We often overlook Islamic history as a learning tool. The history of Islam is not only important for Muslims, but important for everyone. Islam and the people who call themselves Muslims have made an enormous impact on our world. The Islamic History Podcast is about discovering that history in a fun and interesting way.
Sacred Footsteps is dedicated to travel, history and culture from a Muslim perspective. We talk to writers, historians, artists and others, about travel as a spiritual practice, and discuss aspects of Muslim culture and history that are often overlooked.
All about the Middle Ages from Medievalists.net. Join Danièle Cybulskie and her guests as they talk about the medieval world, from Byzantium to the Vikings.
A critical lens on the history of the present on West Asia and North Africa. Interviews with experts and archival mashups. Created by Sina Rahmani (twitter: @urorientalist)
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You are listening to Historic.ly: a show where we decolonize history and debunk myths taught in school and on corporate media. www.historicly.net
An audio platform for the study of the pre-modern Islamic(ate) past and beyond. We interview academics, archivists and artists on their work for peers and junior students in the field. We aim to educate, inspire, perhaps infuriate, and on the way entertain a little too. https://linktr.ee/abbasidhistorypodcast Suitable also for general listeners with an interest in geographically diverse medieval history.
Conversations about science, technology, history, philosophy and the nature of intelligence, consciousness, love, and power. Lex is an AI researcher at MIT and beyond.
Unusually in-depth conversations about the world's most pressing problems and what you can do to solve them. Subscribe by searching for '80,000 Hours' wherever you get podcasts. Produced by Keiran Harris. Hosted by Rob Wiblin, Head of Research at 80,000 Hours.
This is a podcast about Islam from a Christian perspective. Presented by a Christian seminary graduate, you will learn about Muhammad, the Quran and 1400 years of fascinating stories you may have never heard. This is a resource for learning, thinking and spiritual development. This show can be reached at makalnasrani@gmail.com.
Discussions about nationality, Moorish history, science, astronomy, astrology, anthropology, archeology Personal health, natural cures, herbs, ancient civilizations, Law, Contract Law, Private and Public Law, Political Science, Personal and Group food creation. To own a business that belongs to you http://www.newdebtelimination.com
The afikra | عفكرة Podcast features conversations and explorations about the histories and cultures of the Arab world. afikra is a global educational and content platform aimed at promoting intellectual curiosity and understanding about the histories & cultures of the Arab world. Most episodes are recorded over zoom during our live events. Learn more about joining our community at http://afikra.com Follow us on IG @afikra_
Have you ever heard something about Islam that made you double take? Questions like “With our political climate, will my children be Muslim?” or “If God is the Most Merciful, why does Hellfire exist?” Welcome to DoubleTake, Yaqeen Institute's new podcast exploring Islamic topics that give us pause. Join our host Mohamad Zaoud and array of experts and scholars as they address these tough questions and topics by exploring the bigger picture through current events, pop culture, and practical ap ...
A biweekly podcast telling the story of the Turks, from the Göktürk Khanate through the Turkish Republic. turkishhistorypodcast.com
The Cārvāka Podcast is a series of long-form conversations hosted by Kushal Mehra. The podcast covers a wide range of subjects where Kushal speaks with a wide range of guests to talk about sports, philosophy, public policy, current affairs, history, economics, etc.
Harvard Islamica, the podcast of the Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Islamic Studies Program at Harvard University, explores topics related to the scholarly study of Islam and Muslim societies at Harvard and beyond.
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Albayan Radio - ASWJ Australia - Islam: Qur'an & Sunnah


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Albayan Radio - ASWJ Australia - Islam: Qur'an & Sunnah
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The Voice of ASWJ Australia. Listen to & Download Our Latest Programs. Topics: Aqeedah (Creed), Tafsir Qur'an, Islamic Fiqh, History, Youth & Community programs, Medical & Health programs and much much more. Podcasts are in Arabic & English.
A Podcast on Colonial Legacy of South Asia. We talk to academics, field experts and present you with specialised knowledge on Colonial legacy in South Asia. Hosted by @omeribnhaq. We're on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook @indiacolonised. Brought to you by www.ergostudios.in Read more about us and our work on www.ergostudios.in/india-colonised
Ever wondered what the Crusades were and why they really happened? This podcast tells the full story of the Crusades from their origins, beginning with the collapse of Byzantium, to the fall of the last Crusader state in 1291, and then on to the fall of Constantinople in 1453. Nick Holmes is a British historian, author and podcaster - check out his website at www.nickholmesauthor.com.
Welcome to Bottled Petrichor, a podcast dedicated to discussing key topics in Islamic History and Thought. In addition to a short lecture at the start of most episodes, we ask our guest experts questions submitted by listeners and allow them to share their thoughts in a safe environment. Please visit our twitter page for feedback and question submission forms. https://twitter.com/BottldPetrichor
A podcast from The New Arab, a leading English-language website based in London covering the Middle East, North Africa, Asia, and Arab and Muslim affairs around the world, bringing you news, culture, and lifestyle from these regions and beyond. Mirroring our diverse coverage, the podcast combines storytelling and news analysis to bring our listeners something familiar yet new. Visit our website for more quality journalism: www.newarab.com
Tyler Cowen engages today’s deepest thinkers in wide-ranging explorations of their work, the world, and everything in between. New conversations every other Wednesday. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.
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History of Science, Ottoman or Otherwise


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Interfaith Voices Podcast (hour-long version)


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Interfaith Voices Podcast (hour-long version)
Interfaith Voices
Interfaith Voices provides engaging and informative discussion on the key public issues of our day through the lenses of many different faith perspectives. We foster religious tolerance and educate our listeners on the broad diversity of religious traditions and viewpoints in the United States. This podcast feed is for the hour-long version of the program.
Welcome to Oxford Political Thought - the Oxford podcast where each week guest speakers working on Islam, politics, and history to discuss their cutting-edge research on political thought. Our guests will each speak for 20mins, one after the other and a Q&A discussion will follow. The series convenors are Professor Faisal Devji (St Antony's College, University of Oxford) and Dr Usaama al-Azami (Faculty of Oriental Studies, University of Oxford).
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Sufi Reverberations: A Podcast by Anab Whitehouse


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Sufi Reverberations: A Podcast by Anab Whitehouse
Anab Whitehouse
Previously, the Sufi Reverberations Podcast featured a poem, a story, a meditation, and a musical interlude that gave expression to one Sufi's reflections concerning the mystical dimension of Islam. The tenor of the Podcast has changed, and instead of presenting the sort of usual formatting that was noted earlier in this description, the Sufi Reverberation Podcast will give expression to commentaries of various kinds that explore a variety of different topics. The length of each program will ...
This podcast investigates political, socio-economic, and cultural issues in contemporary Africa and the African Diasporas. It engages Africanist scholars, artists, activists, athletes, opinion leaders, business people, and ordinary citizens in a critical conversation about the challenges facing Africans and people of African descent.
Welcome to the Holy Watermelon podcast where a Christian and an atheist talk about religious studies. Join us, Katie and Preston, as we dive into the world of comparative religion. We use humor and research to have real, challenging, and uproarious conversations about the world's religious traditions and behaviors. If you're interested in religious studies, learning about other people and cultures, or fun facts for your dinner conversation, tune in to our bi-weekly episodes.
The Levantini Podcast is a show about Near Eastern history, language, religion and culture. We speak with academics and experts on a variety of topics, both ancient and modern.
Others cover the news. We uncover the history behind it. After all, why shouldn't we expect intelligent entertainment!?! Weekly conversations with eminent scholars who explain and analyze the history behind current events. We call this peeling the history behind news. Hey there Newspeelers. This is Adel Aali, the host of the History Behind News podcast. I am committed to making history that is researched and written by scholars accessible and enjoyable to everyone. We have new episodes every ...
A podcast covering 1000 years of Persian history, from the death of Alexander the Great in 323 BC, to the Islamic Conquest of Persia in the 7th Century AD.
A History Podcast! Making the Islamic past more accessible for those who love history, and those who don't.
A podcast about nomadism and nomadic peoples, around the world and throughout history.
Listen to lively stories and inspiring interviews about the history and cultural heritage of Palestine and the ongoing Palestinian struggle for justice and equality. Every Monday a new episode. Subscribe to the mailing list for a weekly update so you never miss an episode. All social media links (facebook, instagram and youtube) and to subscribe to the mail chimp are in one place, easy, on the website www.storiesfrompalestine.info The music for this podcast was made by Zaid Hilal, Palestinia ...
Raising the level of discussion amongst a generation
Bearded Disciple is a podcast dedicated speaking the truths of Christ in love. I strongly believe that love spoken without truth is not love and truth spoken without love is not truth. Everything we talk about here is about defending the truth of Christianity through history, science and philosophy. Apologetics, philosophy, theology, current events, discipleship, Christian living, this podcast will cover it all., don’t miss out! Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bearded-disciple/support
The Afghan Eye Podcast provides a counter-narrative to what mainstream media portrays of Afghanistan. We challenge stereotypes about Afghans and Muslims in general that have been instrumentalised in the War on Terror.
A weekly podcast series tracing and examining the history of Islam, beginning with the state of the world just before the advent of Islam. See you on Thursday!Visit: http://historyofislampodcast.blogspot.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We will be covering the golden history of islam from the life of prophet to the very last caliph of muslim world and the present scenario of the muslims in this modern world.It will be in episodes and seasons Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/history-of-islam/support
From the folks who brought you the Islamic History Podcast, comes a podcast about the Prophet of Islam. In this podcast, we discuss the life of Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him. We will also cover his family, friends, victories and defeats. This may be the most comprehensive podcast about the life of the Last Messenger of God.
uNBUCKled Discussions is an unconventional podcast covering a broad range of topics I am interested to learn more about without being a slave to my biases. We will try and discuss all sides of the argument, debate or discussion rather than cheerleading one point of view(make sure you call me out if I fail to do so). We will cover a broad range of topics such as sport, religion, cultures, society, history, random conversation and more.
Discussing the breakup of the Mongol Empire.By Abu Ibrahim Ismail
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#355 – David Kipping: Alien Civilizations and Habitable Worlds
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David Kipping is an astronomer at Columbia University, director of the Cool Worlds Lab, and host of the Cool Worlds YouTube channel. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: – SimpliSafe: https://simplisafe.com/lex – Shopify: https://shopify.com/lex to get free trial – ExpressVPN: https://expressvpn.com/lexpod to get 3 months free …
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The Cārvāka Podcast


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#India Beats #NewZealand And #Srilanka
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In this podcast, Kushal Mehra and Aadit Kapadia discuss the recently concluded bilateral series where the Indian men's cricket team defeated Sri Lanka, and the ongoing series against New Zealand. They also talk about the bids being made for the Women's Premier League.Follow Aadit:Twitter: @ask0704#indvsnz #indiancricket #womensipl------------------…
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The New Arab Voice


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The Taliban Tallys Up Business With China
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This week on The New Arab Voice, we’re looking at the Afghan economy under the Taliban. We examine the economic trade between the hardline group and the Chinese, who this month signed a major oil extraction deal to start tapping into Afghanistan’s vast natural reserves. The Taliban have welcomed this foreign investment, claiming new injections of c…
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The East is a Podcast


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(Preview) Bonus Episode 154 - The rise and fall of Juan Guaido w/ Ricardo Vaz
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A preview of the latest bonus episode. Get access to it and hours and hours of bonus content by signing up at the $5 level. Friend of the podcast Ricardo Vaz is a writer and editor with VenezuelAnalysis.com Subscribe to their podcast on your podcatcher and donate if you can at https://venezuelanalysis.com/donate…
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History Behind News


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S3E4: To Seek, Or Not Seek A 2nd Term - Biden Compared To Prior US Presidents
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Now that Mr. Biden is halfway through his presidential term, we want to find his place in US history. In other words, to weigh his presidency against prior US presidents. For example, how do Mr. Biden's successes or failures stack up against his predecessors? How does his age compare to prior US presidents? I know that's a big concern for lots of p…
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Kobi Peled, "Words Like Daggers: The Political Poetry of the Negev Bedouin" (Brill, 2022)
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For generations, the composition and recitation of poetry has been a key mode of expression among Bedouin populations in the Middle East, reflecting social norms, religious practices, relationships with the natural environment, and tribal histories and politics. In Words Like Daggers: The Political Poetry of the Negev Bedouin (Brill, 2022), Kobi Pe…
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The afikra Podcast


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RAMI YASIN | Horror in Arab Film | Movie Night
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Rami Yasin talked about his movie "Bloodline", “the first Arab vampire film.” Rami Yasin is a filmmaker and the founder of Breakout Films in Dubai. He was introduced to the world of cinema by his father who worked in film and television. After directing and producing television commercials for almost a decade, Rami seized an opportunity to work as …
This week, Danièle (with the help of her new puppy) introduces some of the most popular saints of the Middle Ages, along with their iconography, so you can spot them in medieval art. You can also support this podcast and Medievalists.net on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/medievalistsBy Medievalists.net
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80,000 Hours Podcast with Rob Wiblin


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#144 – Athena Aktipis on cancer, cooperation, and the apocalypse
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What’s the opposite of cancer? If you answered “cure,” “antidote,” or “antivenom” — you’ve obviously been reading the antonym section at www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cancer. But today’s guest Athena Aktipis says that the opposite of cancer is us: it's having a functional multicellular body that’s cooperating effectively in order to make that m…
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From Fear and Hate to Redemption: "Stranger at the Gate" (encore)
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We talk to filmmaker Joshua Seftel to learn about his Academy Award-nominated film "Stranger at the Gate" and the backstory that lead him to make it.By Interfaith Voices
Jeremi Suri is a historian at UT Austin. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: – Eight Sleep: https://www.eightsleep.com/lex to get special savings – BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/lex to get 10% off – InsideTracker: https://insidetracker.com/lex to get 20% off – Athletic Greens: https://athleticgreens.com/lex to get 1 month…
In this podcast, Kushal chats with Ami Ganatra as they discuss the importance of Ramayana in our daily life. What lessons can we learn from this great Itihaasa? Follow Ami:Twitter: @6amijiBlog: https://dharmorakshtirakshitah.wordpress.com/Buy the book here: shorturl.at/BPQRU#Ramayana #Rama #Ravana----------------------------------------------------…
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Why Do We Need Hadith? with Dr. Jonathan Brown | Season 4 Episode 6
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The most authentic and verified texts for Muslims, after the Qur’an, are the books of Hadith. They’re foundational to how we understand and practice our religion. But if the Qur’an is complete and perfect, why do we even need the Hadith? What is the method that scholars use to determine if the Prophet (S) really said something? How can we be certai…
Paul Salopek is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and National Geographic fellow who, at the age of 50, set out on foot to retrace the steps of the first human migrations out of Africa. The project, dubbed the “Out of Eden Walk,” began in Ethiopia in 2012 and will eventually take him to Tierra Del Fuego, a distance of some 24,000 miles. Calling i…
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The afikra Podcast


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ASHRAF FAGIH | What is Arab Science Fiction? | Conversations
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Ashraf Fagih talked about science fiction in the Arab world; a topic yet to be explored. Through his writings, Fagih talked about historical fantasy and mainstream culture. Ashraf Fagih (Saudi Arabia) is a writer born in 1977. He obtained a PhD in Computing from Queen’s University in Canada and is an assistant Professor at the King Fahd University …
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The East is a Podcast


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(Preview) Bonus Episode 153 - The US Drug War did not take place w/Alex Aviña
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A preview of the latest bonus episode. Get access to it and hours and hours of bonus content by signing up at the $5 level. Friend of the podcast Alexander Aviña takes us deep into the long and dirty history of so-called "drug wars."
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The Malcolm Effect


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#77 What is Monopsony Capitalism - Dr. Ashok Kumar & Christian Joseph
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We spoke to Ashok Kumar around the themes in his book “Monopsony Capitalism” Twitter: @broseph_stalin @momodoutaal @ctayj Instagram: TheGambian Broseph_stalingram CtayjBy Momodou
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The East is a Podcast


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The curious case of James Foley w/ William Van Wagenen
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Check out the article, "The role of UK intelligence services in the abduction, murder of James Foley" by William Van Wagenen (@wvanwagenen) Considering support the podcast www.patreon.com/east_podcast
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Nomads, Past and Present


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Gillian Tan, "Pastures of Change: Contemporary Adaptations and Transformations among Nomadic Pastoralists of Eastern Tibet" (Springer, 2018)
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Tibetan nomads have developed a way of life that is dependent in multiple ways on their animals and shaped by the phenomenological experience of mobility. These pastoralists have adapted to many changes in their social, political and environmental contexts over time. From the earliest historically recorded systems of segmentary lineage to the incor…
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Albayan Radio - ASWJ Australia - Islam: Qur'an & Sunnah


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006 Tafseer Unlocked: Surat Al-Faatiha, Ayah: 1 | Farhan Bin Rafee
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Tafseer Unlocked - A journey through the Qur'an, through the explanations of our Early Pious Predecessors (the Salaf). A NEW weekly series from at Masjid Al-Azhar, Belmore presented by: Farhan Bin Rafee. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/CO7et0LwTFQ Listen to the series: Tafseer Unlocked Series | Farhan Bin Rafee Watch the series: https://youtube.…
In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Bhaskar Menon and Abhijit Iyer-Mitra about the History of Indian Cuisine. Abhijit is a food connoisseur and Bhaskar is the founder of Mala Akbari a famous restaurant that serves historical Indian food. Follow Them:Twitter: @IyervvalTwitter: @akbari_mala#foodhistory #biryani #IVCFood-------------------------------…
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Islam for Christians


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The Prophet said: If anyone acquires knowledge that should be sought seeking the Face of Allah, but he acquires it only to get some worldly advantage, he will not experience the arf, i.e. the fragrance, of Paradise.By Makal Nasrani
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The afikra Podcast


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GEORGE SALIBA | Golden Age of Islamic Science | Conversations
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George Saliba talked about his research in Islamic science. He discussed the works of Muslim astronomers and scholars and how they shape modern-day science. George Saliba is a Professor of Arabic and Islamic Science. He is currently the Founding Director of Farouk Jabre Center for Arabic & Islamic Science and Philosophy, and holder of the Khwarizmi…
In this podcast, Anand Ranganathan, Harsh Gupta, and Abhijit Iyer Mitra talk about caste, religion, Islamism, and everything and anything they feel like talking about. This podcast was a late-night session parallel to the Surat Litfest.Follow Them:Twitter: @IyervvalTwitter: @harshmadhusudanTwitter: @ARanganathan72#caste #BBCDocumentary #Islamism---…
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#353 – Dennis Whyte: Nuclear Fusion and the Future of Energy
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Dennis Whyte is a nuclear scientist at MIT and the director of the MIT Plasma Science and Fusion Center. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: – Rocket Money: https://rocketmoney.com/lex – MasterClass: https://masterclass.com/lex to get 15% off – InsideTracker: https://insidetracker.com/lex to get 20% off EPISODE LINKS: Dennis’s…
with Randa Tawil hosted by Chris Gratien & Brittany White | What are the perils and possibilities of writing the histories of everyday people? In this episode, we return to this question with Randa Tawil, as she reflects on the process of research and writing. Tawil previously joined us on the Ottoman History Podcast to talk about the life of Zeina…
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Recovering Migrant Histories | Randa Tawil
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E536 | What are the perils and possibilities of writing the histories of everyday people? In this episode, we return to this question with Randa Tawil, as she reflects on the process of research and writing. Tawil previously joined us on the Ottoman History Podcast to talk about the life of Zeinab Ameen, a woman from late Ottoman Lebanon who set ou…
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#7 Gideon Mzembe - Founder of Zembiton and lifestyle Coach
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Following Gideons brand has always helped me strive for my goals and believe I can do it. Hence why I was so nervous in the beginning of this. I have followed him for a long time. This man has experienced hardships and good times but he is proof that your a product of your experiences so go out and experience them. ZEMBITION - YOU ARE MORE https://…
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Albayan Radio - ASWJ Australia - Islam: Qur'an & Sunnah


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The Reckoning, Paradise or Hell | Abdelkarim Salim, Khalid Mohamad & Mohamad Hoblos
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Special Event from Masjid Al-Azhar, Belmore. Speakers/Shaykhs: Abdelkarim Salim, Khalid Mohamad & Mohamad Hoblos. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/u55ufjYcc0M You can also listen on the Albayan Radio App /Online: http://albayan.com.au/ Please Support Albayan Radio: http://albayan.com.au/#donateBy Albayan Radio
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The New Arab Voice


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Human Rights on Trial: Aid workers in the dock and Greek-Turkish relations
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This week on The New Arab Voice, we're looking at the trial of the volunteers who helped migrants on the Greek island of Lesvos. Last week, a group of volunteers appeared in court, facing numerous charges related to voluntary work they undertook to help migrants that were arriving on the island by boat. Despite the long history of cooperation betwe…
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The afikra Podcast


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AMR SALAMA | Life with HIV in Egypt | Movie Night
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Amr Salama talked about his movie "Asmaa" that tells the story of a woman who suffers from AIDS decides not to surrender to the fatal disease. Amr Salama is an International Award Winning Film Director, Writer and Producer. Directed Feature Films, Hit TV and Platform Shows, TV commercials, Music Videos and Feature Documentaries. Created & hosted by…
Associate Professor Nuha al-Sha’ar speaking on ‘Friendship in Islamic Ethical Political Thought: Foundations and Modern Implications’ // Associate Professor SherAli Tareen speaking on ‘Debating Hindu-Muslim Friendship After Empire’ Speakers:Associate Professor Nuha al-Sha’ar, Institute of Ismaili Studies and American University of SharjahAssociate …
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History Behind News


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S3E3: How Podcasts Are Changing Journalism - History of Podcasting
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It's the two-year anniversary of the History Behind News podcast. Given this news, we decided to look into the history behind podcasting. For example, how did podcasting become a thing? How and when did podcasting morph out of its super geeky & techy origins, into this huge, supercool, mainstream phenomenon? And how is a podcast different than, say…