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A comparison of the ancient world with modern society by Rob Cain.
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Exploring the history and mythology of the ancient world. Archaeologists and scholars join to discuss ancient Greece, Rome, Egypt, and other civilizations of the distant past.
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Discussions from Ancient Warfare Magazine. Why did early civilisations fight? Who were their Generals? What was life like for the earliest soldiers? Ancient Warfare Magazine will try and answer these questions. Warfare minus two thousand years.
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Learn something new every day! Everything Everywhere Daily is a daily podcast for Intellectually Curious People. Host Gary Arndt tells the stories of interesting people, places, and things from around the world and throughout history. Gary is an accomplished world traveler, travel photographer, and polymath. Topics covered include history, science, mathematics, anthropology, archeology, geography, and culture. Past history episodes have dealt with ancient Rome, Phoenicia, Persia, Greece, Chi ...
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The most influential biographies ever written, admired by leaders, creators, soldiers, and thinkers for nearly 2,000 years: Plutarch’s Parallel lives. Essential listening for anyone striving after greatness. Alex Petkas, former professor of ancient philosophy and history, revives and dramatically retells these unforgettable stories for modern audiences. The subjects are statesmen, generals, orators, and founders; pious and profane, stoics and hedonists. The stakes bear on the future of Weste ...
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Historian Dan Snow investigates the 'how' and 'why' of history's defining moments. From the Colosseum of Ancient Rome and the battlefields of Waterloo to the tomb of Tutankhamun, Dan journeys across the globe to share the greatest stories from the past that help us understand the present. New episodes on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. You can get in touch with us at ds.hh@historyhit.com A podcast by History Hit, the world's best history channel and creators of award-winning podcasts The An ...
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A podcast for all ancient history fans! The Ancients is dedicated to discussing our distant past. Featuring interviews with historians and archaeologists, each episode covers a specific theme from antiquity. From Neolithic Britain to the Fall of Rome. Hosted by Tristan Hughes.
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An ancient Roman History podcast hosted by smart ladies!
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I'm all about ancient history and this podcast covers ancient Greece, Rome and other cultures from antiquity. From mainstay topics through to the more niche and aimed at all levels of knowledge I think you'll find something good to listen to. Why not have a browse? It would be great to have you join me. More content, including episode notes, on my ancient history website www.ancientblogger.com
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An ancient Roman History podcast hosted by smart ladies!
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“Great empires are not maintained by timidity.” - Tacitus. A podcast series looking at the rulers of the ancient Roman empire, by Dr Rhiannon Evans and Matt Smith.
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Join host Dr. Chelsea Gardner and co-hosts Dr. Carolyn Laferièrre and Dr. Melissa Funke for a journey through under-explored aspects of archaeology, history, and everyday life in the ancient Mediterranean. Every week we feature an expert whose cutting-edge research sheds light on the real people who lived in ancient Greece, Rome, Egypt, and beyond. Follow us on Twitter @peoplingthepast with the #peoplingpodcast, on Instagram and Facebook @peoplingthepast, and on our website peoplingthepast.com.
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”Welcome to ’Fascinating People, Fascinating Places,’ the engaging bi-weekly documentary podcast that takes you on an immersive journey through the realms of news, history, politics, religion, and social justice. Join us as we delve into the depths of these critical subjects with leading experts and celebrity guests who bring their unique insights to the table. If you’re passionate about history, news, or social consciousness, this podcast is your essential guide. Discover moving stories and ...
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A podcast by the Archive of Performances of Greek and Roman Drama. In each episode, the APGRD invites creative practitioners - directors, playwrights, actors, choreographers etc. - and/or academics to talk to us about their research, archival discoveries, and creative practices.
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Welcome to the Ancient Rome: Table IX podcast, where amazing things happen. Cover art photo provided by Nathan Anderson on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@nathananderson
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Hey guys it’s me Zach here and in this podcast I’m going to be talking about Ancient Rome when I was more little I used to love learning about Rome! And I still do today! Don’t you?
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Interviews, musings and extra material from the makers of Dan Carlin's Hardcore History. If it did not fit in the HH feed it's probably here
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Join the hosts of New Humanists and founders of the Ancient Language Institute, Jonathan Roberts and Ryan Hammill, on their quest to discover what a renewed humanism looks like for the modern world. The Ancient Language Institute is an online language school and think tank, dedicated to changing the way ancient languages are taught.
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It’s about Julius Caesar Cover art photo provided by Ken Lawrence on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@kenner_be
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A podcast dedicated to the history of Persia, and the great empires that ruled there beginning with the Achaemenid Empire of Cyrus the Great and the foundation of an imperial legacy that directly impacted ancient civilizations from Rome to China, and everywhere in between. Join me as we explore the cultures, militaries, religions, successes, and failures of some of the greatest empires of the ancient world.
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A regular podcast series about place and space in the ancient Roman Empire. “I found Rome built of sun-dried bricks; I leave her clothed in marble.” - Augustus.
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Dan Horning and Bernie Maopolski discuss the events of ancient history all over the world, decade by decade, starting at 1000 BC and moving forward. We love history! History, History, History! That’s all we think of … History in the morning, History for lunch, History for dinner… even history right before bed! And we talk about all the key people in Ancient History – Julius Caesar, Gilgamesh, Jesus, Budha, Lao Tzu, Confucious, Solon, Pythagoras, Alexander the Great, Plato, Socrates, Aristotl ...
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This is about several Ancient Egyptians that are being interviewed about Ancient Egypt. Cover art photo provided by AussieActive on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@aussieactive
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In this podcast we interview historians about new topics every week ranging from Ancient Rome to pre historic era to modern history. I myself am not an academic but I always been fascinated by history and always enjoy learning about it. I am trying to make history fun and enjoyable and hopefully you will learn smomething too. New episodes coming out every week on "Well That Aged Well". With "Erlend Hedegart". This podcast is uncut, and unedited.So what you see is what you get. Which means th ...
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A show where we resurrect people from Ancient Rome
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The Gray Area with Sean Illing takes a philosophy-minded look at culture, technology, politics, and the world of ideas. Each week, we invite a guest to explore a question or topic that matters. From the the state of democracy, to the struggle with depression and anxiety, to the nature of identity in the digital age, each episode looks for nuance and honesty in the most important conversations of our time. New episodes drop every Monday.
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Natalie Haynes takes a fresh look at the ancient world, creating stand-up routines about figures from ancient Greece and Rome.
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A fast-moving history of the western world from the ancient world to the present day. Examine how the emergence of the western world as a global dominant power was not something that should ever have been taken for granted. This podcast traces the development of western civilization starting in the ancient Near East, through Greece and Rome, past the collapse of the Western Roman Empire into the Dark Ages, and then follows European and, ultimately, American history as the western world moved ...
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The “Ancient Weirdness With Gunnar Hauser” podcast is an exploration of obscure people, events, and ideas from ancient history. It will entertain, intrigue, frighten, and amaze you. We will examine tales of ghosts, vampires and other undead, insane generals and philosophers, heroes and cult leaders, athletes and artists, accounts of dreams, and much more. We will cover stories that specialists have known about for a long time, but they are mostly unknown to the general public and you probabl ...
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Is it a movie podcast? Is it a history podcast? Is it an unholy union of the two? Short answer: yes! Each episode, hosts Colin MacCormack, Elijah Fleming and Christie Vogler break down a new movie about Greece, Rome or the wider ancient world and what works (or doesn’t work) about them. But this isn’t a podcast for nitpicking historical inaccuracies. Rather, it’s a chance to get hot takes on Hollywood films from professional nerds/academics and take a closer look at the relation between our ...
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Rome: a majestic city with a rich past, spanning over two and a half thousand years. What remains to be seen of ancient Rome? As the heart of the Roman Empire, ancient Rome’s archaeological remains have been studied and admired for centuries, many being well-preserved due to their incorporation into newer structures. This album explores the sites of some of the republican temples in Rome’s Campus Martius, and relates them to the men who built them. The Roman Forum, centre of political and so ...
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The Mirror of Antiquity features portraits of classical scholars that blend storytelling and academic research. Guests explore how their work on ancient Greece and Rome helps them understand the contemporary world and their own lives. Produced by Curtis Dozier with support from the Vassar College Department of Greek and Roman Studies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The podcast that transports you to the ancient world and back, with some good conversation along the way. It's not just about ancient Greece. It's about a huge chunk of human history that the Greek texts give us access to: from Egypt and Babylon, to Persia, to Carthage and Rome, we'll sail the wine-dark sea of history with some expert guides at the helm. Topics will include archaeology, literature, and philosophy. New episode every month.
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Pandemics, violent eruptions, city sackings, egomaniac emperors. Sound familiar? History always repeats itself. Archaeologist host Darius Arya Digs goes back 2000 years to uncover elements of Ancient Rome & its expansive Empire. On location from the back streets of Rome to the bazaar of Cairo, from the Agora of Athens to the Medina of Tunis, and from the Vatican Museums to the Roman emperor Diocletian’s palace of Split. Episodes drop each Monday!
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Parallax -- noun. (ˈpɛrəˌlæks) The apparent displacement of an object as seen from two different points that are not on a line with the object. A podcast that is an exploration from the ancient world to the cosmic future. Different points of view than what are normally heard. New visions.
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This show is dedicated to examining the ideas, events, and people that have molded modern American politics. We'll look at history and philosophy going back to the Ancient Romans and Greeks all the way up until present day and talk about how and why it matters today. If you have ever wondered what events and ideas shape the world you live in today, we'll cover it on this podcast.
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Stand Up Comedian and Archaeologist Khalid Winter invites fellow comedians to choose a historical topic and discuss it on Comedians Talking History
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A rewatch podcast for HBO's Rome with Rhiannon Evans and Matt Smith
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This is a narration of ancient Rome and its history from the founding of Rome in the year 753 BC, until the fall of the Western Roman Empire in 476 AD. http://www.thetaleofrome.com This podcast is published on a weekly basis, and episodes are around fifteen minutes in length. Episode by episode, the podcast will travel in time, starting from a man called Aeneas who left Troy and settled in Italy. It will continue its trip to the birth of Romulus and Remus, and how they founded Rome. Later yo ...
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Step into The Ten Minute Time Machine, where history unfolds in bite-sized, 10-minute episodes that transport you across time and space. Each episode offers a captivating glimpse into the lives of legendary figures, ancient civilizations, and the remarkable events that shaped our world. From the grandeur of Rome and the mysteries of ancient Egypt to the philosophies of Plato and the secrets of the Aztec Empire, this podcast takes you on a thrilling journey through history's most iconic and i ...
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Where the course of history has been decided on the battlefield. These are the battles that made us -- a detailed, entertaining, and tangent-free program about history's greatest battles. In this program, we embark on a journey through the constancy of human conflict, where the fates of nations and the course of history have been decided on the battlefield. This program delves into our world-history's most significant and seminal battles, exploring not just the events themselves but their pr ...
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The Ravages history podcast focuses on military history, from the wars of Ancient Greece and Rome to the battlefields of the Second World War. As well as this focus, it will also spotlight important events and individuals throughout history.
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Looking to explore stoicism? Enjoy a narrated letter from Seneca's Epistulae Morales ad Lucilium once a week. Also available by mail. Learn to think like a stoic on contemplative walks, your daily commute, or however you choose to enjoy podcast. Letters and writings from other famous stoics and philosophers, including Marcus Aurelius, will follow once this series conclude.
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Learn about dinosaurs The titanic and Ancient Rome when you hit the play button you’ll be transported back in time to the most important events in history
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Is America collapsing like Ancient Rome?
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What can ancient Rome teach us about American democracy? The Roman Republic fell for a lot of reasons: The state became too big and chaotic; the influence of money and private interests corrupted public institutions; and social and economic inequalities became so large that citizens lost faith in the system altogether and gradually fell into the ar…
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AWA327 - When did Rome's conquest of Italy become inevitable?
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At what point was Roman success inevitable during Rome's wars to conquer the rest of Italy through the 5th, 4th, and 3rd centuries BC? Murray gives us his thoughts. Join us on Patron patreon.com/ancientwarfarepodcast
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INCEPTIO - Women Take Over (Epi47, S7)
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Rob Cain interviewed Alison Morton, author of the thriller and the altenative history book INCEPTIO. Synopsis: Imagine a Christian Emperor forcing pagans to convert, and those that refuse decide to migrate to a new homeland in Europe. Now in the 21st Century a NEW ROME, a ROMA NOVA has come into being. Roma Nova is now an advanced techological soci…
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The Battle of Tours, 732 A.D. Muslim Expansion into Western Europe is Stopped by the Franks. Feudalism Ascends. The Armored Knight Begins.
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The Muslim defeat at Tours shattered any lingering hopes of Muslim expansion into Western Europe. This wasn’t just a battle; it was a defining moment. Frankish victory secured their dominance across the West, carving out a legacy that would blaze a path to empire under Charlemagne. With this triumph, the Franks didn’t just defend their lands—they c…
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Some of the most frightening and iconic monsters in the history of the horror genre are vampires. Vampires have a history that is both ancient and modern. For thousands of years, various cultures around the world have had stories of vampire-esque beings who would prey on humans. However, in the last two centuries, these stories have coalesced into …
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When they were discovered in the Qumran Caves in the mid-20th century, the Dead Sea Scrolls revolutionised our understanding of biblical history. But one particular scroll was different. It was not written on parchment or papyrus like the other scrolls, but on metal - 99% copper and 1% tin. In this episode of The Ancients, Tristan Hughes visits Jor…
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In 1974, a pioneer of the SAS and master of military deception, Dudley Clarke, passed away. His death went almost entirely unnoticed by the British public, despite the fact that he carried out some of the most dramatic deception campaigns of World War Two. He waged a covert war of trickery and misdirection across Europe, which ended up getting him …
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202. 520s BC Cambyses vs Egypt part 2
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A Mad King ... True or False? Cambyses has some pretty bad historical credibility. He's been considered a mad king for millennia. We tell the great stories of his insane behavior in Egypt. Of course in Fan of History style we do a deep dive and have a lot of fun with it, including asking the question "how freaking old is Croesus now??" Don't forget…
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The Battle of Milvian Bridge, 312 A.D. The Founding of Christianity as the West's Religion, the Tangled Web of Betrayal, Deception, and Victory.
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With his triumph, Constantine seized unchallenged mastery over the Western Roman Empire, unleashing a seismic shift that would propel Christianity from persecuted sect to the empire’s sacred creed, forging the spiritual destiny of Europe in a single, irrevocable stroke. Milvian Bridge. October 27, 312 A.D. Gallic (Constantine's) Forces: ~ 50,000 So…
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The First Seven Kings of Rome: Lives, Lessons, and Succession
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The history of Rome’s first seven kings, though shrouded in legend, offers significant insights into the city’s early development and transition from monarchy to a republic. These rulers established foundational political, military, and religious institutions that shaped Roman society. Romulus (753–717 BCE): The legendary founder of Rome, Romulus, …
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In 1816, a group of friends who were writers were stuck indoors in Geneva, Switzerland, and were bored. So, they created a challenge for themselves. They were to each come up with a unique ghost story. After several days of being unable to come up with a story, one of the women in the group was struck with an idea for her ghost tale. Her story beca…
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2024 Holiday Special: Cyrus the Great Day
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Cyrus the Great Day is an unofficial holiday in modern Iran, marking the anniversary of Cyrus the Great's conquest of Babylon and celebrating the origins of the Iranian state. It has also been the center of controversy, revolt, and secular ambitions within the Islamic Republic for most of the last decade. Visit https://HoPfulMedia.com.co to support…
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The Battle of Zama, 202 B.C. Rome's Scipio Africanus Defeats Carthage's Hannibal Barca, Seeding Europe with Classical Latin Law and Warfare vs Carthaginian Trade and Commerce
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With Rome’s triumph at Zama, the Second Punic War came to a decisive close, sealing Rome’s ascendance as the unchallenged power of the western Mediterranean. Carthage, once a formidable rival, was left broken and stripped of strength, her influence reduced to a shadow of its former might. Zama, Carthage. 202 B.C. Roman Forces: ~ 24,000 Infantry; 9,…
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Marco Polo: The Journey of a Lifetime
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Marco Polo: The Journey of a Lifetime Born in 1254 in Venice, Marco Polo came from a family of merchants dealing in luxury goods like silk and spices. His father, Niccolò, and uncle, Maffeo, were experienced traders who had traveled deep into Asia before Marco joined them. At 17, Marco set off on an expedition with them in 1271, aiming to reach the…
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One of the primary religious practices of the Ancient Egyptians was preparing physical bodies for the journey to the afterlife. This highly developed process, perfected over centuries, preserved bodies for thousands of years. Many of these bodies, discovered by archeologists and thieves, were taken out of Egypt and put in museums all over the world…
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2. Wars of the Roses: Rise of the Tudors
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In the second episode of our Wars of the Roses series, Edward IV secures the English throne after his victory at the bloody Battle of Towton. But his betrayal by Warwick the 'Kingmaker' throws the house of York into disarray once again. The civil war reignites, and only after immense bloodshed will a new dynasty will arise - that of the Tudors. Eng…
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Rostam: The Legendary Hero of Persia and the Shahnameh
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Rostam, the central hero of Ferdowsi's epic Shahnameh (The Book of Kings), is a symbol of Persian heroism, loyalty, and strength. This article explores Rostam's origins, his key achievements, and the significance of the myth in shaping Persian cultural identity. Rostam’s Origins Born to Zal, a wise ruler of Zabulistan, and Rudaba, a princess with c…
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One of the most popular forms of fiction today involves zombies. There are TV shows, movies, and books that all envision life during a zombie apocalypse. Zombie stories are a relatively new form of fiction. However, zombies didn’t come out of nowhere. They have a basis in legend, religion, and fact….. well, sort of fact. Learn more about zombies, t…
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Pyrrhus: Warlord of Ancient Greece
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It’s 279 BC. On a large plain in Southern Italy near the town of Asculum, a famous Greek warlord likened to Alexander the Great faces down the legions of the Roman Republic. His name was Pyrrhus of Epirus. And the victory that he won at Asculum would come to define his legacy. In this instalment of The Ancients, Tristan Hughes is joined by Dr. Loui…
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The Spanish Conquest - Hernan Cortez and the Fall of the Aztec Empire
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The Spanish conquistadors were key figures in the expansion of European power into the Americas during the 15th and 16th centuries, symbolizing both the violence and ambition of this period. Emerging from Spain’s lower nobility, these soldiers and explorers sought wealth, land, and prestige in the New World. The Reconquista, culminating in 1492 wit…
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If you are listening to me speak these words, regardless of where in the world you live, you are part of a global network we call human civilization. You share in the ideas, technology, and goods created worldwide and by people in your community. Most people on the planet are a part of this system. But not everyone. Some people have remained separa…
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Archaeologist Khalid Winter tries to cover the entire history of Britain in one hour We have a patreon sign up here to support the show and receive a host of special rewards including full audio documentary series https://patreon.com/comedianstalkinghistory?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLi…
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After the death of Alexander IV, the former friends and generals of Alexander the Great held their breath, waiting almost a year to resume their wars. The Fourth War of the Diadochoi saw them claim their royal titles as the Successors as Cassander, Ptolemy, and Demetrius battled for dominance. Visit https://HoPfulMedia.com.co to support this show! …
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Tomb Raider Video Game (2013) and Film (2018), with Julie Levy
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Your favorite Tomb Raider is back, and this time she taking a beating. With the help of archaeogaming specialist, Julie Levy, we take a look at the rebooted version of Lara Croft introduced in the 2010s. Considering the film is supposed to be based on the 2013 game, it is wild to see how drastically different the two mediums present Lara Croft's ne…
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Before we jump into Ivan the Terrible (Ivan IV), let's catch up on the Rus. Website Patreon Supportبقلم Adam Walsh
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The Battle of Moscow, 1941. The Nazi War Machine Grinds to a Halt in Russia.
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The failure to seize Moscow sealed the fate of the Nazi war effort in the Soviet Union. What could have been a decisive blow to Stalin’s regime, unraveling Soviet defenses and shattering Communist control, instead became the turning point from which Hitler’s ambitions would never recover. Moscow wasn’t merely a city; it was the nerve center of Sovi…
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The Viking Gods: An Exploration of Norse Gods and Mythology
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This scholarly exploration of Norse mythology focuses on the main gods in the Viking pantheon and their significance in shaping Viking culture, rituals, and worldview. Norse mythology features a complex pantheon of gods, each embodying different virtues and vices, and playing critical roles in the cosmos. The article highlights four central gods: O…
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On August 4, 1892, in Fall River, Massachusetts, an incredibly grizzly event took place. Andrew and his wife, Abby Borden, were brutally murdered by repeated strikes with a hatchet to their heads. The primary suspect in the case was their daughter, Lizzie. In the subsequent trial, there wasn’t enough evidence to convict, and ever since, people have…
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AWA328 - What armour did Macedonian and late Hellenistic Phalangites wear?
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Miles asks, what armour did Macedonian and late Hellenistic Phalangites wear? If they were initially equipped with lighter armour (e.g., linothorax), did they wear heavier metal armour at later points in history? If not, do we know why? Join us on Patron patreon.com/ancientwarfarepodcast
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1. Wars of the Roses: England Divided
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This is the first episode in a two-part series on the brutal, three-decade-long civil war that tore England in two. Today, we explore the complex allegiances, rivalries, and personalities that made it all happen before hearing about the first bloody battles between the houses of York and Lancaster. For this, we're joined by Matt Lewis, historian, a…
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The Greek Gods - A Journey through the Greek Pantheon
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The Greek pantheon is a collection of deities whose myths and stories have shaped human culture for millennia. Rooted in Greek religion, these gods embody emotions, natural elements, and cosmic principles. The pantheon’s origins trace back to Chaos, the primordial void, from which deities like Gaia and Uranus emerged, leading to the birth of the Ti…
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The Battle of Borodino, 1812. Napoleon's Forces Blown by a 90% Casualty Rate. Napoleon's Devastating Retreat from Moscow, after Borodino, Sealed the end of his Empire.
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Napoleon’s near-unbroken chain of triumphs, stretching back to his legendary campaigns of 1798, met its fateful end in the aftermath of Borodino. His failure to annihilate the Russian army on that blood-soaked field meant far more than just a missed tactical opportunity—it signaled his inability to break Russia’s will. In that failure, the seeds of…
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From the end of the Second World War through 1991, the city of Berlin, the former capital of Germany and its largest city, was split in two. The two Berlins, East and West, were in a geopolitical situation unlike any that the world had seen before or since. This one city split into two, was ground zero for the Cold War. Here, the conflict between E…
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Episode 203: Hitlers Pepole Part 2. With Sir Richard J. Evans
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THIS WEEK! We continue our two parter on Hitlers People. We begin with Himler, and go through Faces such as Alfred Rosenberg, Heinrich Heydrich, Adolf Eichman, and much more. THIS WEEK! On "Well That Aged Well". With "Erlend Hedegart". . Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/well-that-aged-well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor…
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In this instalment of The Ancients we're going north of the Arctic circle to uncover the incredible story of the Thule Inuit. Expanding out from present day Alaska east across North America all the way to Greenland more than 1,000 years ago, the early Inuit managed to survive and thrive in freezing cold conditions. But how exactly did they do so? W…
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I had the great pleasure of speaking with Blue from Brand Nubiin. Blue, apart from being one of the coolest guys you will ever meet, is a part of the Nubian diaspora who are coming together to celebrate and highlight the rich culture and history of Nubia. We discuss the history and culture and of course get into philosophy and the power of humanity…
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Genghis Khan: The Rise of a Conqueror and the Making of the Mongol Empire
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Genghis Khan, born as Temüjin in 1162 on the Mongolian steppes, is remembered as one of history's most feared and powerful leaders. From humble beginnings, he rose to unify the Mongol tribes, building the largest contiguous empire in history, stretching from China to Eastern Europe. His military brilliance, combined with organizational reforms and …
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The Naval Battle of Salamis, 480 B.C. Greek Land and Sea Forces End Persian Dominance, Leonidas, Xerxes, Themistocles.
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The twin blows of Persia’s crushing naval defeat at Salamis and the decisive military collapse at Plataea brought an abrupt end to Xerxes’ grand ambitions of expanding his empire into Europe. In their wake, the Greeks emerged not just victorious, but as the dominant force in both the Mediterranean and Europe. This triumph secured their place as the…
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Ever since the dawn of the space age, there have been some who have dreamed of establishing a human presence on Mars. However, despite being really far away, Mars is not exactly hospitable to humans. Some suggest that the answer might be to completely change Mars's environment, to radically change its atmosphere, and, over time, to turn it into a s…
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Probus had a fairly long reign for this time in the history of the Empire. Keeping the barbarians in check is one thing, seeing off usurpers is another, but just don’t ask too much of the military - they don’t like getting their hands dirty. Guest: Associate Professor Caillan Davenport (Head of the Centre for Classical Studies at the Australian Nat…
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Pumpkins, trick or treating and ghost stories are what we associate with Halloween, but what about turnips, fairies and a fortune-telling cake? Dan and hosts of History Hit’s After Dark podcast Anthony Delaney and Maddy Pelling go in search of the origins of Halloween, rooted on the island of Ireland in the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, when …
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Julius Caesar's Germanic Campaigns: A Narrative of Ambition and War
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In 58 BCE, Julius Caesar began his campaigns against the Gallic tribes, aiming to secure Rome’s northern borders and build political power. By 55 BCE, his ambitions extended into Germania, seeking to showcase Roman dominance and respond to perceived threats. The campaign’s build-up involved Caesar’s victories over the Helvetii migration and King Ar…
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The Battle of Chaeronea, 338 B.C. Philip II of Macedon, and Alexander, Unify Greece under Macedonian Rule.
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Philip’s triumph at Chaeronea shattered Greek independence for generations, reducing once-proud city-states to mere vassals of Macedon. Yet, in this conquest, Philip did more than subjugate Greece—he set the stage for a far greater legacy. His victory laid the very foundations upon which his son, Alexander the Great, would build an empire. With the…
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The Mongol Invasions of Japan (Encore)
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In the late 13th century, the Mongol Empire was at the peak of its power. It was at this time that the Mongol Emperor of China, Kublai Khan, set his eyes on the islands of Japan. On two separate occasions, the Mongols assembled the largest amphibious fleet in world history. Both times, they discovered the limits of their military conquests. Learn m…
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Caesar ties all loose ends in his Gallic Campaign, in part 8, the final episode of our series on Caesar’s masterwork of psychology, strategy, and propaganda: On the Gallic War (De Bello Gallico). This is a world-history making story (the conquest of what’s now modern France), told by a world-history making storyteller. Caesar entered Gaul as a mere…
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Mummification in Ancient Egypt: A Journey Through Life, Death, and Eternity
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Mummification in Ancient Egypt: A Brief Overview Mummification, a hallmark of ancient Egyptian civilization, was both an art and a deeply spiritual practice aimed at preserving the dead for the afterlife. This practice originated around 3500 BCE when natural mummification occurred due to Egypt’s hot, arid desert. By the Old Kingdom, Egyptians began…
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The world according to Werner Herzog
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Sean Illing speaks with one of his heroes: Werner Herzog. Herzog is a filmmaker, poet, and author of the memoir Every Man for Himself and God Against All. The two discuss "ecstatic truth," a term invented by Herzog to capture what he's really after in his work, why he's interested in Mars, and whether he thinks humanity is destroying itself. Host: …
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The Battle of the Teutorburg Forest, 9 A.D. Roman Massacre Stopped Romanization of Germanic Tribes, Critical to Medieval and Modern Europe.
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The crushing Roman defeat at Teutoburg Forest marked the definitive end of Rome’s northern expansion, forever sealing the empire’s borders along the Rhine. The wild, untamed Germanic tribes and their rugged homeland proved unconquerable, resisting Rome’s might not through open battle but by exploiting the empire’s vulnerabilities with guerrilla war…
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