beyliks born from the collapse of the Seljuks and the Mongol invasions. Within centuries, it transformed into a vast empire spanning three continents, uniting diverse peoples under one of history’s longest-lasting dynasties. How did it rise, expand, and sustain its rule for over 600 years? In this episode, Professor Charles Wilkins joins us to discuss: 🔹 The Turkic migrations and the Selj...
The Sasanian Empire: Kings, Cities, and the Silk Roads
History of the Middle East
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The Sasanian Empire: Kings, Cities, and the Silk Roads
Send us a text The Sasanian Empire was the last great pre-Islamic power of Iran - a rival to Rome and Byzantium that shaped politics, trade, and religion across West and Central Asia. How did it rise from the ashes of the Parthians, rule for four centuries, and ultimately fall to the early Islamic conquests? In this episode, Professor Khodadad Rezakhani joins us to discuss: 🔹 The Near East on the eve of Sasanian rule and Ardashir I’s ascent 🔹 Rome–Sasanian rivalry: borders, diplom...
History of the Middle East
The Ottoman Empire began as a small frontier principality in northwestern Anatolia - one of many Turkish beyliks born from the collapse of the Seljuks and the Mongol invasions. Within centuries, it transformed into a vast empire spanning three continents, uniting diverse peoples under one of history’s longest-lasting dynasties. How did it rise, expand, and sustain its rule for over 600 years? In this episode, Professor Charles Wilkins joins us to discuss: 🔹 The Turkic migrations and the Selj...
