About this episode
This episode provides a brief history of Lebanon, covering key events and figures that shape its current context.
Lebanon has been in the headlines for months — but the real story goes back 3,000 years. In less than an hour, get the context you've been missing: Phoenicians, civil war, Hezbollah, and how all of it leads to today. This is a brief, approachable history of Lebanon for those who know little to nothing about it. Please keep in mind that this is not comprehensive, just a jumping off point for further learning. Find additional resources, ad-free episodes, bonus episodes, and support the podcast at Patreon.com/wiserworldpodcast. Join us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wiserworldpodcast/ Sign up for our free weekly email newsletter at https://wiserworld.com/ Sources used in making this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Topics covered
- Lebanon
- history
- civil war
- Hezbollah
- Phoenicians
- current events
Keywords
- Lebanon
- history
- Phoenicians
- civil war
- Hezbollah
- current events
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Hezbollah
Places: Lebanon, Phoenicians
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