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“Filled with disinformation and one-sided bias to delude people into the Palestinian perpetual victimhood narrative.
No moral accountability for condemning the maliciously intended atrocities committed against people in Israel. You’re a xenophobe.
If this clown was around in WWII he would’ve...”Read full review »
drbizz via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
05/23/24
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“Great for those of us without the guidance and time to learn (in depth) about Palestine on our own. Beautiful and thorough look at the land of Palestine, and its people throughout history.”
Mistral7890 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/14/24
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“I’ve deep dived into the last 100 years of Palestine and Zionism. Just starting a deep dive into Christian Zionism. But it’s refreshing to not define Palestine to recent history and just celebrate the cultural and heritage! I’m to the peasant revolt and I hope you it goes into ordinary people in...”Read full review »
Domino Problematic via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/12/24
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“Well researched episodes with heart, not just facts & stats; pleasant delivery and soothing voice. It’s obvious this podcast is a labour of love. I’m learning so much. Keep up the good work!”
Sydneysidewinder via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
02/23/24
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“Thank you for all your incredible work in putting together this podcast. I am loving learning about Palestinian history, and I appreciate you taking the time to discuss the importance of “story” and other concepts that are important to consider when thinking about what defines Palestine and...”Read full review »
tinasm via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/19/24
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“Often history of the Palestinians touches on the Bibilacal-Old Testament era and more recent history in the 1900’s forward. I want to know more about the huge gap in between.”
Lilly 102 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/19/24
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“Just found this podcast and it has been such a welcome breath of fresh air. Really loving getting to know Palestinian heritage and history much better. Muchas gracias!”
Cbnjydhi via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/30/24
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“Such a soulful deep dive into the history of Palestine and the Palestinian people. The story telling is passionate and genuine, with excellent references and explanations. Thoroughly enjoyable and beautiful.”
medicmama911 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
01/17/24
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“This is the part you don’t learn in school or anywhere really. This podcast fills in the gaps of information that all too often either gets denied or left out entirely.”
Asailinggirl via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/28/23
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“This should be required listening for diaspora Palestinians. We get no formal social studies education about Palestine. So we grow up only learning bits and pieces. This really helps teach the broad picture of the history and development of Palestine. Thank you for doing this through the hardest...”Read full review »
Rasha cooks via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/21/23
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“I found this on my quest to learn more about Palestine. I found each episode crafted with such care and great thought. The host finds ways to explain the rich history and culture by weaving in stories and references that a new listener can understand. Looking forward to more seasons.”
Peppe2112 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
12/17/23
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“Really grateful that this podcast exists, and that the host puts so much time and energy into research and production. A very thoughtful, thorough, and important discussion of Palestine’s history, which must be a difficult task given the unspeakable tragedy of its present. Thank you.”
linrasp via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/16/23
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“Very helpful in teaching the complexities of the history of Palestine. As an American, this wasn’t a topic that was covered in depth or in a nuanced way during my education, and this podcast has served as a springboard for me to do further research on my own.”
Jakob Marley's Mom via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/28/23
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“This podcast is a superbly researched history that expertly interweaves many layers of complexity together to provide a deep and very human accounting of Ottoman-era Palestine. Bassam’s conversational cadence and engaging storytelling captured and maintained my attention for hours. Listening to...”Read full review »
Rallycat611 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/28/23
“I am so happy to have stumbled upon this podcast. The timing however wasn’t a happy one - quite the opposite. It was right after Oct 7, 2023. I needed to learn about Palestines history and this podcast has been a godsend. I love Bassam’s storytelling. I shared this podcast with everyone and...”Read full review »
ayafzal via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/27/23
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“Thank for this wonderful podcast with essential historical context for a complex topic. Thinking of your relatives now during this horrible time. Would love to see new episodes to hear what your thoughts are on the recent tragic escalations.”
Mina Iris via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/28/23
“This is literally horrible. I couldn't get past the second episode. This doesn’t talk about the history but rather fragments of social experiences are used to try to piece together to validate a make believe population. The history is not presented chronologically but rather jumps around to...”Read full review »
melissamaff via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/27/23
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“Very interesting deep dive delivered with maximum pretentiousness. I can smell the intellectual superiority in the mind of the presenter all the way across from the other side of my phone. It was difficult not to roll my eyes occasionally during the frequent deep breaths and dramatic pauses as I...”Read full review »
Bobby Bob Jones esq. via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
10/26/23
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“But a selective History curved to meet a narrative that is a modern Op-Ed.”
Kitzbuehlerman via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/22/23
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“This should be required listening for anyone wanting to have an informed opinion particularly in today’s political climate.”
Kahlojane via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/18/23
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“I've been thoroughly enjoying this podcast on the history of Palestine. Bassam’s clear explanations and use of relatable analogies have made it easy for someone like me, with limited prior knowledge, to learn so much. It's been an enlightening and enjoyable journey!”Read full review »
YogaT12344321 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
10/13/23
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“I am absolutely enjoying the Preoccupation Pod. I met Bassam at the Palestine Writes Literature Festival at UPenn last week. Bassam is an amazing hakawati (storyteller in Arabic) and his podcast is giving me an opportunity to take a deep dive into Palestine’s history. Thank you so much for your...”Read full review »
Ummah1234 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/30/23
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“A beautifully told story. It’s very fact heavy, so I recommend at least a second listen. Worth it.”
beeverstein via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/29/23
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“I have listened to this twice now. Bassam has gone to great lengths to give life to Palestine as it’s own entity away from the occupation. His story telling is incredible and it makes this complex history of Palestine digestible. This is the kind of thing that schools in America should use to...”Read full review »
margota2396 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/27/23
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“This podcast
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JJJJJ in LA via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/08/23
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“I am enjoying this podcast. Thank you very much for this very important effort. You have brought together centuries of history into a well done research by way of storytelling”
Nasser Rashdan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/09/23
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“Very well researched and well brought! An extensive dive into the history - the host explains not only historic events but also how society functioned at different stages in history and how that, in turn, influenced the course of history”
123happyunicorm via Apple Podcasts ·
Belgium ·
10/31/22
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“This is an accessible distillation of an ancient society’s life over millennia prior to Israel’s concerted campaign to erase all traces of Palestine.”
Natatatatatatyy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/11/22
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“As a corner high school teacher, I have studied extensively the Palestine-Israeli occupation. Every American must take a good look at the wrongs committed on the Palestinians. We must stop funding hatred, apartheid, theft, destruction, segregation, degradation, humiliation, murder, and genocide...”Read full review »
cartiran via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/13/22
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“Accurately dismantles historical events in a thought provoking manner”
Ashpennig05 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/30/22
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“This is a great podcast that follows a variety of events while condensing them into comprehensive, interrelated stories. 100% would recommend for anyone looking to understand Palestine for more than just its modern depiction.”
Amrh_S via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
12/10/21
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“I really appreciate this podcast. It’s very interesting as a lover of history to hear these stories. The recent interview with Adar is a context I’ve absolutely never heard. So many concepts here to unpack. Wow! Please keep creating, this a very compelling podcast.
My question(s sorry) I’d like...”Read full review »
Vroom vroom babies via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/13/21
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“Whenever conversation arises about Palestine (and, by extension, Israel) I’m always struck and profoundly embarrassed by my ignorance on the subject. This podcast has deepened and broadened my understanding of the subject, giving objective historical context that is both clear and interesting!”
LornaDrew via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/24/21
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“Brilliant. Incisive and passionately conveyed, but it’s quite ambitious taking a stab at such a long stretch of history of Palestine, that sometimes it risks making serious omissions - Like the episode that touches on the dynasties that ruled the moslem world, the Seljuks, Fatimids and Ayyubids...”Read full review »
EMA-LEC via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
06/22/21
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“I discovered this podcast in the wake of my recently reawakened interest in learning more about Palestine's history and it was perfectly suited to help answer a question that I had been contemplating for a while: what was "Palestine" like before it became the "Palestine Under...”Read full review »
WA_Canada via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
06/18/21
“What you have brought to fruition with this telling is exemplary and superb. I am profoundly grateful and floored by your gift for presenting this. Admiration, respect and looking forward to your continued works. Blessings!”
sunkissedinthenorth via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
06/15/21
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“Absolutely love this podcast and enjoy how the host goes through the topics of the episode in a very fluid way.”
MHS2021 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/11/21
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“The host does an incredible job in providing a detailed and in depth look at the objective history of Palestine and its people. In a sea of manufactured disinformation and imperialist propaganda, this podcast shines an amazing light on the wonderful history and culture of the Palestinian people.”
G'mornin Julia via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/27/21
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“What a brilliant medium to do justice for a long awaited treatment of a critical subject. Brilliantly academic and an enthralling spotlight. Graceful, balanced, gives us hope that those twice removed will learn of the civilisation that flourished before they fatefully welcomed groups of “eager”...”Read full review »
j.brown.in.LA via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/22/21
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“Obviously this subject will be polarizing and controversial, but the host of this podcast has so far done a fantastic job. They educate the listener about an area of world history that is just as complicated as any other region in the world. I look forward to new episodes”
chilton93xx via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/14/21
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“I just finished listening to the first episode and it was amazing. It was very different from what I was expecting, but I don’t mean that in a bad way. I think it’s so important that you took the time to go further back in time to really explain the foundation of things as all the points you...”Read full review »
Aylaylay via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
05/14/21
“Admittedly I’m a Palestinian history buff. But I’ve listened to dozens and dozens of podcasts on topic and off topic and this is by far the one of a small handful of the most riveting, clearest and most creative out there.”
NM232 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
05/08/21
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“I’m excited to see the rest of this podcast. It’s great to learn about my own history from a Palestinian perspective and not propaganda from western/pro-imperialism scholars. Very well-researched podcast, keep up the great work!”
simonjiries via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/03/21
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“This podcast is very easy to listen to. His ability to impart the information about the history and culture of Palestinians to a western audience that may be completely unfamiliar with the middle east is amazing. Best podcast I've had the opportunity to listen to ever.”Read full review »
sotne via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
05/01/21
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“While an interesting discussion of Arab life in the Levant; he engages in denial of Jewish connection to the land albeit polite in tone.”
Mighty mouse the great via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/25/21
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“A great way to learn, and discover history even though it’s usually not something I would be into. Easy to listen to & articulate.”
CRH1988 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
03/27/21
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