Michael Talbot
Associate Professor in the History of the Ottoman Empire and the Modern Middle East at the University of Greenwich, offering insights into the Ottoman context of the Barbary Corsairs.
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Dec 7, 2023 • 53min
The Barbary Corsairs
Join Joanna Nolan, a Research Associate at SOAS, Claire Norton, a former Associate Professor of History, and Michael Talbot, an Associate Professor in Ottoman History, as they delve into the fascinating world of Barbary Corsairs. Discover how these North African privateers challenged European perceptions, operating under a veneer of legitimacy. Explore the complex realities of enslavement and the coexistence between captives and captors. They also tackle the myths surrounding these figures, urging a reevaluation of historical narratives and their modern implications.
Dec 12, 2025 • 51min
Inside the Royal Harems of the Ottoman Empire
Dr. Michael Talbot, a Professor specializing in Ottoman history and the imperial harem, reveals the hidden lives of women in the Royal Harem of the Ottoman Empire. He discusses the empire's overlooked significance and the Western misrepresentation of the harem. Listeners learn about the social dynamics of the harem, the influential roles of women like Hürrem Sultan, and the political power wielded by valide sultans. Talbot also touches on the complex nature of enslavement and the lives of ordinary women within this elite institution.
