The Ottomans were one of the largest empires in the history of the world. A powerhouse on the world stage that set the tone for culture and politics we still feel today. But while the Turkish people were the main ethnicity of that empire, there were many others that operated within Ottoman borders. And it was with the help of a lowly British military officer that the Arabs gained their independence from the Ottomans and, in the process, brought the entire thing down. Thanks for watching! Please share with your friends if you liked this episode and others.