Sacred Footsteps is dedicated to travel, history and culture from a Muslim perspective. We talk to writers, historians, artists and others, about travel as a spiritual practice, and discuss aspects of Muslim culture and history that are often overlooked.
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The Life of Prophet Muhammad - by Sheikh Azhar Nasser


An in depth biography of Prophet Muhammad by Sheikh Azhar Nasser, presented by WhyQuran. Watch these lectures with video at http://why-quran.org
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We often overlook Islamic history as a learning tool. The history of Islam is not only important for Muslims, but important for everyone. Islam and the people who call themselves Muslims have made an enormous impact on our world. The Islamic History Podcast is about discovering that history in a fun and interesting way.
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History! The most exciting and important things that have ever happened on the planet. Powerful kings, warrior queens, nomads, empires and expeditions. Historian Dan Snow and his expert guests bring all these stories to life and more in a daily dose of history. Join Dan as he digs into the past to make sense of the headlines and get up close to the biggest discoveries being made around the world today, as they happen. If you want to get in touch with the podcast, you can email us at ds.hh@hi ...
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All about the Middle Ages from Medievalists.net. Join Danièle Cybulskie and her guests as they talk about the medieval world, from Byzantium to the Vikings.
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For history lovers who listen to podcasts, History Unplugged is the most comprehensive show of its kind. It's the only show that dedicates episodes to both interviewing experts and answering questions from its audience. First, it features a call-in show where you can ask our resident historian (Scott Rank, PhD) absolutely anything (What was it like to be a Turkish sultan with four wives and twelve concubines? If you were sent back in time, how would you kill Hitler?). Second, it features lon ...
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An audio platform for the study of the pre-modern Islamic(ate) past and beyond. We interview academics, archivists and artists on their work for peers and junior students in the field. We aim to educate, inspire, perhaps infuriate, and on the way entertain a little too. https://linktr.ee/abbasidhistorypodcast Suitable also for general listeners with an interest in geographically diverse medieval history.
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Tune in with Mohamed and Ameen giving you the perspective you've not heard yet on timeless topics relevant to young Muslims like: marriage, mental health, media, mindset and gender roles. Available on all major podcast platforms! Leave us a great review if you're enjoying the show too! Email: mindheistpodcast@gmail.com Questions: curiouscat.me/mindheistpod Twitter/Instagram: @mindheistpod www.mindheistpodcast.com Stay blessed!
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Ever wondered what the Crusades were and why they really happened? This podcast not only tells the full history of the Crusades, it also links them with the forgotten story of the fall of Byzantium. Listen to one of the most amazing tales ever told! Nick Holmes is a British historian, author and podcaster - check out his website at www.nickholmesauthor.com.
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This is a podcast about Islam from a Christian perspective. Presented by a Christian seminary graduate, you will learn about Muhammad, the Quran and 1400 years of fascinating stories you may have never heard. This is a resource for learning, thinking and spiritual development. This show can be reached at makalnasrani@gmail.com.
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Historiansplaining: A historian tells you why everything you know is wrong


History lectures by Samuel Biagetti, a historian (and antique dealer) with a Phd in early American history; my dissertation was on Freemasonry in the 1700s. I focus on the historical myths and distortions, from "the Middle Ages" to "Race," that people use to rationalize the world in which we live. More info at www.historiansplaining.com Please see my Patreon page, https://www.patreon.com/user?u=5530632, if you want to keep the lectures coming, and to hear the patron-only materials.
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Interview with scholars of the Medieval World about their new books
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Inspiring American Muslim Men to live the Deep Life.
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Discussions about nationality, Moorish history, science, astronomy, astrology, anthropology, archeology Personal health, natural cures, herbs, ancient civilizations, Law, Contract Law, Private and Public Law, Political Science, Personal and Group food creation. To own a business that belongs to you http://www.newdebtelimination.com
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Scientific principles, theory, and the role of key figures in the advancement of science.
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A space for lovers, actors and welcomers to Islamic and Indian arts, to explore the actuality of the art market, exhibition and research.Every episode, join Isabelle Imbert as the Art Informant in conversations with specialists of the Islamic and Indian art history and art market.
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Secular Jihadists for a Muslim Enlightenment


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Secular Jihadists for a Muslim Enlightenment
Armin Navabi
Throughout history, freethinkers have outraged the religious with their wacky ideas about the virtues of free speech, reason, and, of course, eating babies. Now, God is dying—and it's time to dispose of his remains. From the pits of Hell, Satan sends two puppets of the imperialist West and the Zionist Jews against God, Islam, and tiny kittens to bring you their propaganda and conspire for a new world order. This is Secular Jihadists for a Muslim Enlightenment—with Harris Sultan, Veedu Vidz, ...
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Blogging Theology is a channel discussing comparative religion by Paul Williams, a blogger and bibliophile based in London and the South of France.
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A biweekly podcast telling the story of the Turks, from the Göktürk Khanate through the Turkish Republic. turkishhistorypodcast.com
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Conversations with journalists, academics and writers on Turkey and its region. New episode every two weeks.
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The Firsts: The Forerunners of Islam is the series that visits trailblazers of the ummah. Those that rise to the occasion, and inspire a generation. Host Sh. Dr. Omar Suleiman dives into the stories of the giants who were the first of their kind in this world, and distinguished in the next. Listen in to revive the personalities buried in history.Let’s meet the Firsts. This series is brought to you by Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research. We aim to make academic and Islamically-credible scho ...
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Harvard Islamica, the podcast of the Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Islamic Studies Program at Harvard University, explores topics related to the scholarly study of Islam and Muslim societies at Harvard and beyond.
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The Levantini Podcast is a show about Near Eastern history, language, religion and culture. We speak with academics and experts on a variety of topics, both ancient and modern.
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Conversations about science, technology, history, philosophy and the nature of intelligence, consciousness, love, and power. Lex is an AI researcher at MIT and beyond.
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Hosted by Nosheen Iqbal and Michael Safi, Today in Focus brings you closer to Guardian journalism. Combining personal storytelling with insightful analysis, this podcast takes you behind the headlines for a deeper understanding of the news, every weekday
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Welcome to the Holy Watermelon podcast, where a Christian and an atheist talk about religious studies. Join us, Katie and Preston, as we dive into the world of comparative religion. We use humor and research to have real, challenging, and uproarious conversations about the world's religious traditions and behaviors. If you're interested in religious studies, learning about other people and cultures, or fun facts for your dinner conversation, tune in to our bi-weekly episodes.
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Faheem Shuaibe hosts shows which address all things that affect and arise from "The Human Condition"; Business, Politics, Education, Culture and Religion
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A podcast on the deep history of class struggle, paleo-parapolitics, and the demonology of capital. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Patheos hosts a question and answer forum examining world religions including Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, and more.
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A podcast from The New Arab, a leading English-language website based in London covering the Middle East, North Africa, Asia, and Arab and Muslim affairs around the world, bringing you news, culture, and lifestyle from these regions and beyond. Mirroring our diverse coverage, the podcast combines storytelling and news analysis to bring our listeners something familiar yet new. Visit our website for more quality journalism: www.newarab.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor ...
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Albayan Radio - ASWJ Australia - Islam: Qur'an & Sunnah


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Albayan Radio - ASWJ Australia - Islam: Qur'an & Sunnah
Albayan Radio
The Voice of ASWJ Australia. Listen to & Download Our Latest Programs. Topics: Aqeedah (Creed), Tafsir Qur'an, Islamic Fiqh, History, Youth & Community programs, Medical & Health programs and much much more. Podcasts are in Arabic & English.
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A podcast covering 1000 years of Persian history, from the death of Alexander the Great in 323 BC, to the Islamic Conquest of Persia in the 7th Century AD.
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Unusually in-depth conversations about the world's most pressing problems and what you can do to solve them. Subscribe by searching for '80,000 Hours' wherever you get podcasts. Produced by Keiran Harris. Hosted by Rob Wiblin and Luisa Rodriguez.
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New Books in History


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Reyhan Durmaz, "Stories Between Christianity and Islam: Saints, Memory, and Cultural Exchange in Late Antiquity and Beyond" (U California Press, 2022)
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In Stories between Christianity and Islam: Saints, Memory, and Cultural Exchange in Late Antiquity and Beyond (University of California Press, 2022), Reyhan Durmaz offers an original and nuanced understanding of Christian–Muslim relations that shifts focus from discussions of superiority, conflict, and appropriation to the living world of connectiv…
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Faheem Shuaibe


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UDL: “The 5 Obligations: A Brief History of the Material Life of Al-Islam”
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Chapter 106. Quraish - Quraysh 1. For the covenants (of security and safeguard enjoyed) by the Quraish 2. Their covenants (covering)) journeys by winter and summer 3. Let them adore the Lord of this House 4. Who provides them with food against hunger and with security against fear (of danger).By Faheem Shuaibe
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Islam for Christians


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95 - Islamic History - 624 – The Battle of Badr Part 1 – Preparing for Battle
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The newly militarized Muslims target a Meccan caravan. Mecca scrambles an army. The stage is set for the first clash in what will be the years-long war between the Muslims and the Quraysh of Mecca.By Makal Nasrani
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Lex Fridman Podcast


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#380 – Neil Gershenfeld: Self-Replicating Robots and the Future of Fabrication
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Neil Gershenfeld is the director of the MIT Center for Bits and Atoms. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: – LMNT: https://drinkLMNT.com/lex to get free sample pack – NetSuite: http://netsuite.com/lex to get free product tour – BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/lex to get 10% off EPISODE LINKS: Neil’s Website: http://ng.cba.m…
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The center of every sacred mystery, the Temple at Jerusalem is the most famous building on earth, even though it has not existed for almost 2000 years and no one knows precisely what it looked like. We join with Michael of “Xai, How Are You” to discuss Solomon’s Temple – both the real historical building as it can be reconstructed from ancient text…
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Max Weiss, "Revolutions Aesthetic: A Cultural History of Ba'thist Syria" (Stanford UP, 2022)
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The November 1970 coup that brought Hafiz al-Asad to power fundamentally transformed cultural production in Syria. A comprehensive intellectual, ideological, and political project—a Ba'thist cultural revolution—sought to align artistic endeavors with the ideological interests of the regime. The ensuing agonistic struggle pitted official aesthetics …
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Chris Campion and Bud Lee, "The War is Here: Newark 1967" (ZE Books, 2023)
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July 1967. After the arrest, beating, and imprisonment of cab driver John Smith by local police, the city of Newark--already a tinderbox, became a hotbed of protest and retaliation. Over five long days, 26 people were killed by police gunfire and hundreds more were injured, thousands arrested, and millions of dollars in property damage was caused. …
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Faheem Shuaibe


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UDL: "Wealth and the Will of Allah"
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Salat (anxiety, grief, ingratitude, unmindfulness) and Zakat (Growth and Purification; grasping, greed, pride and attachment) remove impurities from our psychic bodies just as waste elimination purifies our physical bodies of liquid and solid waste.By Faheem Shuaibe
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Jessica M. Marglin, "The Shamama Case: Contesting Citizenship Across the Modern Mediterranean" (Princeton UP, 2022)
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In the winter of 1873, Nissim Shamama, a wealthy Jew from Tunisia, died suddenly in his palazzo in Livorno, Italy. His passing initiated a fierce lawsuit over his large estate. Before Shamama’s riches could be disbursed among his aspiring heirs, Italian courts had to decide which law to apply to his estate—a matter that depended on his nationality.…
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New Books in Medieval History


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Reyhan Durmaz, "Stories Between Christianity and Islam: Saints, Memory, and Cultural Exchange in Late Antiquity and Beyond" (U California Press, 2022)
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New Books in History


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Naoíse Mac Sweeney, "The West: A New History of an Old Idea" (Dutton, 2023)
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Dr. Naoíse Mac Sweeney presents a radical new account of how the idea of the West has shaped our history, told through the stories of fourteen fascinating lives in her book The West: A New History of an Old Idea (Dutton, 2023). We tend to imagine Western Civilisation as a golden thread, leading through the centuries from classical antiquity to the …
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Today in Focus


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A spying scandal and lots of coffee: how Guardian Australia launched 10 years ago
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In a special edition of Full Story, Guardian Australia’s daily podcast, Bridie Jabour speaks to the key players of its launch in May 2013. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian
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Albayan Radio - ASWJ Australia - Islam: Qur'an & Sunnah


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#006 Seerah - The Life of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) | Sh. Khalid Mohamad
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To share in the reward and support Albayan Radio, please donate here: https://albayan.com.au/donate/ Friday night lesson from Masjid Al-Azhar, Belmore. Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/iOoHzj6-G4s Watch the whole series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWRcONNViMiqaJuw_0J2mHvy-XO10mkMf Listen to the whole series: https://on.soundcloud.…
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98: 5. And they have been commanded no more than this: to worship Allah offering Him sincere devotion being True (in faith); to establish regular Prayer; and to practice regular Charity; and that is the Religion Right and Straight.By Faheem Shuaibe
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Blogging Theology


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The Signs of the Last Day with Shaykh Asrar Rashid
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Read Navigating the End of Time https://www.amazon.co.uk/Navigating-End-Time-Asrar-Rashid/dp/1739629205/ref=sr_1_1?crid=CDHODE7DJ65M&keywords=navigating+the+end+of+time+asrar+rashid&qid=1685045476&sprefix=asrar%2Caps%2C65&sr=8-1 Support Blogging Theology on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Bloggingtheology My Paypal Link: https://www.paypal.com/pay…
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Historiansplaining: A historian tells you why everything you know is wrong


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UNLOCKED: The Great Archaeological Discoveries, pt. 4 -- The Library of Ashurbanipal
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Unlocked after one year for patrons only:One moonlit night in 1853, an Iraqi excavator named Hormuzd Rassam and his team snuck into the hills outside of Mosul and began to uncover the massive palace of the last ancient Assyrian emperor, Ashurbanipal. Inside the palace was the largest trove of surviving documents from the ancient world that has ever…
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Blogging Theology


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Answering Philosophical Objections to Prayer: with Dr. Safaruk Chowdhury
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Chapters: Introduction: 00:00-07:00 Importance of Du‘ā’: 07:01-13:22 The Problem of Prayer: 13:23-20:06 The Objections: 20:07-28:10 1) The Impassibility Problem: 28:11-36:57 2) The Omniscience Problem: 36:58-44:43 3) The Divine Decree Problem: 44:44-51:28 4) The Omnibenevolence Problem: 51:29-1:00:46 5) The Problem of Bad Comportment: 1:00:47-1:07:…
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Blogging Theology


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Islam and Bioethics - An Introduction with Prof Mohammed Ghaly
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Dr Mohammed Ghaly: https://cilecenter.academia.edu/MohammedGhaly Support Blogging Theology on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Bloggingtheology My Paypal Link: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/bloggingtheology?locale.x=en_GB Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/blogging-theology/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brand…
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Blogging Theology


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Introduction to Arabic literature, Orientalism, and Taha Hussein: with Mufti Liaquat Zaman
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Mufti Liaquat Zaman’s youtube page: https://www.youtube.com/@RootsOfKnowledge Chapters: Arabic Literature: 00:00-32:09 Qur’an: 32:10-1:02:43 Muslim historical endeavors: 1:02:44-1:16:46 Orientalists: 1:16:47-1:41:25 Taha Hussein: 1:41:26-2:26:11 Conclusion + Q&A: 2:26:12 – end Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/blogging-theology/donati…
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Blogging Theology


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The Concept of Mutawātir Transmission in Islam With Dr. Suheil Laher
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What is Tawātur?: 00:00 – 53:49 History of Tawātur: 53:50 – 1:10:38 Qur’anic Tawātur: 1:10:39 – 2:14:56 Tawātur in Hadith: 2:14:57 – 2:43:21 Summary + Q&A: 2:43:22 - end Support Blogging Theology on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Bloggingtheology My Paypal Link: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/bloggingtheology?locale.x=en_GB Support this podcast …
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The New Arab Voice


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The Injustice League: Assad's return to the Arab fold
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Syrian President Bashar al-Assad was returned to the Arab League this month. Twelve years after Syria was suspended, in response to their brutal crackdown against civilians protesters, the group of nations, led by Saudi Arabia welcomed back the Assad regime. The move signalled a major shift in diplomacy in the region, and simultaneously a continuat…
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Blogging Theology


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al-Shafi’i's RISALA with Shaykh Hamza Karamali
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You know that Islam is true. But do you know why it’s true? https://whyislamistrue.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/blogging-theology/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Mr Paul Williams
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with Nicholas Morton hosted by Maryam Patton | The Mongol Empire was the largest contiguous land empire in history, yet its influence on the social and political history of the realms that came under its domain is often minimized due to its short-lived nature. In some ways, the most lasting effects of the Mongol invasions were the unexpected geopol…
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Revolutionary Left Radio


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"The Origin of the Family, Private Property, and The State" by Friedrich Engels (Pt. 2)
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In this second installment of our three-part series on Friedrich Engels' famous work "The Origin of the Family, Private Property, and the State", Alyson and Breht discuss chapters 4, 5, and 6 titled "The Greek Gens", "The Rise of the Athenian State", and "the Gens and the State in Rome" respectively. Together they summarize the chapters, and then l…
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Albayan Radio - ASWJ Australia - Islam: Qur'an & Sunnah


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خطبة الجمعة من مسجد الأزهر بلمور || الشرك || الشيخ خالد حسن عيسى
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To share in the reward and support Albayan Radio, please donate here: https://albayan.com.au/donate/ Jumu'ah Khutbah from Masjid Al-Azhar, Belmore. Presented (in Arabic) by: Shaykh Khaled Hassan Issa. Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/jjhkBArIwrk Download Our App/Listen Online: http://albayan.com.au/ _________ Catch up on past programs: So…
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Albayan Radio - ASWJ Australia - Islam: Qur'an & Sunnah


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Our Duty Towards What Allah Commanded Us | Sh. Abu Bakr Zoud | Albayan LIVE #145
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To share in the reward and support Albayan Radio, please donate here: https://albayan.com.au/donate/ Watch on our YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/live/yFI8EBSZdtE Watch the whole Albayan LIVE 2023 series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLI2g1laHLLs7E1E1qpEoIJFXL3vbsPvTS Listen to the whole series: https://on.soundcloud.com/ZrwoJ Download th…
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Aomar Boum, "Undesirables: A Holocaust Journey to North Africa" (Stanford UP, 2023)
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In the lead-up to World War II, the rising tide of fascism and antisemitism in Europe foreshadowed Hitler's genocidal campaign against Jews. But the horrors of the Holocaust were not limited to the concentration camps of Europe: antisemitic terror spread through Vichy French imperial channels to France's colonies in North Africa, where in the force…
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Patrick J. Corbeil, "Empire and Progress in the Victorian Secularist Movement: Imagining a Secular World" (Palgrave MacMillan, 2022)
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Empire and Progress in the Victorian Secularist Movement: Imagining a Secular World (Palgrave Macmillan, 2022) by Dr. Patrick Corbeil is the first extensive historical analysis of the relationship between empire and the Victorian secularist movement. Historians have paid little attention to the role of empire in the development of organized free th…
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Kenneth Mondschein, "On Time: A History of Western Timekeeping" (Johns Hopkins UP, 2020)
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Western culture has been obsessed with regulating society by the precise, accurate measurement of time since the Middle Ages. In On Time: A History of Western Timekeeping (Johns Hopkins UP, 2020), Ken Mondschein explores the paired development of concepts and technologies of timekeeping with human thought. Without clocks, he argues, the modern worl…
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Today in Focus


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Conspiracy theories and chaos: a week watching GB News
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GB News launched in 2021 with a mission to disrupt the relatively safe and sedate world of rolling TV news. Heather Stewart spent a week watching the channel to see what it has become today. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian
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Dan Snow's History Hit


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5. Story of England: Modern Warfare
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From the First World War to the Cold War, conflict in the 20th century has been crucial in shaping England as we know it. This is the final episode of Dan’s epic adventure, taking him deep inside the famous White Cliffs of Dover with Gavin Wright, into the complex warren of tunnels that became the first line of England’s defence in WWII - overlooki…
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Robert F. Trager and Joslyn N. Barnhart, "The Suffragist Peace: How Women's Votes Lead to Fewer Wars" (Oxford UP, 2022)
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In the modern age, some parts of the world are experiencing a long peace. Nuclear weapons, capitalism and the widespread adoption of democratic institutions have been credited with fostering this relatively peaceful period. Yet, these accounts overlook one of the most dramatic transformations of the 20th century: the massive redistribution of polit…
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Saskia Coenen Snyder, "A Brilliant Commodity: Diamonds and Jews in a Modern Setting" (Oxford UP, 2022)
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During the late nineteenth century, tens of thousands of diggers, prospectors, merchants, and dealers extracted and shipped over 50 million carats of diamonds from South Africa to London. The primary supplier to the world, South Africa's diamond fields became one of the formative sites of modern capitalist production. At each stage of the diamond's…
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History Unplugged Podcast


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How a Flying Ace Survived 24 Days Lost at Sea on the Pacific
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Eddie Rickenbacker shouldn’t have survived—his childhood, his auto racing career, the first World War as he became America’s greatest ace, the many plane crashes that had taken others’ lives but yet, not his. A Medal of Honor recipient, he became a genuine icon and hero to the American people, providing a reason to celebrate during the Depression a…
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History Unplugged Podcast


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Civil War Barons: The Tycoons, Entrepreneurs, and Inventors and Visionaries Who Forged Victory and Shaped a Nation
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The American Civil War brought with it unprecedented demands upon the warring sections—North and South. The conflict required a mobilization and an organization of natural and man-made resources on a massive scale. In this episode I talk with Jeffry Wert, author of the new book Civil War Barons, which profiles the contributions of nineteen Northern…
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The Medieval Podcast


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Gunpowder, Cannons, and Military History with Cliff Rogers
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During the Late Middle Ages, warfare began to change with the rise of gunpowder weapons. But is every medieval gunpowder recipe actually effective? This week, Danièle speaks with Clifford J. Rogers about his gunpowder experiments at West Point Military Academy, how small variations might affect each recipe, and why a modern military academy needs a…
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