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“This podcast has been a fantastic resource to kick start my desires to learn more world history. I am a Patreon which gives me more resources and downloads. I find this podcast and these resources so valuable in my thirst to learn more and understand the world around me. Thank you Allie and...”Read full review »
Chrissy Chitwood via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/21/24
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“She breaks down complex history in a way that makes the casual observer thinks it was an easy complications. That is, until you start on page one of any wikipedia page of a topic.
She has a true skill, and you can tell the rigor and depth of her research. She tried to be unbiased in her...”Read full review »
Juju_banton via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/27/24
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“Excellent podcasts which offer entertaining insights on historical, or religious events often left out of American education. Her research and ability to combine information within these podcasts keep me coming back for new 101 series. I enjoy listening and learning each episode.”
jenncmcd via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/26/24
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“This podcast is not only informative, but thought provoking and enjoyable. It gives me a way to listen to a well read person share their research on the go, and I recommend it to all my fellow history nerd friends 😉 Could not recommend enough!”
sam71017 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/26/24
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“I love this podcast and often listen to them several times to take in the wealth of rich, dense information Alli provides. It’s brilliant to give context to what’s happening in the world today and I truly value it. Thanks Alli- it’s awesome!”
LinnSkin via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
03/29/24
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“I heard the Nowruz episode and it was really informative and freshening! Thanks”
Sher Mehryar via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/20/24
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“I love this podcast!!!!
The information is presented in an easy to understand way and is very objective!!!
Thankyou!”
strezz74 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/11/24
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“As a world history and world religion teacher I couldn’t be more happy to have found this podcast. Well researched and great presentation. I really appreciate your dedication to showing all sides in a objective way. I have sent many episodes to family and friends. Keep up the great work making...”Read full review »
Rclaws13 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/08/24
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“Thank you so much! I’ve wanted to understand the complex details for what underlies the Palestine-Israel conflict for so long. You have attended to so many of my unanswered questions. I feel finally up to speed and able to have a more clear sense on my own thoughts on the current situation. A...”Read full review »
Jam Topping via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
03/06/24
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“This podcast is so well done and I’ve learned so much from Alli. She puts together unbiased information and she’s clearly done tons of research. Give it a listen!”
yemilybrown via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/01/24
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“You learn so much and she keeps it super relevant to current issues . My favorite thing is how she tries to be super objective and generous to all the players in the stories of history. Trying to educate without trying o make any political or otherwise motivated stance. She is a great teacher and...”Read full review »
113376890 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/28/24
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“The way Alli Roper presents each topic (of which many are topics that seem too big for me to even begin to understand) has made me feel smarter and understand the world better. I have loved her 101 episodes and brief history episodes. Thank you for making world history something manageable to...”Read full review »
SBSwift via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/13/24
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“I’m so glad I came across this pod. I can’t get enough of it. She explains everything so well. It’s really helped me to get a good hold of what’s going on in the world. My only gripe is I wish there was more of it cos I can’t get enough!”
W4f via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
02/10/24
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“Having listened to all of your episodes, I must say you are incredible. I never liked history much in school, because the teachers did not make it interesting. Now I can finally learn many of the things I didn’t know well and do so with enjoyment!!
You have a great gift in explaining history,...”Read full review »
EggPlant18 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/07/24
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“I’ve only just come across this podcast and am now almost finished listening to every episode. This is a fantastic primer on different political systems and conflicts. Thank you to Allie for all of the work you put into producing this!”
Krmur via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
01/15/24
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“Alli is absolutely brilliant at breaking down history in such a clear and concise way that I can keep track of everything and paint my own (perfectionist driven) brain map of everything I learn as she speaks. Thank you Alli, I’ve never enjoyed history so much! Please don’t stop 🙌”
@moonsouth via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
01/12/24
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“How do you do a podcast about such a convoluted subject and do it in today’s environment without political bias. Alli roper did it. It is soooo impressive how she never strayed from the facts and it made me realize the binary debates/arguments I’ve been having are fruitless, and not the angle...”Read full review »
yankeecoop23 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/06/24
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“This podcast has greatly improved the quality of my life. Thank you, thank you, thank you”
lovelyoldmusic via Apple Podcasts ·
Japan ·
12/28/23
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“Thank you for all you are doing! And yes add Ads..you deserve to make $$ for the hard work you do to put together such informative segments for people to learn on the go.”
ema407 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
12/28/23
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“Episodes are concise and incredibly helpful. I appreciate that the host does quick recaps of the information *right* when I need it. I can’t believe how easily I retain information from these episodes, and I credit it to the thoughtful structure and delivery. Bravo 👏🏼”
Very slick! via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/19/23
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“Thank you for your neutral, thorough, honest, and informative history lessons! Such a wonderful gift to give folks who CARE and WANT to be globally literate, but who have full time jobs and families and can’t quite keep, up let alone remember what we may or may not have learned decades ago in...”Read full review »
Musicalsky via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/07/23
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“Excellent wrap up of complicated history. I just listened to the 3 part series on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. I learned so much and it was interesting and well done. Thank you!”
PhillyAmanda via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/06/23
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“Thank you so much for your podcast. I listen to your podcast to learn more about my culture and history.”
poiu119 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/09/23
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“This podcast is such a wonderful resource and a gift to everyone who wants an accessible and informative overview of history to give you the context so needed to understand the world. Each episode is well researched and structured, I look forward to continuing to learn with Alli.”
J Corry via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/01/23
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“What a wonderful discovery this podcast is. Especially right now, having a brief overview of the Israel/Palestine history has been very helpful. But it’s all so great - really appreciate the work you’re doing, Ali! Thank you!”
expecto_patronum via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
11/01/23
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“Excellent, concise, unbiased, factual. I am addicted. I started with Israel, Palestine series, went to the Iran series, Russia and Ukraine and I’m now listening to the China series. They have all been so interesting, and I’ve learned a lot!”
Jkhhoward via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/26/23
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“What an intelligent podcast--I like how a complicated topic is explained so well. Thank you!”
VeronikaFarley via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
10/25/23
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“I came to this podcast when a friend told me about that Palestinian-Israeli Conflict 101 series (3parts) in October 2023. I was so excited to learn so much about everything I did not know about the Middle Eastern conflict because I have Middle Eastern heritage in my own family, being the daughter...”Read full review »
Vida Sami Can via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/23/23
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“I’ve been wanting to understand the Palestine Israeli conflict since it all kicked off again recently. The only way I could think to make sense of the horror was to try and figure out why and where it all began. I tried a few pods which featured lots of brainy talking heads using a lot of terms...”Read full review »
Hannah_Solo_ via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/22/23
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“Started this podcast to start understanding the Israeli Palestine conflict as I have no understanding of the history. And I have been so pleasantly happy with what I have learned, the additional resources to use, and just the overall detailed information provided by Alli Roper.
I am looking...”Read full review »
Mish Mash Mosh Maggs via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/21/23
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“Really appreciate the 3-part series on the Israel-Palestine conflict. I appreciate how Ali resists reductionism while still making the topics digestible. I’ve learned so much and have a more nuanced perspective on the topic. I also appreciate how Ali points out her limitations and encourages...”Read full review »
MegsMusings via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/20/23
“Not one to normally listen to Podcasts, I was on a very long drive recently and to pass time I thought I’d see if there was any info the Israeli Palestinian conflict. It’s a huge story at the moment, and I didn’t really know much about the reason and why there is always conflict.
I am so glad I...”Read full review »
EggingPeanut via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
10/20/23
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“I’m learning so many new or forgotten things in each episode. This podcast is fascinating and so important!”
KLNR2013 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/19/23
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“I saw the recent 3 part series about the Isreal/Palestinian history recommended on Instagram and it was so helpful for me to understand the history behind this complicated conflict. She presents the information in an interesting, unbiased way and you can tell it’s very well researched and thought...”Read full review »
lindsay2424 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/17/23
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“So happy I discovered this podcast through The American Moms on Instagram. I’ve listened to several episode ls and learned so much. I really appreciate your research and time and work to put this together Alli! It’s so well done - concise, articulate, accurate and eye-opening.”
Idahofarmgirl73 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/15/23
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“Thank you so much for this podcast and specifically the 3 part series of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. I’ve tried to catch up on this history over the last week and this has been the most unbiased and thorough explanation of how we’ve gotten here (made even more interesting by the fact that...”Read full review »
alex joy pucci via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/14/23
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“Thank you so much for your thorough yet simple (as can be) explanation of the Palestinian-Israeli Conflict. I had little to no real understanding of this conflict before listening to these episodes. Now I understand the complexity and nuance.”
Anoynomous2005 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/09/23
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“This is a great podcast for learning about and better understanding the world around us. Alli does a great job of condensing the history of a country/region into a few episodes and helping you see how the history affects what’s happening today. She’s very respectful of the countries she teaches...”Read full review »
mtngirl9 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/22/23
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“I’ve really been enjoying this podcast. It’s informative without being too much. I’ve learned more than I ever did in school. Thanks!”
Reading kid via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/06/23
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“My mom sent me this podcast and now I’m listening to it all the time. It has helped me get a good overview of world events.😁”
Cats Are Dancing On The Moon via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/18/23
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“Thanks for your extensive research on these countries! My kids and me love to listen to your podcasts!”
kkaraboo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/28/23
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“I really am enjoying diving into various countries’ histories. Understanding their history helps us understand the reasons behind some of their actions today. Thank you for thorough and well prepared histories!!”
Grandma DJ8/17 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/05/23
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“This podcast was recommended at a book club and I love it! The content is quick but thorough. I’m not a huge history lover, but I’m captivated by each episode. I love to listen while doing mundane tasks!”
mgibson528 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/22/23
“I’m really enjoying this podcast and learning so much! She makes the topic interesting to learn about. Not a boring history lesson. I feel so smarter after listening! I’m going to have my teens listen to it over the summer.”
Moriahmt via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/08/23
“Would have loved to be in her history class. So much time goes into these episodes, it’s obvious she takes the time to trim down all the details into an easy to listen and understand podcast. Grateful for the opportunity to easily learn more about our world.”
Skhodg via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/06/23
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“This podcast is educating me so much and broadening my perspective of the world! Concise. Easy to understand. Alli’s presentation is stellar. I want to be educated enough to relate to others worldwide and understand politics better. This podcast is helping me to do just that!”
Jo2Gig via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/05/23
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“This podcast has been helping me learn and understand current events so much better. The episodes are well written and spoken. I can’t wait for more!”
JDMMaryland via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/03/23
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“I just started listening and I didn't realize how much I didn't really know about the history of other countries. I love learning history but can be easily bored by facts and days. This podcast is a fantastic way to fire up my love of learning again in a conversational, interesting style....”Read full review »
Lopez Fan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/14/23
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“I’ve only listened to the first episode, but I was blown away! I learned so much in just a short amount of time. I love history, but was never sure how to learn more without reading an entire book. Thank you for making these easily digestible and fun to listen to!”
JenPackard via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/12/23
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