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Déjà Vu

Déjà Vu

Jo de Frias 1 Episodes Aug 23, 2026

Déjà Vu is a podcast that strips away the myth of modern exceptionalism by drawing parallels between today's crises and historical events. Through intimate conversations with historians, philosophers, and public intellectuals, each episode asks what we can learn from similar situations in the past. The show aims to provide perspective on current issues by examining historical precedents.

Episodes

The Suez Crisis stopped the British Empire. Will Hormuz defeat the US?
The Suez Crisis stopped the British Empire. Will Hormuz defeat the US? Aug 23, 2026 3859 What happens when a revolutionary movement takes control of the world’s most vital waterway, bringing global oil shipping to a halt and sparking war with an empire? It’s not the Strait of Hormuz, but the Suez Crisis of 70 years earlier. In 1956, Egypt shut the Suez Canal and took on three armies alone. When the canal reopened months later, now with Egypt in control, the region and the
Why does Iran defeat the empires trying to conquer it?
Why does Iran defeat the empires trying to conquer it? Aug 9, 2026 4523 Why does every empire want Iran – and how has Iran outlasted attempts to control it? Long before the CIA-backed coup, there were wars with Russia and British control over oil and tobacco. Iran learned from its history of invasions, wars, and revolution – why do great powers keep making the same mistake? Political historian Dr. Mehran Kamrava reveals how great-power rivalry forged moder
Is Israel repeating the Crusaders' fatal mistake? | Roy Casagranda
Is Israel repeating the Crusaders' fatal mistake? | Roy Casagranda Jul 26, 2026 3614 A European settler state in the heart of Palestine, ruled by religious zealots, fueled by Western arms. A divided Muslim world fights back. Sound familiar? We’re in 1099, when the First Crusade conquered Jerusalem and subjugated its native population. Just 88 years later, it was lost to Saladin’s newly united Muslim army. Why did the Crusaders fail to build an everlasting kingdom, and
Deja Vu: New podcast from Al Jazeera
Deja Vu: New podcast from Al Jazeera Jul 23, 2026 78 Explore how past moments have shaped the crises we face today. Join host Mohamed Hassan for in-depth conversations with historians and public thinkers who reveal the patterns behind the headlines. Listen now for a preview; first full episode drops July 2026. Subscribe for updates.

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