The Podcast History Of Our World Sat, 13 Dec 2025 12:06:26 +0000 Sat, 13 Dec 2025 12:06:26 +0000 Libsyn RSSgen 1.0 http://www.podcasthistoryofourworld.com/ en http://www.podcasthistoryofourworld.com/ It's the history of our world from the Big Bang to the Modern Age! Well...eventually at least. Every episode has FINALLY been remastered, touched up, and had the numbering fixed. TPHOOW is back in action! https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/7/1/6/8/71681eb4aa851384/PHOOWlogo2048.jpg The Podcast History Of Our World Rob Monaco no Rob Monaco radiomonaco@gmail.com episodic no It's the history of our world from the Big Bang to the Modern Age! Well...eventually at least. Every episode has FINALLY been remastered, touched up, and had the numbering fixed. TPHOOW is back in action! 072 - Tarquins & Republicans 072 - Tarquins & Republicans Sun, 02 Oct 2016 23:57:05 +0000 The original title was going to be Tarquin and the Roman Republic, but I'm saving that in case I ever start a synthpop group.

But anyways, it really is the Roman Republic! We made it, although in all fairness it's not quite the Republic just yet. Not while Mr. I-have-terrible-anger-management-issues is still stomping around!

]]> The original title was going to be Tarquin and the Roman Republic, but I'm saving that in case I ever start a synthpop group.

But anyways, it really is the Roman Republic! We made it, although in all fairness it's not quite the Republic just yet. Not while Mr. I-have-terrible-anger-management-issues is still stomping around!

]]> 22:13 false full The original title was going to be Tarquin and the Roman Republic, but I'm saving that in case I ever start a synthpop group. But anyways, it really is the Roman Republic! We made it, although in all fairness it's not quite the Republic just yet. Not while Mr. I-have-terrible-anger-management-issues is still stomping around!The original title was going to be Tarquin and the Roman Republic, but I'm saving that in case I ever start a synthpop group. But anyways, it really is the Roman Republic! We made it, although in all fairness it's not quite the Republic just yet. Not while Mr. I-have-terrible-anger-management-issues is still stomping around! 071 - Downfall of the Roman Kingdom 071 - Downfall of the Roman Kingdom Wed, 06 Jul 2016 06:14:30 +0000 It's not a podcasting mirage - it really is a new episode! And it's a long'un to make up for all the time we've been apart.

So what do you say? Ready to come back to Rome? Sure you are!

]]> It's not a podcasting mirage - it really is a new episode! And it's a long'un to make up for all the time we've been apart.

So what do you say? Ready to come back to Rome? Sure you are!

]]> 43:39 false full It's not a podcasting mirage - it really is a new episode! And it's a long'un to make up for all the time we've been apart. So what do you say? Ready to come back to Rome? Sure you are!It's not a podcasting mirage - it really is a new episode! And it's a long'un to make up for all the time we've been apart. So what do you say? Ready to come back to Rome? Sure you are! 070 - Legends of the Roman Kings 070 - Legends of the Roman Kings Wed, 14 Oct 2015 02:36:42 +0000 Why legends? Because the first four kings of Rome have no historical corroborating evidence! I mean, they probably existed...seems like an awful lot of detail for supposedly fictional people...but we'll most likely never know for sure. That won't stop us from learning about them anyway!

]]> Why legends? Because the first four kings of Rome have no historical corroborating evidence! I mean, they probably existed...seems like an awful lot of detail for supposedly fictional people...but we'll most likely never know for sure. That won't stop us from learning about them anyway!

]]> 20:04 false full Why legends? Because the first four kings of Rome have no historical corroborating evidence! I mean, they probably existed...seems like an awful lot of detail for supposedly fictional people...but we'll most likely never know for sure. That won't stop us from learning about them anyway!Why legends? Because the first four kings of Rome have no historical corroborating evidence! I mean, they probably existed...seems like an awful lot of detail for supposedly fictional people...but we'll most likely never know for sure. That won't stop us from learning about them anyway! 069 - Rome 069 - Rome Mon, 21 Sep 2015 01:14:05 +0000 Ave Podcastorians! This is it - our first foray into the hallowed halls of Roman history, although in typical TPHOOW tradition...there's very little actual 'history' in this episode. Oh c'mon you know you missed it!

And HEY who's that introducing the episode? Why it's none other than guest introducer and fearsome corsair Cap'n Craig Buddy of the History of Pirates Podcast! Be sure to give his excellent show a listen and indulge your inner buccaneer!

]]> Ave Podcastorians! This is it - our first foray into the hallowed halls of Roman history, although in typical TPHOOW tradition...there's very little actual 'history' in this episode. Oh c'mon you know you missed it!

And HEY who's that introducing the episode? Why it's none other than guest introducer and fearsome corsair Cap'n Craig Buddy of the History of Pirates Podcast! Be sure to give his excellent show a listen and indulge your inner buccaneer!

]]> 21:02 false full Ave Podcastorians! This is it - our first foray into the hallowed halls of Roman history, although in typical TPHOOW tradition...there's very little actual 'history' in this episode. Oh c'mon you know you missed it! And HEY who's that introducing the episode? Why it's none other than guest introducer and fearsome corsair Cap'n Craig Buddy of the History of Pirates Podcast! Be sure to give his excellent show a listen and indulge your inner buccaneer!Ave Podcastorians! This is it - our first foray into the hallowed halls of Roman history, although in typical TPHOOW tradition...there's very little actual 'history' in this episode. Oh c'mon you know you missed it! And HEY who's that introducing the episode? Why it's none other than guest introducer and fearsome corsair Cap'n Craig Buddy of the History of Pirates Podcast! Be sure to give his excellent show a listen and indulge your inner buccaneer! 068 - Children of Mars 068 - Children of Mars Fri, 27 Mar 2015 02:05:55 +0000 This is it podcastorians, our last Carthage-centric episode for a bit! I thought about splitting this one in two but nahhhh if we're going to have one last Punic episode, then it should be a lengthy one! Now there may be a slight delay getting the next episodes out, but c'mon, 4 in 4 weeks is pretty good for me wouldn't you say?

]]> This is it podcastorians, our last Carthage-centric episode for a bit! I thought about splitting this one in two but nahhhh if we're going to have one last Punic episode, then it should be a lengthy one! Now there may be a slight delay getting the next episodes out, but c'mon, 4 in 4 weeks is pretty good for me wouldn't you say?

]]> 27:08 false full This is it podcastorians, our last Carthage-centric episode for a bit! I thought about splitting this one in two but nahhhh if we're going to have one last Punic episode, then it should be a lengthy one! Now there may be a slight delay getting the next episodes out, but c'mon, 4 in 4 weeks is pretty good for me wouldn't you say?This is it podcastorians, our last Carthage-centric episode for a bit! I thought about splitting this one in two but nahhhh if we're going to have one last Punic episode, then it should be a lengthy one! Now there may be a slight delay getting the next episodes out, but c'mon, 4 in 4 weeks is pretty good for me wouldn't you say? 067 - Agathocles 067 - Agathocles Thu, 19 Mar 2015 01:58:43 +0000 Yes we’re still on Carthage, but Agathocles is the one in the spotlight here! He’s just so morally bankrupt, so diabolically fixated on personal glory, so obsessed with being the biggest Alexander the Great fanboy, that it’s just too good a story to pass on!

]]> Yes we’re still on Carthage, but Agathocles is the one in the spotlight here! He’s just so morally bankrupt, so diabolically fixated on personal glory, so obsessed with being the biggest Alexander the Great fanboy, that it’s just too good a story to pass on!

]]> 22:51 false full Yes we’re still on Carthage, but Agathocles is the one in the spotlight here! He’s just so morally bankrupt, so diabolically fixated on personal glory, so obsessed with being the biggest Alexander the Great fanboy, that it’s just too good a story to pass on!Yes we’re still on Carthage, but Agathocles is the one in the spotlight here! He’s just so morally bankrupt, so diabolically fixated on personal glory, so obsessed with being the biggest Alexander the Great fanboy, that it’s just too good a story to pass on! 066 - Punic Ambitions 066 - Punic Ambitions Wed, 11 Mar 2015 23:07:33 +0000 The war for control of Sicily drags on and neither side looks particularly good in this! Tyrants, distrustful generals, poisonous politicians, and all around yuckiness. This was going to be the last chapter for now, but I came across a historical figure I became so fascinated with, I had to do this as a two-parter!

And don’t forget to head to http://jeffvandyck.com/ and show some support to an amazing composer!

]]> The war for control of Sicily drags on and neither side looks particularly good in this! Tyrants, distrustful generals, poisonous politicians, and all around yuckiness. This was going to be the last chapter for now, but I came across a historical figure I became so fascinated with, I had to do this as a two-parter!

And don’t forget to head to http://jeffvandyck.com/ and show some support to an amazing composer!

]]> 21:36 false full The war for control of Sicily drags on and neither side looks particularly good in this! Tyrants, distrustful generals, poisonous politicians, and all around yuckiness. This was going to be the last chapter for now, but I came across a historical figure I became so fascinated with, I had to do this as a two-parter! And don’t forget to head to http://jeffvandyck.com/ and show some support to an amazing composer!The war for control of Sicily drags on and neither side looks particularly good in this! Tyrants, distrustful generals, poisonous politicians, and all around yuckiness. This was going to be the last chapter for now, but I came across a historical figure I became so fascinated with, I had to do this as a two-parter! And don’t forget to head to http://jeffvandyck.com/ and show some support to an amazing composer! 065 - Carthage vs. Syracuse 065 - Carthage vs. Syracuse Thu, 05 Mar 2015 20:46:50 +0000 The confrontation between the Hellenic and the Punic world was inevitable, but the battleground would be Sicily, a land quite near and dear to me! It's here that the balance of power would sway back and forth in a seemingly futile struggle. Of course it'd be a shame if someone else were to burst in swinging...but that's for the next episode!

Don't forget to check out www.jeffvandyck.com for more music!

]]> The confrontation between the Hellenic and the Punic world was inevitable, but the battleground would be Sicily, a land quite near and dear to me! It's here that the balance of power would sway back and forth in a seemingly futile struggle. Of course it'd be a shame if someone else were to burst in swinging...but that's for the next episode!

Don't forget to check out www.jeffvandyck.com for more music!

]]> 24:00 false full The confrontation between the Hellenic and the Punic world was inevitable, but the battleground would be Sicily, a land quite near and dear to me! It's here that the balance of power would sway back and forth in a seemingly futile struggle. Of course it'd be a shame if someone else were to burst in swinging...but that's for the next episode! Don't forget to check out www.jeffvandyck.com for more music!The confrontation between the Hellenic and the Punic world was inevitable, but the battleground would be Sicily, a land quite near and dear to me! It's here that the balance of power would sway back and forth in a seemingly futile struggle. Of course it'd be a shame if someone else were to burst in swinging...but that's for the next episode! Don't forget to check out www.jeffvandyck.com for more music! 064 - Carthage 064 - Carthage Tue, 24 Feb 2015 23:42:23 +0000 Carthage always seems to take a backseat in history to another big player in the Mediterranean. It could be because it's really tough to find solid writing on them...but hey, when has fact and evidence ever stopped this podcast! So we stretch things a bit and talk about events that may or may not have ever existed...whatever! Onwards to Carthage, with a very special guest introduction by Dominic Perry of the Egyptian History Podcast!

And fellow gamers out there does this music sound familiar? If it does head to www.jeffvandyck.com and show some support to an amazing composer!

]]> Carthage always seems to take a backseat in history to another big player in the Mediterranean. It could be because it's really tough to find solid writing on them...but hey, when has fact and evidence ever stopped this podcast! So we stretch things a bit and talk about events that may or may not have ever existed...whatever! Onwards to Carthage, with a very special guest introduction by Dominic Perry of the Egyptian History Podcast!

And fellow gamers out there does this music sound familiar? If it does head to www.jeffvandyck.com and show some support to an amazing composer!

]]> 21:33 false full Carthage always seems to take a backseat in history to another big player in the Mediterranean. It could be because it's really tough to find solid writing on them...but hey, when has fact and evidence ever stopped this podcast! So we stretch things a bit and talk about events that may or may not have ever existed...whatever! Onwards to Carthage, with a very special guest introduction by Dominic Perry of the Egyptian History Podcast! And fellow gamers out there does this music sound familiar? If it does head to www.jeffvandyck.com and show some support to an amazing composer!Carthage always seems to take a backseat in history to another big player in the Mediterranean. It could be because it's really tough to find solid writing on them...but hey, when has fact and evidence ever stopped this podcast! So we stretch things a bit and talk about events that may or may not have ever existed...whatever! Onwards to Carthage, with a very special guest introduction by Dominic Perry of the Egyptian History Podcast! And fellow gamers out there does this music sound familiar? If it does head to www.jeffvandyck.com and show some support to an amazing composer! 063 - The Qin Dynasty 063 - The Qin Dynasty Sat, 24 Jan 2015 19:12:06 +0000 King Zheng is all fired up to take on...well, pretty much everybody else! And in this episode we'll take a look at the short but important dynasty he founded. Then it's time to say goodbye for now to China! 

]]> King Zheng is all fired up to take on...well, pretty much everybody else! And in this episode we'll take a look at the short but important dynasty he founded. Then it's time to say goodbye for now to China!

]]> 22:15 false full King Zheng is all fired up to take on...well, pretty much everybody else! And in this episode we'll take a look at the short but important dynasty he founded. Then it's time to say goodbye for now to China! King Zheng is all fired up to take on...well, pretty much everybody else! And in this episode we'll take a look at the short but important dynasty he founded. Then it's time to say goodbye for now to China!  062 - The Fortunes of Qin 062 - The Fortunes of Qin Tue, 06 Jan 2015 01:06:20 +0000 Let's start 2015 off with one of the best historical stories out of this time period! How does Qin go from a weird backwards region to conquering all of Zhongguo? And can a person's childhood explain why they become jerks later in life? Hmmmm...maybe!

]]> Let's start 2015 off with one of the best historical stories out of this time period! How does Qin go from a weird backwards region to conquering all of Zhongguo? And can a person's childhood explain why they become jerks later in life? Hmmmm...maybe!

]]> 13:58 false full Let's start 2015 off with one of the best historical stories out of this time period! How does Qin go from a weird backwards region to conquering all of Zhongguo? And can a person's childhood explain why they become jerks later in life? Hmmmm...maybe!Let's start 2015 off with one of the best historical stories out of this time period! How does Qin go from a weird backwards region to conquering all of Zhongguo? And can a person's childhood explain why they become jerks later in life? Hmmmm...maybe! 061 - The Hundred Schools of Thought 061 - The Hundred Schools of Thought Wed, 31 Dec 2014 19:26:41 +0000 How many philosophers can we cover in one episode? 100? Ah…well no, but six is pretty good!

]]> How many philosophers can we cover in one episode? 100? Ah…well no, but six is pretty good!

]]> 17:59 false full How many philosophers can we cover in one episode? 100? Ah…well no, but six is pretty good!How many philosophers can we cover in one episode? 100? Ah…well no, but six is pretty good! 060 - The Spring and Autumn Period 060 - The Spring and Autumn Period Fri, 19 Dec 2014 01:35:52 +0000 Who says you can’t condense 300 years of interstate fighting amongst hundreds of states into a near 20 minute episode? Well. I found a way!

]]> Who says you can’t condense 300 years of interstate fighting amongst hundreds of states into a near 20 minute episode? Well. I found a way!

]]> 18:52 false full Who says you can’t condense 300 years of interstate fighting amongst hundreds of states into a near 20 minute episode? Well. I found a way!Who says you can’t condense 300 years of interstate fighting amongst hundreds of states into a near 20 minute episode? Well. I found a way! 059 - The Zhou Dynasty 059 - The Zhou Dynasty Fri, 28 Nov 2014 18:38:01 +0000 The Zhou might be the longest dynasty in Chinese history, but that's not entirely accurate! Their rule is divided into two parts because of what happens in this episode. Also featured here, is a reason why you SHOULD look a gift horse in the mouth!

]]> The Zhou might be the longest dynasty in Chinese history, but that's not entirely accurate! Their rule is divided into two parts because of what happens in this episode. Also featured here, is a reason why you SHOULD look a gift horse in the mouth!

]]> 14:01 false full The Zhou might be the longest dynasty in Chinese history, but that's not entirely accurate! Their rule is divided into two parts because of what happens in this episode. Also featured here, is a reason why you SHOULD look a gift horse in the mouth!The Zhou might be the longest dynasty in Chinese history, but that's not entirely accurate! Their rule is divided into two parts because of what happens in this episode. Also featured here, is a reason why you SHOULD look a gift horse in the mouth! 058 - The Shang Dynasty 058 - The Shang Dynasty Wed, 29 Oct 2014 00:15:50 +0000 The second dynasty of China, although it's the first we have written evidence for! The Shang certainly have an interesting history, although it's kind of all feeling like deja vu...

]]> The second dynasty of China, although it's the first we have written evidence for! The Shang certainly have an interesting history, although it's kind of all feeling like deja vu...

]]> 17:13 false full The second dynasty of China, although it's the first we have written evidence for! The Shang certainly have an interesting history, although it's kind of all feeling like deja vu...The second dynasty of China, although it's the first we have written evidence for! The Shang certainly have an interesting history, although it's kind of all feeling like deja vu... 057 - The Xia Dynasty 057 - The Xia Dynasty Tue, 07 Oct 2014 00:47:11 +0000 Armed with more primary sources, it's time to embark on our tour of China's dynasties! And where better to start then with the one people can't even agree existed. 

]]> Armed with more primary sources, it's time to embark on our tour of China's dynasties! And where better to start then with the one people can't even agree existed.

]]> 13:24 false full Armed with more primary sources, it's time to embark on our tour of China's dynasties! And where better to start then with the one people can't even agree existed. Armed with more primary sources, it's time to embark on our tour of China's dynasties! And where better to start then with the one people can't even agree existed.  056 - The Origins of China 056 - The Origins of China Mon, 01 Sep 2014 18:54:43 +0000 We begin our tour of ancient China! Gonna throw it out there right now, I do my best with the pronunciations. I think they're decent but they're not perfect. If you want to hear fluent speakers there are two excellent Chinese History podcasts available for your listening pleasure. Check them out!

]]> We begin our tour of ancient China! Gonna throw it out there right now, I do my best with the pronunciations. I think they're decent but they're not perfect. If you want to hear fluent speakers there are two excellent Chinese History podcasts available for your listening pleasure. Check them out!

]]> 14:32 false full We begin our tour of ancient China! Gonna throw it out there right now, I do my best with the pronunciations. I think they're decent but they're not perfect. If you want to hear fluent speakers there are two excellent Chinese History podcasts available for your listening pleasure. Check them out!We begin our tour of ancient China! Gonna throw it out there right now, I do my best with the pronunciations. I think they're decent but they're not perfect. If you want to hear fluent speakers there are two excellent Chinese History podcasts available for your listening pleasure. Check them out! 055 - Empires and Invasions 055 - Empires and Invasions Fri, 01 Aug 2014 00:07:54 +0000 In this, our last exciting episode in Ancient India, we'll see what happens when good empires go bad! We're condensing a lot of 'civilizations' into this wrap-up episode - Baktrians, Kushans, and the always hard to pronounce Yuezhi, or Yueh-chih. Both versions give my tongue a headache...which is weird.

]]> In this, our last exciting episode in Ancient India, we'll see what happens when good empires go bad! We're condensing a lot of 'civilizations' into this wrap-up episode - Baktrians, Kushans, and the always hard to pronounce Yuezhi, or Yueh-chih. Both versions give my tongue a headache...which is weird.

]]> 13:31 false full In this, our last exciting episode in Ancient India, we'll see what happens when good empires go bad! We're condensing a lot of 'civilizations' into this wrap-up episode - Baktrians, Kushans, and the always hard to pronounce Yuezhi, or Yueh-chih. Both versions give my tongue a headache...which is weird.In this, our last exciting episode in Ancient India, we'll see what happens when good empires go bad! We're condensing a lot of 'civilizations' into this wrap-up episode - Baktrians, Kushans, and the always hard to pronounce Yuezhi, or Yueh-chih. Both versions give my tongue a headache...which is weird. 054 - Ashoka the Great 054 - Ashoka the Great Fri, 25 Jul 2014 18:13:11 +0000 India's greatest emperor isn't known for his military conquests or building projects or really anything else other emperors do! What Ashoka has that others don't is a genuine compassion for life and a desire to spread happiness.

Well, I mean, after a youth spent doing the opposite...details, details!

]]> India's greatest emperor isn't known for his military conquests or building projects or really anything else other emperors do! What Ashoka has that others don't is a genuine compassion for life and a desire to spread happiness.

Well, I mean, after a youth spent doing the opposite...details, details!

]]> 19:37 false full India's greatest emperor isn't known for his military conquests or building projects or really anything else other emperors do! What Ashoka has that others don't is a genuine compassion for life and a desire to spread happiness. Well, I mean, after a youth spent doing the opposite...details, details!India's greatest emperor isn't known for his military conquests or building projects or really anything else other emperors do! What Ashoka has that others don't is a genuine compassion for life and a desire to spread happiness. Well, I mean, after a youth spent doing the opposite...details, details! 053 - Chandragupta Maurya & Son 053 - Chandragupta Maurya & Son Sat, 12 Jul 2014 17:31:49 +0000 I originally planned this as a one shot episode on the Mauryans, but there's too many good stories! Also in this episode, our Macedonian timeline crosses into our current one. Normally you don't want to cross streams but since I don't see any ancient androgynous Sumerian gods lying around I think we're all good. 

]]> I originally planned this as a one shot episode on the Mauryans, but there's too many good stories! Also in this episode, our Macedonian timeline crosses into our current one. Normally you don't want to cross streams but since I don't see any ancient androgynous Sumerian gods lying around I think we're all good.

]]> 15:37 false full I originally planned this as a one shot episode on the Mauryans, but there's too many good stories! Also in this episode, our Macedonian timeline crosses into our current one. Normally you don't want to cross streams but since I don't see any ancient androgynous Sumerian gods lying around I think we're all good. I originally planned this as a one shot episode on the Mauryans, but there's too many good stories! Also in this episode, our Macedonian timeline crosses into our current one. Normally you don't want to cross streams but since I don't see any ancient androgynous Sumerian gods lying around I think we're all good.  052 - Magadha 052 - Magadha Sat, 05 Jul 2014 20:16:36 +0000 First off it's pronounced mah-guh-duh, not maGAHdah - so I got it right! Keep your ears open for a word I just can't say right no many how many times I try! This was initially supposed to be a longer episode but then I found a neat story that I had to share with you all and well, enjoy and look out for the next one!

]]> First off it's pronounced mah-guh-duh, not maGAHdah - so I got it right! Keep your ears open for a word I just can't say right no many how many times I try! This was initially supposed to be a longer episode but then I found a neat story that I had to share with you all and well, enjoy and look out for the next one!

]]> 13:28 false full First off it's pronounced mah-guh-duh, not maGAHdah - so I got it right! Keep your ears open for a word I just can't say right no many how many times I try! This was initially supposed to be a longer episode but then I found a neat story that I had to share with you all and well, enjoy and look out for the next one!First off it's pronounced mah-guh-duh, not maGAHdah - so I got it right! Keep your ears open for a word I just can't say right no many how many times I try! This was initially supposed to be a longer episode but then I found a neat story that I had to share with you all and well, enjoy and look out for the next one! 051 - Nirvana 051 - Nirvana Fri, 27 Jun 2014 20:14:10 +0000 Smells like...an episode on some very important religious figures of Indian history!

]]> Smells like...an episode on some very important religious figures of Indian history!

]]> 18:11 false full Smells like...an episode on some very important religious figures of Indian history!Smells like...an episode on some very important religious figures of Indian history! 050 - The Vedic Age 050 - The Vedic Age Sun, 18 May 2014 20:04:59 +0000 An episode in which I try to mispronounce as many languages as possible, and then attempt to reconcile massive historical controversies in just under 20 minutes. Fun!

]]> An episode in which I try to mispronounce as many languages as possible, and then attempt to reconcile massive historical controversies in just under 20 minutes. Fun!

]]> 19:02 false full An episode in which I try to mispronounce as many languages as possible, and then attempt to reconcile massive historical controversies in just under 20 minutes. Fun!An episode in which I try to mispronounce as many languages as possible, and then attempt to reconcile massive historical controversies in just under 20 minutes. Fun! 049 - The Indus Valley Civilization 049 - The Indus Valley Civilization Thu, 17 Apr 2014 23:41:52 +0000 Our first episode in India! Although really most of it takes place in Pakistan. Not that either exist at this point. And it's another episode based on no written information whatsoever! Hooray!

]]> Our first episode in India! Although really most of it takes place in Pakistan. Not that either exist at this point. And it's another episode based on no written information whatsoever! Hooray!

]]> 12:09 false full Our first episode in India! Although really most of it takes place in Pakistan. Not that either exist at this point. And it's another episode based on no written information whatsoever! Hooray!Our first episode in India! Although really most of it takes place in Pakistan. Not that either exist at this point. And it's another episode based on no written information whatsoever! Hooray! 048 - Alexander the Great pt.2 048 - Alexander the Great pt.2 Tue, 18 Mar 2014 23:58:55 +0000 Who says you can't condense the life and adventures of Western Civilization's most famous conqueror into two episodes? We wind up our travels with Alexander in this, our final episode with the ancient Greeks! 

 

Oh who am I kidding. I'm sure we'll see them again at some point. But not for a while!  

]]> Who says you can't condense the life and adventures of Western Civilization's most famous conqueror into two episodes? We wind up our travels with Alexander in this, our final episode with the ancient Greeks!

Oh who am I kidding. I'm sure we'll see them again at some point. But not for a while!

]]> 29:48 false full Who says you can't condense the life and adventures of Western Civilization's most famous conqueror into two episodes? We wind up our travels with Alexander in this, our final episode with the ancient Greeks!    Oh who am I kidding. I'm sure we'll see them again at some point. But not for a while!  Who says you can't condense the life and adventures of Western Civilization's most famous conqueror into two episodes? We wind up our travels with Alexander in this, our final episode with the ancient Greeks!    Oh who am I kidding. I'm sure we'll see them again at some point. But not for a while!   047 - Alexander the Great 047 - Alexander the Great Thu, 06 Mar 2014 01:45:56 +0000 Was he so great? Well his mom certainly thought so, and so did he! And really, when it comes right down to it, he did more by 20 than pretty much everybody since then. 

Lousy overachievers...

Featuring a guest introduction by the podcaster who has an ENTIRE series on Alex...Jamie Redfern! Be sure to listen to his extremely well made The History of: Alexander

 

]]> Was he so great? Well his mom certainly thought so, and so did he! And really, when it comes right down to it, he did more by 20 than pretty much everybody since then.

Lousy overachievers...

Featuring a guest introduction by the podcaster who has an ENTIRE series on Alex...Jamie Redfern! Be sure to listen to his extremely well made The History of: Alexander

]]> 28:33 false full Was he so great? Well his mom certainly thought so, and so did he! And really, when it comes right down to it, he did more by 20 than pretty much everybody since then.  Lousy overachievers... Featuring a guest introduction by the podcaster who has an ENTIRE series on Alex...Jamie Redfern! Be sure to listen to his extremely well made The History of: Alexander  Was he so great? Well his mom certainly thought so, and so did he! And really, when it comes right down to it, he did more by 20 than pretty much everybody since then.  Lousy overachievers... Featuring a guest introduction by the podcaster who has an ENTIRE series on Alex...Jamie Redfern! Be sure to listen to his extremely well made The History of: Alexander   046 - Philip II 046 - Philip II Wed, 19 Feb 2014 00:00:00 +0000 You can't talk about Alexander without talking about his dad, Philip II! Without him Macedon wouldn't have all the institutions and military doohickeys that let Alex pretty much go straight to work on the Persians. 

]]> You can't talk about Alexander without talking about his dad, Philip II! Without him Macedon wouldn't have all the institutions and military doohickeys that let Alex pretty much go straight to work on the Persians.

]]> 24:01 false full You can't talk about Alexander without talking about his dad, Philip II! Without him Macedon wouldn't have all the institutions and military doohickeys that let Alex pretty much go straight to work on the Persians. You can't talk about Alexander without talking about his dad, Philip II! Without him Macedon wouldn't have all the institutions and military doohickeys that let Alex pretty much go straight to work on the Persians.  045 - Attack of the Philosophers! 045 - Attack of the Philosophers! Sun, 02 Feb 2014 20:36:55 +0000 It took a lot of self control to not include war, fighting, or any form of soldiers with pointy objects trying to poke other soldiers with pointy objects in this episode! Don't you start falling asleep on me, I ASSURE you it's interesting! And for you history sticklers out there, I'm gonna be up front with you. I'm leaving out the Corinthian War and the March of the 10,000. Why? Because how much carnage do you want in these podcasts!?

]]> It took a lot of self control to not include war, fighting, or any form of soldiers with pointy objects trying to poke other soldiers with pointy objects in this episode! Don't you start falling asleep on me, I ASSURE you it's interesting! And for you history sticklers out there, I'm gonna be up front with you. I'm leaving out the Corinthian War and the March of the 10,000. Why? Because how much carnage do you want in these podcasts!?

]]> 19:22 false full It took a lot of self control to not include war, fighting, or any form of soldiers with pointy objects trying to poke other soldiers with pointy objects in this episode! Don't you start falling asleep on me, I ASSURE you it's interesting! And for you history sticklers out there, I'm gonna be up front with you. I'm leaving out the Corinthian War and the March of the 10,000. Why? Because how much carnage do you want in these podcasts!?It took a lot of self control to not include war, fighting, or any form of soldiers with pointy objects trying to poke other soldiers with pointy objects in this episode! Don't you start falling asleep on me, I ASSURE you it's interesting! And for you history sticklers out there, I'm gonna be up front with you. I'm leaving out the Corinthian War and the March of the 10,000. Why? Because how much carnage do you want in these podcasts!? 044 - The Death of Socrates 044 - The Death of Socrates Fri, 27 Dec 2013 21:10:22 +0000 Will the brutal militarism of Sparta triumph against the brutal democracy of Athens? And Socrates - what's up with him? Doesn't he know that every rose has its thorn just like every night has its dawn?

With a guest introduction from Benjamin Ashwell of the Talking History: Italian Unification podcast!

 

]]> Will the brutal militarism of Sparta triumph against the brutal democracy of Athens? And Socrates - what's up with him? Doesn't he know that every rose has its thorn just like every night has its dawn?

With a guest introduction from Benjamin Ashwell of the Talking History: Italian Unification podcast!

]]> 24:39 false full Will the brutal militarism of Sparta triumph against the brutal democracy of Athens? And Socrates - what's up with him? Doesn't he know that every rose has its thorn just like every night has its dawn? With a guest introduction from Benjamin Ashwell of the Talking History: Italian Unification podcast!  Will the brutal militarism of Sparta triumph against the brutal democracy of Athens? And Socrates - what's up with him? Doesn't he know that every rose has its thorn just like every night has its dawn? With a guest introduction from Benjamin Ashwell of the Talking History: Italian Unification podcast!   043 - The Peloponnesian War 043 - The Peloponnesian War Tue, 17 Dec 2013 03:14:57 +0000 In which a bunch of Ancient Greeks remember that they never really liked each other in the first place and off to war they go!

]]> In which a bunch of Ancient Greeks remember that they never really liked each other in the first place and off to war they go!

]]> 17:12 false full In which a bunch of Ancient Greeks remember that they never really liked each other in the first place and off to war they go!In which a bunch of Ancient Greeks remember that they never really liked each other in the first place and off to war they go! 042 - The Age of Pericles 042 - The Age of Pericles Fri, 15 Nov 2013 01:35:12 +0000 It's a good time to be an Athenian when Pericles is in the house! Smooching girlfriends, building temples, and teasing the Corinthians. All in a days work!

]]> It's a good time to be an Athenian when Pericles is in the house! Smooching girlfriends, building temples, and teasing the Corinthians. All in a days work!

]]> 21:24 false full It's a good time to be an Athenian when Pericles is in the house! Smooching girlfriends, building temples, and teasing the Corinthians. All in a days work!It's a good time to be an Athenian when Pericles is in the house! Smooching girlfriends, building temples, and teasing the Corinthians. All in a days work! 041 - Athens Strikes Back! 041 - Athens Strikes Back! Tue, 22 Oct 2013 01:01:21 +0000 Well that took long enough. The story continues after the Persian Wars! Greece is still standing! Athens wants to get back in the game! And heroes are once again dealt with the only way the city knows how.

]]> Well that took long enough. The story continues after the Persian Wars! Greece is still standing! Athens wants to get back in the game! And heroes are once again dealt with the only way the city knows how.

]]> 16:06 false full Well that took long enough. The story continues after the Persian Wars! Greece is still standing! Athens wants to get back in the game! And heroes are once again dealt with the only way the city knows how.Well that took long enough. The story continues after the Persian Wars! Greece is still standing! Athens wants to get back in the game! And heroes are once again dealt with the only way the city knows how. 040 - The Persian Wars: Culmination 040 - The Persian Wars: Culmination Mon, 12 Aug 2013 20:58:00 +0000 Part two of our look at the war for THE FATE OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION. Whoops! My hyperbole button got stuck for a second. Lots of military stuff in this here episode, so if you dig that, this is the one for you!

]]> Part two of our look at the war for THE FATE OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION. Whoops! My hyperbole button got stuck for a second. Lots of military stuff in this here episode, so if you dig that, this is the one for you!

]]> 29:27 false full Part two of our look at the war for THE FATE OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION. Whoops! My hyperbole button got stuck for a second. Lots of military stuff in this here episode, so if you dig that, this is the one for you!Part two of our look at the war for THE FATE OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION. Whoops! My hyperbole button got stuck for a second. Lots of military stuff in this here episode, so if you dig that, this is the one for you! 039 - The Persian Wars: Invasion 039 - The Persian Wars: Invasion Tue, 30 Jul 2013 01:25:00 +0000 The granddaddy of all ancient battles! Will the forces of long beards, extreme workout regimens and kicking people down wells win out against the folks who created the first human rights charter? Part one of our look at this fascinating time!

]]> The granddaddy of all ancient battles! Will the forces of long beards, extreme workout regimens and kicking people down wells win out against the folks who created the first human rights charter? Part one of our look at this fascinating time!

]]> 26:26 false full The granddaddy of all ancient battles! Will the forces of long beards, extreme workout regimens and kicking people down wells win out against the folks who created the first human rights charter? Part one of our look at this fascinating time!The granddaddy of all ancient battles! Will the forces of long beards, extreme workout regimens and kicking people down wells win out against the folks who created the first human rights charter? Part one of our look at this fascinating time! 038 - Democratic Tyranny 038 - Democratic Tyranny Thu, 27 Jun 2013 00:48:16 +0000 The second part! In which we finally catch up to the Persian timelines. But don't cross the streams! Wouldn't want any Mesopotamian destruction gods mucking about New York, right?

]]> The second part! In which we finally catch up to the Persian timelines. But don't cross the streams! Wouldn't want any Mesopotamian destruction gods mucking about New York, right?

]]> 14:37 false full The second part! In which we finally catch up to the Persian timelines. But don't cross the streams! Wouldn't want any Mesopotamian destruction gods mucking about New York, right?The second part! In which we finally catch up to the Persian timelines. But don't cross the streams! Wouldn't want any Mesopotamian destruction gods mucking about New York, right? 037 - Athens 037 - Athens Thu, 27 Jun 2013 00:44:43 +0000 Did ya miss me? I'm back from a month long hiatus to bring you Athens! Part one! The city so nice it gets episodes...uh...twice. Well anyway in this one we cover it's earliest mythological days to it's first tyranny. BOOM.

]]> Did ya miss me? I'm back from a month long hiatus to bring you Athens! Part one! The city so nice it gets episodes...uh...twice. Well anyway in this one we cover it's earliest mythological days to it's first tyranny. BOOM.

]]> 20:29 false full Did ya miss me? I'm back from a month long hiatus to bring you Athens! Part one! The city so nice it gets episodes...uh...twice. Well anyway in this one we cover it's earliest mythological days to it's first tyranny. BOOM.Did ya miss me? I'm back from a month long hiatus to bring you Athens! Part one! The city so nice it gets episodes...uh...twice. Well anyway in this one we cover it's earliest mythological days to it's first tyranny. BOOM. 036 - Sparta 036 - Sparta Wed, 15 May 2013 21:26:56 +0000 THIS IS...an episode about Sparta! (and there are no 300 references in here too. Well, one, but it's about facial hair!) People just looove Sparta. Tough guys and gals who don't let anyone stand in their way! Grr! Kick a diplomat down a well!

Oh but let's just go ahead and ignore the whole brutally enslave your Greek brothers and sisters thing. Wouldn't want that to spoil our rosy image of them, eh?

]]> THIS IS...an episode about Sparta! (and there are no 300 references in here too. Well, one, but it's about facial hair!) People just looove Sparta. Tough guys and gals who don't let anyone stand in their way! Grr! Kick a diplomat down a well!

Oh but let's just go ahead and ignore the whole brutally enslave your Greek brothers and sisters thing. Wouldn't want that to spoil our rosy image of them, eh?

]]> 20:38 false full THIS IS...an episode about Sparta! (and there are no 300 references in here too. Well, one, but it's about facial hair!) People just looove Sparta. Tough guys and gals who don't let anyone stand in their way! Grr! Kick a diplomat down a well! Oh but let's just go ahead and ignore the whole brutally enslave your Greek brothers and sisters thing. Wouldn't want that to spoil our rosy image of them, eh?THIS IS...an episode about Sparta! (and there are no 300 references in here too. Well, one, but it's about facial hair!) People just looove Sparta. Tough guys and gals who don't let anyone stand in their way! Grr! Kick a diplomat down a well! Oh but let's just go ahead and ignore the whole brutally enslave your Greek brothers and sisters thing. Wouldn't want that to spoil our rosy image of them, eh? 035 - The Hellenic Dark Age 035 - The Hellenic Dark Age Fri, 03 May 2013 00:30:23 +0000 For an era of history that has almost nothing recorded from it, I think I did a respectable job with the content! (i.e. I did my best!)

]]> For an era of history that has almost nothing recorded from it, I think I did a respectable job with the content! (i.e. I did my best!)

]]> 20:27 false full For an era of history that has almost nothing recorded from it, I think I did a respectable job with the content! (i.e. I did my best!)For an era of history that has almost nothing recorded from it, I think I did a respectable job with the content! (i.e. I did my best!) 034 - Mycenaean Greece 034 - Mycenaean Greece Thu, 18 Apr 2013 19:31:00 +0000 I tried to keep this one as grounded in historical reality as I could, and look what happened! It's a short episode! But that's ok, we still get to find out about the Mycenaeans and that little tiff they had with Troy. 

]]> I tried to keep this one as grounded in historical reality as I could, and look what happened! It's a short episode! But that's ok, we still get to find out about the Mycenaeans and that little tiff they had with Troy.

]]> 18:11 false full I tried to keep this one as grounded in historical reality as I could, and look what happened! It's a short episode! But that's ok, we still get to find out about the Mycenaeans and that little tiff they had with Troy. I tried to keep this one as grounded in historical reality as I could, and look what happened! It's a short episode! But that's ok, we still get to find out about the Mycenaeans and that little tiff they had with Troy.  033 - Prehistory in the Aegean 033 - Prehistory in the Aegean Thu, 11 Apr 2013 20:47:55 +0000 Welcome to our first episode with the Greeks! Although as you'll find out, there aren't many Greeks in this episode! We'll do as much as we can with the historical record on Crete, and then use mythological tradition to fill in the blanks. Opa!

]]> Welcome to our first episode with the Greeks! Although as you'll find out, there aren't many Greeks in this episode! We'll do as much as we can with the historical record on Crete, and then use mythological tradition to fill in the blanks. Opa!

]]> 21:47 false full Welcome to our first episode with the Greeks! Although as you'll find out, there aren't many Greeks in this episode! We'll do as much as we can with the historical record on Crete, and then use mythological tradition to fill in the blanks. Opa!Welcome to our first episode with the Greeks! Although as you'll find out, there aren't many Greeks in this episode! We'll do as much as we can with the historical record on Crete, and then use mythological tradition to fill in the blanks. Opa! 032 - Darius the Achaemenid 032 - Darius the Achaemenid Wed, 27 Mar 2013 20:23:39 +0000 Darius gets a bum rap because he's the first Persian king to invade Greece, but they started it! Honestly! Well...mostly. Whatever. Also after this episode we'll be temporarily saying goodbye to the Persians before we head off to Greece, but don't worry! We'll be coming back!

]]> Darius gets a bum rap because he's the first Persian king to invade Greece, but they started it! Honestly! Well...mostly. Whatever. Also after this episode we'll be temporarily saying goodbye to the Persians before we head off to Greece, but don't worry! We'll be coming back!

]]> 33:30 false full Darius gets a bum rap because he's the first Persian king to invade Greece, but they started it! Honestly! Well...mostly. Whatever. Also after this episode we'll be temporarily saying goodbye to the Persians before we head off to Greece, but don't worry! We'll be coming back!Darius gets a bum rap because he's the first Persian king to invade Greece, but they started it! Honestly! Well...mostly. Whatever. Also after this episode we'll be temporarily saying goodbye to the Persians before we head off to Greece, but don't worry! We'll be coming back! 031 - Prophets and Kings 031 - Prophets and Kings Sat, 16 Mar 2013 22:59:08 +0000 Oh, Herodotus. I love you man, but you're like the tabloid reporter of the ancient world. Didn't you ever check your sources? What, did you just go with the first guy you heard a story from? Ah well, it still makes for a good story! We'll take a look at Zarathustra and Cambyses in this here episode, and yes before you comment, I am fighting a head cold. Many mugs of tea and Ricola cough drops were sacrificed to make this.

]]> Oh, Herodotus. I love you man, but you're like the tabloid reporter of the ancient world. Didn't you ever check your sources? What, did you just go with the first guy you heard a story from? Ah well, it still makes for a good story! We'll take a look at Zarathustra and Cambyses in this here episode, and yes before you comment, I am fighting a head cold. Many mugs of tea and Ricola cough drops were sacrificed to make this.

]]> 23:50 false full Oh, Herodotus. I love you man, but you're like the tabloid reporter of the ancient world. Didn't you ever check your sources? What, did you just go with the first guy you heard a story from? Ah well, it still makes for a good story! We'll take a look at Zarathustra and Cambyses in this here episode, and yes before you comment, I am fighting a head cold. Many mugs of tea and Ricola cough drops were sacrificed to make this.Oh, Herodotus. I love you man, but you're like the tabloid reporter of the ancient world. Didn't you ever check your sources? What, did you just go with the first guy you heard a story from? Ah well, it still makes for a good story! We'll take a look at Zarathustra and Cambyses in this here episode, and yes before you comment, I am fighting a head cold. Many mugs of tea and Ricola cough drops were sacrificed to make this. 030 - Cyrus the Great 030 - Cyrus the Great Thu, 07 Mar 2013 22:11:21 +0000 So many people throughout history get to have "The Great" as a moniker, but do they deserve it? Heck no! But Cyrus, here is the exception! From the curious mythology of his birth, to the massive empire he carved out in thirty years, to essentially penning the first human rights charter, who in the ancient world can compare to the luminosity of Cyrus the Achaemenid? Pfft! Go ahead! I challenge you to do so!

]]> So many people throughout history get to have "The Great" as a moniker, but do they deserve it? Heck no! But Cyrus, here is the exception! From the curious mythology of his birth, to the massive empire he carved out in thirty years, to essentially penning the first human rights charter, who in the ancient world can compare to the luminosity of Cyrus the Achaemenid? Pfft! Go ahead! I challenge you to do so!

]]> 38:35 false full So many people throughout history get to have "The Great" as a moniker, but do they deserve it? Heck no! But Cyrus, here is the exception! From the curious mythology of his birth, to the massive empire he carved out in thirty years, to essentially penning the first human rights charter, who in the ancient world can compare to the luminosity of Cyrus the Achaemenid? Pfft! Go ahead! I challenge you to do so!So many people throughout history get to have "The Great" as a moniker, but do they deserve it? Heck no! But Cyrus, here is the exception! From the curious mythology of his birth, to the massive empire he carved out in thirty years, to essentially penning the first human rights charter, who in the ancient world can compare to the luminosity of Cyrus the Achaemenid? Pfft! Go ahead! I challenge you to do so! 029 - Nebuchadnezzar and the Fall of Judah 029 - Nebuchadnezzar and the Fall of Judah Wed, 20 Feb 2013 01:02:00 +0000 This is it! Our last episode with the ancient Hebrews! Will Egypt protect the Hebrews? Will Judah deftly wade through the treacherous diplomatic minefield? Look, I don't want to spoil anything here but, oh wait, the title is a spoiler. Whoops! Well, let's just hope nothing bad ever happens to Jerusalem again.

 

]]> This is it! Our last episode with the ancient Hebrews! Will Egypt protect the Hebrews? Will Judah deftly wade through the treacherous diplomatic minefield? Look, I don't want to spoil anything here but, oh wait, the title is a spoiler. Whoops! Well, let's just hope nothing bad ever happens to Jerusalem again.

]]> 17:51 false full This is it! Our last episode with the ancient Hebrews! Will Egypt protect the Hebrews? Will Judah deftly wade through the treacherous diplomatic minefield? Look, I don't want to spoil anything here but, oh wait, the title is a spoiler. Whoops! Well, let's just hope nothing bad ever happens to Jerusalem again.  This is it! Our last episode with the ancient Hebrews! Will Egypt protect the Hebrews? Will Judah deftly wade through the treacherous diplomatic minefield? Look, I don't want to spoil anything here but, oh wait, the title is a spoiler. Whoops! Well, let's just hope nothing bad ever happens to Jerusalem again.   028 - Battle Royale: Assyria vs. Babylon vs. Egypt 028 - Battle Royale: Assyria vs. Babylon vs. Egypt Mon, 18 Feb 2013 17:00:00 +0000 For one tiny strip of land, the power players of the ancient Near East seem REALLY hellbent on controlling it! Judah's stuck right smack dab in the middle of it all, and if they are to survive at all, it might even come down to alliances with former hated foes...

]]> For one tiny strip of land, the power players of the ancient Near East seem REALLY hellbent on controlling it! Judah's stuck right smack dab in the middle of it all, and if they are to survive at all, it might even come down to alliances with former hated foes...

]]> 18:57 false full For one tiny strip of land, the power players of the ancient Near East seem REALLY hellbent on controlling it! Judah's stuck right smack dab in the middle of it all, and if they are to survive at all, it might even come down to alliances with former hated foes...For one tiny strip of land, the power players of the ancient Near East seem REALLY hellbent on controlling it! Judah's stuck right smack dab in the middle of it all, and if they are to survive at all, it might even come down to alliances with former hated foes... 027 - The Conquest of Samaria and Israel 027 - The Conquest of Samaria and Israel Wed, 13 Feb 2013 17:00:00 +0000 We close the book on the Northern Kingdom of Israel in this episode...which leaves their southern cousins in an awkward position! 

]]> We close the book on the Northern Kingdom of Israel in this episode...which leaves their southern cousins in an awkward position!

]]> 12:22 false full We close the book on the Northern Kingdom of Israel in this episode...which leaves their southern cousins in an awkward position! We close the book on the Northern Kingdom of Israel in this episode...which leaves their southern cousins in an awkward position!  026 - Assyria 026 - Assyria Wed, 13 Feb 2013 01:29:28 +0000 In which I condense about 2000 years of Assyrian history into about 15 minutes. Expect lots of kings trying to one-up another for the title of "Most Creatively Brutal". Featuring music by the awesome Owen Plant! www.owenplant.net

]]> In which I condense about 2000 years of Assyrian history into about 15 minutes. Expect lots of kings trying to one-up another for the title of "Most Creatively Brutal". Featuring music by the awesome Owen Plant! www.owenplant.net

]]> 17:50 false full In which I condense about 2000 years of Assyrian history into about 15 minutes. Expect lots of kings trying to one-up another for the title of "Most Creatively Brutal". Featuring music by the awesome Owen Plant! www.owenplant.netIn which I condense about 2000 years of Assyrian history into about 15 minutes. Expect lots of kings trying to one-up another for the title of "Most Creatively Brutal". Featuring music by the awesome Owen Plant! www.owenplant.net 025 - Israel Divided 025 - Israel Divided Mon, 04 Feb 2013 21:52:27 +0000 It's the beginning of the end for the Ancient Hebrews folks! Once the split between the two kingdoms happened it all went downhill from there. Also in this episode we spend a little time talking about a woman who can't get a break nearly 2000 years later.

]]> It's the beginning of the end for the Ancient Hebrews folks! Once the split between the two kingdoms happened it all went downhill from there. Also in this episode we spend a little time talking about a woman who can't get a break nearly 2000 years later.

]]> 21:45 false full It's the beginning of the end for the Ancient Hebrews folks! Once the split between the two kingdoms happened it all went downhill from there. Also in this episode we spend a little time talking about a woman who can't get a break nearly 2000 years later.It's the beginning of the end for the Ancient Hebrews folks! Once the split between the two kingdoms happened it all went downhill from there. Also in this episode we spend a little time talking about a woman who can't get a break nearly 2000 years later. 024 - Solomon 024 - Solomon Thu, 24 Jan 2013 18:58:00 +0000 Did you know that Solomon, known as Suleiman in the Quran, had a giant flying carpet, could communicate with animals, and controlled genies, a.k.a djinn? Just go with it...

 

]]> Did you know that Solomon, known as Suleiman in the Quran, had a giant flying carpet, could communicate with animals, and controlled genies, a.k.a djinn? Just go with it...

]]> 24:28 false full Did you know that Solomon, known as Suleiman in the Quran, had a giant flying carpet, could communicate with animals, and controlled genies, a.k.a djinn? Just go with it...  Did you know that Solomon, known as Suleiman in the Quran, had a giant flying carpet, could communicate with animals, and controlled genies, a.k.a djinn? Just go with it...   023 - King David 023 - King David Tue, 15 Jan 2013 22:44:22 +0000 In many ways King David is a lot like Dennis the Menace. They both use a slingshot to take down their enemies, don't get along with neighbors, and are always causing trouble! Haha, yep, well that was a terrible analogy. Still, we're inching closer and closer to historical accuracy now!

]]> In many ways King David is a lot like Dennis the Menace. They both use a slingshot to take down their enemies, don't get along with neighbors, and are always causing trouble! Haha, yep, well that was a terrible analogy. Still, we're inching closer and closer to historical accuracy now!

]]> 23:13 false full In many ways King David is a lot like Dennis the Menace. They both use a slingshot to take down their enemies, don't get along with neighbors, and are always causing trouble! Haha, yep, well that was a terrible analogy. Still, we're inching closer and closer to historical accuracy now!In many ways King David is a lot like Dennis the Menace. They both use a slingshot to take down their enemies, don't get along with neighbors, and are always causing trouble! Haha, yep, well that was a terrible analogy. Still, we're inching closer and closer to historical accuracy now! 022 - Samuel and Saul 022 - Samuel and Saul Mon, 07 Jan 2013 18:49:00 +0000 People tend to ignore the fact that Saul was the first king of the Israelites! Oh sure he never had a sculpture of himself sans pants in the middle of Florence, but he still deserves to be mentioned!

]]> People tend to ignore the fact that Saul was the first king of the Israelites! Oh sure he never had a sculpture of himself sans pants in the middle of Florence, but he still deserves to be mentioned!

]]> 19:51 false full People tend to ignore the fact that Saul was the first king of the Israelites! Oh sure he never had a sculpture of himself sans pants in the middle of Florence, but he still deserves to be mentioned!People tend to ignore the fact that Saul was the first king of the Israelites! Oh sure he never had a sculpture of himself sans pants in the middle of Florence, but he still deserves to be mentioned! 021 - Judges 021 - Judges Mon, 31 Dec 2012 20:52:00 +0000 Joshua and the Judges! No, it's not the name of my new band, it's the theme of this episode! We'll be exploring the Israelites early days in Canaan and taking a look at four of their most fascinating leaders. Get ready for storytime!

]]> Joshua and the Judges! No, it's not the name of my new band, it's the theme of this episode! We'll be exploring the Israelites early days in Canaan and taking a look at four of their most fascinating leaders. Get ready for storytime!

]]> 23:29 false full Joshua and the Judges! No, it's not the name of my new band, it's the theme of this episode! We'll be exploring the Israelites early days in Canaan and taking a look at four of their most fascinating leaders. Get ready for storytime!Joshua and the Judges! No, it's not the name of my new band, it's the theme of this episode! We'll be exploring the Israelites early days in Canaan and taking a look at four of their most fascinating leaders. Get ready for storytime! 020 - Moses 020 - Moses Tue, 18 Dec 2012 17:19:00 +0000 There's the Moses you know, and the Moses from all the various stories and traditions about him. Let me tell you, that version is far more interesting!

]]> There's the Moses you know, and the Moses from all the various stories and traditions about him. Let me tell you, that version is far more interesting!

]]> 27:36 false full There's the Moses you know, and the Moses from all the various stories and traditions about him. Let me tell you, that version is far more interesting!There's the Moses you know, and the Moses from all the various stories and traditions about him. Let me tell you, that version is far more interesting! 019 - The Ancient Israelites 019 - The Ancient Israelites Tue, 11 Dec 2012 02:05:45 +0000 L'Chaim! Our first episode exploring the history of the Ancient Hebrews/Israelites. With special guest musician Michael Levy! Check out his historically accurate music at www.ancientlyre.com!

]]> L'Chaim! Our first episode exploring the history of the Ancient Hebrews/Israelites. With special guest musician Michael Levy! Check out his historically accurate music at www.ancientlyre.com!

]]> 16:54 false full L'Chaim! Our first episode exploring the history of the Ancient Hebrews/Israelites. With special guest musician Michael Levy! Check out his historically accurate music at www.ancientlyre.com!L'Chaim! Our first episode exploring the history of the Ancient Hebrews/Israelites. With special guest musician Michael Levy! Check out his historically accurate music at www.ancientlyre.com! 018 - The New Kingdom Part III: The Battle of Kadesh 018 - The New Kingdom Part III: The Battle of Kadesh Wed, 28 Nov 2012 17:00:00 +0000 The grand conclusion to our Egyptian tour is all about the most famous battle of the ancient world and the impetuousness of youth!

]]> The grand conclusion to our Egyptian tour is all about the most famous battle of the ancient world and the impetuousness of youth!

]]> 24:27 false full The grand conclusion to our Egyptian tour is all about the most famous battle of the ancient world and the impetuousness of youth!The grand conclusion to our Egyptian tour is all about the most famous battle of the ancient world and the impetuousness of youth! 017 - The New Kingdom Part II: Heretics to Horemheb 017 - The New Kingdom Part II: Heretics to Horemheb Wed, 28 Nov 2012 03:47:00 +0000 Is it possible to introduce monotheism into a staunchly polytheistic society? Well yeah...but claiming to be the only one who understands the god in question while also being the pharaoh isn't gonna make it easy.

]]> Is it possible to introduce monotheism into a staunchly polytheistic society? Well yeah...but claiming to be the only one who understands the god in question while also being the pharaoh isn't gonna make it easy.

]]> 18:37 false full Is it possible to introduce monotheism into a staunchly polytheistic society? Well yeah...but claiming to be the only one who understands the god in question while also being the pharaoh isn't gonna make it easy.Is it possible to introduce monotheism into a staunchly polytheistic society? Well yeah...but claiming to be the only one who understands the god in question while also being the pharaoh isn't gonna make it easy. 016 - The New Kingdom Part I: The Great House 016 - The New Kingdom Part I: The Great House Wed, 28 Nov 2012 03:44:19 +0000 There's so much that happens during the New Kingdom that I had to split up the episodes. So this one is technically the old New Kingdom episode, and the others are the new New Kingdom.

]]> There's so much that happens during the New Kingdom that I had to split up the episodes. So this one is technically the old New Kingdom episode, and the others are the new New Kingdom.

]]> 20:19 false full There's so much that happens during the New Kingdom that I had to split up the episodes. So this one is technically the old New Kingdom episode, and the others are the new New Kingdom.There's so much that happens during the New Kingdom that I had to split up the episodes. So this one is technically the old New Kingdom episode, and the others are the new New Kingdom. 015 - The Hyksos 015 - The Hyksos Thu, 15 Nov 2012 22:10:10 +0000 There's only one time Egypt was invaded by aliens...and this is it! 

]]> There's only one time Egypt was invaded by aliens...and this is it!

]]> 21:09 false full There's only one time Egypt was invaded by aliens...and this is it! There's only one time Egypt was invaded by aliens...and this is it!  014 - The Middle Kingdom 014 - The Middle Kingdom Tue, 06 Nov 2012 22:47:03 +0000 The first Egyptian civil war! Or is it Civil War? Well whichever it is, lots of folks wanna be king! And while they might not agree on much, they all have a real hate-hate thing going on with Nubia!

]]> The first Egyptian civil war! Or is it Civil War? Well whichever it is, lots of folks wanna be king! And while they might not agree on much, they all have a real hate-hate thing going on with Nubia!

]]> 19:48 false full The first Egyptian civil war! Or is it Civil War? Well whichever it is, lots of folks wanna be king! And while they might not agree on much, they all have a real hate-hate thing going on with Nubia!The first Egyptian civil war! Or is it Civil War? Well whichever it is, lots of folks wanna be king! And while they might not agree on much, they all have a real hate-hate thing going on with Nubia! 013 - The Old Kingdom 013 - The Old Kingdom Fri, 26 Oct 2012 01:55:07 +0000 Do you know about pyramid power? Because if you don't...it's probably for the best. REAL pyramid power is convincing thousands of your subjects that toiling in the hot Egyptian sun building a giant triangle is a good idea!

]]> Do you know about pyramid power? Because if you don't...it's probably for the best. REAL pyramid power is convincing thousands of your subjects that toiling in the hot Egyptian sun building a giant triangle is a good idea!

]]> 24:10 false full Do you know about pyramid power? Because if you don't...it's probably for the best. REAL pyramid power is convincing thousands of your subjects that toiling in the hot Egyptian sun building a giant triangle is a good idea!Do you know about pyramid power? Because if you don't...it's probably for the best. REAL pyramid power is convincing thousands of your subjects that toiling in the hot Egyptian sun building a giant triangle is a good idea! 012 - Egypt 012 - Egypt Thu, 18 Oct 2012 17:18:00 +0000 Time for a new chapter of TPHOOW as we head off to Egypt! I'll walk you through the top of the line mummification process and spend way too much time on a certain river! Plus poetry! Are we having fun yet?

]]> Time for a new chapter of TPHOOW as we head off to Egypt! I'll walk you through the top of the line mummification process and spend way too much time on a certain river! Plus poetry! Are we having fun yet?

]]> 24:52 false full Time for a new chapter of TPHOOW as we head off to Egypt! I'll walk you through the top of the line mummification process and spend way too much time on a certain river! Plus poetry! Are we having fun yet?Time for a new chapter of TPHOOW as we head off to Egypt! I'll walk you through the top of the line mummification process and spend way too much time on a certain river! Plus poetry! Are we having fun yet? 011 - Hammurabi: King of Justice 011 - Hammurabi: King of Justice Wed, 10 Oct 2012 16:00:00 +0000 What's so great about Hammurabi anyway right? Eye for an eye, that whole business? There's a lot more to him than you might think!

And if you're digging the authentic music in this episode, visit northpacificmusic.com/Sumerians.html to find where to purchase all the great albums ensemble de Organographia have recorded!

]]> What's so great about Hammurabi anyway right? Eye for an eye, that whole business? There's a lot more to him than you might think!

And if you're digging the authentic music in this episode, visit northpacificmusic.com/Sumerians.html to find where to purchase all the great albums ensemble de Organographia have recorded!

]]> 20:51 false full What's so great about Hammurabi anyway right? Eye for an eye, that whole business? There's a lot more to him than you might think! And if you're digging the authentic music in this episode, visit northpacificmusic.com/Sumerians.html to find where to purchase all the great albums ensemble de Organographia have recorded!What's so great about Hammurabi anyway right? Eye for an eye, that whole business? There's a lot more to him than you might think! And if you're digging the authentic music in this episode, visit northpacificmusic.com/Sumerians.html to find where to purchase all the great albums ensemble de Organographia have recorded! 010 - The Third Dynasty of Ur 010 - The Third Dynasty of Ur Thu, 04 Oct 2012 18:00:00 +0000 Sumer's time is coming to an end but they still have some fight left in them! Also I do my best to read a bit of ancient Mesopotamia poetry.

AND if you're curious about the awesome music in this episode, go support the artists at lyre-ensemble.com/ and buy their incredible album, "The Flood"!

]]> Sumer's time is coming to an end but they still have some fight left in them! Also I do my best to read a bit of ancient Mesopotamia poetry.

AND if you're curious about the awesome music in this episode, go support the artists at lyre-ensemble.com/ and buy their incredible album, "The Flood"!

]]> 21:51 false full Sumer's time is coming to an end but they still have some fight left in them! Also I do my best to read a bit of ancient Mesopotamia poetry. AND if you're curious about the awesome music in this episode, go support the artists at lyre-ensemble.com/ and buy their incredible album, "The Flood"!Sumer's time is coming to an end but they still have some fight left in them! Also I do my best to read a bit of ancient Mesopotamia poetry. AND if you're curious about the awesome music in this episode, go support the artists at lyre-ensemble.com/ and buy their incredible album, "The Flood"! 009 - Sargon and The Akkadian Empire 009 - Sargon and The Akkadian Empire Fri, 28 Sep 2012 21:19:00 +0000 The world's first empire...how exciting! Sargon and the Semites are now up to bat on TPHOOW! (I love that band)

]]> The world's first empire...how exciting! Sargon and the Semites are now up to bat on TPHOOW! (I love that band)

]]> 20:22 false full The world's first empire...how exciting! Sargon and the Semites are now up to bat on TPHOOW! (I love that band)The world's first empire...how exciting! Sargon and the Semites are now up to bat on TPHOOW! (I love that band) 008 - Lagash vs. Umma 008 - Lagash vs. Umma Mon, 24 Sep 2012 16:00:00 +0000 Hope you enjoyed Gilgamesh, but it's time for some ACTUAL history! Sumer is all about angry city states contesting for the iron throne. No, wait, not iron. Maybe reeds...or brick, but no iron, and no dragons.

]]> Hope you enjoyed Gilgamesh, but it's time for some ACTUAL history! Sumer is all about angry city states contesting for the iron throne. No, wait, not iron. Maybe reeds...or brick, but no iron, and no dragons.

]]> 20:46 false full Hope you enjoyed Gilgamesh, but it's time for some ACTUAL history! Sumer is all about angry city states contesting for the iron throne. No, wait, not iron. Maybe reeds...or brick, but no iron, and no dragons.Hope you enjoyed Gilgamesh, but it's time for some ACTUAL history! Sumer is all about angry city states contesting for the iron throne. No, wait, not iron. Maybe reeds...or brick, but no iron, and no dragons. 007 - The Epic of Gilgamesh 007 - The Epic of Gilgamesh Sat, 22 Sep 2012 14:45:00 +0000 In which we listen to a 5,000 year old epic story of true friendship, overcoming the whims of the gods, and a man's desperate quest for immortality. Plus I have way too much fun with Audacity, there's that too. Guest starring the ever so lovely Alexandra!

]]> In which we listen to a 5,000 year old epic story of true friendship, overcoming the whims of the gods, and a man's desperate quest for immortality. Plus I have way too much fun with Audacity, there's that too. Guest starring the ever so lovely Alexandra!

]]> 45:35 false full In which we listen to a 5,000 year old epic story of true friendship, overcoming the whims of the gods, and a man's desperate quest for immortality. Plus I have way too much fun with Audacity, there's that too. Guest starring the ever so lovely Alexandra!In which we listen to a 5,000 year old epic story of true friendship, overcoming the whims of the gods, and a man's desperate quest for immortality. Plus I have way too much fun with Audacity, there's that too. Guest starring the ever so lovely Alexandra! 006 - Sumer: Cradle of Civilization 006 - Sumer: Cradle of Civilization Thu, 20 Sep 2012 16:00:00 +0000 It's Sumer time and the livin's easy! Mesopotamia 6,000 years ago was a heady time to be alive! Sure the occasional rain storm might melt your city but who cares? Ninkasi, Goddess of Beer will help you through those difficult times! 

]]> It's Sumer time and the livin's easy! Mesopotamia 6,000 years ago was a heady time to be alive! Sure the occasional rain storm might melt your city but who cares? Ninkasi, Goddess of Beer will help you through those difficult times!

]]> 31:25 false full It's Sumer time and the livin's easy! Mesopotamia 6,000 years ago was a heady time to be alive! Sure the occasional rain storm might melt your city but who cares? Ninkasi, Goddess of Beer will help you through those difficult times! It's Sumer time and the livin's easy! Mesopotamia 6,000 years ago was a heady time to be alive! Sure the occasional rain storm might melt your city but who cares? Ninkasi, Goddess of Beer will help you through those difficult times!  005 - Neolithic Revolution 005 - Neolithic Revolution Sun, 16 Sep 2012 19:32:00 +0000 You say you want a revolution? Would you settle for the greatest invention of all time? 

]]> You say you want a revolution? Would you settle for the greatest invention of all time?

]]> 18:43 false full You say you want a revolution? Would you settle for the greatest invention of all time? You say you want a revolution? Would you settle for the greatest invention of all time?  004 - The Stone Age 004 - The Stone Age Thu, 06 Sep 2012 20:10:00 +0000 Are you ready to rock? Because we're heading into the workings of the prehistoric mind...where taming former enemies, drilling into skulls, stone age fetishes and art await!

]]> Are you ready to rock? Because we're heading into the workings of the prehistoric mind...where taming former enemies, drilling into skulls, stone age fetishes and art await!

]]> 22:26 false full Are you ready to rock? Because we're heading into the workings of the prehistoric mind...where taming former enemies, drilling into skulls, stone age fetishes and art await!Are you ready to rock? Because we're heading into the workings of the prehistoric mind...where taming former enemies, drilling into skulls, stone age fetishes and art await! 003 - Legacy of Prometheus 003 - Legacy of Prometheus Wed, 29 Aug 2012 04:00:00 +0000 In case you can't tell from the title, our exciting third episode has something to do with Prometheus' gift to humanity! But that's not all, how about some scientific reasons about skin pigmentation, evidence of another human species on this Earth, and why I choose to use BC/AD. Check it out!

 

www.podcasthistoryofourworld.com

]]> In case you can't tell from the title, our exciting third episode has something to do with Prometheus' gift to humanity! But that's not all, how about some scientific reasons about skin pigmentation, evidence of another human species on this Earth, and why I choose to use BC/AD. Check it out!

www.podcasthistoryofourworld.com

]]> 28:10 false full In case you can't tell from the title, our exciting third episode has something to do with Prometheus' gift to humanity! But that's not all, how about some scientific reasons about skin pigmentation, evidence of another human species on this Earth, and why I choose to use BC/AD. Check it out!   www.podcasthistoryofourworld.comIn case you can't tell from the title, our exciting third episode has something to do with Prometheus' gift to humanity! But that's not all, how about some scientific reasons about skin pigmentation, evidence of another human species on this Earth, and why I choose to use BC/AD. Check it out!   www.podcasthistoryofourworld.com 002 - The Dawn of Man 002 - The Dawn of Man Thu, 23 Aug 2012 04:00:00 +0000 The second episode, more anthropology than history but c'mon, you want the full story right? So let's talk about climate change, evolution, and meat eating! There's something to upset everyone!

]]> The second episode, more anthropology than history but c'mon, you want the full story right? So let's talk about climate change, evolution, and meat eating! There's something to upset everyone!

]]> 19:07 false full The second episode, more anthropology than history but c'mon, you want the full story right? So let's talk about climate change, evolution, and meat eating! There's something to upset everyone!The second episode, more anthropology than history but c'mon, you want the full story right? So let's talk about climate change, evolution, and meat eating! There's something to upset everyone! 001 - Let There Be History 001 - Let There Be History Thu, 16 Aug 2012 04:00:00 +0000 The very first chapter of The Podcast History of Our World! Here I explain the purpose and intent of the program and begin our history tour...with some non-history! What's a good starting point for history? 10,000 BC? 10,000,000 BC? How about at the beginning of all things and some creation myths to pave our way!

And don't forget to follow me on twitter: @podcasthistory

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePodcastHistoryOfOurWorld

Or the website: www.podcasthistoryofourworld.com

]]> The very first chapter of The Podcast History of Our World! Here I explain the purpose and intent of the program and begin our history tour...with some non-history! What's a good starting point for history? 10,000 BC? 10,000,000 BC? How about at the beginning of all things and some creation myths to pave our way!

And don't forget to follow me on twitter: @podcasthistory

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePodcastHistoryOfOurWorld

Or the website: www.podcasthistoryofourworld.com

]]> 29:32 false full The very first chapter of The Podcast History of Our World! Here I explain the purpose and intent of the program and begin our history tour...with some non-history! What's a good starting point for history? 10,000 BC? 10,000,000 BC? How about at the beginning of all things and some creation myths to pave our way! And don't forget to follow me on twitter: @podcasthistory Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePodcastHistoryOfOurWorld Or the website: www.podcasthistoryofourworld.comThe very first chapter of The Podcast History of Our World! Here I explain the purpose and intent of the program and begin our history tour...with some non-history! What's a good starting point for history? 10,000 BC? 10,000,000 BC? How about at the beginning of all things and some creation myths to pave our way! And don't forget to follow me on twitter: @podcasthistory Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePodcastHistoryOfOurWorld Or the website: www.podcasthistoryofourworld.com