Wiser World
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About
Wiser World Podcast makes world history accessible and approachable. Hosted by world history teacher and storyteller Alli Roper, the show turns complex global history into clear, compact, easy-to-understand episodes for busy people who want real understanding. Wiser World explores the countries, peoples, cultures, and turning points that shaped today’s global events, giving you the context you wish you’d learned in school. If you’ve ever read a headline and thought, “Wait… how did we get here?” this podcast helps you answer that — with more nuance, empathy, and confidence.
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Recent episodes
- 106. A Pocket History of the American Revolution
- 105. Seven Books From Around the World (And Why You Should Read Them)
- 104. Warning Signs of Authoritarianism
- 103. Seven Questions to Ask About Any Democracy
- 102. Fascism 101: How it Rises, and Why It Matters
- 101. Becoming a Global Thinker: A Conversation with The Women in the Arena and Iron Butterfly
- 100. Five Patterns from World History We Ignore at Our Peril
- 99. Puerto Rico: Shaped by Empires, Defined by Its People
- 98. Spain: Layers of Identity, History, and Memory
- 97. Greece: A Modern Nation Built on Ancient Memory