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Shakshuka... Searching For Algeria

Shakshuka... Searching For Algeria

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E. Sedgwick

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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 (24)

  • The History of Football in Algeria With Maher Mezahi Part 2: Post-Independence

    The History of Football in Algeria With Maher Mezahi Part 2: Post-Independence
    In this second part of our history of football special, I discuss the development of football nationally and internationally in Algeria in the aftermath of independence in 1962, up to the present day!The article we discuss is this one- an amazing article - https://africasacountry.com/2026/06/the-politics-of-the-football-terraceAnd one of the songs we discuss,...
    In this second part of our history of football special, I discuss the development of football nationally and internationally in Algeria in the aftermath of independence in 1962, up to the present day!The article we discuss is this one- an amazing article - https://africasacountry.com/2026/06/the-politics-of-the-football-terraceAnd one of the songs we discuss, of the 1930s Chaabi master is discussed more here - https://gharamophone.com/2019/04/10/saoud-loranais-gheniet-u-s-m-o-polyphon-1934/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    Oct 09, 2026
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  • The History of Football in Algeria With Maher Mezahi: Part 1 Before Independence

    The History of Football in Algeria With Maher Mezahi: Part 1 Before Independence
    In part one of this two part extravaganza I am joined by Algerian football journalist Maher Mezahi to discuss the fascinating history of football in Algeria. In this part we delve deep in to the history of football in Algeria, before Algeria gained independence from France and how football ended...
    In part one of this two part extravaganza I am joined by Algerian football journalist Maher Mezahi to discuss the fascinating history of football in Algeria. In this part we delve deep in to the history of football in Algeria, before Algeria gained independence from France and how football ended up playing a role in that story!Follow Maher Mezahi across scoials and read his articles on Africa Is a Country! https://africasacountry.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    Oct 08, 2026
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  • Aรฏssa n'Taslent: War From The Eyes Of a Soldier

    Aรฏssa n'Taslent: War From The Eyes Of a Soldier
    In this episode I explore the Algerian war of Independence from the perspective of an 'ordinary' soldierI interview Mehdi Adam Iskounen all about the memoir he helped write about his cousin Aissa's experience as an ordinary soldier.It is an extraordinary story of courage, honour, luck and tragedy. Hosted on Acast....
    In this episode I explore the Algerian war of Independence from the perspective of an 'ordinary' soldierI interview Mehdi Adam Iskounen all about the memoir he helped write about his cousin Aissa's experience as an ordinary soldier.It is an extraordinary story of courage, honour, luck and tragedy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    Sep 22, 2026
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  • Aรฏssa n'Taslent: War From The Eyes Of a Soldier

    Aรฏssa n'Taslent: War From The Eyes Of a Soldier
    In this episode I explore the Algerian war of Independence from the perspective of an 'ordinary' soldierI interview Mehdi Adam Iskounen all about the memoir he helped write about his cousin Aissa's experience as an ordinary soldier.It is an extraordinary story of courage, honour, luck and tragedy. Hosted on Acast....
    In this episode I explore the Algerian war of Independence from the perspective of an 'ordinary' soldierI interview Mehdi Adam Iskounen all about the memoir he helped write about his cousin Aissa's experience as an ordinary soldier.It is an extraordinary story of courage, honour, luck and tragedy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    Sep 22, 2026
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  • Algiers Architectural Revolution: Oscar Niemayer and Dreams of Liberation

    Algiers Architectural Revolution: Oscar Niemayer and Dreams of Liberation
    In this final episode in a trilogy of episodes all about Algiers's architectural and artistic development I talk to Jason Oddy about the Algerian work of the architectural genius, Oscar Niemayer, and how his visions for an open society were both realised and unrealised.Like, Follow and Subscribe! Hosted on Acast....
    In this final episode in a trilogy of episodes all about Algiers's architectural and artistic development I talk to Jason Oddy about the Algerian work of the architectural genius, Oscar Niemayer, and how his visions for an open society were both realised and unrealised.Like, Follow and Subscribe! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    Sep 08, 2026
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  • Algiers Architectural Revolution: Oscar Niemayer and Dreams of Liberation

    Algiers Architectural Revolution: Oscar Niemayer and Dreams of Liberation
    In this final episode in a trilogy of episodes all about Algiers's architectural and artistic development I talk to Jason Oddy about the Algerian work of the architectural genius, Oscar Niemayer, and how his visions for an open society were both realised and unrealised.Like, Follow and Subscribe! Hosted on Acast....
    In this final episode in a trilogy of episodes all about Algiers's architectural and artistic development I talk to Jason Oddy about the Algerian work of the architectural genius, Oscar Niemayer, and how his visions for an open society were both realised and unrealised.Like, Follow and Subscribe! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    Sep 08, 2026
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  • The Battle Of Algiers: The Making Of a Cinematic Masterpiece

    The Battle Of Algiers: The Making Of a Cinematic Masterpiece

    In this episode I talk to Alan O'Leary about the seminal masterpiece, the 1966 film the Battle Of Algiers, its place in cinematic and world history, and how it changed the way people saw colonial struggle.Like Follow and Subscribe! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Sep 01, 2026
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  • The Battle Of Algiers: The Making Of a Cinematic Masterpiece

    The Battle Of Algiers: The Making Of a Cinematic Masterpiece

    In this episode I talk to Alan O'Leary about the seminal masterpiece, the 1966 film the Battle Of Algiers, its place in cinematic and world history, and how it changed the way people saw colonial struggle.Like Follow and Subscribe! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Sep 01, 2026
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  • The Rebirth of Algiers: The French, The Modernists and Imperialism

    The Rebirth of Algiers: The French, The Modernists and Imperialism
    In this episode I talk to the architectural historian Professor Zeynep Celik about the impact the French occupation had on the urban fabric of Algiers. From the destruction of the colonial Ottoman heritage, to the survival of the Casbah, to the Imperialist dreams of the great French Modernist Le Corbusier.Like...
    In this episode I talk to the architectural historian Professor Zeynep Celik about the impact the French occupation had on the urban fabric of Algiers. From the destruction of the colonial Ottoman heritage, to the survival of the Casbah, to the Imperialist dreams of the great French Modernist Le Corbusier.Like Subscribe and Follow! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    Aug 26, 2026
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  • The Rebirth of Algiers: The French, The Modernists and Imperialism

    The Rebirth of Algiers: The French, The Modernists and Imperialism
    In this episode I talk to the architectural historian Professor Zeynep Celik about the impact the French occupation had on the urban fabric of Algiers. From the destruction of the colonial Ottoman heritage, to the survival of the Casbah, to the Imperialist dreams of the great French Modernist Le Corbusier.Like...
    In this episode I talk to the architectural historian Professor Zeynep Celik about the impact the French occupation had on the urban fabric of Algiers. From the destruction of the colonial Ottoman heritage, to the survival of the Casbah, to the Imperialist dreams of the great French Modernist Le Corbusier.Like Subscribe and Follow! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    Aug 26, 2026
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