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The podcast that transports you to the ancient world and back, with some good conversation along the way. It's not just about ancient Greece. It's about a huge chunk of human history that the Greek texts give us access to: from Egypt and Babylon, to Persia, to Carthage and Rome, we'll sail the wine-dark sea of history with some expert guides at the helm. Topics will include archaeology, literature, and philosophy. New episode every month.
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In Greek antiquity, a lesche (λέσχη) was a spot to hang out and chat. On this podcast, Brown University professor Johanna Hanink hosts conversations with fellow Hellenists about their latest work in the field.
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A podcast about myths, movies, and one doctor of classics teaching two dumb idiots about history and mythology
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The most influential biographies ever written, admired by leaders, creators, soldiers, and thinkers for nearly 2,000 years: Plutarch’s Parallel lives. Essential listening for anyone striving after greatness. Alex Petkas, former professor of ancient philosophy and history, revives and dramatically retells these unforgettable stories for modern audiences. The subjects are statesmen, generals, orators, and founders; pious and profane, stoics and hedonists. The stakes bear on the future of Weste ...
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Welcome to Chronicles of Ancient Greece, the podcast where we dive into the fascinating, bloody, and unpredictable world of the Mediterranean. From the rise and fall of city-states to the gods and heroes who shaped the world, we explore both the myths and real events that defined the Western world, including the Trojan War, Alexander the Great, or the rise of great philosophers. Ready for epic drama? Tune in! Follow on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/historypodcaster.bsky.social Follow on ...
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A podcast about the history of ancient Greece for people new to and familiar with Ancient Greek history.The Casting Through Ancient Greece podcast will focus on telling the story of Ancient Greece starting from the pre history through Archaic Greece, Classical Greece and up to the Hellenistic period. Featured throughout the podcast series will be Major events such as the Greek and Persian wars, The Peloponnesian war and Alexander the Greats war against Persia. www.castingthroughancientgreece ...
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Discussions from Ancient Warfare Magazine. Why did early civilisations fight? Who were their Generals? What was life like for the earliest soldiers? Ancient Warfare Magazine will try and answer these questions. Warfare minus two thousand years.
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A podcast on Greece, Cyprus and the region brought to you by The Hellenic American Leadership Council and Kathimerini. Hosted by Thanos Davelis.
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The History of Modern Greece covers the events of the Greek People from the fall of Constantinople in 1453 to the Greek War of Independence in 1821-1832, to the modern day. We are a father and son team. We are not historians, but we are hardcore fans of history. We embarked on a mission to understand exactly how the Ancient Greek civilization transformed into the modern nation we see today. To prepare ourselves for the journey we purchased dozens of textbooks, watched numberless documentarie ...
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I'm all about ancient history and this podcast covers ancient Greece, Rome and other cultures from antiquity. From mainstay topics through to the more niche and aimed at all levels of knowledge I think you'll find something good to listen to. Why not have a browse? It would be great to have you join me. More content, including episode notes, on my ancient history website www.ancientblogger.com
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This podcast is for dreamers, planners and everyone who loves adventuring in Europe and discovering its unknown corners and coves, its ancient ruins, family life, and delicious foods and wine! Cultural anthropologist and travel expert Monique Skidmore hosts this podcast bursting with tips, advice, and local and in-depth knowledge to help you plan your next trip to Europe's most enchanting locations.
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a majestic Greek podcast for majestic Greek learners, από τη Δαρεία του six thousand islands 🧿
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A fast-moving history of the western world from the ancient world to the present day. Examine how the emergence of the western world as a global dominant power was not something that should ever have been taken for granted. This podcast traces the development of western civilization starting in the ancient Near East, through Greece and Rome, past the collapse of the Western Roman Empire into the Dark Ages, and then follows European and, ultimately, American history as the western world moved ...
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The Inquiry gets beyond the headlines to explore the trends, forces and ideas shaping the world.
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Dan Horning and Bernie Maopolski discuss the events of ancient history all over the world, decade by decade, starting at 1000 BC and moving forward. We love history! History, History, History! That’s all we think of … History in the morning, History for lunch, History for dinner… even history right before bed! And we talk about all the key people in Ancient History – Julius Caesar, Gilgamesh, Jesus, Budha, Lao Tzu, Confucious, Solon, Pythagoras, Alexander the Great, Plato, Socrates, Aristotl ...
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GSP In The Mix! Enjoy the famous #gspinthemix podcast from Circuit's star DJ and Producer GSP
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Super Easy Greek for Beginners: Listen to comprehensible Greek | Ελληνικά για αρχαρίους
Dimitris and Artemis from Easy Greek
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Our short monologues on everyday topics will help you start listening to Greek on your own. Keep practicing, and you'll soon understand more and more! For interactive transcripts (with translations) and our vocabulary helper to learn new words, become a member at easy-greek.org/membership.
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The Standard Deviations podcast is a weekly production that looks at money, mind and meaning, all through a psychological lens. Each week, psychologist and New York Times bestselling author Dr. Daniel Crosby interviews a fascinating new guest, experts in everything from finance to literature to wellness. Each guest provides listeners with three concrete ways to apply what was learned that week, ensuring that weekly listening becomes part of a path to a richer life. Episodes are brief, resear ...
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Welcome to Zipping Around The World Travel Podcast. This is the introductory show introducing your host Dan, and how he travels around the world giving you his tips and experience from over 20 years of travel experience.
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Invest in Greece Podcast from Capital Link, Inc.
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Welcome to the Greece Gals podcast, where amazing things happen.
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Fareed Zakaria GPS takes a comprehensive look at foreign affairs and global policies through in-depth, one-on-one interviews and fascinating roundtable discussions.
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A podcast for all ancient history fans! The Ancients is dedicated to discussing our distant past. Featuring interviews with historians and archaeologists, each episode covers a specific theme from antiquity. From Neolithic Britain to the Fall of Rome. Hosted by Tristan Hughes. Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe.
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If you are seeking for help. I can do it Counselor Cover art photo provided by Michael Olsen on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@mganeolsen
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Seeking Numina with Elyse Welles is a podcast experience inviting you to connect with the Sacred Wild within and around you through sacred sites (numina) around the world and the wisdom they hold. Reveal Mother Earth's Mysteries and discover the magic of connection with land spirits, the fae, and other spirits of place from Elyse Welles, a Greek-Egyptian and American initiated Priestess and author, with an MA in spiritual studies. In this podcast, learn how Elyse is reviving the lost Europea ...
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The History of Ancient Greece Podcast is a deep-dive into one of the most influential and fundamental civilization in world history. Hosted by philhellene Ryan Stitt, THOAG spans over two millennia. From the Bronze Age to the Archaic Period, from Classical Greece to the Hellenistic kingdoms, and finally to the Roman conquest, this podcast will tell the history of a fundamental civilization by bringing to life the fascinating stories of all the ancient sources and scholarly interpretations of ...
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A unique view of mythology ... Imagine: Ancient Greek gods in the modern world ... Were the Greek gods no more than myths? Modern scholars say so. What if they're wrong? ... Join best selling author and mythologist Patrick Garner as he explores the Greek gods — Zeus, Apollo, Artemis, Aphrodite, Athena, Poseidon, Ares and many others — and offers rare insights into who these divine beings were — and uniquely, what became of them! Heard in more than 188 countries, Garner's Greek Mythology is n ...
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Jim and Jim with two hours full of music and fun.. Gossip, strange news around the world, and all the positive energy you need for a great night off!
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A journey through the myths and history of Ancient Greece and Rome for all the family.
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The history of Greece from the Paleolithic to Diocletian
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Welcome to This Week, in Ancient Greece, where we will explore different amazing stories from Greek Mythology every week! Cover art photo provided by Jace & Afsoon on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@jacegrandinetti
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Stories from around the world and the people at the heart of them.
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We talk about the olympics and how it effected people.
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Everywhere around us are echoes of the past. Those echoes define the boundaries of states and countries, how we pray and how we fight. They determine what money we spend and how we earn it at work, what language we speak and how we raise our children. From Wondery, host Patrick Wyman, PhD (“Fall Of Rome”) helps us understand our world and how it got to be the way it is. Listen to Tides of History on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to bonus episodes available ...
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Athens is the new capital of illegal drugs of europe according to many sources in 2022. this podcast though goes beyong Athens as drugs center. We discover the Athens no tourist guide will ever dare to show you :)
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Where the course of history has been decided on the battlefield. These are the battles that made us -- a detailed, entertaining, and tangent-free program about history's greatest battles. In this program, we journey through the constancy of human conflict, where the fates of nations and the course of global history have been decided on the battlefield. This podcast delves into our world-history's most significant and seminal battles, exploring not just the events themselves but their profoun ...
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Greece, France, and the possible sale of Meteor missiles to Turkey
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A story that's been in and out of the headlines in Greece lately has to do with France and the potential sale of Meteor missiles to Turkey. While the story is putting Greece’s relations with France and other EU partners in the spotlight, it also raises questions about European arms sales to countries like Turkey. This debate comes amid calls for Eu…
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Age of Mythology: Atlantis, Myth Soup, and Gaming
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Grab a slice of cold pizza and pull up a comfy chair: today we’re hanging out in Sam’s Video Game Corner! Sam takes Sara through the development and plot of Age of Mythology: Retold. Discussion includes Plato’s Atlantis, early bedtimes, the collapse of civilizations, and a hard no on ancient aliens. The Trojan Horse - Probably the more well-known a…
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Have you ever wondered how ancient empires managed the delicate dance of diplomacy and warfare? In this gripping episode, we unravel the complex strategies and political chess moves of the Peloponnesian War, spotlighting the pivotal period following 424 BC. Witness the dramatic rise and fall of Athens and Sparta as we dissect significant events lik…
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This week, we trade in Minoan frescoes for Mycenaean fortresses, diving into the gritty rise of the Mycenaean civilization—where kings ruled with bronze swords in one hand and bureaucratic tablets in the other. From Cyclopean walls that made invaders think twice, to Linear B scribes who documented everything from chariot wheels to goat debts, the M…
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58 What Did the World's First Pop Star Sound like? | Euripides and Ancient Music w/ Claire Catenaccio
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What did ancient music sound like? In this episode, you will hear three songs that are over 2000 years old! Few people in the world today know more about ancient music than our guest in this episode. Claire Catenaccio is an assistant professor of classics at Georgetown University who specializes in the study of ancient drama and its modern receptio…
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127: The Latin Empire: Part One: Partitioning of Byzantium
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Send us a text After spending six episodes covering the events happening in the Roman renegade states, we finally get to see what happened inside the walls of Constantinople. The 4th Crusaders had to elect an Emperor... the first Latin emperor in over 700 years. The choice was narrowed down between two leaders, Baldwin of Flanders and Boniface of M…
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AWA343 - Which type of armor did the legions under Caesar and Augustus use?
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This question came via a comment on an earlier podcast. 'Which type of armour did the legions under Caesar and Augustus use? I understand the lorica segmentata was adopted later, but was it used during Octavian's era? Additionally, I've found references to three types of scuta (shields): the curved oval used by late Republican soldiers, a slightly …
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Thanks to our sponsor SensAi (https://sens.ai/): a neurofeedback brain training system that can change your life. I'm a user. Use the code GLORY at checkout to get a $100 off discount on one of their headsets Cato's Afterlife, Takeaways, Sources. Some Modern Sources: Rome's Last Citizen, by Goodman and Soni Uncommon Wrath, by Osgood Cato the Younge…
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Έπρεπε κάποιος να με ενημερώσει πως ένας σκύλος αλάνας και ένας σκύλος πόλης είναι δύο διαφορετικά πράγματα. Αλλά προσφέρθηκα γιατί δε μπορώ να πω όχι σε σκύλους και σε φίλους. Ποτέ ξανά babysitting σκύλων. (Μάλλον. Δεν υπόσχομαι.) TRANSCRIPT & SUPPORT: • here: https://www.patreon.com/sixthousandislands GREEK LESSONS: • private: https://islands.as.…
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The Siege of Boston, 1775 - 1776. America Refuses to be Ruled. Ragtag Militia Besieges and Takes Boston. America is Birthed.
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By driving the British from Boston, the rebellion achieved its first decisive victory, expelling the bulk of British forces from the American colonies. This triumph was more than just a strategic success... it was a surge of confidence for the revolution. The war was no longer a scattered resistance but a tangible fight for self-determination. Embo…
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Duels, Violence, and Conflict in Early Modern Europe: Interview with Professor Stuart Carroll
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Early modern Europe was a violent place, full of duels, bloody encounters, and decades-long feuds. In many ways, it was more fractious and dangerous than it had been during the Middle Ages. Professor Stuart Carroll is an expert on the social and cultural aspects of violence in that age, and we chat about murder, conflict resolution, and how people …
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Dr. Daniel Crosby - How Busyness Masks Meaning
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Tune in to hear: What is a Rube Goldberg machine and what can we learn from them? What are some examples of how we substitute busyness for meaning making in our lives? What do Existential philosophers, like Kierkegaard, have to say about the importance of having a central purpose in one’s life? Why do people have a sense that they are busier than e…
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From twisted flax to one-legged ibises, Egyptian hieroglyphs offer a window into the heart of ancient Egypt. But how did this script really work? In this episode of The Ancients, Tristan Hughes speaks with Egyptologist Hugo Cook to decode the symbols that adorned temples, tombs, and papyrus scrolls found up and down the Nile. Together they uncover …
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A provisional mining deal last year between Turkey and Niger, one of the world’s biggest uranium producers, has analysts asking if Turkey is taking quiet yet deliberate steps toward producing enriched uranium fuel, a step that could one day lead to nuclear weapons. Andrea Stricker, the deputy director of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies’ (…
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In this episode, Monique talks with Rhodes tourist guide Adrian Bordrez about a subject we hear about as children but never really know much about - Adrian tells us the fascinating story of the rise and fall of the 6th Ancient Wonder of the World, the Colossus of Rhodes. If you're interested in learning more about the Colossus of Rhodes, or Rhodes …
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Episode 336: The Defenestration of Prague
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The Thirty Years War begins with the Bohemian revolt. That begins by a bunch of guys getting chucked out a window... Website Patreon SupportBy Adam Walsh
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The Siege of Tobruk, 1941. Hitler's Advance East from Africa Stopped. First Real NAZI Defeat. Oil Fields Secured. Suez Saved.
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British troops refused to break, grinding down the German-Italian offensive in Egypt. Their defiance did more than just slow the Axis advance—it kept them from launching a full-scale assault on Malta, the island fortress that stood between Hitler and total control of the Mediterranean. Tobruk. April 10 - December 7, 1941. Axis Forces: Unknown, Poss…
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209. 520s BC part 9: FIRE! FIRE! FIRE! China 524 BC
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In 524 BC, the unthinkable happened—four capitals in ancient China were engulfed in flames on the same day. But this wasn’t a random disaster; it was foretold. In this episode, we uncover the prophecy, explore the political intrigue surrounding the fires, and spotlight Zichan of Zheng, "Exemplary firefighting plan" saved his state from devastation.…
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Does the EU need to prepare for a post-America Europe?
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According to recent reports - notably in the Financial Times - the EU is debating a return to Russian gas as part of a Ukraine peace deal, with officials from Germany and Hungary endorsing the idea. This discussion is unfolding as President Trump is threatening tariffs against the EU if it doesn’t buy more American LNG, and as Europe grapples with …
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Where are we in the battle against inflation?
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In the decade that followed the Great Financial Crisis, inflation rates remained low and steady, and in some cases even threatened to turn negative, as economies around the world struggled to recover. This era came to an abrupt end in recent years following the double economic shocks of the Covid pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Many cent…
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The Siege of Sarajevo, 1991 - 1995. Ethnic Cleansing, Genocide. First UN Intervention with Force.
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The relief of Sarajevo forced a turning point. Under relentless NATO bombardment and international pressure, Serbian forces withdrew, and for the first time, the government of Serbia recognized Bosnia-Herzegovina’s independence. It was a reluctant acknowledgment, extracted not through diplomacy but through force. This marked the first decisive acti…
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In this episode, we welcome back to the podcast Athens professional storyteller, Danae Kousouris, who reveals to us the secrets of the Eleusinian Mysteries. On the way, we'll visit the entrance to the underworld, meet some formidable female gods, and learn about the significance of pomegranates to the Greeks. If you're interested in learning more a…
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Episode 160 - all notes from the show can be found at www.zippingaroundtheworld.com on the home page. Scroll to find Episode 160. Don't forget to subscribe to the show! Tell your friends and social media. Help the show, at no cost to you! Use my travel credit card links, which are always found on my website show notes. Leave me a comment on my webs…
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Last week President Christodoulides delivered his annual “State of the Union” address, highlighting his vision for Cyprus in 2025. The President laid out an ambitious reform agenda that will not only modernize Cyprus, but improve the brand of Cyprus both on the international stage and in the eyes of its own citizens. Irene Piki, the Deputy Minister…
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The Minotaur and the Labyrinth of Knossos
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In this episode, Monique chats with Manolis Papadakis about the rise and fall of the great Minoan civilization, centered upon the Palace of Knossos in Crete. We learn about the mythology of the Labyrinth of Daedalus and the story of Theseus, Ariadne, and the Minotaur. We also learn what to see in Crete to learn more about this incredible palace com…
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In this episode, Monique is talking with Penny Kolonvotsou, a native of Delphi and an expert tour guide of Ancient Delphi. We learn all about the Oracle of Delphi and why Delphi was such an important place in the Ancient World, as well as what you must see when you visit Delphi. If you're interested in learning more about the Oracle of Delphi and A…
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In this episode, Monique is talking with Niki Vlahou of Niki Olympic about this famous site to understand why the Olympic Games were held here, what the Games were, why they were such a big deal to the ancient Greeks, and what you must see when you visit Ancient Olympia. If you're interested in learning more about the Olympic Games and Ancient Olym…
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How Canada is Responding to Trump’s New Tariffs
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Today on the show, Fareed speaks with former Canadian Deputy PM Chrystia Freeland about Canada’s response to President Trump’s sweeping new tariffs. Next, Peter Beinart joins the show to discuss his new book, “Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza,” and his transformation from a fierce defender of Israel to a staunch critic. Then, tech entrepr…
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Το μεγαλύτερο trade των τελευταίων χρόνων στο ΝΒΑ δε γινόταν να μη συνοδευτεί από ένα HateCast για αυτό. Have fun!By The Hateful 8
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Artemis talks about the weather in slow Greek. Interactive Transcript and Vocab Helper Support Easy Greek and get interactive transcripts and live vocabulary for all our episodes: beginners.easygreek.fm/membership Subscribe using your private RSS feed to see the transcript and vocabulary helper right in your podcast app while you listen. Transcript…
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The death of Emperor Rudolf in 1612 brought his brother Matthias to the throne. While this marked a period of recovery for the Habsburg dynasty, Matthias's position was precarious. He lacked the same authority as his brother and was already 55 years old, making his grip on power tenuous from the outset. The empire Matthias inherited was one riddled…
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In this episode, Monique speaks with professional storyteller, Danae Kousouris, about the monuments of the Acropolis of Athens - why they were built, what they're all about, and why you should visit each of them. If you're interested in learning more about the Acropolis of Athens, or visiting it yourself, check out our travel guides and our history…
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Towering over 11 feet tall and weighing 6 tonnes, the Woolly Mammoth ruled the Ice Age. But how did these mighty beasts thrive for over 100,000 years—and why did they disappear? In this episode of The Ancients, Tristan Hughes kicks off a brand-new Ice Age miniseries with two leading experts. Professor Adrian Lister from the Natural History Museum e…
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Visit Mycenae and Meet the Mighty Myceneans
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In this episode, we speak with Mycenean archaeologist, Vivienne Pelopida about the Ancients that the Ancient Greeks looked back on for their myths and stories. The citadel of Mycenae is in the Peloponnese region of mainland Greece but its kings and warriors fought and traded with empires as far away as Egypt and Afghanistan. They were part of the g…
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In this episode, we down to the must-haves and must-know information about crossing the internal international border on the Island of Cyprus, by foot and by rental car, visas, ETIAS, currency, tipping, time zones, and getting around this small but diverse island. To learn more about Europe's best destinations, further travel inspiration and tips, …
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In this episode, I share with you my top 10 favorite villages in Cyprus for an Agrotourism stay. I explain what it means to have an Agrotourism stay in a Cypriot village, where you're never far from the coast and the cities. To learn more about Europe's best destinations, further travel inspiration and tips, and to see the immersive history and cul…
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In this episode, we explore all the different ways to get to Cyprus, including entering through the Self-declared Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus To learn more about Europe's best destinations, further travel inspiration and tips, and to see the immersive history and culture small group experiences offered by Take Me To Europe Tours, or for tri…
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The years leading up to the Thirty Years War saw the repeated failures of various institutions within the Holy Roman Empire. Website Western Civ PodcastBy Adam Walsh
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The Siege of Kinsale, 1602. Ireland Falls to British Rule. Irish Seed the American Revolution.
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The English victory crushed Ireland’s last real chance at freedom, locking the island under English rule, its warriors dead, its leaders in flight, and its people left to endure centuries of occupation. But the Irish who escaped carried their hatred of the British across the Atlantic, and when revolution came to America, they stood at the front lin…
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Tulsi Gabbard's hearing and political transformation
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Tulsi Gabbard, a former Democrat and President Trump’s choice to serve as the Director of National Intelligence, just went through a tense Senate confirmation hearing, facing bipartisan skepticism about her suitability for the role. Georgia Logothetis, HALC’s Managing Director, joins Thanos Davelis to look into Gabbard’s political transformation, h…
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AWA342 - How vulnerable were armies during the Bronze and Iron Ages to lightning strikes?
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Shabbi poses this intriguing question,'how vulnerable were armies during the Bronze and Iron Ages to lightning strikes, whether on the battlefield or while marching, given their use of metal weapons, armour, and formations in open areas? Could such vulnerability have influenced ancient religions, particularly the widespread belief in storm and ligh…
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The Siege of Fort Niagara, 1759. Iroquois Decide the Fate of France and Britain, Setting in Motion Events Leading to Iroquois Annihilation.
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The British victory at Fort Niagara shattered French dominance and secured their grip on the Great Lakes, a turning point in the French and Indian War. But for the Iroquois, their cooperation in that war was not a triumph, it was the beginning of the end. Once the most formidable native power in the Northeast, they had gambled on British strength, …
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By 281 BC, Rome controlled much of Italy, but the city was still a minor player on the larger Mediterranean scene. That changed when King Pyrrhus of Epirus crossed the Adriatic with a powerful army of Macedonian pikemen and war elephants, setting in motion the toughest war the Romans had ever fought. Patrick's book is now available! Get The Verge: …
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The Year of the Snake is here! But how did a legendary tale of twelve animals shape Chinese astronomy and culture for over 3,000 years? In this episode of The Ancients, Tristan Hughes is joined by Professor John Steele from Brown University to dive into the origins of the Chinese Zodiac to mark the Chinese New Year. They uncover how this ancient zo…
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A deal to end Turkey's 40-year Kurdish conflict?
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Top lawmakers from the pro-Kurdish People’s Equality and Democracy Party have now met with Abdullah Ocalan, the jailed leader of the PKK, on a few occasions, generating some buzz around the potential for a deal that could bring the decades-long conflict between the Turkish state and the Kurds to an end. This is taking place amid seismic geopolitica…
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