A Conversation Before The World Ends

A Conversation Before The World Ends

Introducing "A Conversation Before the World Ends," a captivating history podcast that invites you on a thought-provoking journey through the pivotal moments moments, influential figures, ancient kingdoms, wars, and transformative ideas that have shaped humanity and altered the course of our world.In each episode, we delve deep into the annals of history, unearthing remarkable stories that have unfolded amidst the ebb and flow of time. From ancient civilizations to modern revolutions, we explore the turning points that have shaped the course of humanity.Through engaging storytelling, meticulous research, and expert analysis, our podcast aims to spark curiosity, ignite meaningful conversations, and shed light on the interconnectedness of historical events. We bring historical figures to life, unravel mysteries, and explore the far-reaching consequences of pivotal moments, painting a vivid picture of the tapestry of human history.But this podcast isn't just a chronicle of the past. It's a gateway to understanding our present and shaping our future. As we explore the triumphs and tragedies of the past, we invite you to reflect on their relevance to the modern world..So, gather round, whether you're a history enthusiast seeking to uncover hidden gems or a curious mind eager to connect the dots of human history, as we embark on a quest to understand the defining moments that have shaped our world. Let us uncover the threads that bind us to our history, enlighten our present, and guide us towards a brighter future. Welcome to "A Conversation Before the World Ends."

Episodes

Palestine-Israel Conflict Ep.0: Exploring the Foundations of Zionism

January 30, 2024 • 44 mins

In this illuminating prelude episode, we set the stage for our deep dive into the complex tapestry of the Palestine-Israel conflict. Join us as we unravel the origins and ideological underpinnings of Zionism, the driving force behind the establishment of the state of Israel. From the early pioneers to the philosophical roots, we provide a quick but comprehensive overview, laying the groundwork ...

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Report To Shareholders II: Update on our status during the Gaza Crisis and Donation links

October 31, 2023 • 6 mins
In this episode, we share our reasons for taking a break from our podcast due to the mental toll of the Gaza situation. As Palestinians living abroad, we feel deeply connected to our homeland and our people who are suffering under the brutal Israeli occupation and blockade. We also feel helpless and frustrated by the lack of international action and media coverage of the ongoing genocide in Gaza. We also urge our listeners to suppo...
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The Third Horseman (or, The Great Famine of 1315)

October 5, 2023 • 82 mins
In this chilling episode, we journey back to the dawn of one of the most catastrophic centuries in European history. The year is 1315, and a famine of unprecedented scale grips the continent, marking the beginning of a century of despair. Unrelenting rains lead to failed harvests, and soon, the eerie silence of empty markets is replaced by the desperate cries of the starving. This Great Famine, a grim harbinger of the trials to com...
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The Mystery of Gobekli Tepe or: How the World’s Oldest Temple Rewrote History

September 7, 2023 • 63 mins
What if I told you that there is a place in Turkey that is older than the pyramids, Stonehenge, and even civilization itself? A place that was built by hunter-gatherers who had no writing, no metal tools, and no farming. A place that was abandoned and buried for thousands of years, until it was rediscovered in the 20th century. A place that challenges everything we thought we knew about the origins of religion, art, and society.Wel...
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History in a Glass: The Ancient Origins of Beer

August 24, 2023 • 24 mins
Beer is one of the oldest and most popular beverages in human history, dating back to the ancient Mesopotamians who brewed it from grains, water, and yeast. Beer was considered a divine gift, a daily necessity, and a source of joy and wisdom by various cultures, such as the Egyptians, the Greeks, the Romans, and the northern Europeans. Beer also influenced the art, literature, religion, economy, and law of these civilizations, as w...
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Cleopatra: The Last Queen of Egypt

August 3, 2023 • 111 mins
Who was the real Cleopatra? Throughout history, Cleopatra has been the subject of various interpretations. She has been depicted in different forms, including as an asteroid, a video game character, and a symbol associated with Elizabeth Taylor. Shakespeare famously acknowledged Cleopatras complexity, but the true details of her appearance remain elusive. Coin portraits from her time, likely approved by Cleopatra herself, are the m...
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Iraq War Part 4: How To Start A War (2000-2003)

June 27, 2023 • 94 mins
In this gripping episode, we delve into a pivotal moment in modern history—the entry of America into Iraq. Join us as we explore the circumstances, motivations, and repercussions surrounding the controversial decision that shaped the geopolitical landscape for years to come.We begin by setting the stage, providing a comprehensive overview of the factors that led to Americas decision to invade Iraq in 2003. From the aftermath of the...
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Iraq War Part 3: Desert Storm and the Shackles of Sanctions (1988-2001)

May 23, 2023 • 96 mins
In this compelling episode, we delve into the dramatic events surrounding the Desert Storm military campaign and the subsequent imposition of sanctions on Iraq. Join us as we explore the far-reaching consequences of these interconnected events and shed light on the complex dynamics that unfolded during this critical period.We start by setting the stage with the build-up to Desert Storm, examining the geopolitical tensions, territor...
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Iraq war Part 2: Saddam Hussein and the Iran-Iraq war (1963-1988)

April 27, 2023 • 72 mins
So where did we leave of We really had the Ts crossed on what was happening, says James Critchfield, the head of the agency in the Middle East which organized it. We regarded it as a great victory. When we left Iraq it was during the February Coup which was organized by the Ba’ath party in 1963 and this would be the last time an Iraqi would lost their grip on the country without a full on foreign invasion. Iraqis always suspected t...
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Iraq War Part 1: Once Upon a Time in Iraq (1920s-1963)

April 12, 2023 • 65 mins
On march 20th 2003. The most powerful military in the world announced that will go into Iraq to get rid of a bad guy and this would be the beginning of a new new  world order. The Bush administration made it abundantly clear that this was the idea. Ofc the invasion fell to shambles and the war in Iraq became the biggest stain on Bush’s legacy at least until he left. It became the 21st century Vietnam. Pulling human lives, neighbori...
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The Indus Valley Civilization: A Tale of the Rise and Fall of a Lost Utopia

March 21, 2023 • 80 mins
On todays’ episode on a conversation before the world ends. We will be looking at the Lost Civilization of the Indus Valley and How did this civilization emerge? Was it an indigenous development from the neighboring Baluchistan? Was it stimulated by the growth of Mesopotamia? What kind of system did it operate in where there is no palaces, royal graves, temples, rulers or priests? Why is there no evidence of warfare? Was there a re...
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1755 Lisbon Earthquake!! (The Apocalypse in the Age of Science and Reason)

February 28, 2023 • 73 mins
All saint’s day, November 1, morning in 1755, something occurred that changed the trajectory of not only his life but also that of the Portuguese Empire. On today’s episode of A Conversation Before the World Ends, we will be venturing back to 1755, at height of the Portuguese empire and look at the earthquake that shook the empire and the world. Our thoughts go out to all those affected by earthquakes in Syria and TurkeyLinks to Do...
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The Huns, Attila and the Fall of Rome

February 8, 2023 • 67 mins
The year is 376, summer. A massive number of Goths arrived at the Danube River. The once long-standing frontier of the roman empire. The goths who were a mix or changing confederation of different tribes. For a more than a century the goths had been in some way, or another exposed to the romans, if it’s through fighting, trading and on occasions the romans would recruit the goths as soldiers to serve them in faraway places such Syr...
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The Third Way: New Democrats, New Labour and a New Center

January 15, 2023 • 90 mins
Historian Tony Judt once said in a New York Times article in 1998 that “Each age has its Cliché. Ours in the third way”.  The 1990s were always at least in popular memory considered the nonpolitical decade. The Soviet Union dissolved effectively, bringing the end to the cold war. Fukuyama wrote that “not just ... the passing of a particular period of post-war history, but the end of history as such: That is, the end-point of mankin...
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A Report To The Shareholders I

December 28, 2022 • 16 mins
As we bow out of 2022, we also bring our season 1 to a close. Thank you to everyone who gave us a listen! Let it be 1 episode or all the episodes. whether you just started listening to us or were with us from August. We truly love you and appericiate the time you dedicated to listen to us talking about topics we were passionate about. 2023 can only bring bigger and brighter things and we hope you'll join us for the ride. First...
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The Late Bronze Age Collapse and The Tribe That Came From the Sea

December 13, 2022 • 79 mins
The year was 1177 BC. The 8th year of Ramses III’s reign  a group of people set up camp in Canaan and would use this as a launch point for their attacks. Coming in from the land and sea. They had no uniform. Each group wears different headdresses from feathered ones to skull caps. Some wore beards and kilts, others wore garments.  Armed with everything from bronze swords to wooden spears, bows and arrows. They came on boats, wagons...
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Argentina '78 (Or, Remembering the Dirtiest World Cup of All Time)

November 30, 2022 • 65 mins
To all those that disappeared and their families. We hope youll eventually find solace and peaceThe idea of sports and politics don’t mix isn’t always enforced, it’s hard to keep them apart. From ancient times, the idea of politics and sports have always been interlinked. From ancient Greeks would take apart in games in which city states would send their best athletes to compete against one another. The Mayans held a similar practi...
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Ivan the Terrible (Russia's First Tsar)

November 16, 2022 • 87 mins
Today, the term Terrible can refer to anything from a very lousy dinner to a catastrophic calamity that kills millions. When it was conferred on Russian tsar Ivan IV in the 16th century, it explicitly meant awe-inspiring, mighty, and formidable. However, if we look at the reign of one of the most paranoid, violent, and unpredictable individuals to control the country, then the current term of very awful isnt that far off the mark a...
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Horror and Other Things We Were Afraid to Ask Hitchcock

October 31, 2022 • 98 mins
It’s no secret that we are going through a new golden age of horror films.  Horror movies have for the most part been critical and financial darlings. With some ending up on the top 10 lists across respectable publications covering a plethora of different concepts and topics from cult leaders to religious hysteria, aliens killing toddlers, demons killing toddles, toddlers killing parents. But What is horror? Is it fearing things th...
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It's the Devil (The Story behind the Exorcist and Exorcisms)

October 19, 2022 • 49 mins
The notion of exorcisms have lingered in the zeitgeist so insistently along those religious and superstitious. The idea that a malicious spirit or demon would take control of your body, your vessel, suppressing the soul might sound outdated to some but for others the devil is real and he is everywhere. He’s influencing you to do yoga, seducing you to the dark realm through your television, speaking to you through music but how did ...
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