History of Asia Podcast
1) 4.3. '67-'89. Occupation and civil war
After the six-day-war, Arab nations gradually left the conflict with Israel to the PLO. The latter became involved in the civil war in Lebanon and in a mini-civil war in Jordan (Black September). Mean...Show More
2) 4.2. Nothing lasts like the temporary
We talk about Israel, Lebanon, Palestine and Jordan 1990-today.Notice any mistakes? Let me know, please! A few datapoints:1987 start first intifada1988 establishment of Hamas1988 PLO recognizes Israël...Show More
3) 4.1. Israel, Palestine, Lebanon and Jordan today
Sources for this series (more will be added later):The Economist often for current affairs (cited when relevant)ABICHT L. Israël, Palestina. ABICHT LUDO. Delalniettemin: over Joodse wijsheid en humorA...Show More
4) 3.15 Back to the Stone Age
Now really the final episode of the series...
5) 3.14 (final) The Bronze Age and its Collapse
This is the final episode of the series. And maybe of the entire podcast too. Want to stay informed if and when a new episode comes out, then best include History of Asia in your library.Thank you all...Show More
6) 3.12. Iron Age Assyria. The most cruel empire in history?
We talk about Assyria (and to a lesser extent Babylonia) during the Iron Age.
7) Short announcement
Just a short explanation why it takes me ever longer to get out episodes. Sorry for the wait.
8) 3.11. The Umayyads. ‘l’union fait la force’ or ‘divide and rule’?
The Germanic peoples and the Arabs were in a similar condition when they took over their respective parts of Roman territory. A century after they did, the West lived through the Dark Ages, while the ...Show More
9) 3.10 The Islamic Golden Age
In terms of scientific output, Muslim majority countries are currently behind the curve. Many people blame Islam itself. One of the best counterarguments to this, is that Islam was in many ways respon...Show More
10) 3.9. The Ottomans. True survivors
We talk about the Ottoman empire. They survived for over 6 centuries. What is their secret?