Ottoman History Podcast
Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 128
Frequency: Weekly
Rating: 4.6/5.0
Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000
Listener location: USA
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
c.gr8n@virginia.edu
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Host
Matthew Ghazarian - Historian of the Ottoman Empire and modern Middle East who serves as a podcast host and episode moderator.
Chris Gratien - Historian specializing in the Ottoman Empire and modern Middle East, as well as a podcast host and episode moderator.
Sam Dolbee - Historian of the Ottoman Empire and the Middle East who serves as a podcast host and episode moderator.
Abbey Stockstill - Scholar of Islamic and Ottoman art who serves as a podcast host and episode moderator.
Musa Kazm Azimli - Podcast host and episode moderator for discussions of Ottoman history and Islamic art.
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Booking Requirements
Recent Guest Discussions
Elyse Semerdjian - Embodiment, Bodily Archives, The Armenian Genocide, Displacement, Recovery, And Commemoration.
Mostafa Hussein - Hebrew Orientalism, Arab Cultural Heritage, Jewish Intellectual History, Zionism, And Palestine.
Kate Dannies - Breadwinner Soldiers, Conscription, Military Service, Ottoman Families, And The Balkan Wars And First World War.
Ashley Dimmig - Ottoman Artifacts, The Jeweled Gun Of Sultan Mahmud I, Provenance, Museum Curation, And Public Interpretation Of Islamic Art.
Mustafa Aksakal - The Ottoman Empire In The First World War, The End Of Imperial Rule, Social And Political Transformation, And The Origins Of The Modern Middle East.
Recent Topics
Episodes
The Political Ecology of Late Ottoman Kurdistan
October 08, 2026
with Zozan Pehlivan hosted by Chris Gratien and Ayah Aboelela | What do environmental features like plants, animals, landscapes, and climate have to do with the political transformation of the Ottoman Empire? Everything, according to our guest in this episode, Zozan Pehlivan, author of The Political Ecology of Violence: Peasants and Pastoralists in the Last Ottoman Century. As Prof. Pehlivan explains, environmental history can be a fascinating window onto how imperial and global de...
Cümle Fener Burada
September 30, 2026
Namık Erkal, Firuzan Melike Sümertaş ve Haris Theodorelis-Rigas Sunucu: Can Gümüş | 1719’da Bükreş’te yaşayan bir âlim, İstanbul’daki bir dostuna yazdığı mektupta, “Cümle Fener burada; artık İstanbul’u hatırlamıyorum” diyordu. Koç Üniversitesi Anadolu Medeniyetleri Araştırma Merkezi’nde (ANAMED) açılan Cümle Fener Burada: Hane, Mahalle, Saray ve Şehir sergisine adını veren bu ifade, Fenerlilerin tarihini yalnızca bir topluluğun yükselişi ve dolaşımı üzerinden değil, İstanbul ile Eflak...
Embodied Archives of the Armenian Genocide
September 22, 2026
with Elyse Semerdjian hosted by Matthew Ghazarian | How can feminist approaches to the body and embodiment change the ways we approach the history of violence? In this episode we discuss these topics with Elyse Semerdjian, author of Remnants: Embodied Archives of the Armenian Genocide (Stanford University Press 2023). Rather than ask about the official intent, geopolitics, or international legal implications of this violence, Semerdjian shifts the focus onto the bodies, skin, and...
Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with Ottoman History Podcast?
Ottoman History Podcast is hosted by Matthew Ghazarian and Chris Gratien. Its publicly listed email is c.gr8n@virginia.edu. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
What is the email for Ottoman History Podcast?
The publicly listed email for Ottoman History Podcast: c.gr8n@virginia.edu.
How many listeners does Ottoman History Podcast have?
Podseeker estimates Ottoman History Podcast reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for Ottoman History Podcast?
Ottoman History Podcast typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Historians, academic authors, and museum or cultural-institution professionals with specialized expertise in Ottoman history, Middle Eastern history, Islamic studies, or related subjects. A recent scholarly book, substantial research project, or relevant curatorial work is typically expected. Common among recent guests: Published scholarly books; University-based historical research; Specialized expertise in Ottoman or Middle Eastern studies. Recent guests include Elyse Semerdjian, Mostafa Hussein, and Kate Dannies.
How hard is it to get booked on Ottoman History Podcast?
Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.
What topics does Ottoman History Podcast cover?
Recent episodes cover History, Ottoman History, Middle East, Islamic Studies, and Imperial History. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
Publicly listed emails
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