Wiser World

History Podcasts

Wiser World Podcast makes world history accessible and approachable. Hosted by world history teacher and storyteller Alli Roper, the show turns complex global history into clear, compact, easy-to-understand episodes for busy people who want real...

Episodes

102. Fascism 101: How it Rises, and Why It Matters

101. Becoming a Global Thinker: A Conversation with The Women in the Arena and Iron Butterfly

100. Five Patterns from World History We Ignore at Our Peril

99. Puerto Rico: Shaped by Empires, Defined by Its People

98. Spain: Layers of Identity, History, and Memory

97. Greece: A Modern Nation Built on Ancient Memory

96. Mexico: A Country of Ancient Roots and Global Influence

95. New Zealand: How a Remote Island Became a Modern State

Introducing: Hidden History with Dr. Harini Bhat | The Mary Celeste: The Ghost Ship of the Atlantic

94. Bhutan: Understanding One of the World's Most Unique Countries

93. Hawai'i: A History Everyone Should Know

92. Understanding Eid Al-Adha: A Primer for Beginners // Shahnila Ahmad

91. Eight Qualities of a Peacemaker: What I've Learned as a Student of Peacemaking

Introducing: No Such Thing

90. Human Dignity: The Bedrock of Cultures of Peace // Brett Scharffs

89. Lebanon: The History Behind the Headlines

88. Conflict Avoidance Leads to Conflict: How Skilled Negotiators Build Lasting Peace // Stan Christensen

87. Peacemakers Who Changed History: Part 2

86. Women at the Peace Table: Why It Works and Why It's Still a Struggle // Sanam Naraghi Anderlini

85. Peacemakers Who Changed History: Part 1