Empire: World History
by Goalhanger
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Estimated from 39 chart positions in 39 markets.
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- 🇦🇺AU · History#7300K to 1M
- 🇨🇦CA · History#19300K to 1M
- 🇺🇸US · History#31100K to 300K
- 🇩🇪DE · History#35100K to 300K
- 🇮🇳IN · History#1300K to 800K
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604K to 1.9M🎙 Daily cadence·359 episodes·Last published yesterday - Monthly Reach
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2.0M to 6.3M🇦🇺16%🇨🇦16%🇮🇳13%+36 more - Active Followers
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604K to 1.9M143K real followers tracked across platforms
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381. Musk, Bezos & The New East India Companies (Ep 1)
Jul 26, 2026
53m 36s
380. Algerian Revolution: The Rise of Le Pen (Ep 6)
Jul 22, 2026
34m 40s
379. Algerian Revolution: Black Panthers, LSD, & Nina Simone (Ep 5)
Jul 19, 2026
46m 47s
378. Algerian Revolution: Birth of Independence (Ep 4)
Jul 15, 2026
31m 20s
377. Algerian Revolution: The Battle of Algiers (Ep 3)
Jul 12, 2026
37m 55s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/26/26 |  381. Musk, Bezos & The New East India Companies (Ep 1) | Are modern tech corporations the new East India Company? What is the dark history behind Silicon Valley? What do Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos have in common with Cecil Rhodes? In this episode, William and Anita explore the sinister origins of Silicon Valley and the striking parallels between today’s tech billionaires and historical imperialists. They discuss the rise of tech companies like PayPal, X and Amazon, and how they have followed the historical template set by the East India Company. Summer sale is here: get an annual Empire Club membership for an extra 20% off with code SUMMER26. That's ad-free listening, early access, every bonus episode, and full access to our exclusive members' series. Sale ends August 31st, so grab it before summer's over. For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com. Email: empire@goalhanger.com Instagram: @empirepoduk Blue Sky: @empirepoduk X: @empirepoduk Assistant Producer: Imogen Marriott Editor: Bruno Di Castri Social Producer: Charlie Johnson Producer: Anouska Lewis Executive Producer: Dom Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 53m 36s | ||||||
| 7/22/26 | 380. Algerian Revolution: The Rise of Le Pen (Ep 6) | How is Marine Le Pen connected to the Algerian War of Independence? What can the cult film, La Haine, tell us about life in the banlieues for people of Algerian descent? What happened to Algerian protestors in Paris in 1961? In the final episode of the series, William and Anita explore how the Algerian war continues to echo in French politics today. Summer sale is here: get an annual Empire Club membership for an extra 20% off with code SUMMER26. That's ad-free listening, early-access, every bonus episode, and full access to our exclusive members' series. Sale ends August 31st, so grab it before summer's over. For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com. Email: empire@goalhanger.com Instagram: @empirepoduk Blue Sky: @empirepoduk X: @empirepoduk Assistant Producer: Imee Marriott Editor: Bruno Di Castri Social Producer: Charlie Johnson Producer: Anouska Lewis Executive Producer: Dom Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 34m 40s | ||||||
| 7/19/26 | Algerian Revolutionindependence+4 | — | Black PanthersViet Cong+1 | AlgeriaAlgiers | Algerian RevolutionFrantz Fanon+5 | Empire ClubSUMMER26 | 46m 47s | ||
| 7/15/26 | Algerian RevolutionFrench colonialism+4 | — | GoalhangerEmpire Club+2 | — | Algerian RevolutionFrench torture+5 | AttioSUMMER26 | 31m 20s | ||
| 7/12/26 | Algerian RevolutionBattle of Algiers+4 | — | FLNFrench army+1 | — | Algerian War of Independenceguerrilla warfare+5 | Empire ClubSUMMER26 | 37m 55s | ||
| 7/8/26 | Algerian Revolutioncolonial rule+5 | — | GoalhangerNational Liberation Front | AlgeriaFrance | AlgeriaFrench rule+5 | Empire ClubSUMMER26 | 43m 39s | ||
| 7/5/26 | Algerian RevolutionFrench colonization+4 | — | GoalhangerEmpire Club | — | AlgeriaFrench invasion+5 | BetterHelpEMPIRE | 41m 37s | ||
| 7/4/26 | American Revolutionglobal empire+5 | Ken Burns | GoalhangerGoalhanger Podcasts+1 | — | American RevolutionKen Burns+5 | Empire ClubSUMMER26 | 36m 02s | ||
| 7/1/26 | Mount Rushmoreindigenous history+4 | Matthew Davis | Ku Klux KlanGoalhanger+1 | Mount RushmoreAmerica | Mount RushmoreGutzon Borglum+4 | AttioSUMMER26 | 53m 43s | ||
| 6/28/26 | British historyDuleep Singh family+5 | — | Empire ClubGoalhanger+2 | — | Duleep SinghPrincess Irene+7 | — | 54m 55s | ||
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| 6/24/26 | British IndiaSikh history+4 | — | Empire ClubGoalhanger+1 | — | Bamba Duleep SinghSikh+5 | AttioCODE | 42m 28s | ||
| 6/21/26 | British IndiansNazi Germany+4 | — | British governmentEmpire Club+1 | GermanyPunjab | Catherine Duleep SinghIndian Schindler+5 | — | 42m 20s | ||
| 6/17/26 | 369. The First British Indians: The Suffragette Princess (Ep 1) | **Unlock the entire First British Indians series ad-free by joining the Empire Club at empirepoduk.com** Sophia Duleep Singh: heiress to the Sikh Empire, ward of Queen Victoria, suffragette and revolutionary. How did this Indian princess end up fighting alongside Emmeline Pankhurst and infuriating Winston Churchill? In Episode 1 of this mini-series exploring the extraordinary daughters of the last Maharaja of the Punjab, William and Anita discuss the incredible, forgotten life of Princess Sophia Duleep Singh. They explore her family's tragic fall from grace, her political awakening after experiencing racism in colonial India and her fierce fight for women’s right to vote. Join the Empire Club: Unlock the full Empire experience – with bonus episodes, ad-free listening, early access to miniseries and live show tickets, exclusive book discounts, a members-only newsletter, and access to our private Discord chatroom. Sign up directly at empirepoduk.com. For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com. Email: empire@goalhanger.com Instagram: @empirepoduk Blue Sky: @empirepoduk X: @empirepoduk Assistant Producer: Imogen Marriott Editor: Imogen Marriott Social Producer: Charlie Johnson Producer: Anouska Lewis Executive Producer: Dom Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 54m 05s | ||||||
| 6/14/26 | 368. Ancient Egypt: The Origin of Abrahamic Religions? (Ep 7) | Was monotheism passed down from Pharaoh Akhenaten of Ancient Egypt? Who was the ancient goddess Asherah? How did exposure to other empires shape the Hebrew Bible? William is joined by Francesca Stavrakopoulou, author of God: An Anatomy, to explore the evolution of the deity Yahweh, and Freud’s theory that Jewish monotheism was passed down from Ancient Egypt. Join the Empire Club: Unlock the full Empire experience – with bonus episodes, ad-free listening, early access to miniseries and live show tickets, exclusive book discounts, a members-only newsletter, and access to our private Discord chatroom. Sign up directly at empirepoduk.com. For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com. Email: empire@goalhanger.com Instagram: @empirepoduk Blue Sky: @empirepoduk X: @empirepoduk Assistant Producer: Imogen Marriott Editor: Imogen Marriott Social Producer: Charlie Johnson Producer: Anouska Lewis Executive Producer: Dom Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 44m 56s | ||||||
| 6/10/26 | Ancient EgyptTutankhamun+4 | Dr Campbell Price | Manchester MuseumEmpire Club+3 | — | TutankhamunAncient Egypt+6 | — | 44m 00s | ||
| 6/7/26 | Ancient EgyptTutankhamun+4 | Dr Campbell Price | Manchester MuseumEmpire Club+1 | — | TutankhamunAncient Egypt+5 | BetterHelpEMPIRE | 53m 35s | ||
| 6/3/26 | Ancient EgyptNefertiti+4 | Aidan Dodson | Empire ClubGoalhanger+3 | — | NefertitiAncient Egypt+6 | Attioempire | 50m 34s | ||
| 5/31/26 | Ancient EgyptAkhenaten+3 | Aidan Dodson | Empire ClubGoalhanger+1 | — | AkhenatenAncient Egypt+3 | — | 53m 11s | ||
| 5/27/26 | Ancient EgyptPharaoh Akhenaten+4 | Professor Lloyd Lewellyn-Jones | Empire ClubGoalhanger+3 | — | AkhenatenAten+6 | — | 56m 38s | ||
| 5/26/26 | PartitionNehru+4 | Alex Von Tunzelmann | Empire ClubGoalhanger+1 | — | NehruEdwina Mountbatten+5 | — | 6m 53s | ||
| 5/24/26 | Ancient EgyptBronze Age+5 | Eric Cline | Empire ClubGoalhanger+1 | — | Ancient EgyptBronze Age+6 | — | 53m 30s | ||
| 5/20/26 | Settler movementExtremism+4 | Louis Theroux | Empire ClubGoalhanger | West Bank | Louis TherouxSettler movement+6 | AttioCODE | 49m 18s | ||
| 5/19/26 | PartitionIndian politics+4 | Alex Von Tunzelmann | Empire ClubGoalhanger+1 | — | PartitionEdwina Mountbatten+5 | — | 6m 24s | ||
| 5/17/26 | Dutch East India Companyspice monopoly+3 | Michiel Baas | Dutch East India CompanyVOC+1 | Caribbean | Dutch East India Companyspice wars+3 | — | 54m 54s | ||
| 5/13/26 | Dutch East India Companyspice trade+4 | Giles Milton | Dutch East India CompanyEnglish East India Company+1 | Banda IslandsRun Island+1 | Dutch Empirespice wars+6 | — | 53m 21s | ||
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Goalhanger is an independent podcast creator known for producing engaging content across various subjects, particularly in the realm of history. They have established a reputation for delivering insightful narratives that delve into complex themes within historical contexts. "Empire: World History" stands out for its in-depth exploration of the rise and fall of empires, featuring hosts William Dalrymple and Anita Anand. The podcast covers a wide array of topics, including revolutions, imperial wars, and influential figures from empires such as the British Empire and the Ottomans. Its format combines storytelling with expert analysis, allowing listeners to connect historical events to contemporary issues. The podcast attracts a diverse audience of history enthusiasts, educators, and general listeners seeking to understand the intricacies of past empires and their lasting impacts. By providing rich narratives and expert insights, it offers valuable perspectives on how historical power struggles shape today's world.
By the numbers
- Total followers: 143K
- Total plays: 4.8M
- Total reviews: 93
Platforms
Castbox
- Followers: 83K
- Plays: 2.1M
- Reviews: 80
YouTube
- Subscribers: 57K
- Views: 2.7M
- Videos: 395
Podcast App
- Followers: 1
Podcast Republic
- Followers: 3.9K
- Reviews: 13
Audience
seniors
Chart history for Empire: World History
Peaked at #1 in India, top 10 in 11 of 39 tracked markets, currently #1 in India.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
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| India | — | #1 | #1 | — |
| SG | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| AE | — | #3 | #3 | — |
| MY | — | #5 | #5 | — |
| South Africa | — | #5 | #5 | — |
| Australia | — | #7 | #7 | — |
| Ireland | — | #7 | #7 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #7 | #7 | — |
| HK | — | #7 | #7 | — |
| GR | — | #8 | #8 | — |
| ID | — | #8 | #8 | — |
| KE | — | #12 | #12 | — |
| IS | — | #13 | #13 | — |
| Finland | — | #15 | #15 | — |
| Japan | — | #15 | #15 | — |
| TH | — | #15 | #15 | — |
| Canada | — | #19 | #19 | — |
| BE | — | #21 | #21 | — |
| IL | — | #23 | #23 | — |
| PH | — | #25 | #25 | — |
Chart Positions
39 placements across 39 markets.
Chart Positions
39 placements across 39 markets.