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A failed expedition. A frightened tyrant. A restless Greek world under Persian rule. The Ionian Revolt did not begin with grand ideals, but with fear, ambition, and political chaos. Bernie and Dan begin a new multi-part series covering the revolt that would eventually draw Athens, Sparta, and Persia into generations of war.
Along the way we're going to meet some amazing characters. In this one we meet the GRANDFATHER of History and a little girl who will one day be one of Sparta's most famous women.
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We left the last episode with a cliffhanger and this episode is chock full of action, adventure, and narrow escapes!
Oh and Barbarians!
Dan explains how the Republic nearly dies in its infancy as ordinary Romans abandon the city and refuse military service, the Senate faces a nightmare it cannot solve with armies alone. The result will permanently change Roman politics — and unleash the legendary story of Coriolanus.
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An interview with Andrew Rowen, author of ISABEL, ANACAONA & COLUMBUS’S DEMISE: 1498–1502 Retold, a historical novel grounded in primary sources and anthropological research that reconstructs from both European and Native perspectives the period of Caribbean history when permanent European colonial settlement began, commencing with Columbus’s third voyage.
Bernie has a conversation with Andrew to discuss what actually happened from 1498 to 1502 and how the actions of Spain’s Queen Isabel, the Taíno Indian Chieftain Anacaona, and Columbus shaped events. This is the least studied period of Columbus’s voyages and one of the most brutal phases of Americas’ conquest history, presaging and influencing centuries of oppression and conflict thereafter.
Definitely check out the interview and get the book here:
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“If your name is Manius Valerius Maximus, you’re either saving Rome… or conquering something.”
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The algorithm gods served me a video with hard evidence that the Northmen didn't just stop in for a quick visit and leave.
New research into Viking-age wood is shedding light on something much bigger: how often the Greenland Norse were really crossing into North America—and for how long.
So I texted Thomas, who knows his way around Scandinavian timber, to break down what the wood evidence tells us about Viking trade, travel, and survival. And he gives us a LOT more than that!
And then we get to the big question:
what actually happened to the remaining Norwegians in Greenland?
Did they disappear… or did some of them make their way into the New World for good?
Video that started it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mG2ciX8UlY
Norwegian Brown Cheese is a real thing. You'll have to listen to understand:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brunost
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The Monarchy Strikes Back! The young republic isn't safe just yet. We have an an action packed episode for you today: barbarians, single combat, and a tradition that will last for centuries is born. Dan leads on this first of multiple episodes on Rome in the 490s BC.
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Wow! 40,000 years ago... that's a lot earlier than we thought. Is this just click bait or is there something to this. Dan and Bernie break it down. The final conclusions may surprise you. Plus we have 18 foot bears to deal with!
Link to article
https://www.reuters.com/science/40000-year-old-german-artifacts-may-display-written-language-precursor-2026-02-24/
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From East to South to North to West and everywhere in between, Dan finishes off the story of the last half millennia. He takes us through Southeast Asia, the Scandinavian lands, Central Africa, THRACE (!!) It goes on! Even the Finn's get a part. Next time we go into the 490s BC!
Enjoy.
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A war trumpet shaped like a snarling animal head, buried for nearly 2,000 years, has just been pulled out of the ground in Britain—and it may connect directly to the people who fought Rome under Boudicca.
In this episode, Bernie and Garry unpack the discovery, the culture behind it, and the role of sound, fear, and spectacle in Iron Age warfare.
Because sometimes, the most powerful weapon isn’t what you swing—it’s what you hear coming.
Link to article:
https://www.theguardian.com/science/2026/jan/07/iron-age-war-trumpet-find-britain-norfolk-boudicca-links
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Our final episode on the America's in the 500s BC delivers all the details and fun you expect from a Fan of History episode. Before the Inuit. Before the Pueblo cities. Before the great trade networks of later centuries.
Across the northern half of the Americas, very different societies were adapting to some of the most challenging environments on earth.
In this episode we explore:
• The Dorset culture of the Arctic — among the most skilled cold-climate hunters in ancient history
• The rise of complex chiefdoms among the hunter-gatherers of the Pacific Northwest and California
• Early farmers and mobile societies across the Great Basin, Southwest, and Plains
• The continental trade networks moving shell, obsidian, copper, jade, feathers, and more across vast distances
Long before famous civilizations appeared, the Americas were already deeply connected.
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While Greece and Persia dominate the history books, entire worlds are developing across the Americas.
In this episode we explore:
• The Chavín network that connected the Andes through religion, pilgrimage, trade, AND DRUGS!
• The hidden civilizations of Amazonia beneath the rainforest canopy
• The Saladoid expansion across the Caribbean and the first island farming cultures
These societies were shaping entire regions — long before the civilizations most people recognize.
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Before the Maya kings. Before the Aztecs. Before the Inca.
While the Mediterranean world reorganizes itself, two continents across the ocean are developing along very different lines.
In this episode arc we explore:
• The forgotten mound-builders of North America
• The Epi-Olmec world and the possible birth of writing
• Early Maya cities before dynasties and divine kings
These were advanced civilizations that might surprise you.
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Show notes
Ancient Americas YouTube Channel
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New discoveries in Norway point to a large-scale, coordinated reindeer hunting operation from 1,500 years ago. But this isn’t just another dig—it’s personal. Bernie is joined by Thomas, a hunter and farmer who lives right near the site, for a rare perspective on ancient tools, modern echoes, and what it means to live close to history.
Link to article:
https://archaeologymag.com/2025/11/1500-year-old-reindeer-hunting-system-in-norway/
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How do you ignite a decades-long East-West conflict? Sometimes all it takes is some meddlesome Greeks, a Persian Transformer, and a tight oarhole. In this episode, we revisit a pivotal moment in 500 BC as the Persians sail for Naxos and history starts to shift—permanently.
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Most people think everyone died when Vesuvius erupted in AD 79. Pompeii and Herculaneum froze in time — but the story didn’t stop there. In this What’s New in History, we talk to Garry Stevens about the fascinating new perspective on the AD 79 eruption: archaeologists aren’t just finding victims — they’re finding evidence of Romans who survived and rebuilt their lives elsewhere. From Pliny’s eyewitness account to the trail of empty shrines and missing household gods, we rethink one of ancient history’s most dramatic disasters — with a side order of garum.
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Links
https://www.livescience.com/archaeology/romans/its-really-an-extraordinary-story-historian-steven-tuck-says-of-the-romans-he-tracked-who-survived-the-ad-79-eruption-of-mount-vesuvius
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dY_3ggKg0Bc
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_Jl93aN4tizHWWM3bx31_2MX-T6h7RJU/view?usp=sharing
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Picking up where we left off, in part 2 of my conversation with Leo from Classical Numismatics, we go deeper—tracing the earliest coins across Rome, Persia, and beyond. If you think everyone used silver, think again. From punch-marked coins in India to Roman bronze lumps, the diversity of 500 BC money tells a wild story of innovation and imitation.
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Leo's Channel:
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Great Playlists - I recommend starting with ANCIENT GREEK COINS
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https://www.kinzercoins.com/
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How did little metal disks became power, propaganda, and paychecks?
Could you buy a round of drinks with a coin in 500BC?
Well that depends! Some places maybe yes and some places maybe a goat would be better. In this episode, Bernie talks with Leo from Classical Numismatics about the early days of coinage—how it started in Lydia around 650 BC, spread to the Greek world, and why these early coins weren’t just money—they were power, propaganda, and prestige.
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https://www.kinzercoins.com/
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Before Greek, Latin, or Sanskrit, there was PIE: Proto-Indo-European. Bernie and Garry Stevens unpack the new book PROTO, focusing on the Anatolian branch—especially the Hittites—and what their strange, early divergence tells us about migrations, language, and identity in the ancient world. Come for the ancient words; stay for the PIE.
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It’s 506 BCE. The armies of Wu and Chu have finally met at Boju after years of rising tension, personal vendettas, and political ambition. In this episode, we break down the strategies, leadership, and terrain behind one of the most dramatic military clashes of the Spring and Autumn period. With Sun Tzu in the field and kings on the line, the fate of states hangs in the balance. chew
Will Chu finally find a friend or is Wu too much for Chu?
Find out in this dramatic episode!
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It started with exiles, legendary assassinations, and a dream of revenge. This is the opening act of the Wu–Chu War, where the state of Wu punched far above its weight — and the state of Chu didn’t see it coming.
When Chu underestimated its ambitious neighbor, all hell broke loose. In Part 1, we cover the rise of Wu, the backstory of King Helü and the legendary strategist Sun Tzu - author of "The Ancient Art of War" - and how one of the great underdog campaigns in ancient Chinese history began.
Thank you to all the long time fans and Supporters of this podcast! We REALLY APPRECIATE you!
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