I've been keeping at this Podcast since 2018.... BUT......

As you can see from my set up... I'm one step above a garage operation. By day I'm laboring under the ever watchful Eye of Sauron as a Cubicle Orc. By night I put on my Ottoman Superman cape and exercise my history muscles. All this to say history IS a passion project of mine. As the Podcast gets closer to the Conquest/Fall of Constantinople... it's becoming increasingly obvious to me that there is a financial as well as a time/labor costs involved with the show. 

The costs manifest themselves in domain fees and books. I can cover the rest. However, these little Ottoman books are starting to add up and I'm running out of reasons and excuses as to why the Amazon and FedEx boxes keep arriving at my house. 

The best way you can help ensure that we (one day... please... let it be over in the next five years...) to 1924 with the destruction/dissolution of the Ottoman Empire is by joining my Patreon. The entry level there is JUST $3.00 that's THE most substantive way to ensure we carry on.  

If $3.00 is too much for you I totally understand. It wasn't long ago (knock on wood it won't happen again) me and my family were STRUGGLING and 3 bucks could easily have put us over the edge. HOWEVER, if you are so generous I'd urge you to consider joining. 
It's a STRANGE world we live in. One in which tomorrow is never guaranteed. However, I'd like to think the Ottoman narrative will inspire and give hope to listeners. 

You can also head on over to my Amazon Wish List. The list is strictly for BOOKS. All purchases made can be kept anonymous or given a (heartfelt) shoutout during the show. IF you decide to be so generous please shoot me an email (empiresofhistorypodcast@gmail.com) and let me know YOUR name, if you want a shoutout, and the title of the book