Wittenberg to Westphalia

A history podcast that aims to cover the birth of the European state system by examining the Early Modern Period of European history. Along the way, the podcast will delve into the geography, economy, politics, ideas, and culture of the Middle Ages and the Early Modern Period to give the listener a view into the lives of the people who lived the events.

Rank #1: Episode 38: Warfare and the Middle Ages, Part 1.
In today's episode, we discuss which came first, the chicken of the knight, or the egg of Feudalism. Also I say some unkind things about military history in the popular press. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Rank #2: Episode 58: Living the Life A Catholic.
In today's episode we look at the forces at work on the lived experience of Christianity in the middle ages. Don't forget to take our survey here: https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLScrZYl99TBNyETIsL…/viewform For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

The Secret Cabinet

Weird Histories--told with class.

Rank #1: Episode34: Bodily Abnormalities in Antiquity.
What deviates from the norm does not always have it easy, especially regarding appearance. In antiquity that could be an advantage in certain cases, particularly in regards to certain body parts. 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 | @DerBuddler (creator) | @Podcastnik — Facebook Podcastnik Page | The Secret Cabinet — Instagram @podcastnik Podcastnik YouTube | Podcastnik Audio Podcast Support: PayPal | Travis’ Patreon | Buddler’s Patreon | Podcastnik Shop For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Rank #2: Episode3: Marquis des Sade´s Mommy-in-Law.
If it had not been for his mother-in-law, the French aristocrat and author would not be (in)famous for his libertine sexual novels but maybe only for dull travel literature.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 | @DerBuddler (creator) | @Podcastnik — Facebook Podcastnik Page | The Secret Cabinet — Instagram @podcastnik Podcastnik YouTube | Podcastnik Audio Podcast Support: PayPal | Travis’ Patreon | Buddler’s Patreon | Podcastnik Shop For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Agora Podcast Network

The Agora Podcast Network is s a marketplace of the mind where intelligent, independent podcasts meet curious and discerning listeners.

Rank #1: Agora Presents: The State pt. I - Formation.
Welcome to Agora Presents. What is a State. Most people on Earth live in a State, but explaining what a state is and how they developed is a difficult question. Join Pete from the Lands of Leviathan, Ben from Wittenberg to Westphalia and Erik and Xander from Reconsider as they guide us through The State. Your host today is Steve Guerra of the History of the Papacy Podcast. If you want to join the conversation with your questions or comments you can reach us at:The Agora Podcast Network: www.agorapodcastnetwork.comThe History of the Papacy Podcast:http://atozhistorypage.com/The Lands of Leviathan Podcast:https://landsofleviathan.com/Reconsider Podcast:www.reconsidermedia.com/Wittenberg to Westphalia Podcasthttp://wittenbergtowestphaliapodcast.weebly.com/The History of the Papacy Podcastatozhistorypage.comEdited by: Andrew Pfannkuche“Procession of the King” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0... For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Rank #2: The Exchange - EP. 2 - History of the Papacy Podcast.
Steve Guerra, host of the History of the Papacy Podcast discusses his show. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

The Bulgarian History Podcast

Podcast by Eric Halsey

Rank #1: 102: Revolutions, Rebellions, and Reforms.
With internal rebellions and powerful empires at the gates, the Ottomans are looking weaker than ever. However, the entrance of a certain Napoleon Bonaparte onto the stage will reshape the entire European world, Ottomans included.Supporters like you make this podcast happen! Check out www.patreon.com/bulgarianhistorypodcast to see the great perks you can get for supporting us.You can find images for this episode at: www.bghistorypodcast.com/post/revolutions-rebellions-reforms

Rank #2: 088 The Changing Empire.
From taxes and the army to trade and the economy, the Ottoman Empire is changing. In the first half of this episode, we go over those changes as the 17th century finally dawns. Then, we see the Ottomans face a two front war as rebellions continue to tear the world apart as the Empires desperately search for some stability.Supporters like you make this podcast happen! Check out www.patreon.com/bulgarianhistorypodcast to see the great perks you can get for supporting us.You can find images for this episode at: www.bghistorypodcast.com/posts/088-the-changing-empire

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

The Real Middle Ages podcast

The Real Middle Ages is a history podcast about the different historical characters and themes in the European Medieval period. Join me as I talk about kings, vikings, political regimes and the struggles of a foreign time.

Rank #1: Episode 4 The Rus and their origins.
In this episode I talk about the Russian Primary Chronicle, archaeology, and the beginning of the Viking age. Some of the major trade routes for the Vikings. The beautiful Oseberg ship in Oslo.

Rank #2: Episode 3 The end of the Middle Ages.
In episode 3 I talk about the end of the middle ages and a number of dates that historians have used to describe the transition from medieval period to the early modern age. This episode acts as a bookend for the podcast as I wont go past my chosen date for the middle ages.

Iroquois History and Legends

The Iroquois Confederacy. An Indigenous North American civilization with equal rights and representative government that left Europeans in bewilderment. Their influence affected the American free spirit and the modern day woman's rights movement. This show covers the culture, histories and legends of the Haudenosaunee. The People of the Longhouse.

Rank #1: 01 The Peacemaker.
The Five Nations of the Iroquois were locked in centuries of war, revenge killings, hate and cannibalism. Then a mysterious Huron man appeared on a quest to unite the Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga and Seneca peoples together under the Great Law of Peace.  This would become the Iroquois Confederacy.  A Native American government with equal rights and a representative government that left Europeans in bewilderment. These are the histories and legends of the Haudenosaunee.  The People of the Longhouse. Sources- Iroquoia: The Development of a Native World (The Iroquois and Their Neighbors) 2005 by William Engelbrecht Seneca Myths and Folk Tales by Arthur C. Parker Kayanlaˀ Kówa – Great Law of Peace -The Peace Maker & Hiawatha - Traditional Haudenosaunee oral history.

Rank #2: 26 The French and Indian War I: George Washington and the Half-King.
The Year is 1753 and the French, English, and the Mingo Iroquois are about to light a powder keg that will turn into a world war.  A 21 year old soldier sets out to deliver a message with an Iroquois Viceroy to a French Fort. Sources: THE WAR THAT MADE AMERICA BY FRED ANDERSON GUYASUTA AND THE FALL OF INDIAN AMERICA BY BRADY J. CRYTZER BRADDOCK'S DEFEAT BY DAVID L. PRESTON THE JOURNAL OF MAJOR GEORGE WASHINGTON BY GEORGE WASHINGTON

The Almost Forgotten

The podcast focuses on the lives and times of great historical figures that have mostly fallen through the cracks of our collective memories. We may have heard of these people, but they don't get the attention that some do. Here, they get their due. http://almostforgotten.squarespace.com on Twitter: @thealmostforgot

Rank #1: Episode 1.3 - Mithridates the Great.
Episode 1.3 is about Mithridates the Great, who created an empire to rival that of Rome itself, and was called by Cicero "The greatest king since the time of Alexander the Great" Sources:Adrienne Meyer, The Poison King, The Life and Legend of Mithridates, Rome's Deadliest EnemyCassius Dio, Roman HistoryAppian, Mithridatic WarsNames Mentioned:ArchelausCimmerian BosporusFimbriaFlaccusLucius Licinius MurenaLucullusMariusMarcus MariusQuintus SertoriusPompey the GreatSullaTigranes the Great

Rank #2: Episode 2.1 - The Diadochi Part 1 - Partitions and Alliances.
The Diadochi were the successors to Alexander the Great. Upon his early and surprising death, with no obvious heir, his leading generals fought over his empire. Sources:Diodorus Siculus, Bibliotecha Historica (Library of History)James Romm, Ghost on the Throne: The Death of Alexander the Great and the Bloody Fight for His EmpireRobin Waterfield, Dividing the Spoils: The War for Alexander the Great's EmpirePlutarch, Parallel LivesPolyaenus, StrategemsNames MentionedAlexander the GreatAntipaterCraterusDemosthenesOlympiusPhilip II of MacedonRoxane

History of France in English's Podcast

The History of France in English tells the story of France and its development in historic and prehistoric times.

Rank #1: The History of France in English Episode 4.
This week in the History of France in English Podcast we look at the prehistoric landscape of what would become France, the people and animals who called it home and how the folks lived way back then. Oh, it's homey. If you like roaving packs of vicious wild pigs, that is, if not, well, maybe hide in the cave, but watch for the cave bears! Also, we have the return of the Cocktail Party Slapdown where Rommel meets a man called Marie who ruins the Desert Fox's day.

Rank #2: History of France in English Episode #36.
This week we take a break from the chronological history of France and take a look at the famous Gaul Claudius. Yeah, that Claudius. We also have a Cocktail Party Slapdown with the Battle of Patay of the Hundred Years War.

The History of Denmark

An amateur history podcast about the oldest Kingdom in Europe. It follows the Danish monarchs from Gorm the Old to Margaret II across 1000 years.

Rank #1: Episode 3 – The Viking Age.
New episode ready! We take a look at the famous warriors from Scandinavia, and examine their expansion, culture, religion and way of life. https://archive.org/download/Episode3TheVikingAge/Episode%203%20-%20The%20Viking%20Age.mp3

Rank #2: Episode 4 – The Birth of Denmark.
We look at the family of Gorm the Old, the Jelling Monuments and the christianization of Denmark! https://archive.org/download/Episode4TheBirthOfDenmark/Episode%204%20-%20The%20Birth%20of%20Denmark.mp3 Pictures: You can see the Jelling Stones behind the church if you look closely!

History of the Papacy Podcast

This show will detail the biographies and interesting facts of the Papacy of Rome. It will start in the beginning, but will not go straight through. There will be many side tracks and detours along the way. We will investigate the backstreets of the Papacy where the tour normally doesn't go.

Rank #1: The Church in the Dark Ages Pt 3 The Greatest Schism - #65.
Description: The Great Schism of 1054 didn’t come out of nowhere. A series of events over the course of centuries. Today were going to look at the final events that led to the Schism of 1054 and the Investiture Crisis. We will see where the events we are starting to see unfold in the late 400’s will lead to in the 1,000s. You can learn more about the History of Papacy and subscribe at all these great places:http://atozhistorypage.com/email: steve@atozhistorypage.comhttp://rss.acast.com/historyofthepapacyAgora: www.agorapodcastnetwork.com https://www.patreon.com/papacyHelp out the show by ordering these books from Amazon!https://amzn.com/w/1MUPNYEU65NTFAgora Featured Podcast of the Month:Agora Original Contenthttp://www.agorapodcastnetwork.com/The History of Germany by Travis Dow, including many other great podcasts:http://www.podcastnik.com/Tiny Vampires Podcast:http://www.tinyvampires.com/Music Provided by:"Greta Sting" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)“Procession of the King” Kevin... For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Rank #2: The Church in the Dark Ages Pt 2 It’s Hilarius! - #64.
Description: Today we will see the Roman Empire in west collapse and see what happens when the secular government attempted to unite the factions of the Church. You can learn more about the History of Papacy and subscribe at all these great places:http://atozhistorypage.com/email: steve@atozhistorypage.comhttp://rss.acast.com/historyofthepapacyAgora: www.agorapodcastnetwork.com https://www.patreon.com/papacyHelp out the show by ordering these books from Amazon!https://amzn.com/w/1MUPNYEU65NTFAgora Featured Podcast of the Month:Agora Original Contenthttp://www.agorapodcastnetwork.com/Henotikon of Zeno Text:http://www.tertullian.org/fathers/evagrius_3_book3.htm#p136Music Provided by:"Greta Sting" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)“Procession of the King” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)"Danse Macabre" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)"Virtutes Instrumenti" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)"Virtutes Vocis" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)"Funeral March for Brass" Kevin MacLeod... For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

The History of Poland Podcast

For many episodes to come, we'll be exploring the rich history of Poland. From it's humble beginnings, we'll follow the people of Poland as they form their own unique cultural identity, rise into a great European power, cross paths with the Mongol Horde, save Europe from an Ottoman invasion, and do their best to keep their independence firm from one generation to the next.

Rank #1: Episode 1: Rats!.
We start with the legendary beginnings of the Polish state, face down an army of rats intent on exacting justice, and set the stage for entering the historical era. Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/historyofpolandpodcast Twitter: @historyofpoland iTunes: Leave a review here.

Rank #2: Episode 45: The Reign of the Vaclav's.
Vaclav II and Vaclav III deal with the force that is Władysław, Heir to the Kingdom of Poland. They also deal with the fact that no matter how many Vaclav’s there are, there’ll never be enough. Support the show(s) on Patreon: patreon.com/historyofpolandpodcast To subscribe to my new history podcast, World’s End: The Great War, visit https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worlds-end-the-great-war/id1462156287 or find it wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow along on Twitter: @historyofpoland Follow along on Facebook: History of Poland Podcast

A History Of: Alexander Remastered

A digitally remastered look at the life of Alexander the Great, from his birth in Macedonia and his conquests to the edge of the world and back.

Rank #1: Episode 3 - Philip and the Macedonians.
In this episode we have a quick history of Macedonia, looking at the origins of the Kingdom, and its difficulties throughout the classical period. We look at the rise of Philip, seeing just how and why he was able to dominate Greece in the way he did.

Rank #2: Episode 14 - Mountain Chases.
In this episode we cover the chase of Darius and Bessus through Central Asia.

The History of Exploration

A podcast telling the story of history's great explorers, from the early classical voyages of exploration to modern times.

Rank #1: Episode 2 - The Voyage of Hanno the Navigator.
In this episode, we explore the thrilling and terrifying journeyof the Carthaginian explorer Hanno the Navigator south along thecoast of West Africa, and examine the indirect way in whichthe details about his voyage have come down to us. 

Rank #2: Episode 3A - Pytheas the Massaliot's Journey to Britain.
In this episode, we follow the first part of Pytheas the Massaliot's travels to the little-known northern regions of Europe, as he reaches first the peninsula of Brittany, and then, the southern coast of Cornwall. 

Medieval Archives

The Medieval Archives podcast transports you back to an age of heroic kings, gallant knights and pious bishops. Separate fact from fiction and find out how the men and women of the middle ages really lived.

Rank #1: MAP#31 – Mad Monarchs of the Middle Ages.
The Middle Ages conjures images of wise, warrior Kings and beautiful Queens. Well this episode we are going to shatter that image! Get ready to dive into the crazy world of insane kings and diabolical madmen. Years of inbreeding the royal blood is bound to have an effect sooner or later. We'll investigate kings, queens and counts that went bat crazy during their reigns. Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast. Please send any comments or suggestions to podcast@medievalarchives.com Listen to the episode now In this episode you'll discover: The King who thought he was made of glass The Queen who embraced her died husband nightly The crusading Prince who tortured and displayed his victims The insane King who laughed and sang while a battle was raging And more... Get your free audio book from Audible.com at: http://www.medievalarchives.com/AudibleOffer Download the MP3 and listen to it on your favorite MP3 player. Subscribe to the feed so you do not miss a single episode. The music was provided by Tim Rayburn. It is available at Magnatune.com Use the icons below to download the .mp3 audio file, subscribe directly to iTunes or subscribe to the RSS feed.

Rank #2: MAP#47: Charlemagne, The Father of Europe.
January 2014 marks the 1,200th anniversary of the death of Charlemagne. He started his reign at the age of 26 as the King of the Franks. By the time of his death in 814 he was the Holy Roman Emperor and ruled the majority of continental Europe. Join us today as we examine the life of Charlemagne. We'll look at his military exploits, how he was able to grow his empire and become the first Holy Roman Emperor. Charlemagne's greatness didn't end on the battlefield. He set out to reform education, religion and government giving rise to the Carolingian Renaissance. Please send any comments, suggestions or topic ideas to podcast@medievalarchives.com If you are enjoying the podcast please considering leaving a rating on iTunes. Rate the Medieval Archives Podcast now! Listen to the episode now In this lesson we talk about Charlemagne's grandfather, Charles Martel. Listen to our lesson on The Battle of Tours to learn more about Charles Martel. In this episode we discuss: Charlemagne's Character Charlemagne's Army The Saxon Wars The Bloody Verdict of Verdun The Battle of Roncevaux And more... Get your free audio book from Audible.com at: http://www.medievalarchives.com/AudioBook Download the MP3 and listen to it on your favorite MP3 player. Subscribe to the feed so you do not miss a single episode. iTunes | Stitcher Radio | Download MP3 | RSS Feed The music was provided by Tim Rayburn. It is available at Magnatune.com