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Wiser World

Wiser World

Did you forget your world history, and now feel lost when world topics come up in current events?

Cloud10

101 episodesEN

Show overview

Wiser World has been publishing since 2022, and across the 4 years since has built a catalogue of 101 episodes, alongside 3 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 75 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence.

Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 31 min and 56 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language History show.

The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 1 weeks ago, with 37 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2026, with 37 episodes published. Published by Cloud10.

Episodes
101
Running
2022–2026 · 4y
Median length
44 min
Cadence
Fortnightly

From the publisher

Wiser World is a podcast built on a simple idea: history explains headlines. Hosted by world history teacher and storyteller Alli Roper, the show turns complex global history into clear, compact, approachable episodes for busy adults who want real understanding. Wiser World explores the people, 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.

Latest Episodes

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104. Warning Signs of Authoritarianism

Sep 30, 202647 min

103. Seven Questions to Ask About Any Democracy

Sep 14, 202649 min

102. Fascism 101: How it Rises, and Why It Matters

Aug 26, 20261h 16m

101. Becoming a Global Thinker: A Conversation with The Women in the Arena and Iron Butterfly

Aug 12, 20261h 22m

100. Five Patterns from World History We Ignore at Our Peril

Jul 30, 202644 min

99. Puerto Rico: Shaped by Empires, Defined by Its People

Jul 15, 20261h 2m

98. Spain: Layers of Identity, History, and Memory

Jul 8, 202659 min

97. Greece: A Modern Nation Built on Ancient Memory

Jun 24, 20261h 0m

96. Mexico: A Country of Ancient Roots and Global Influence

Jun 17, 20261h 7m

95. New Zealand: How a Remote Island Became a Modern State

Jun 10, 20261h 5m

Introducing: Hidden History with Dr. Harini Bhat | The Mary Celeste: The Ghost Ship of the Atlantic

Jun 4, 20269 min

94. Bhutan: Understanding One of the World's Most Unique Countries

Jun 3, 202659 min

93. Hawai'i: A History Everyone Should Know

May 28, 202648 min

92. Understanding Eid Al-Adha: A Primer for Beginners // Shahnila Ahmad

May 19, 202650 min

91. Eight Qualities of a Peacemaker: What I've Learned as a Student of Peacemaking

May 13, 202637 min

Introducing: No Such Thing

May 7, 202614 min

90. Human Dignity: The Bedrock of Cultures of Peace // Brett Scharffs

May 6, 20261h 14m

89. Lebanon: The History Behind the Headlines

Apr 30, 202652 min

88. Conflict Avoidance Leads to Conflict: How Skilled Negotiators Build Lasting Peace // Stan Christensen

Apr 23, 20261h 13m

87. Peacemakers Who Changed History: Part 2

Apr 15, 202634 min
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