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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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What´s New In History - Dead Scrolls Society: AI vs. Vesuvius
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A volcanic eruption in 79 CE buried a villa. Two thousand years later, an AI read its scrolls. In this episode of What’s New in History, we dive into the jaw-dropping breakthroughs that let artificial intelligence peek inside the carbonized scrolls of Herculaneum—and actually read the ink no human eyes could see. Ancient philosophy meets cutting-ed…
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212. 510s BC part 2: The Empire Strikes First: Darius’ Persian Machine and the Scythian War
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Darius the Great wasn’t just a king—he was the architect of the Persian Empire. In the 510s BC, he faced two major challenges: conquering the Scythians, and organizing the largest empire the world had ever seen. But what happens when you try to conquer an enemy that never stands still?In this episode, we break down his Scythian campaign against the…
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What´s New In History: We Figured out Rome's Dodecohedron Mystery!
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Rome left us roads, aqueducts, and massive temples—but they also left us a mystery. The Roman Dodecahedron is one of the most bizarre artifacts of the ancient world—found across Europe but with zero explanation. No Roman texts mention it. No art depicts it. And no two dodecahedrons are exactly alike. So what the hell were they used for? In this epi…
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Darius is firmly in charge of the Empire, so what's next? Well go get a bunch of wives for one! Dan takes us through the beginning of Darius' reign of this HUGE empire. Another thing to think about... are we seeing the true birth of the "Axial Age"? Buddha and his disciples are AMAZINGLY CLOSE to the Persian Empire if not actually part of it. Zoroa…
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From Republic to Autocracy, How Ancient Rome Warns Us About Democracy’s Fragility Alex Petkas is a writer, entrepreneur, and the host of Cost of Glory, a podcast celebrating Western Civilization's eminent heroes. With a PhD in Classics from Princeton University, he transitioned from academia to alternative media, where he empowers professionals and…
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We wrap up the Roaring 520s BC with a stellar cast of characters: The Buddha, Confucius, Lao Tzu, Darius and more! Tying up loose ends in China, a young Confucius meets the wise old Taoist sage Lao Tzu and the foundation of Chinese thought is birthed right here. And in Greece if one brother wasn't such a hot-head the movie "the 300" may never have …
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What's New In History - Michael Hoffen’s Be a Scribe!
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Most high school students are busy with math and history—but Michael Hoffen took it a step further and learned ancient Egyptian! In this episode, we talk with the teen author of Be a Scribe!, a beautifully illustrated book that follows young Pepi’s journey to becoming a scribe. Michael shares how his passion for hieroglyphs began in middle school, …
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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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What´s New In History: The 10 Commandments 1956 Film
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One of our favorite recurring guests, Gil Kidron, has another podcast about movies and we had a wild time discussing the 1956 classic movie "The 10 Commandments" starring Charlton Heston, Yule Brenner, John Derrick and directed by Cecil B. DeMille. Amazing movie. Great discussion. Don't miss it! Links to "As Depicted on Film" spotify https://open.s…
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208. 520s BC part 8: King Ping Took the Ding
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The 520s BC in China were anything but quiet. With states like Qi and Jin vying for influence, leaders like Zichan rising to prominence, and strange omens hinting at disaster, this decade laid the groundwork for one of the most extraordinary events in Zhou history. Join us as we unravel the decade’s intrigue and ambition where a father steals his s…
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What´s New In History - From Horus to Jesus: A Journey Through Mythical Births
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In this cross-podcast collaboration recorded in Barcelona, we explore the universal appeal of virgin and unusual birth myths. With Gil from Podcast of Biblical Proportions and Garry from History in the Bible, we connect the dots between mythic figures like Mithras, Buddha, and Jesus. Is the story of Jesus’ birth an exception—or part of a larger pat…
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207. 520s BC part 7 - That Damn Pirate Polycrates
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In the glittering Aegean of the 520s BC, Polycrates of Samos was a man of unmatched ambition and cunning—a tyrant who ruled the seas and defied the odds. But every rise has its fall. In this episode, we follow Polycrates’ journey to his gruesome end, a story of hubris, betrayal, and the inevitable downfall of the man who thought he could cheat fate…
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What´s New In History - From Moses to Zoroaster
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An ancient Passover letter might not be what it seems. New research suggests it could reflect Zoroastrian influences, reshaping what we know about Judaism’s origins. Join me and Gil Kidron of A Podcast of Biblical Proportions as we uncover this fascinating cross-cultural connection. Support What's New in History by buying us a coffee! buymeacoffee.…
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