What can the ruins of lost empires teach us about our own civilisation's future?
Join historian and podcasting phenomenon Paul Cooper as he presents Fall of Civilisations: Stories of Greatness and Decline, based on his hit podcast that has captivated over 200 million listeners worldwide.
Paul takes us on an extraordinary journey through history's greatest civilisations, from the Maya to the Byzantine Empire, from the Khmer to the Aztecs, exploring how they rose to unprecedented heights of power and sophistication, and what led to their ultimate collapse. He will ask three main questions: What did these civilisations have in common? Why did they fall? And what did it feel like to watch it happen?
As creator of the acclaimed Fall of Civilisations podcast, with more than 1.3 million YouTube subscribers, Paul has revolutionized how we engage with history. In this evening, he will bring these lost worlds vividly to life while revealing the patterns that connect ancient downfalls to contemporary concerns.
Join us for an evening of historical exploration with Paul, interviewed by University of Oxford historian Moudhy Al-Rashid, as together they discuss what we can learn from these civilizations that once seemed invincible. Through compelling storytelling, they'll examine the forces that shape societies and the warning signs that might help us navigate our own uncertain times.
"Cooper is a phenomenon" Max Hastings, Sunday Times

The ‘stream and book’ package includes a unique ticket for the stream, and a copy of Fall of Civilisations (RRP £12.99) deliverable to any UK or international address.
The event will initially be broadcast on 2 July at 6.30pm UK time. It will be available to view up to two weeks after the event has ended and can be accessed Worldwide. If you live in a time zone that does not suit the initial broadcast time you can watch it at any point after the initial showing for two weeks.
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