72 Episodes

  1. 70. Venezuela 101: Cultural Preface

    Published: 1/6/2026

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

    Published: 12/9/2025

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

    Published: 11/19/2025

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

    Published: 11/6/2025

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

    Published: 10/22/2025

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

    Published: 10/9/2025

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

    Published: 9/30/2025

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

    Published: 9/25/2025

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

    Published: 9/23/2025

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

    Published: 9/18/2025

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

    Published: 9/16/2025

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

    Published: 8/28/2025

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

    Published: 8/13/2025

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

    Published: 7/15/2025

  15. 56. Updated: Iran 101 - Part 3

    Published: 6/25/2025

  16. 55. Encore: Iran 101 - Part 2

    Published: 6/23/2025

  17. 54. Encore: Iran 101 - Part 1

    Published: 6/19/2025

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

    Published: 5/28/2025

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

    Published: 5/27/2025

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

    Published: 4/10/2025

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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—not just sound bites. 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.