Shakshuka... Searching For Algeria

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For anyone who interested in history or culture this is a podcast about one of the most mysterious and influential countries in the world, Algeria.From the Ottoman pirate kingdom of Algiers to independent Algeria's fundamental impact on modern cinema, each week I take a subject and search for a country that has been overlooked in the West for too long.Like subscribe and follow on instagram @Algeria_searching_for Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes (14)

Algeria British Business Council with Lady Olga Maitland

We're back! After a long absence I'm delighted to come back with an incredible guest- Lady Olga Maitland, co-founder and honorary president of the Algeria British Business Council.We discuss her love of Algeria, how she has fought to improve British and Algerian relations and her hopes for tomorrow!It was an...

We're back! After a long absence I'm delighted to come back with an incredible guest- Lady Olga Maitland, co-founder and honorary president of the Algeria British Business Council.We discuss her love of Algeria, how she has fought to improve British and Algerian relations and her hopes for tomorrow!It was an honour to talk to her and I am delighted to say I have the whole of the next series recorded and ready to go!Enjoy this Shakshuka everyone! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Jun 18, 2026

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Algeria British Business Council with Lady Olga Maitland

We're back! After a long absence I'm delighted to come back with an incredible guest- Lady Olga Maitland, co-founder and honorary president of the Algeria British Business Council.We discuss her love of Algeria, how she has fought to improve British and Algerian relations and her hopes for tomorrow!It was an...

We're back! After a long absence I'm delighted to come back with an incredible guest- Lady Olga Maitland, co-founder and honorary president of the Algeria British Business Council.We discuss her love of Algeria, how she has fought to improve British and Algerian relations and her hopes for tomorrow!It was an honour to talk to her and I am delighted to say I have the whole of the next series recorded and ready to go!Enjoy this Shakshuka everyone! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Jun 18, 2026

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Algiers, BONUS: Empires of the Sea with Roger Crowley

In this special episode I talk to the amazing historian Roger Crowley about the great wars which tour the Mediterranean apart in the 1500s.From the moment Barbarossa landed in the Maghreb, the fate of the Mediterranean would be altered forever. The transition of Algiers from peripheral wealthy town, to international...

In this special episode I talk to the amazing historian Roger Crowley about the great wars which tour the Mediterranean apart in the 1500s.From the moment Barbarossa landed in the Maghreb, the fate of the Mediterranean would be altered forever. The transition of Algiers from peripheral wealthy town, to international centre of commerce is just one of many consequences- but in this episode I take a wider lens view with Roger about the context of the time that caused this transition.Like, subscribe and follow @algieria_searching_for Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Mar 13, 2025

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Algiers, Part Four: Pirates of Barbary with Adrian Tinniswood

This week is a very special episode, as I'll be interviewing the brilliant author Adrian Tinniswood all about the Pirates of Algiers and the 'Barbary states'.Often dismissed as savage and cruel by renaissance and early modern Europeans, these 'pirates' were infinitely more complex and interesting than simplistic narratives would tell...

This week is a very special episode, as I'll be interviewing the brilliant author Adrian Tinniswood all about the Pirates of Algiers and the 'Barbary states'.Often dismissed as savage and cruel by renaissance and early modern Europeans, these 'pirates' were infinitely more complex and interesting than simplistic narratives would tell you.Adrian's book Pirates Of Barbary shines a different light on the culture and motivations of those people who decided to sail under the flag of Algiers.Follow me at algeria_searching_for on instagram or Searchingforalgeria@gmail.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Feb 25, 2025

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Algiers, Part Three: The Barbarossas and the Ottomans

Algiers was put on the map by two brothers. Before they arrived it had never been anything more than a mid size town. Under them it became the beating heart of one of the most important Ottoman regions. More than that, the concept of Algeria, with many of its boundaries,...

Algiers was put on the map by two brothers. Before they arrived it had never been anything more than a mid size town. Under them it became the beating heart of one of the most important Ottoman regions. More than that, the concept of Algeria, with many of its boundaries, are the inheritance of their ambitions, their vendettas and their personalities.In this episode I explore the life and times of Oruc and Heyreddin Barbarossa, some of the most infamous pirates, and underrated statesmen the world has ever seen.Find me on instagram @Algeria_searching_for or email me at Gmail searchingforalgeria@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Feb 18, 2025

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Algiers, Part Two: Through the eyes of the Algérois

In the second episode on the nation's capital I jump from the distant past to the present day and interview Algérois Nesrine about the city she lives in.And who better than Nesrine, behind the amazing @nesartistic account on instagram to talk to about the dizzying array of architecture and unique...

In the second episode on the nation's capital I jump from the distant past to the present day and interview Algérois Nesrine about the city she lives in.And who better than Nesrine, behind the amazing @nesartistic account on instagram to talk to about the dizzying array of architecture and unique culture of Algiers.Next week I'm hoping to do an episode all about Barbarossa, if you or anyone you know is a world expert on him, do get in contact! If you'd like to appear on an episode, or if there is anything else you'd like to contact me about, find me @Algeria_Searching_For on instagram or email me at searchingforalgeria@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Feb 03, 2025

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Algiers, Part One: Before Algeria

In this episode I explore the unusual first two thousand years of Algiers's history and begin to answer the question, how did a fairly small provincial city end up becoming the most important city in the region? How did it give its name to Algeria?Thanks so much to Nesrine Kheddar...

In this episode I explore the unusual first two thousand years of Algiers's history and begin to answer the question, how did a fairly small provincial city end up becoming the most important city in the region? How did it give its name to Algeria?Thanks so much to Nesrine Kheddar @nesartistic on instagram for her contribution!Any historians who have issue with my quick explanation of 1500 years of history, or Arabic speakers who have issue with my pronunciation- or just super fans who want to email or contact, my instagram is @algeria_searching_for and my email is searchingforalgeria@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Jan 27, 2025

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Tourism, Part One: Tourism, Why, How and Where???

Welcome to Shakshuka: Searching For Algeria, A podcast about searching for the most incredible stories in one of the world's most amazing countries!In this episode I do a deep dive in to the world of Algerian tourism with Chahira and Adasay from Duneya Tours https://www.duneyatours.com/ check out their amazing insta...

Welcome to Shakshuka: Searching For Algeria, A podcast about searching for the most incredible stories in one of the world's most amazing countries!In this episode I do a deep dive in to the world of Algerian tourism with Chahira and Adasay from Duneya Tours https://www.duneyatours.com/ check out their amazing insta page @discoveringduneya too.In this part I explore what there is to do and see in Algeria, and how it differs from anywhere else in the world!Like, Follow and subcribe @Algeriasearchingfor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Nov 19, 2024

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Tourism, Part Two: Does Algeria want more Tourists?

Welcome to Shakshuka: Searching For Algeria, A podcast about searching for the most incredible stories in one of the world's most amazing countries!In this episode I do a deep dive in to the world of Algerian tourism with Chahira and Adasay from Duneya Tours https://www.duneyatours.com/ check out their amazing insta...

Welcome to Shakshuka: Searching For Algeria, A podcast about searching for the most incredible stories in one of the world's most amazing countries!In this episode I do a deep dive in to the world of Algerian tourism with Chahira and Adasay from Duneya Tours https://www.duneyatours.com/ check out their amazing insta page @discoveringduneya too.In this part I explore why Algeria doesn't get more tourists and whether more tourism is even desirable!Like, Follow and subscribe @Algeriasearchingfor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Nov 19, 2024

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Intro to Algeria Part Two: The Mixture! Awesome Arabs and the Amazing Amazigh

In Part Two of the first introductory episode I introduce the main mixture that gives Shakshuka its name and the super-cultures that give it much of its culture!Here some of the languages, ethnicities, and lifestyles are explained with the help of my amazing Amazigh guests, Thiziri and Lena.Like Subscribe and...

In Part Two of the first introductory episode I introduce the main mixture that gives Shakshuka its name and the super-cultures that give it much of its culture!Here some of the languages, ethnicities, and lifestyles are explained with the help of my amazing Amazigh guests, Thiziri and Lena.Like Subscribe and Follow on Insta @Algeria_searching_for! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Nov 01, 2024

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