Islamic History Podcast
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.
Episodes

Monday Nov 11, 2019
5-10: Gallipoli And Istanbul
Monday Nov 11, 2019
Monday Nov 11, 2019
The Britain's Gallipoli campaign stalls while the Young Turks make some critical changes.

Monday Nov 11, 2019
5-9: Sir Mark Sykes And Arabia
Monday Nov 11, 2019
Monday Nov 11, 2019
Sir Mark Sykes goes to work for the British War Office and buys into Kitchener's idea of an Arab Caliphate.

Monday Nov 11, 2019
5-8: The British And The Dardanelles
Monday Nov 11, 2019
Monday Nov 11, 2019
The British plan an invasion of Istanbul by attacking the Dardanelles Strait.

Monday Nov 11, 2019
5-7: Sarakamish And Suez
Monday Nov 11, 2019
Monday Nov 11, 2019
The Three Pashas lead the Ottomans into war and immediately face difficulty against the Russians and the British.

Monday Nov 11, 2019
5-6: India And Mecca
Monday Nov 11, 2019
Monday Nov 11, 2019
British India is not to crazy about Lord Kitchener's plan to create an "Arab Caliphate."

Monday Nov 11, 2019
5-5: Sharif Hussein And Arab Nationalism
Monday Nov 11, 2019
Monday Nov 11, 2019
The British begin courting Sharif Hussein ibn Ali, the ruler of Mecca, enticing him to rebel against the Ottomans.

Monday Nov 11, 2019
5-4: Lord Kitchener And Britain
Monday Nov 11, 2019
Monday Nov 11, 2019
Britain's Lord Kitchener plans to create an Arab Caliphate to rival the Ottomans.

Monday Nov 11, 2019
5-3: The Ottomans And Germany
Monday Nov 11, 2019
Monday Nov 11, 2019
Germany's early victories convince the unprepared Ottomans to enter the conflict that will become World War I

Sunday Nov 10, 2019
5-2: The Young Turks And Churchill
Sunday Nov 10, 2019
Sunday Nov 10, 2019
The Young Turks want to change the Ottoman Empire and go looking for an ally.

Sunday Nov 10, 2019
5-1: The Middle East And Europe
Sunday Nov 10, 2019
Sunday Nov 10, 2019
The Ottoman Empire was already well in decline by 1914 and had earned the moniker "Sick Man of Europe."