Podcast Episodes

241. 490's BC The Ionian Revolt: An Epic Finale

The final chapter of the Ionian Revolt plays out like an ancient epic: great fleets, secret deals, shifting loyalties, unexpected betrayals, and one …

3 months, 1 week ago

What´s New In History - Did Accountants Build Civilization?

This week on What's New in History, I sit down with archaeologist Dr. William Hafford to discuss his fascinating paper, Countdown to Cities: Numeracy…

3 months, 2 weeks ago

240. 490s BC Ionian Revolt: The Empire Strikes Back

The popular thing to do in the Greek world of the 490s BC was to revolt against the Persians

Having launched their revolt in the name of freedom, the …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

239. 490s BC These ships were the beginning of troubles for Greeks and Barbarians

Aristagoras leaves Sparta empty-handed but finds a more receptive audience in Athens. Can Athens help "Make the World Safe for Democracy" in the 490s…

4 months ago

238. 490's BC - The Ionian Revolt Begins

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…

4 months, 2 weeks ago

237. 490s BC Rome part III: The Legend of Coriolanus

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 ho…

5 months ago

What's New In History: What We Still Get Wrong About the Caribbean's Brutal History

An interview with Andrew Rowen, author of ISABEL, ANACAONA & COLUMBUS’S DEMISE: 1498–1502 Retold, a historical novel grounded in primary sources and …

5 months, 1 week ago

236. 490s BC Rome Part II : Manius Valerius Maximus

“If your name is Manius Valerius Maximus, you’re either saving Rome… or conquering something.”

This is a podcast by Dan Hörning and Bernie Maopolski.

C…

5 months, 2 weeks ago

What´s New In History: Did you know the Vikings were in North America for 350 years??

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-a…

5 months, 3 weeks ago

235. 490s BC: Rome Part 1: The Battle of Lake Regillus

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 …

5 months, 4 weeks ago