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Empire

22. Byzantium and the Rise of the Turks

Dec 13, 2022
48:28

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  • The Byzantine Empire played a crucial role in preserving classical civilization after the fall of Rome.
  • The rise of the Turks in Anatolia had a significant impact on the region and challenged stereotypes about Turkic peoples.

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The Rise of Qatar and the Use of Sporting Events to Amass Power

This podcast episode discusses the rise of Qatar from a small port to a wealthy nation with a focus on how Qatar has utilized sporting events and media to accumulate both hard and soft power. It explores the article by David Goldblatt in the London Review of Books that delves into this fascinating topic.

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