Jerusalem Unplugged Podcast
I am Roberto Mazza and this is Jerusalem Unplugged Podcast.
Jerusalem Unplugged is the only podcast dedicated exclusively to Jerusalem, its rich history, and its diverse people. Through in-depth conversations with scholars, activists, politicians, artists, journalists, religious figures, and community members, the podcast explores the complex layers of one of the world's most significant cities.
Our conversations are designed to be intellectually challenging, moving beyond surface narratives to examine the nuanced realities of Jerusalem's past and present. Each episode provides substantive material for serious discussion, encouraging listeners to engage with the city's multifaceted stories from historical, political, cultural, and social perspectives.
From archaeological discoveries and urban development to religious practices and daily life, Jerusalem Unplugged uncovers the Jerusalem you may never have heard of—offering fresh insights into a city where ancient history and contemporary life intersect in extraordinary ways.
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- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 57 minutes
- Episodes
- 131
- Years Active
- 2025
The Dome of the Rock: with Beatrice St. Laurent
The opening of Season 4 is dedicated to one of the most iconic buildings of Jerusalem: the Dome of the Rock. While the Dome has become a sort of brand defining the image of Jerusalem, there is a lot …
Jerusalem in World War One: Leah Tannenbaum. Part 5
The month is ending, but not the more or less naughty comments being made about the projected wedding of Djemal Pasha with a beautiful Jewish lady named Leah Tennenbaum. The news seemed so unlikely t…
Jerusalem, Palestine and Israel with Ilan Pappe
Season 3 ends with a fantastic guest: Ilan Pappe. In this intimate episode, the most famous Israeli historian talks about his early life and work, the journey to discover the real meaning of Israeli …
Jerusalem in World War One: Conde de Ballobar. Part 4
In the summer 1913, a young Spanish diplomat set out for the Holy Land in order to take office as the Spanish consul in Jerusalem. Antonio de la Cierva y Lewita, Count of Ballobar arrived in Jerusale…
Jerusalem in World War One: Otis Glazebrook and America in Palestine
In this third installment of Jerusalem in World War One, I will explore the role of America in Palestine and of the American Consul Otis Glazebrook. U.S. humanitarian activity in Jerusalem, and Pales…
Why is Beitar Jerusalem the most political football club in the world with Shaul Adar
In December 2020, an Israeli football club made worldwide headlines. The news that a UAE royal had bought 50 per cent of Beitar's shares shook Israel and the football world. Beitar, proclaimed by som…
Jaffa and Jerusalem in 1948 with Itamar Radai
Between 1947 and 1948 Palestinian Arab and Jewish communities fought over Palestine, a war that clearly encompassed Jerusalem and Jaffa. Jerusalem was the focal point of the war due its centrality an…
Jerusalem in World War One: the British Conquest. Part 2
The British conquest of Jerusalem took place in December 1917. In the second episode dedicated to Jerusalem in World War One, I discuss the value of Jerusalem for the British during the war, how this…
Jerusalem in World War One: the Mobilization. Part 1
With this episode I started a series divided in 5 episodes discussing Jerusalem during the First World War. In this first installment I discuss the large question of Ottoman mobilization in 1914 and …
Both Sides of the Field: Football and the Relations between Jews and Arab in Mandatory Palestine with Omer Einav
In his new book 'Both sides of the goal: a history of football in Palestine and Arab-Jewish relations during the British Mandate' (original in Hebrew), tells the story of the emergence of football in…
The Palestine Museum US and From Palestine with Arts (Venice Biennale)
In this episode Faisal Saleh - founder and director of the Palestine Museum US - and Nancy Nesvet - curator of the 'From Palestine with Art' exhibition at the Venice Biennale - tell us about their am…
Print Culture and Literary Journalism in Jerusalem in the 1960s with Adey Almohsen
The Jerusalem Quarterly Dakkak Award winner Adey Almohsen in this episode takes us back to the Jerusalem of the 1960s when a generation of Palestinians who experienced the Nakba began to consider how…
Let's talk dirt: Jerusalem and archaeology - part 2 - with Emek Shaveh
In this episode the new director of Emek Shaveh Alon Arad tells about their activities and tours around Jerusalem, Palestine and Israel. Emek Shaveh is a NGO working to defend cultural heritage right…
The British Army in Palestine and Jerusalem with Matthew Hughes
In 1917 the Egypt Expeditionary Force led by General Edmund Allenby conquered Southern Palestine, Jerusalem and later in 1918 Northern Palestine. In this episode, Professor Matthew Hughes tells us ab…
British Intelligence in Mandatory Palestine with Steven Wagner
Steven Wagner, historian of intelligence and security, tells us about the little known history of British intelligence in Palestine during the British Mandate. His work looks at how the British creat…
Queens of Jerusalem: the women who dared to rule with Katherine Pangonis
The lives of this trailblazing dynasty of royal women, and the crusading Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine, are the focus of Katherine Pangonis's book. In
QUEENS OF JERUSALEM we explored the role women play…
Cultural diplomacy in Jerusalem and Palestine with Karene Sanchez"
Karene Sanchez is an expert of so many fields in the history of Jerusalem and Palestine that it is hard to summarize our discussion. As usual we started with a chat on how Karene has come to work on …
Under Jerusalem with Andrew Lawler
In this episode Andrew Lawler presents his new book: Under Jerusalem. In 1863, a French senator arrived in Jerusalem hoping to unearth relics
dating to biblical times. Digging deep underground, he di…
From translation to the earthquake of 1927 with Sarah Irving
In this episode Dr Sarah Irving tells us about her work on Palestinian history that started first with activism and then continued in the academic world. In the first part of this episode we discusse…
Children, the Invisible Inhabitants in British Mandate Jerusalem with Julia Shatz
Children are the often neglected population of every city, they are invisible, they leave very little records and unless of tragic events once children are adults their youth is forgotten. Julia Shat…