Bonus: Vampires, Sherlock, & Bollywood Vikings

If a newly independent USA had voted to adopt the French language instead of English, how different would the cultural and political landscape look today? Why was the East India Company frequently referred to as “John Company”? Out of all the Empire episodes, who is the biggest baddie? And did William and Anita enjoy their cameo on the Sherlock & Co podcast? Join Anita and William on this week’s bonus to answer these questions and discuss Anita’s bizarre experience in a Norwegian airport… Twitter: @Empirepoduk Email: [email protected] Goalhangerpodcasts.com Assistant Producer: Anouska Lewis Producer: Callum Hill Exec Producer: Neil Fearn

Empire

The rise and fall of empires, rulers, and the events that shaped world history. William Dalrymple and Anita Anand explore the intricate stories of revolutions, imperial wars, and the rulers who built and lost empires. From the British Empire to the Ottomans to Ancient India, history is shaped by power struggles and territorial conquests. How does it continue to affect the world today? Empire Club: Become a member of the Empire Club to receive early access to miniseries, ad-free listening, early access to live show tickets, bonus episodes, book discounts, our exclusive newsletter, and access to our members’ chatroom on Discord! Head to empirepoduk.com to sign up. For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com.

• No. of episodes: 300
• Latest episode: 2025-05-12

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