Bonus: Slumdog Millionaire, D-Day, & Intellectual Buffets

Does the fall of one empire lead to the rise of another? What shapes South African Indian identity? How do aspiring writers break into the industry? In our second edition of bonuses from Jaipur Literature Festival 2025, William, Anita and Producer Anouska have been out collecting a bundle of mini-interviews with some brilliant speakers. From the author of Slumdog Millionaire, to an Empire Club member creating a timeline inspired by the podcast, there's a whole host of characters to introduce you to... _____________ Email: [email protected] Instagram: @empirepoduk Blue Sky: @empirepoduk X: @empirepoduk goalhanger.com Assistant Producer: Becki Hills Producer: Anouska Lewis Senior Producer: Callum Hill

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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