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Shakshuka... Searching For Algeria

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.

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31:42

Algiers Architectural Revolution: Oscar Niemayer and...

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2026/09/08

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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45:51

The Battle Of Algiers: The Making Of a Cinematic...

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2026/09/01

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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38:38

The Rebirth of Algiers: The French, The Modernists...

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2026/08/26

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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24:21

Algeria British Business Council with Lady Olga Maitland

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2026/06/18

We're back! After a long absence I'm delighted to come back with an incredible guest- Lady Olga Maitland, co-founder and honorary president of the Algeria British Business Council.We discuss her love of Algeria, how she has fought to improve British and Algerian relations and her hopes for tomorrow!It was an honour to talk to her and I am delighted to say I have the whole of the next series recorded and ready to go!Enjoy this Shakshuka everyone! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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47:58

Algiers, BONUS: Empires of the Sea with Roger Crowley

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2025/03/13

In this special episode I talk to the amazing historian Roger Crowley about the great wars which tour the Mediterranean apart in the 1500s.From the moment Barbarossa landed in the Maghreb, the fate of the Mediterranean would be altered forever. The transition of Algiers from peripheral wealthy town, to international centre of commerce is just one of many consequences- but in this episode I take a wider lens view with Roger about the context of the time that caused this transition.Like, subscribe and

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35:10

Algiers, Part Four: Pirates of Barbary with Adrian...

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2025/02/25

This week is a very special episode, as I'll be interviewing the brilliant author Adrian Tinniswood all about the Pirates of Algiers and the 'Barbary states'.Often dismissed as savage and cruel by renaissance and early modern Europeans, these 'pirates' were infinitely more complex and interesting than simplistic narratives would tell you.Adrian's book Pirates Of Barbary shines a different light on the culture and motivations of those people who decided to sail under the flag of Algiers.Follow me at

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33:24

Algiers, Part Three: The Barbarossas and the Ottomans

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2025/02/18

Algiers was put on the map by two brothers. Before they arrived it had never been anything more than a mid size town. Under them it became the beating heart of one of the most important Ottoman regions. More than that, the concept of Algeria, with many of its boundaries, are the inheritance of their ambitions, their vendettas and their personalities.In this episode I explore the life and times of Oruc and Heyreddin Barbarossa, some of the most infamous pirates, and underrated statesmen the world has

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24:08

Algiers, Part Two: Through the eyes of the Algérois

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2025/02/03

In the second episode on the nation's capital I jump from the distant past to the present day and interview Algérois Nesrine about the city she lives in.And who better than Nesrine, behind the amazing @nesartistic account on instagram to talk to about the dizzying array of architecture and unique culture of Algiers.Next week I'm hoping to do an episode all about Barbarossa, if you or anyone you know is a world expert on him, do get in contact! If you'd like to appear on an episode, or if there is

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26:07

Algiers, Part One: Before Algeria

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2025/01/27

In this episode I explore the unusual first two thousand years of Algiers's history and begin to answer the question, how did a fairly small provincial city end up becoming the most important city in the region? How did it give its name to Algeria?Thanks so much to Nesrine Kheddar @nesartistic on instagram for her contribution!Any historians who have issue with my quick explanation of 1500 years of history, or Arabic speakers who have issue with my pronunciation- or just super fans who want to email

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28:27

Episode Two, Part Two: Tourism, does Algeria want...

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2024/11/19

Welcome to Shakshuka: Searching For Algeria, A podcast about searching for the most incredible stories in one of the world's most amazing countries!In this episode I do a deep dive in to the world of Algerian tourism with Chahira and Adasay from Duneya Tours https://www.duneyatours.com/ check out their amazing insta page @discoveringduneya too.In this part I explore why Algeria doesn't get more tourists and whether more tourism is even desirable!Like, Follow and subscribe @Algeriasearchingfor Hosted

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22:24

Episode Two, Part One: Tourism, Why, How and Where???

Shakshuka... Searching For Algeria ·

2024/11/19

Welcome to Shakshuka: Searching For Algeria, A podcast about searching for the most incredible stories in one of the world's most amazing countries!In this episode I do a deep dive in to the world of Algerian tourism with Chahira and Adasay from Duneya Tours https://www.duneyatours.com/ check out their amazing insta page @discoveringduneya too.In this part I explore what there is to do and see in Algeria, and how it differs from anywhere else in the world!Like, Follow and subcribe

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21:17

Episode One, Part Four: The South, The Sahara and the...

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2024/11/01

In this episode I'm joined by the incredible Chahira and Adasay from the amazing tourism company Duneya tours (and on insta @discoveringduneya)We talk about life and culture in an area which is far from deserted, the Sahara Desert.Like Subscribe and Follow on Insta @Algeria_searching_for Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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18:25

Episode One, Part Three: What did the Romans do for...

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2024/11/01

In Part Three of Episode One, I explore some of the older empires who made their mark in Algeria, and their legacies today. I have a long chat with my friend Wafa, who is from the extraordinary, cliff-bound metropolis of Constantine about the culture of such an ancient city.Like Subscribe and Follow on Insta @Algeria_searching_for Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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15:05

Episode, One Part Two: The Mixture! Awesome Arabs and...

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2024/11/01

In Part Two of the first introductory episode I introduce the main mixture that gives Shakshuka its name and the super-cultures that give it much of its culture!Here some of the languages, ethnicities, and lifestyles are explained with the help of my amazing Amazigh guests, Thiziri and Lena.Like Subscribe and Follow on Insta @Algeria_searching_for! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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15:05

Episode One, Part One: Why Shakshuka? Why Algeria?

Shakshuka... Searching For Algeria ·

2024/10/30

In this first bitesize episode I approach some of the big questions that you, the listener may have. For example, why is an English guy making an in depth podcast on Algeria? Where is Algeria? What is Shakshuka? and why even mention the French?Join me, Ned Sedgwick as I answer these questions and many more!Like, subscribe, follow me @ Algeria_searching_for on instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Shakshuka... Searching For Algeria Trailer

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2024/09/11

Welcome to Shakshuka, the best, and only English language podcast about Algeria. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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