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What's New In History - The Dead Sea Scrolls
A serendipitous discovery led to one of the most significant finds of the 20th Century - The Dead Sea Scrolls. Also known as the Qumran Scrolls for t…
3 years, 1 month ago
175. 560s BC part 5 - China "The Spring and Autumn Annals"
Bernie and Dan talk about what's going on in China... and it's a LOT! We have a lot of details now and we put it all together for you. Bernie has fou…
3 years, 1 month ago
What's New In History - The mystery of the lost colony of Roanoke solved
In the late 1500's the English colony in Roanoke Virginia vanished without a trace. All the people - GONE. Nothing left but a cryptic message. Now th…
3 years, 1 month ago
174. 560s BC part 4 - Croesus
Bernie och Dan talk about Croesus, king of Lydia, and his impact on Middle East politics. The Lydian king has to juggle relations with the Medes, the…
3 years, 1 month ago
What's New In History - Did Columbus Know About the New World BEFORE He Sailed?
A recent discovery in a 14th Century document sheds new light on the "discovery" of America. Bernie and Dan will enlighten you on this and of course …
3 years, 2 months ago
173. 560s BC part 3 The final years of Nebuchadnezzar II
Bernie and Dan talk about Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon, pious prince, the favorite of the god Marduk, exalted ruler who is the beloved of the god …
3 years, 2 months ago
What's New In History - Are there Homo Floresienis still living on Flores Island??
In the far reaches of Indonesia lies Flores, a long narrow island of high mountains, precipitous cliffs, and deep ravines. While doing fieldwork on t…
3 years, 2 months ago
172. 560s BC part 2 - Rome
Bernie och Dan talk about what's going on in Rome and its all about the reforms of Servius Tullius, the sixth king of Rome. The reforms set the stage…
3 years, 2 months ago
What's New In History - Huge Cache of Roman Tweezers Found
Bernie: I'm not sure if I laughed more recording or editing and listening to this episode! Dan and I discuss an archaeological find at Roman settleme…
3 years, 3 months ago
171. 560s BC Part 1 - Greece
Dan och Bernie give you some sports results from the olympics, news about the rise of tyrants and the founding of Heraclea Pontica and Barca. The pow…
3 years, 3 months ago