A super podcast
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 were omitted to support a thesis that only families from Quraishi lineage ruled the Arab / Moslem world until the arrival of the Ottomans. The podcast is at its best when it delves into micro histories of Palestine. Since the start of covid, I have been following a number of superb podcasts about historic Palestine, my homeland and my love. This podcast certainly fills a gap.
EMA-LEC via Apple Podcasts · Canada · 06/22/21
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Indispensable today. We need more unapologetic well resourced historians like Bassam.
ASM19402022 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/26/24
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
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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