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EPISODE 39 Joan of Arc (Part 1)
EPISODE 39 Joan of Arc (Part 1)
“No person in the Middle Ages, male or female, has been the subject of more historical studies than Joan of Arc.” — Kell... Read more
18 Sep 2018
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EPISODE 43 The Melian Dialogue (The Peloponnesian War and Morality in History)
EPISODE 43 The Melian Dialogue (The Peloponnesian War and Morality in History)
“The strong do what they want, and the weak suffer what they must.” — Athenian embassy to Melos via Thucydides “As far ... Read more
21 Jan 2019
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2hr 12mins
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EPISODE 30 Gladiators in Ancient Rome (Part 1): Are You Not Entertained?
EPISODE 30 Gladiators in Ancient Rome (Part 1): Are You Not Entertained?
"The stupid crowd is waiting eagerlyFor the two valiant heroes to contend.No farther than their noses can they see;A spe... Read more
1 Feb 2018
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1hr 48mins
Ranked #4
EPISODE 20 The Conquest of Mexico (Part 1): People Of The Sun
EPISODE 20 The Conquest of Mexico (Part 1): People Of The Sun
“We came to serve God and get rich” — Bernal Diaz “Behold this torch which we will light and place between our armies. I... Read more
25 May 2017
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Ranked #5
EPISODE 16 The War for the Black Hills (Part 1): The Heart of Everything That Is
EPISODE 16 The War for the Black Hills (Part 1): The Heart of Everything That Is
“The Black Hills is my land and I love it.And whoever interferes will hear this gun.”— Lakota song“Came to the Hills in ... Read more
19 Jan 2017
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EPISODE 25 Roman History with Mike Duncan
EPISODE 25 Roman History with Mike Duncan
Mike Duncan is one of the pioneers of historical podcasting. His “History of Rome” is iconic. And his current “Revolutio... Read more
12 Oct 2017
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EPISODE 21 The Conquest of Mexico (Part 2): The Dogs of War
EPISODE 21 The Conquest of Mexico (Part 2): The Dogs of War
“My advice is not to allow into your house someone who will put you out of it.” —Cuitlahuac“He added that we could look ... Read more
22 Jun 2017
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EPISODE 32A Anything That Moves (Part 1): The Parallel Stories of Sand Creek and My Lai
EPISODE 32A Anything That Moves (Part 1): The Parallel Stories of Sand Creek and My Lai
"Every Day/ On our fellow man we prey/ Dog eat Dog/ To Get by/ Hope you like my genocide” — The Offspring “Hello darknes... Read more
7 Mar 2018
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2hr 11mins
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EPISODE 15 Ted Roosevelt (Part 3): The Man In The Arena
EPISODE 15 Ted Roosevelt (Part 3): The Man In The Arena
“Ladies and gentlemen, I don't know whether you fully understand that I have just been shot, but it takes more than that... Read more
18 Dec 2016
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EPISODE 11 Caravaggio (Part 1): Light and Darkness
EPISODE 11 Caravaggio (Part 1): Light and Darkness
During a visit to a church in Sicily, a priest offered Caravaggio holy water. Caravaggio asked the old priest what it wa... Read more
18 Aug 2016
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1hr 56mins
Ranked #11
EPISODE 14 Ted Roosevelt (Part 2): The Strenuous Life
EPISODE 14 Ted Roosevelt (Part 2): The Strenuous Life
“The poorest way to face life is to face it with a sneer,” he said. “A cynical habit of thought and speech, a readiness ... Read more
29 Nov 2016
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Ranked #12
EPISODE 31 Gladiators in Ancient Rome (Part 2): The Spirit of the Gladiator
EPISODE 31 Gladiators in Ancient Rome (Part 2): The Spirit of the Gladiator
“It’s the steel that they love” — Juvenal “I needed money for wine” — Titus Pullo in HBO’s series Rome“We can live vicar... Read more
14 Feb 2018
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EPISODE 12 Caravaggio (Part 2): Folsom Prison Blues
EPISODE 12 Caravaggio (Part 2): Folsom Prison Blues
During a visit to a church in Sicily, a priest offered Caravaggio “holy water”. Caravaggio asked the old priest what it ... Read more
20 Sep 2016
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1hr 50mins
Ranked #14
EPISODE 24 The Pirate Queen
EPISODE 24 The Pirate Queen
“I never planted wheat and never will, so long as there are other harvests to be reaped with the sword.” —Robert E. Howa... Read more
14 Sep 2017
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2hr 13mins
Ranked #15
EPISODE 22 The Conquest of Mexico (Part 3): Tenochtitlan Syndrome
EPISODE 22 The Conquest of Mexico (Part 3): Tenochtitlan Syndrome
“And when we saw all those cities and villages built in the water, and other great towns on dry land, and that straight ... Read more
21 Jul 2017
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2hr 30mins
Ranked #16
EPISODE 36 The 47 Ronin (Part 1)
EPISODE 36 The 47 Ronin (Part 1)
“Death poemsAre a delusion. You just die.”— Zen monk Kanzawa TokoThe tale of the 47 Ronin is one of the most renowned re... Read more
28 Jun 2018
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1hr 26mins
Ranked #17
EPISODE 19 Featuring Dan Carlin
EPISODE 19 Featuring Dan Carlin
"If I can add some nuance and complexity and some context and compassion. If I can get people to think about walking a m... Read more
28 Apr 2017
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1hr 34mins
Ranked #18
EPISODE 34 The Magliana Gang (Part 1)
EPISODE 34 The Magliana Gang (Part 1)
“A lifetime serving one machineIs ten times worse than prison” — The Clash (from the song Bankrobber)“We were treated li... Read more
3 May 2018
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1hr 23mins