174 – CeltCast Part 3

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“Behold, a people shall come from the north, and a great nation, and many kings shall be raised up from the coasts of the earth. They shall hold the bow and the lance: they are cruel, and will not show mercy: their voice shall roar like the sea.” Jeremiah 50: 41-42 This passage o ...  Show more

Cultural norms and traditions shape us to a large extent but are they holding us back? Are they stopping us from being the real us? Are they forcing us to live a way that perhaps we do not like? This week I sit down with Moutani Goswami who shares a mind blowing first hand exp ...

The Shifta, The “Mad-Man”, The Visionary, Robin-Hood, the Uniter... There are many names to describe one of the most important and praised figures in Ethiopian History, yes, Emperor Tewodros himself. Join us as we discuss his past, his coming to power, how he, "the son of a Kosso ...  Show more

In this episode, we uncover the tumultuous rise of Imad ul Mulk, the Mughal Grand Vizier who played a pivotal role in the empire’s decline. From court intrigues to his betrayal of the emperor, discover how his ruthless ambition reshaped Mughal politics and hastened the empire’s f ...  Show more

In this episode, we uncover the brief and bizarre reign of Emperor Shah Jahan II, who ascended the Mughal throne in absentia after his father’s assassination. Overshadowed by court intrigue and swiftly dethroned, his story is a testament to the empire’s turbulent decline. Tune in ...  Show more