Between 1831 and 1840, Palestine fell into the hands of Mohammed Ali Pasha, the Khedive of Egypt. During his reign, the first spark of Palestinian peoplehood emerged. In the season finale, we travel to the moment where the Palestinian people were born. Be sure to follow @PreOccupationPod on Instagram for regular updates! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/preoccupation-a-not-so-brief-history-of-palestine/donations

On July 1st I spoke with Adar, creator of the Sulha network. Adar and I have had numerous private conversations on the subject of peace, normalization, Palestinian identity, and the future of Palestine. We decided to turn one of these conversations into a live session on his YouTube channel. This is the unedited audio of our conversation. Enjoy! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/preoccupation-a-not-so-brief-history-of-palestine/donations

Between the 16th - 19th centuries, Europe experienced technological and social transformations that had a profound impact on Palestine. Simultaneously, the era of the Strongman is coming to an end in Palestine, but not without a fight. Join me, as I journey through Acre's final days as Palestine's most prosperous city. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/preoccupation-a-not-so-brief-history-of-palestine/donations

In 1799 Napoleon Bonaparte makes landfall in Jaffa. This represents the first saga in Palestine's long history with European colonialism. Meanwhile, Palestine and its inhabitants continue to struggle and adapt to the country's everchanging landscape. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/preoccupation-a-not-so-brief-history-of-palestine/donations

In the 18th century, the northern district of Safad is the centre of Palestine's lucrative cotton trade. At the peak of Safad's cotton boom, a small conflict over farming rights becomes the genesis story of modern Palestine's founding father. Join me as I take you through the rise and fall of the most important Palestinian you've probably never heard of.

“The inhabitants [of Nablus] are most proud of it, and think there is no place in the world equal to it.” These words were spoken by a priest traveling through the holy land in the Ottoman era. Between the 16th - 18th centuries, Nablus was unquestionably the economic heart of Ottoman Palestine. Join me as I discuss the unique social arrangements that made this city so special.

This episode is part one of a three part series covering early Ottoman Palestine (16th - 18th centuries). In the 16th century a new power came to rule over Palestine. From the onset, this new dynasty would face unique challenges. Join me as I take you through early Ottoman Palestine and introduce you the families that ruled the holy city of Jerusalem.

Where does the name Palestine come from? Who are the Palestinians? Are they "Arabs" who migrated over from neighboring countries, or are they they indigenous inhabitants of this hotly contested land? In this opening episode, I scratch the surface on these important questions.