History – New podcasts
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Journalist Andrew Gold talks to everyone from cult defectors and politicians to mainstream celebrities - people who’ve challenged the expected script and lived with the consequences.
Formerly known as Heretics, guests include Robbie Williams, Paul Gascogine, Chris Packham, Chris Williamson, David Baddiel, Richard Dawkins, Bonnie Blue, and former UK Prime Minister Liz Truss. -
Sing, goddess, the wrath of Achilles.
For nine long years, the armies of Greece have besieged the walls of Troy. But when a bitter quarrel erupts between King Agamemnon and Achilles, the greatest of all warriors, rage threatens to destroy the Greeks from within. As Achilles withdraws from battle, the tide of war turns – and gods and mortals alike are drawn into a conflict where honor demands blood, and glory comes at a terrible price.
Homer's Iliad stands at the very beginning of Western literature: a monumental epic of war, pride, grief, and the fleeting nature of human life. From the duel of Paris and Menelaus to the death of Hector before the gates of Troy, its scenes have echoed through three millennia – and lost none of their power.
This audiobook presents Samuel Butler's celebrated prose translation, prized for its clarity and directness, which renders the ancient epic vivid and accessible to the modern listener.
A timeless story of anger and reconciliation, fate and free will – and of what it truly costs to be remembered forever. -
Die Grundlagenschulung der KP im AudioformatDiese Grundlagenschulung der Kommunistischen Partei (KP) hat das Ziel, in möglichst verständlicher Sprache die Grundlagen des Marxismus-Leninismus zu vermitteln. Sie ist geschrieben worden, um möglichst breite Massen an den Wissenschaftlichen Sozialismus heranzuführen und Generationen neuer Kommunisten heranzubilden, die die große Aufgabe der Formierung der Kommunistischen Partei und einer klassenkämpferischen Arbeiterbewegung angehen werden. https://kommunistischepartei.de/grundlagenschulung
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How can a mine, a road or a prison be criminal? Material Crimes answers this question, investigating the “true crimes” of infrastructure. We explore how the physical sites of everyday life are connected to global histories of conquest, resource extraction, profit-making – and resistance!
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A Short History of Wales is a book published in 1906 by Owen Edwards. It aimed to provide an introduction to Welsh history, to those who may not have previously dealt with the subject. -Summary by Anonymous
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The Iliad, together with the Odyssey, is one of two ancient Greek epic poems traditionally attributed to Homer. The poem is commonly dated to the 8th or 7th century BC, and many scholars believe it is the oldest extant work of literature in the Greek language, making it the first work of European literature. The existence of a single author for the poems is disputed as the poems themselves show evidence of a long oral tradition and hence, multiple authors. The poem concerns events during the tenth and final year in the siege of the city of Iliun, or Troy, by the Greeks. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia by Karen Merline.)
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Explore the captivating history of Israel as it transitions from a theocracy guided by prophets to a monarchy ruled by kings. This period encompasses the significant leadership of Samuel, who not only fulfilled the role of a judge but also initiated the monarchy in Israel. Discover how Saul embodied the peoples vision of royalty, while David exemplified the divine ideal, ruling in alignment with Gods will. This era marks the end of the first phase of Israel‚s governance and sets the stage for the coming of the Messiah, Jesus Christ, the ultimate fulfillment of prophecy. Join us as we delve into this transformative period that shaped the Kingdom of God.
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"Atlantis: The Antediluvian World is a book published during 1882 by Minnesota populist politician Ignatius L. Donnelly, who was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania during 1831. Donnelly considered Plato's account of Atlantis as largely factual and attempted to establish that all known ancient civilizations were descended from this supposed lost land. Many of its theories are the source of many modern-day concepts we have about Atlantis, like the civilization and technology beyond its time, the origins of all present races and civilizations, a civil war between good and evil, etc." (Summary by Wikipedia)
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In The Well at the World's End, Ralph of Upmeads, youngest son of the King of Upmeads, leaves home (where nothing exciting ever happens) without permission and sets out looking for adventure. When he hears rumors of a well that exudes water with magical properties, he is intrigued and begins his quest. Along the way, he travels through various towns and wildernesses and meets -- and is sometimes led astray by -- a host of interesting people including a mysterious knight, a beautiful woman who may be a goddess, a treacherous servant, a brave tavern wench, a barbarian warrior, a solitary sage, and a sadistic king. Book 4 finishes his adventure. - Summary by Kristingj
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Lucy Maud Montgomery was born at Clifton (now New London), Prince Edward Island, Canada, on November 30, 1874. She achieved international fame in her lifetime, putting Prince Edward Island and Canada on the world literary map. Best known for her "Anne of Green Gables" books, she was also a prolific writer of short stories and poetry. She published some 500 short stories and poems and twenty novels before her death in 1942. The Project Gutenberg collection of her short stories was gathered from numerous sources and is presented in chronological publishing order: Lucy Maud Montgomery Short Stories, 1896 to 1901Lucy Maud Montgomery Short Stories, 1902 to 1903Lucy Maud Montgomery Short Stories, 1904Lucy Maud Montgomery Short Stories, 1905 to 1906Lucy Maud Montgomery Short Stories, 1907 to 1908Lucy Maud Montgomery Short Stories, 1909 to 1922 (Summary by Project Gutenberg)
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A milkmaid, Margery, encounters a mysterious foreigner and perhaps prevents him from committing suicide. In gratitude, the man offers her any reward she can name. She tells him she wants to go to a ball. He takes her, admittedly a bit reluctantly, to a yeoman's ball in a neighboring county. From there the story continues because of course, a lot happens after the ball. She happens to already have an engagement to a local lad but his hold over her seems to grow of its own accord. This Hardy story may not end the way you wish, but that is often true of stories by this master writer. (Summary by Phil Chenevert)
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Homer’s Iliad is the first great work of Western literature. Composed in twenty-four books of Greek hexameter poetry, it portrays the events of the last year of the Trojan War. Its translation into rhyming couplets by Alexander Pope is considered by some the greatest act of translation in English. Its power sweeps the reader along through an epic tale that begins with the wrath of Achilles and ends with the burial of Hector, breaker of horses. (Introduction by Steve Perkins)
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Tactical Studies on the Battles around Plevna, or in German, Der Kampf um Plewna, examines with a critical eye the actions and engagements of the siege of Plevna (now Pleven in Bulgaria) during the Danube Campaign of the Russo-Turkish War of 1877-78. In doing so it offers a rare glimpse into the military art as practiced by the Imperial Russian army, and an unfiltered evaluation of it to German Imperial sensibilities. For an index of places relevant to the text, along with their modern names, click this hyperlink. -Summary by Alister
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Afghanistan has long been called the 'graveyard of empires'—a place where the ambitions of Alexander the Great, the Mauryan emperor Ashoka, the Ghaznavids, the Mongols under Genghis Khan, the Mughals, the British Raj, the Soviet Union, and the United States all faltered. This show, hosted by Lucas and Luna, explores the deep history of this rugged crossroads from the ancient Indus Valley civilization's northern outposts to the rise of the Kushan Empire, the spread of Buddhism along the Silk Road, the stunning minaret of Jam built by the Ghurid dynasty, and the fierce resistance of the Pashtun tribes. We'll examine the Durrani Empire's founding in 1747, the 'Great Game' between the British and Russian empires, the Anglo-Afghan wars, the Soviet invasion of 1979, the rise of the Taliban, and the US withdrawal in 2021. Along the way, we'll discuss Afghanistan's rich cultural heritage—its epic poetry, the legendary warrior Malalai, the unique cuisine of qabuli pulao, and the enduring tradition of jirga councils. Why does every outside power that enters Afghanistan eventually leave defeated? The answer lies not in geography alone but in the fierce independence of its people, the complexity of its tribal networks, and the resilience of a civilization that has absorbed and outlasted every invader. This is the story of a land that has never been conquered for long.#History #AfghanHistory #FexingoHistory #GraveyardOfEmpires #SilkRoad #KushanEmpire #GhuridDynasty #MinaretOfJam #DurraniEmpire #Pashtun #AngloAfghanWars #GreatGame #SovietWar #Taliban #USWithdrawal #IndusValley #Buddhism #PodcastKeep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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Like and Share the Military Historian as he shares stories from service members and those who have seen the tip of the spear and survived!
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This podcast explored the history of the working class and buried voices. We do it for History's Sake.
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More than four thousand years ago, two cities rose along the Indus River valley — Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa — built with a precision and sophistication that still astonishes archaeologists today. These urban centers of the Indus Valley Civilization (2600–1900 BCE) featured grid-like streets, advanced drainage systems, and the iconic Great Bath of Mohenjo-daro, a brick-lined water tank that may have served ritual purification. Lucas and Luna explore the shadowed scripts of the Indus seals, still undeciphered, and debate whether the civilization collapsed due to climate change, river shifts, or Aryan migrations. They examine trade networks stretching to Mesopotamia, the uniformity of weights and measures, and the puzzling absence of monumental palaces or temples. Why did this vast, peaceful society vanish? Did it truly 'decline,' or did it evolve into later South Asian cultures? Each episode sifts through evidence from sites like Dholavira and Rakhigarhi, weighing competing theories with a critical eye. This show is for anyone who has wondered what the world's first planned cities say about human ingenuity — and fragility. Can a civilization be 'ahead of its time' without writing a record we can read?#IndusValleyCivilization #MohenjoDaro #Harappa #AncientIndia #GreatBath #IndusScript #Dholavira #Rakhigarhi #MesopotamiaTrade #UrbanPlanning #BronzeAge #Archaeology #UndecipheredScript #CollapseOfCivilization #SouthAsianHistory #WorldHistory #History #FexingoHistoryKeep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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Dive into the intricate history of the Union between Norway and Sweden, exploring the political landscape from 1814 to 1905 through a Norwegian lens. This insightful summary by Ærik Bjørnsson sheds light on the events and decisions that shaped this significant chapter in Scandinavian history.
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From the moment Columbus first sighted its verdant peaks in 1494, Jamaica became a crucible of colonial ambition, African resistance, and cultural fusion. This show traces the island's full arc: the brutal Spanish encomienda system that decimated the Taíno people; the 1655 English conquest that transformed Jamaica into a sugar-powered juggernaut; and the Maroon wars, where escaped Africans forged independent communities in the Blue Mountains under leaders like Cudjoe and Nanny. We explore the plantation economy's dependence on enslaved labor, the 1760 Tacky's Rebellion, the 1831 Baptist War (Sam Sharpe's uprising), and the long struggle for emancipation and self-rule. Beyond the sugar and blood, we delve into Jamaica's cultural power: the birth of Rastafari, the global rise of reggae and Bob Marley, and the island's post-independence identity. Lucas and Luna guide these conversations, connecting Kingston's dancehalls to the colonial archives. This is not a tourist's Jamaica—it's the story of a small island that shaped the modern world through resilience, creativity, and defiance. How did a colony built on slavery become a beacon of cultural liberation?#JamaicanHistory #TaNo #Columbus #SpanishColonialism #EnglishConquest #SugarPlantations #Maroons #QueenNanny #Cudjoe #TackysRebellion #BaptistWar #SamSharpe #Emancipation #Rastafari #BobMarley #Reggae #CaribbeanHistory #FexingoHistoryKeep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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Jordan sits at the crossroads of ancient empires, a land where Nabataean merchants, Roman legions, Byzantine monks, and Islamic caliphs all left their mark. This series traces the full arc of Jordan's history — from the Edomite and Moabite kingdoms of the Bronze Age, through the rise of Petra as a Nabataean powerhouse, to its incorporation into the Roman Empire as Arabia Petraea. We explore the Byzantine era with its desert castles and mosaic churches, the Umayyad and Abbasid periods that made the region a hub of trade and pilgrimage, and the Crusader and Ayyubid struggles that shaped its castles. Later episodes cover the Ottoman centuries, the Great Arab Revolt, the British Mandate, and the creation of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. Lucas and Luna guide listeners through the strategic importance of the King's Highway, the Dead Sea scrolls, the 1994 peace treaty with Israel, and Jordan's modern role as a regional stabilizer. We ask: how did this small territory become a key player in Middle Eastern politics, and what does its layered past tell us about identity, power, and survival?#JordanHistory #NabataeanKingdom #Petra #ArabiaPetraea #KingHussein #GreatArabRevolt #DeadSea #UmayyadCaliphate #CrusaderCastles #AyyubidDynasty #ByzantineEmpire #OttomanEmpire #BritishMandate #HashemiteKingdom #PeaceTreaty1994 #MiddleEastHistory #History #FexingoHistoryKeep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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Mattie on the Homefront is a podcast about a father and a son discovering their family. After finding wartime letters from my great-grandmother to my grandfather, I get to read them aloud to my dad, bringing together four generations of our family, week-by-week, in an almost daily look at life in the Twin Cities during WWII.
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