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Peter Frankopan
Bestselling Author and Professor of Global History at Oxford University
Speaker Peter Frankopan is a globally recognized historian and Professor of Global History at Oxford University, best known for his international bestseller The Silk Roads. His work reframes world history through the lens of the East, exploring the deep connections between trade, culture, religion, and power across continents. A trusted advisor, speaker, and author, he brings historical insight to today’s most pressing global issues.
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Peter Frankopan biography
Speaker Peter Frankopan is a renowned historian and author, serving as Professor of Global History at the University of Oxford. Internationally acclaimed for his bestseller The Silk Roads: A New History of the World, Frankopan has been hailed by New Statesman as the “history rock star du jour.” His expertise spans Central Asia, the Middle East, Russia, Persia/Iran, and the dynamics between Christianity and Islam. He is also a specialist in Medieval Greek literature.
In The Silk Roads, Peter offers a groundbreaking shift from Eurocentric historical narratives. By focusing on the ancient trade routes that connected East and West, he explores how commerce, religion, politics, and culture shaped the world we live in today. The book has received global recognition, winning numerous awards and widespread praise.
Continuing this journey, The New Silk Roads: The Present and Future of the World connects the past with the present, analyzing how historical relationships echo through today’s geopolitics. Meanwhile, his latest work, The Earth Transformed: An Untold History, delves into how climate change has profoundly influenced the rise and fall of civilizations.
Speaker Peter Frankopan is also Director of the Oxford Centre for Byzantine Research and a fellow of several prestigious societies, including the Royal Historical Society and the Royal Geographical Society. He has lectured at Harvard, Yale, and Princeton, and advised institutions such as the UNIDO, the World Bank, and DFID.
Beyond academia, Peter is a prominent media voice, writing for outlets like The Financial Times, The Guardian, and The New York Times. He also co-hosts the podcast Legacy with Afua Hirsch, and his own series I’ve Been Thinking… explores today’s issues through a historical lens.
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Peter Frankopan Keynote Topics
With stunning visuals and engaging storytelling, this keynote brings the epic narrative of The Silk Roads to life. Ideal for wider audiences, Peter traces the dynamic journeys of goods, people, and ideas across continents—making complex global history both accessible and visually compelling.
In this eye-opening keynote, Peter explores the powerful role of climate in shaping the course of human history. From ancient droughts to modern environmental challenges, he reveals how shifts in the natural world have driven the rise and fall of empires—and what that means for our future.
Peter reimagines global history by shifting the spotlight from the West to the East. This keynote uncovers the vibrant trade routes that once connected Europe, Asia, and beyond—offering timeless lessons on exchange, cooperation, and cultural convergence in an increasingly interconnected world.
Building on his original insights, Peter turns to the 21st century to examine how geopolitics, economics, and power are evolving along the modern Silk Roads. This talk provides a timely, forward-looking perspective on global realignment and the growing influence of Asia and the Middle East.
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