History Brothers

Note: Title change is not mentioned in the episode. An explanation for the title change will be explained in a future episode. Andrew Roth is back with the start of the third single episode series: Rome After the Republic . In this episode, Andrew begins this saga with the man who changed Rome forever: Julius Caesar. He is mostly remembered by the play written by William Shakespeare. Thankfully, parts of that play are true. However, the play only covers his horrific death and the aftermath that occurred. This episode covers various parts of his life and the situation Rome was in before and during Caesar's participation. Various sources are used. Sources:1. Beard, Mary, Emperor of Rome (New York: Liveright, 2023), 1-10.2. "Julius Caesar: Roman Ruler," Britannica, https://www.britannica.com/biography/Julius-Caesar-Roman-ruler.2. Plutarch, Fall of the Roman Republic (Suffolk, England: Penguin Group, 2005), 254-322. Additional Translators: Rex Warner and Robin Seager.3. Shakespeare, William "Julius Caesar - Act 3, Scene 2," Folger Shakespeare Library, accessed April 13th, 2025, https://www.folger.edu/explore/shakespeares-works/julius-caesar/read/3/2/.4. "The Roman Empire: In the First Century: Julius Caesar," PBS, Accessed April 7th, 2025, https://www.pbs.org/empires/romans/empire/julius_caesar.html.5. Watkins, Thayer, "A Timeline of the Life of Julius Caesar," San Jose University, https://www.sjsu.edu/faculty/watkins/caesarjulius.htm.

Wyatt continues his discussion of Jan Comenius by looking at the biography written by Matthew Spinka. He quotes from and discusses the first four chapters of the book that help the listener understand Comenius' historical context, his life, and his work.Sources- Jan Comenius: That Incomparable Moravian by Matthew Spinka

We talk about African Americans who helped shape the lives of African Americans in American History.Andrew's Sources- The Measure of a Man: A Spiritual Autobiography by Sidney Poitier- Hollywood Black: The Stars, Films, and Filmmakers by Donald BooleWyatt's Sources- What to the Slave is the 4th of July? By Frederick Douglas- Poetry Foundation Website

The Second of Three New Series! Andrew Roth is back with his 2nd original series for his single episodes of History Brothers, Russian History and Culture! In this episode, Andrew talks Ivan the Terrible, the first Tzar of Russia. Audiences will learn the circumstances that possibly brought Ivan to paranoia, will learn about his successes and his losses as Tzar, and will learn about what "The Terrible" truly means! Sources cited: Bushkovitch, Paul. 2012. A Concise History of Russia. New York: Cambridge University Press. Montefiore, Simon Sebag. 2016. The Romanovs: 1613-1918. New York: Vintage Books.

Wyatt discusses the different formats for reading and how he utilizes each them for study and enjoyment.Link to Video mentioned in the episode: https://youtu.be/7IczC2_u99A

We discuss how history has impacted us and how we plan to continue studying the subject through future episodes and projects.

Caution: There are certain facts briefly discussed in this episode that may not be suitable for young children. Please be advised. Andrew Roth returns with a brand new episodic series about the lesser known Presidents of the United States. This month he covers some beginners' facts about President Grover Cleveland as well as certain circumstances to how he became the first President to serve two non-consecutive terms. *The Title of the episodic series is still a work in progress as different types of titles will be uttered in this episode. The Sources are cited in the podcast episode.

Wyatt references and explains the writings of Jan Comenius in Part 2 of his introduction to the Moravian Reformer

Andrew and Wyatt discuss their favorite Christmas books and stories.Wyatt's Recommended Christmas Reading: https://open.substack.com/pub/wyattmforbes/p/having-a-theology-of-christmas?r=49hamd&utm_medium=ios

Andrew Roth concludes the multi-episode arc about the Wright Brothers and their flying machine! This episode gives a brief overview of the brothers' later years, what they further accomplished, and what rivalries and competition developed after their first flight. Here is a complete list of the Sources quoted and paraphrased by the Andrew Roth: Birdmen: The Wright Brothers, Glenn Curtis, and the Battle to Control the Skies; The Wright Brothers by David McCullough; Articles written on the National Air and Space Museum at the Smithsonian Museum; and An Article written on the Glenn Curtis Museum website.

We talk about two different historical subjects: Calvin Coolidge and The Protestant Reformation

Wyatt discusses a video game called 1066 and how it helped shape his love of history

Andrew Roth is back with the next installment of the History of the Wright Brothers. In the latest episode, Part 2 wraps up as Andrew discusses the brothers' early days at Kitty Hawk and the steps they took to achieve the impossible: A man flying an airplane.

In this episode Wyatt discusses the importance of short stories and poetry in creative writing.

In this episode we discuss two female authors from two different eras of history

Andrew Roth is back in talking about the Wright Brothers! This time he briefly discusses about the Wright Brothers' early research and tests before discovering an important area called Kitty Hawk!

Wyatt introduces the historical reformer and philosopher Jan Comenius. Wyatt discusses the time in which Jan Comenius lived and how it impacted what he did

In this episode, Andrew Roth starts the 3 part discussion on the famous Wright Brothers. In Part 1, this episode details their early adult lives in Dayton, the influences that steered them to the idea of flight, and the eventual competition that was already working on the idea.

This is the start of a multi part series of episodes about the Wright Brothers. In this episode, you will learn a little bit about the Wright Brothers and a few members of there family. Andrew Roth presents this episode.

A discussion on the importance of asking questions and exercising discernment in the study of history

We discuss different Christmas traditions, Church History in connection to Christmas, and the real Saint Nick

We discuss Hollywood History (both films and Hollywood culture) from the 1990s-2020s.

In Part 2 of Hollywood History we talk about films and the changes in filmmaking that took place from the 1950s-1980s.

We discuss the history of Hollywood, both the town and its films. We cover films from the 1920s-1950s.

We discuss several of Spielberg's films, what we think of them, and why he is a successful director.

We discuss what it was like being a history major and getting the degree.

In this episode we discuss our top 5 movies (a more definitive list), the connections between history and writing, as well as our top five Disney films

We discuss the courage, life, and legacy of the abolitionist Harriet Tubman

We conclude our discussion of the events of 1066

We discuss the important events and historical figures of 1066.

In this episode we discuss some interesting stories and facts about our favorite presidents.

In our second black history episode we discuss the real women of hidden figures from the movie, the preacher George Liele, and African spiritual songs.

We discuss modern authors Christine Cohen and Rick Riordan.

In this episode we discuss our family Christmas traditions as well as our favorite Christmas films

In this episode we discuss freaky conspiracy theories and weird events within history.

In our series on ‘real history?' We talk about folklore, legends, and myths.

In this episode we discuss some of the pitfalls to avoid whilst studying history.

In this episode we discuss history and nonfiction reading as well as how important it is to avoid certain pitfalls when studying or researching history

In this episode we discuss our favorite movies, childhood books, and our favorite historical eras.

In this episode we discuss weird movie sequels. Not necessarily good or bad ones, just weird.

Are we experiencing Batman fatigue? Is there too much Batman in film? In this episode we discuss this as well as the history of Batman's portrayal in film.

In this episode we discuss why we enjoy reading as well as what and how we read. We also tease what we're doing next ;)

We talk about Frederick Douglas, Booker T. Washington, Martin Luther King Jr., George Washington Carver, and Jackie Robinson.

In this episode we discuss WW1 politics and figures. We also discuss the WW1 fictional movie The King's Man. Note: Encyclopedia Britannia was used to discuss Sergeant York and George M. Cohan

We talk about historically accurate documentaries. The main ones discussed: Washington, Grant, The Men Who Built America, Age of Samurai, and WW2 in HD

In this episode we talk about CS Lewis and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. We talk about their writings, their lives, and how their works have popped up in entertainment.

We discuss various Christmas traditions as well as historical aspects of the holiday. ALERT: We may or may not have discussed the real or not real existence of the big man from the North Pole. Don't listen with kids

We discuss the complexities and causes of the war of 1812 with our guest speaker David Graske.

We discuss the history related to the events of September 11, 2001. WARNING: We play a news cast of the day which may be sensitive to younger viewers.

In this episode we discuss reboots that we're done well vs ones that were done terribly.

In this episode we sit down with our next guest to discuss the company Disney, the man behind it, and how there are connections with some of the stories to theology.