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History on Fire

Where history and epic collide--"History on Fire" is a podcast by author and university professor Daniele Bolelli.

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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

1hr 52mins

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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

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

1hr 48mins

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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

1hr 56mins

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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

2hr 12mins

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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

1hr 28mins

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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

2hr 10mins

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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

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

1hr 25mins

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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

1hr 56mins

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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

1hr 52mins

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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

1hr 48mins

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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

1hr 50mins

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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

2hr 13mins

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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

2hr 30mins

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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

1hr 26mins

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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

1hr 34mins

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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

1hr 23mins

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