The Ancient World

CURRENT SERIES - THEA (tracing the disintegration of the Seleucid Empire)

Rank #1: Episode T1 – Nicator.
Synopsis: Seleucus I Nicator forges the Seleucid Empire, and his descendants spend the next century struggling to preserve his legacy.“In Asia, after the defeat of Demetrius at Gaza in Syria, Seleucus, receiving from Ptolemy no more than eight hundred foot soldiers and about two hundred horse, set out for Babylon.” – Diodorus Siculus, The Library of History, Book XIXhttp://s407341505.onlinehome.us/Episode_T1_Nicator.mp3

Rank #2: Episode S1 - Alexander in Bactria.
“I am engaged in a land of a leonine and brave people, where every foot of the ground is like a wall of steel confronting my soldiers.  You have brought only one Alexander into the world, but every mother in this land has brought an Alexander into the world.” – Alexander the Great, in a letter written to his mother Olympias from BactriaSynopsis: Five years of campaigning brought Alexander the Great to the doorstep of Bactria, but he’d spend much of the next three years - arguably the most difficult of his life - trying to control the region.  In this first episode of an occasional series called “The Ancient World – Spotlight” I’m joined by historian and author Tristan Hughes to discuss the uprising of the Sogdian warlord Spitamenes, quite possibly Alexander’s greatest foe, and the later revolts of Hellenic troops upon news of Alexander’s death.http://s407341505.onlinehome.us/Episode_S1_Alexander_in_Bactria.mp3Tristan Hughes @BattlesAncients on TwitterBattles of the Ancients website www.turningpointsoftheancientworld.com

History of the Crusades

Over 900 years ago, thousands of Christians invaded the Middle East, intent on taking the Holy Land from the Muslims. The following 200 years were marked by a series of military campaigns known as the Crusades.Join us to follow the history of the Crusades from 1095 onwards. Castles, battles, religious clashes, Richard the Lionheart, the Assassins, Eleanor of Aquitaine, Saladin, the Knights Templar - all will feature as we examine one of the most interesting periods in history.

Rank #1: Episode 189 - The Baltic Crusades.
Meet the Balts

Rank #2: Episode 276 - The Baltic Crusades.
The Samogitian Crusade IX - The battle on the Strebe

The History of Ancient Greece

The History of Ancient Greece Podcast is a deep-dive into one of the most influential and fundamental civilization in world history. Hosted by philhellene Ryan Stitt, THOAG spans over two millennia. From the Bronze Age to the Archaic Period, from Classical Greece to the Hellenistic kingdoms, and finally to the Roman conquest, this podcast will tell the history of a fundamental civilization by bringing to life the fascinating stories of all the ancient sources and scholarly interpretations of the archaeological evidence. And we won't just detail their military and political history, but their society, how the Greeks lived day-to-day, as well as their culture—their art, architecture, philosophy, literature, religion, science, and all the other incredible aspects of the Greek achievement , while situating the Greeks within a multicultural Mediterranean whose peoples influenced and were influenced by one another.

Rank #1: 071 Love, Sex, and Prostitution.
In this episode, we discuss Greek love and sexuality by examining the formal social institution known as pederasty; the various theories of love as described by Plato (through various speakers) in his treatise, the Symposium; the various methods in which Athenian males (and non-citizen women) were able to have sex; the depiction of nudity and genitalia in art and masturbation; the various types of female and male prostitutes; pictorial and medical evidence for the daily life of prostitutes and philosophical and comedic representation of prostitution; and the lives of several famous hetairai (Rhodopis, Thargelia, Aspasia, Phryne, and Neaira) Show Notes: http://www.thehistoryofancientgreece.com/2018/03/071-love-sex-and-prostitution.html Intro by Neil of the Ancient Blogger Podcast Website: http://www.ancientblogger.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ancientblogger Twitter: https://twitter.com/ancientblogger   Today’s episode is brought to you by Masterclass. MasterClass produces online classes taught by the best in the world. Each class is shot with cinematic production quality, and offers on-demand lessons loaded with exclusive content you’ll find only on MasterClass. Choose from classes taught by over thirty masters, including: cooking from Gordon Ramsay and Thomas Keller, Photography from Annie Leibovitz, Basketball from Steph Curry, Screenwriting from Aaron Sorkin, Filmmaking from Martin Scorsese, and much more. Whether you are pursuing your passion, developing your career, or just looking to learn something new, MasterClass gives you access to the best at their craft, so that you can master yours. Interested in more than one class? Check out the All-Access Pass. With the new All-Access Pass, you can unlock every class from over thirty masters, all for the price of two. The History of Ancient Greece listeners can get the All Access Pass at https://www.MasterClass.com/HOAG.

Rank #2: 077 From Childbirth to Adolescence.
In this episode, we discuss what it was was like in ancient Athens for a young girl or boy from birth to adolescence, by looking at childbirth, childhood, the various rites of passages that they must surpass on the way to becoming teenagers, the paideia education system (both Old and New) and finally the training young boys undertook in order to be accepted as a hoplite citizen warrior Show Notes: http://www.thehistoryofancientgreece.com/2018/07/077-from-childbirth-to-adolescence.html Intro by William Hubbard of the Layman's Historian Podcast Website: https://laymenhistorian.podbean.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelaymanhistorian/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/laymanhistorian Today’s episode is brought to you by our new June 2018 Patreon supporters Maja Soronda, Sheryl Holland, and Konstantin Kochetkov. If you too would like to support The History of Ancient Greece, you can become a monthly Patreon supporter at (https://www.patreon.com/thehistoryofancientgreecepodcast) or a one time donor at (https://www.paypal.me/RyanStitt).

The History Network

A fortnightly military history podcast looking at all aspect of war throughout the ages.

Rank #1: 2003 Vlad Dracula, Prince of Wallachia - Part 1.
In December 1476, two monks from the monastery of Snagov, about forty kilometers north of Bucharest, stumbled upon a bloody, mangled, headless corpse. Recognizing the clothing, the monks secretly interred the body in the monastery's crypt. The head, meanwhile, made its way to Constantinople where it was put on display. The body belonged to the newly returned prince, Vlad, who was at the time known as 'the Impaler', but history knows him by a different name - Dracula. Dur: 39mins File: .mp3

Rank #2: 2101 The Cushing Brothers - Part 1.
Three brothers born in the 1830s in the Wisconsin Territory left a remarkable legacy of bravery, loyalty and determination through their service to the Union during the American Civil War. William, Alonzo and Howard Cushing each fought in separate theaters of that war and their combined service represents a remarkable mosaic of the Union soldier's experience. In the words of biographer Jamie Malinowski, "The Cushing brothers had an astonishing ability to show up at the Civil War's most important moments." Due: 27mins  File: .mp3

Norman Centuries | A Norman History Podcast by Lars Brownworth

Lars Brownworth, author of "Lost to the West" and creator of the "12 Byzantine Rulers" podcast presents "Norman Centuries", a podcast on the Normans. While popular Norman history focuses on the regions of France and England, Norman Centuries covers the lesser known Italian Normans as well. Visit us at http://NormanCenturies.com/

Rank #1: Episode 5 - William the Conqueror.
The young Duke William seemed destined not to survive his childhood. Orphaned before he was ten, he became a plaything of powerful nobles as one by one his guardians were killed off. Normandy descended into chaos as central authority disappeared and ambitious knights began to carve out their own independent kingdoms. The king of France, looking to exploit the situation, invaded the Duchy seizing castles and encouraging a general revolt. But against all these odds, William somehow triumphed, defying both king and nobility and stamping his authority over his Duchy as few others would. Join Lars Brownworth as he looks at the early career of Normandy's most famous Duke.

Rank #2: Episode 4 - Magnificent Devil.
The reign of Robert I began under the dark suspicion of murder and descended into chaos as the young Duke struggled for control. Dogged by rumors of fratricide and a papal excommunication, he carried on a whirlwind romance with the beautiful Herleve and attempted the first invasion of England. Join Lars Brownworth as he looks at the tempestuous career of Robert I whose own subjects could never quite decide if he was Robert the Magnificent- or Robert the Devil.

A History of Europe, Key Battles

A podcast on European conflicts from the perspective of each side to provide an alternative to the traditional national narratives. Going chronologically from the Ancient Greeks onwards I will describe to some extent how each battle was won or lost by particular decisions, tactics, technology or fortune. But the aim of each main narrative will be to place each battle in the context of the overall history of Europe.

Rank #1: 02.1 The Battle of Marathon 490 BC, Part 1.
In 490 BC the Ancient Greeks of Athens fought for their very survival and for their way of life against the Persian Empire. It is important because the Greeks were to help build the foundations of European civilisation For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Rank #2: 01.1 A History of Europe, Introduction.
The year 2014 marks a hundred years since the beginning of the First World War- a war which started in Europe and tore the continent apart. It is a time for reflection on its legacy. This podcast acts as an introduction to the series of podcasts telling the history of Europe from the Ancient Greeks to the First World War For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Medieval Warfare podcast

A history podcast about the Middle Ages and warfare during those times. From knights to Vikings, crusaders to kings, we will explore the medieval world and its military history. Hosted by the editor of Medieval Warfare magazine, this podcast features guests discussing various topics about warfare, including battles, sieges, weapons, military organization, chivalry and more. We will have conversations with the leading historians and archaeologists in the field, who can tell us about the latest research and debate questions on medieval military history. Look for at least one episode each month.

Rank #1: MW03 - Myths about the crusades.
The crusades are a very popular topic. It is also can be one of the most controversial, with books and websites offering misinformation, exaggerations and falsehoods. We take a look at how historians are dealing with the challenges of writing about the crusades with our guest Professor Andrew Holt of Florida State College. He recently co-edited the book Seven Myths of the Crusades and joins us to talk about it.

Rank #2: MW04 - Medieval Undead Armies.
Did the Middle Ages have its own version of The Walking Dead? We talk with Scott Bruce, author of The Penguin Book of the Undead, about some strange medieval tales, including a horde of dead soldiers roaming the countryside around Normandy. Sorry about the audio, we know its not great but we thought the content was interesting enough to share. Next time we're on location we'll do better....

The History of Egypt Podcast

Learn about ancient Egypt, as *they* described it. We use ancient texts, archaeology and social history to explore their civilization and weave a tale of pharaohs, pyramids, gods, monuments and people. The History of Egypt Podcast uses the ancients' own words to describe their society, and is written by a trained Egyptologist. A member of the Agora Podcast Network.

Rank #1: 79: Let My People Go.
Amunhotep II (Part 3): Slavery and the Bible.In 1435 BCE, King Amunhotep II led a devastating war in Syria. He took thousands of captives, and transported them to Egypt by force. Once there, they became captive-workers of the Egyptian elite. Was this the historical inspiration for the Biblical "Captivity"? We go in search of answers... Music by Keith Zizza www.keithzizza.comAdditional Music by Michael Levy www.ancientlyre.comImages and Bibliography at https://egyptianhistorypodcast.com/2017/07/16/episode-79-let-my-people-go/Please help the show by taking a quick survey https://podcastsurvey.typeform.com/to/OX7nLd For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Rank #2: Episode 3: Horus vs Seth.
Dynasty 2: Warring Gods.Around 2850 BCE, the Second Dynasty of rulers began. It was a lot more tumultuous than the First, with devastating climate change, economic pressure, and maybe...civil war. In the midst of a shadowy period, legends tell of two gods battling for the throne and soul of Egypt. Horus and Seth, masters of their domains, go head to head...Time period: circa 2850 - 2700 BCE.Kings: Per-Ib-sen (Peribsen); Kha-Sekhem / Kha-Sekhem-wy (Khasekhemwy).Notable sites: Abdju (Abydos); Saqqara.Images and Bibliography at www.egyptianhistorypodcast.comTwitter: @EgyptianPodcastInstragram: @EgyptPodcastFacebook: @EgyptPodcast For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

12 Byzantine Rulers: The History of The Byzantine Empire

This lecture series by Lars Brownworth covers the history of the Byzantine Empire through the study of 12 of its greatest rulers.

Rank #1: Episode 3 - Constantine - Part 1.
From the chaotic background of the tetrarchy, a vulnerable staff officer would navigate the treacherous waters of the empire and eventually emerge as Emperor. How could such an unlikely man unify the empire under one ruler? In this lecture, Lars Brownworth explores the rise to power of one of Western History's most pivotal figures: Constantine.

Rank #2: Episode 4 - Constantine - Part 2.
Constantine has achieved supreme power and made one of the most momentous decisions in history, that of founding a new capital and rescuing a faith seemingly on the brink of schism. However, his megalomania undid most of his work unifying the church and threatened the very stability of the state. Does such a man truly deserve to be called great? Join Lars Brownworth as he looks at the apogee of Constantine's career and his impact on history.

The History of China

An audio journey through the 5000 year history of one of the world's oldest continuous civilizations.

Rank #1: #1 - Origins 1: The Mythical Origins Of The Middle Kingdom.
In episode 1, we begin with an introduction to this podcast, followed by a brief overview of what we’ve come to know about early human migration and settlement in the region that will eventually become China. Finally, we’ll delve into the mythological origin story that purports to tell of the three divine Sovereigns who would create and then rule over the Han people. I’m very excited to be getting this journey underway! Once again welcome, and thank you for listening. UPDATE: As of 08/28/2016, this episode has been completely rebooted from the ground-up. Enjoy! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Rank #2: #159 - Mongol 1: The Blood Clot.
High in the wildlands of the Khentii Mountains, a tribe of hunters and scavengers comes into possession of a young and captured bride. Ripped out of her old life, she and the family her new husband create at the edge of the world will have to find a way to survive.Time Period Covered:ca. 1158~1170 CE For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

History of Germany Podcast

A podcast on the history of Germans.

Rank #1: 003 Neanderthals.
Who was there first?A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news.☞ Check out our new show, Past Access! (YouTube Link) ☜Twitter @Travis J Dow | @Meet_Judith | @GermanyPodcast | @Podcastnik | Now in Arabic! — Facebook Podcastnik Page | History of Germany Page | Arabic Page — Instagram @podcastnikPodcastnik YouTube | Podcastnik Audio Podcast ★ Support: PayPal | Patreon | Podcastnik Shop ★ For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Rank #2: 044: Investiture Controversy with the History of the Papacy.
Power struggles between Holy Roman Emperors and Popes. Gregorian Reforms, schisms and who can appoint bishops. Many ideas we have of the Middle Ages com from these events in the 12. century. Luckily I got Steven Guerra from the History of the Papacy here to help break it all down. Visit http://atozhistorypage.com for more on the background of the church at this time.A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news.☞ Check out our new show, Past Access! (YouTube Link) ☜Twitter @Travis J Dow | @Meet_Judith | @GermanyPodcast | @Podcastnik | Now in Arabic! — Facebook Podcastnik Page | History of Germany Page | Arabic Page — Instagram @podcastnikPodcastnik YouTube | Podcastnik Audio Podcast ★ Support: PayPal | Patreon | Podcastnik Shop ★ For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Myths and History of Greece and Rome

A journey through the myths and history of Ancient Greece and Rome for all the family.

Rank #1: Chapter One: In the Beginning.
The frst chapter of our story introduces Gaia, the Earth and Ouranos, the Sky. We hear the Greek creation myth and meet the Titans and some hideous monsters!

Rank #2: Chapter Two: Clash of the Titans.
The fun really starts here! Zeus and his brothers and sisters fight against Kronos and the Titans over who will rule the heavens and the Earth. Only one side can come out on top. Which one will it be?

The Maritime History Podcast

The Maritime History Podcast is a chronological look at maritime history and its numerous facets. Beginning with ancient history, the podcast looks at trade, exploration, boat and ship-building, economics, and the relationship between the ocean and the development of society and culture throughout history. Learn more about the podcast at http://maritimehistorypodcast.com.

Rank #1: 002 - Surplus Food, Big Buildings, and Power Hungry Lugals.
We'll witness the expansion of Sumer from a scattered farming society into the world’s first true civilization and see how society became less egalitarian with the emergence of a ruling class. Then, surplus grain and the ambitions of the rulers combined to spur on long distance trade that reached south into the Persian Gulf and beyond.

Rank #2: 003 - Sargon to Hammurabi: Trade and Turmoil in Ancient Mesopotamia.
Although this episode will cover a greater span of time than the first two episodes covered, we'll still slow down and see how a Sumerian moon-god named Nanna-Suen and a Mesopotamian Royal Hymn called “Shulgi and Ninlil’s Boat” can help us better understand maritime history; how Sargon of Akkad forged one of the world's first large empires and used that power to influence trade; and eventually how transition and turmoil within Mesopotamia led to a decline of trade that began with Hammurabi and lasted for centuries.

When Diplomacy Fails Podcast

A weekly podcast covering the build up to, breakout of and consequences of various conflicts in history.

Rank #1: WDF 28.0: The Second Anglo-Dutch War I.
The drought is over, the dust is settling and a new war is on the horizon. Who are we? We are When Diplomacy Fails, and we are back to our roots looking at the series of wars and events which occurred during the era of Louis XIV - the Sun King. In this episode we intro you all to the first of our twelve parter (I know!) on the Second Anglo-Dutch War, a critical war for the history of the era in its own right, and one which sets us up for so much of what's to come, so let's begin, in a makeshift room on some dingy island (and I'm not talking about my desk!). Thankssssssss!Remember history friends, you can help this podcast and ensure that this is where history thrives! Support us by going to www.patreon.com/WhenDiplomacyFailsFollow me on Twitter @wdfpodcastAnd visit our official website www.wdfpodcast.com For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Rank #2: WDF Rem* 1: The Franco-Prussian War I.
Here we are! The first remastered episode of our special and the official beginning of a very exciting project from WDF. Now that we're finally here I can shut up about it all, and introduce you back into the world which we were last a part of...5 years ago. Thankssss for making all of this possible history friends, and remember to support us at WDF is you are as excited as I am to begin!Remember also history friends, to make sure that you BEFIT! Visit our website www.wdfpodcast.com Follow us on Twitter @wdfpodcast and find us on Patreon by going to www.patreon.com/WhenDiplomacyFails For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

History Of The Great War

History of the Great War is a weekly podcast that will cover the First World War that occurred from 1914 and 1918. Every week we will be discussing the events that occurred exactly 100 years ago. We will journey from the borders of France in the blistering heat of 1914, to the shores of Gallipoli, to the banks of Somme, to the final knockout attempt by the German army in the spring of 1918.

Rank #1: 228: Weimar Germany Pt. 1.
In the aftermath of the war was left a German state struggling against revolution from all sides.Do you want to chat with other History of the Great War listeners, and yours truly, come hang out in Discord: https://discord.gg/ASbBjaTSupport the podcast on http://patreon.com/historyofthegreatwar where you can get access to special supporter only episodes.For a no strings attached donation: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=2528RCAZG4R3Y&source=urlSources: The Anti-Russian Tide in German Socialism, 1918-1920 by William Maehl The "Black Horror on the Rhine": Race as a Factor in Post-World War I Diplomacy by Keith L. Nelson Weimar Germany as Seen by an Englishwoman: British Women Writers and the Weimar Republic by Colin Storer Lord Hardinge As Ambassador to France, and the Anglo-French Dilemma over Germany and the Near East, 1920-1922 by J. Douglas Goold Mussolini and the Ruhr Crisis by Sally Marks Politics of Illusion: Tirpitz and Right-Wing Putschism, 1922-1924 by Raffael Scheck Rapallo Reexamined: A New Look at Germany's Secret Military Collaboration with Russia in 1922 by Gordon H. Mueller The Reich Government versus Saxony, 1923: The Decision to Intervene by Donald B. Pryce The Ruhr Authority and the German Problem by Amos Yoder Russo-German Military Collaboration During the Weimar Republic by Hans W. Gatzke The Ruhr Crisis, 1923-1924 by Conan Fischer The Struggle for Upper Silesia, 1919-1922 by F. Gregory Campbell Civil War in Europe, 1905-1945 by Stanley G. Payne Britain and the Ruhr Crisis by Elspeth Y. O'Riordan The Weimar Republic by Eberhard Kolb Perspectives on modern German economic history and policy by Knut Borchardt (Translated by Peter Lambert) Founding Weimar: Violence and the German Revolution of 1918-1919 by Mark Jones The German Revolution 1917-1923 by Pierre Broue Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rank #2: 201: The Russian Civil War Pt. 1.
After the signing of the armistice on the Western front, the fighting continued around the world. Nowhere was that fighting more deadly than in Russia. Do you want to chat with other History of the Great War listeners, and yours truly, come hang out in Discord: https://discord.gg/ASbBjaTSupport the podcast on http://patreon.com/historyofthegreatwar where you can get access to special supporter only episodes.For a no strings attached donation: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=2528RCAZG4R3Y&source=urlSources:A People's Tragedy The Russian Revolution 1891-1924 by Orlando FigesThe Anglo-Soviet Trade Agreement, March 1921 by M.V. GlennyBehind the Front Lines of the Civil War: Political Parties and Social Movments in Russia, 1918-1922 by Vladimir N. BrovkinCivil War in Europe, 1905-1945 by Stanley G. PayneCivil War in South Russia, 1918 by Peter KenezCommunism and the East: The Baku Congress, 1920 by Stephen WhiteThe Eastern Front 1914-1920: From Tannenberg to the Russo-Polish War by Michael S. Neiberg & David JordanEpisodes from the Early Cold War: Franco-Soviet Relations, 1917-1927 by Michael Jabara CarleyHarmonicas for Lenin? The Development of German Economic Policy Toward Soviet Russia December 1918 - June 1919 by Robert HimmerRed Advance White Defeat Civil War in South Russia 1919-1921 by Peter KenezArkhangel'sk, 1918: Regionalism and Populism in the Russian Civil War by Yanni KotsonisRussia and Europe: Diplomacy, Revolution, and Economic Development in the 1920s by Teddy J. UldricksSoviet Policy Toward Germany during the Russo-Polish War, 1920 by Robert HimmerThe Russian Revolution 1917-1921 by William Henry ChamberlinThe Problem with Generals: Military Observers and the Origins of the Interventionin Russia and Persia, 1917-1918 by Brock MillmanThe Political Significance of German-Soviet Trade Negotiations, 1922-5 by R.P MorganThe "Russian" Civil War, 1916-1926: Ten Years That Shook the World by Jonathan D. SmeleThe Transition from War Communism to the New Economic Policy: An Analysis of Stalin's Views by Robert HimmerWhy Did the Communists Win or Lose? A Comparative Analysis of the Revolutionary Civil Wars in Russia, Finland, Spain, and China by Pavel Osinsky and Jari ElorantaThe Russian Civil War by Evan Mawdsley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices