Empire: World History

In 1916, Arab leaders rose up against the Ottoman Empire with the hope of creating an independent Arab state at the end of World War I. Lawrence of Arabia arrives in Cairo to advise Faisal I and unleash guerrilla warfare, including attacking the Hejaz railway…

William Dalrymple and Anita Anand are joined by Scott Anderson, author of Lawrence in Arabia: War, Deceit, Imperial Folly and the Making of the Modern Middle East, to discuss Lawrence’s role in The Arab Revolt.

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The 1962 cinematic masterpiece is considered one of the best films of all time, but who was the real Lawrence of Arabia? A geeky and unconventional soldier, the young T.E. Lawrence was obsessed with Crusaders and wanted to be a hero. He would become one, both in his lifetime and on screen after his death, so why is he so controversial in The Middle East today?

In Episode 1 of this series, Anita Anand and William Dalrymple are joined by Anthony Sattin, author of The Young T. E. Lawrence, to discuss Lawrence’s early life.

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Three shots, six seconds, all caught on camera. The image of JFK’s assassination is one of the defining pictures of the 20th century, along with the photograph of Jackie Kennedy in her blood-stained pink suit stood next to Lyndon B. Johnson being sworn in on Air Force One. How did the events in Dallas on November 22nd 1963 unfold? Why are there so many conspiracy theories about who shot JFK?

Anita Anand is joined by historian Frederik Logevall to discuss the assassination of John F. Kennedy.

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After facing Nixon in America’s first televised electoral debate, JFK charms the nation. As president, he soon faces what could be the end of the world – the Cuban Missile Crisis.

Anita Anand is joined by historian Frederik Logevall to discuss the presidency of John F. Kennedy.

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After his brother’s death in the skies over Britain, a young JFK must fulfil his father’s dynastic dream, but does he want it? The whole family supports his campaign to become Senator, and a new character enters his life… Jacqueline Kennedy.

Anita Anand is joined by historian Frederik Logevall to discuss JFK’s entrance into politics.

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