“The inhabitants [of Nablus] are most proud of it, and think there is no place in the world equal to it.”
These words were spoken by a priest traveling through the holy land in the Ottoman era. Between the 16th - 18th centuries, Nablus was unquestionably the economic heart of Ottoman Palestine. Join me as I discuss the unique social arrangements that made t ... Show More
Apr 2026
BONUS EPISODE: Palestine 36 - Interview with Annemarie Jacir
Annemarie Jacir is the director of Palestine 36, the first major firm to bring the Great Revolt of 1936 revolt to the big screen. I sat down with Annemarie Jacir to speak about the release of the film, Palestinian storytelling, and so much more. Enjoy!Support this podcast at — ht ... Show More
1h 18m
Dec 2024
The Prophets, the Messiah, and the Promised Land | Episode 3 | Al-Aqsa Series
<p>There is no place with a history like Palestine. The stories of countless Prophets, peoples, tyrants, and empires have unfolded here. But what are the qualities that make a people truly worthy of the Promised Land?</p>
1h 25m
Sep 2023
What happened in Burqa, Nablus - Part 2
Listen to host Diana Buttu as she delves deep into a chapter of Palestinian history. Journey back to 1973, when under the cloak of night, Israeli soldiers seized a scenic hilltop near the town of Burqa, Nablus. Once a serene haven of apple orchards and mesmerizing terraces, this ... Show More
12m 10s
Jul 2019
Palestinian Refugees in Lebanon
Real Arabic provides you with interesting podcasts about culture, politics, history, and society in the Middle East in slow, simplified spoken Levantine Arabic. This episode introduces you to the history of Palestinians in Lebanon pre-civil war, which is key to understanding the ... Show More
6m 43s