Empire features historian William Dalrymple and journalist Anita Anand exploring the rise and fall of global powers through rigorous archival research and narrative storytelling. Operating under the Goalhanger Podcasts network, the duo utilizes a conversational format to dissect complex geopolitical shifts, ranging from the East India Company to the Ottoman Empire. They provided deep historical context in their recent Gaza series, which analyzed the origins of the Arab-Israeli conflict through a multi-part chronological lens. Their work often centers on the human impact of imperial policies, exemplified by the Koh-i-Noor diamond series that investigated the origins and repatriation debates surrounding the artifact. Dalrymple and Anand frequently bridge the gap between academic history and public discourse, hosting live shows at venues like the Royal Albert Hall to discuss the legacy of colonialism. Through exclusive member access in the Empire Club, they maintain an active dialogue with listeners regarding the archives and sources used for their investigative miniseries.