Episodes 71
Avg. Duration 37m
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Apple Rating 4.9 (426)
Since Feb 2022
Latest Episode Dec 2025

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Did you forget your world history, and now feel lost when world topics come up in current events? Designed for busy people who forgot (or never learned it in the first place) and need a quick refresh, Wiser World takes foundational world history and makes it approachable and concise. As a former teacher, Alli Roper wants to remind us of the world's foundational, basic history so we can have the context we need think historically about current events, travel, and global topics. Episodes are published once or twice a month, and consist of 101 episodes (100-ish year deep dives into various countries), Know Before You Go episodes (brief histories for highly-traveled spots), and pretty much any other world-related topic that you wish you'd been taught in history class.

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69. Common Ground: Birth & Death — Rituals for Life's First & Final Moments

Dec 09, 2025 43m

In this episode of the Common Ground series, we're diving into unique rituals from around the world that honor both birth and death, which is something we all share. We cover:     •    Navajo…

68. A Table For Everyone: One Syrian’s Journey of Resilience and Welcome // Yassin Terou

Nov 19, 2025 56m

Today we’re stepping into a story that blends together the last few month’s topics (Syria, Food, Hospitality) with my guest, Yassin Terou. Yassin Terou is a Syrian-born entrepreneur and American…

67. Common Ground: Hospitality — The Universal Language of Welcome

Nov 06, 2025 40m

Food may be the universal need, but hospitality is the universale virtue. In the second episode of the Common Ground series, we're diving into how different cultures practice hospitality, and how…

66. Common Ground: Food — The First Language We All Speak

Oct 22, 2025 32m

No matter where you go in the world, everyone needs to eat, and preferably eat together. Eating together is one of our oldest human instincts. In this first episode of the Common Ground series,…

65. What Syria Can Teach Us: Why Voice, Unity, and Agency Matter

Oct 09, 2025 32m

This is a personal analysis of takeaways I gained from studying Syria. It is meant to be listened to after completing the Syria 101 series (which is 5 parts). Nonprofits mentioned in this episode:…

64. Syria 101 Part 5/5—The Syrian Civil War, Refugee Crisis, & Fall of Assad (2012–2025)

Sep 30, 2025 44m

This is Part 5 of 5 of the Syria 101 series: a foundational history of Syria. This episode is a concise, foundational history of Syria from 2012 to 2025, designed for those who know little to nothing…

63. Syria 101 Part 4/5—Bashar al-Assad, the Arab Spring, & Syrian Civil War Beginnings (2000–2012)

Sep 25, 2025 37m

This is Part 4 of 5 of the Syria 101 series: a foundational history of Syria. This episode is a concise, foundational history of Syria from 2000 to 2012, designed for those who know little to nothing…

62. Syria 101 Part 3/5—Coups, Ba’athism, and the Assads (1946–2000)

Sep 23, 2025 41m

This is Part 3 of 5 of the Syria 101 series: a foundational history of Syria. This episode is a concise, foundational history of Syria from 1946 to 2000, designed for those who know little to nothing…

61. Syria 101 Part 2/5: Border Carve-Up & the French Mandate (1900–1946)

Sep 18, 2025 27m

This is Part 2 of 5 of the Syria 101 series: a foundational history of Syria. This episode is a concise, foundational history of Syria from 1900 to 1946, designed for those who know little to nothing…

60. Syria 101 Part 1/5—Crossroads of Civilization (Ancient Days to 1900)

Sep 16, 2025 29m

This is Part 1 of 5 of the Syria 101 series. This episode is a concise, foundational history of Syria from ancient days to 1900, designed for those who know little to nothing about Syria's history,…

59. A Brief Intro to THE NETHERLANDS - Know Before You Go

Aug 28, 2025 55m

In this Know Before You Go episode, we cover a basic history of the Netherlands, talking about history, culture, economics, politics, geography, and so on. This episode is sponsored by Quince. Go…

58. Recognizing Cognitive Bias: The Hidden Shortcuts in Our Minds

Aug 13, 2025 32m

This episode covers eleven common cognitive biases, giving real-life examples and ideas for how to combat them. We talk about anchoring bias, effort bias, egocentric bias, hindsight bias, optimism…

57. A Brief Intro to SWITZERLAND - Know Before You Go

Jul 15, 2025 53m

In this Know Before You Go episode, we cover a basic history of Switzerland for those who want to travel there. We answer these questions and many more: What makes Switzerland so unique? Where is it…

56. Updated: Iran 101 - Part 3

Jun 25, 2025 58m

A concise, foundational history of Iran from 1980 to 2025, designed for those who know little to nothing about Iran. This addition has been updated and improved heavily from the 2022 edition. If…

55. Encore: Iran 101 - Part 2

Jun 23, 2025 46m

A concise, foundational history of Iran from 1950s through the 1979/1980 Revolution, designed for those who know little to nothing about Iran's history. If you'd like a downloadable PDF with a…

54. Encore: Iran 101 - Part 1

Jun 19, 2025 46m

A concise, foundational history of Iran from the late 1800s to mid-1950s made for those who know little to nothing about Iranian history. For a FREE downloadable PDF outline of this episode, go to…

53. A Brief Intro to PORTUGAL - Know Before You Go

May 28, 2025 45m

In this Know Before You Go episode, we cover a basic history of Portugal for those who want to travel there. We answer these questions and many more: Before you travel to Portugal, what do you need…

52. Becoming a Better Thinker (More Logical Fallacies Everyone Should Know)

May 27, 2025 23m

In this episode I explain nine common logical fallacies, and give examples so we can thinking more intelligently in this ever-polarized political climate. This is companion to episode 35,…

51. Understanding Passover: History, Traditions, and the Meaning Behind the Meal

Apr 10, 2025 31m

This episode explains the basic concepts of the Passover tradition and Seder meal for those who know little to knowing about it and want a foundation of knowledge to build on. Special thanks for my…

50. Humanizing History: Lessons Learned from Cuba

Apr 03, 2025 24m

Three philosophical lessons I've learned from Cuban history and am integrating into my personal life. This episode is sponsored by Quince. Go to quince.com/wiserworld for free shipping on your order…

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