Podcasts about Ancient Rome

Ancient Rome is often thought of as an ideal society where toga-clad men debated democracy while eating grapes. But in fact, the Roman Empire and Republic couldn't have existed without slavery. What were these enslaved people's lives like? Pretty awful, actually! Historian Emma Southon joins us to talk about slavery in Ancient Rome: what it was like, why people like to pretend it wasn't so bad, and what did Spartacus have to do with it all? Buy a copy of Emma's new book Not Built In A Day (affiliate link) — Listen to our new podcast NeferTV, where we are discussing the TV show Spartacus: Blood and Sand! — ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy a copy of Ann's book Rebel of the Regency⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — Get 15% off all the gorgeous jewellery and accessories at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠commonera.com/vulgar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠commonera.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use code VULGAR at checkout — Get Vulgar History merch at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠vulgarhistory.com/store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (best for US shipping) and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠vulgarhistory.redbubble.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (better for international shipping) — Vulgar History is an affiliate of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bookshop.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, which means that a small percentage of any books you click through and purchase will come back to Vulgar History as a commission. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Use this link to shop there and support Vulgar History.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

War is a horror – so how has Christianity, in its classical tradition, approached the human reality of war? Can it ever be justified on spiritual grounds?We looked at these questions in episode 55, ‘Just War', back in 2021 - and given recent events, we thought now was a good time to revisit that episode.

In this episode I get speculative and try to piece together what happened at the Consualia and an infamous event in Rome's early history. Alongside that there's Roman women saving the day, the strange disappearance of Romulus and more. You can find me here. If you can review or recommend that would be great, feel free to use those links (or email me at ancientblogger@hotmail.com) to say hi!

Ancient Romans looked to birds, storms, eggs, and countless other signs for guidance – which divination methods still hold up today? 

Stonehenge is a place that has always mystified scholars, travelers, and storytellers, inspiring legends that it was built by giants, or conjured by Merlin using ancient magic to move the massive stones. And while its true construction remains a mystery, theories persist of lost civilizations and even extraterrestrial involvement. Some even think the site could be a portal to another world.   For a full list of sources, please visit: sosupernaturalpodcast.com/the-unknown-stonehenge   Did you know you can listen to So Supernatural ad-free? Join the Crime Junkie Fan Club! Visit https://crimejunkiepodcast.com/fanclub/ to view the current membership options and policies. So Supernatural is an Audiochuck and Crime House production. Find us on social! Instagram: @sosupernaturalpod Twitter: @_sosupernatural Facebook: /sosupernaturalpod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Author of Behind Caesar's Back, Caillan Davenport joins Susana Lei'ataua.

Is the new Iran deal a historic mistake, and is modern America repeating the fatal errors of Ancient Rome? Ben Domenech breaks down current foreign policy shifts with legendary historian Victor Davis Hanson. In this edition of The Big Ben Show, Ben unpacks his major reservations regarding the proposed Iran memorandum of understanding (MOU) and what it reveals about American strength. Joined by Victor Davis Hanson, senior fellow at the Hoover Institution, they dive deep into the administration's foreign policy strategy, the reality of regional military threats, and whether modern America is tracking the cultural, fiscal, and border-related collapse of the Western Roman Empire. Later in the episode, culinary icon Christopher Kimball joins the show to celebrate America's 250th anniversary through our unique food traditions. Kimball shares budget-friendly cooking strategies to combat inflation, grilling secrets for your summer celebrations, and explores how GLP-1 lifestyle shifts are fundamentally altering American palates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We explore the rich and often overlooked history of gender diversity in Ancient Rome and Medieval Europe, uncovering stories of people who lived beyond traditional gender roles. Through historical texts, laws, and cultural narratives, we reveal how these identities were understood, challenged, and remembered across time.And then we get updates from historian Jean-Paul Benowitz's latest work on civil rights leader W. Miller Barbour, including his new documentary and companion book exploring Barbour's human rights legacy. We discuss upcoming film screenings, recent recognition in major film festivals, and how Barbour's story continues to shape conversations on race, dignity, and social justice today.

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Mysteries Beneath: An Adventurous Quest in Ancient Rome Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-06-15-22-34-01-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De zon stond hoog aan de blauwe hemel, haar stralen dansten over de oude stenen van het Romeinse amfitheater.En: The sun stood high in the blue sky, its rays dancing over the old stones of the Romeinse amphitheater.Nl: Het was een plek doordrenkt van geschiedenis.En: It was a place steeped in history.Nl: Jasper keek verwonderd naar de imposante structuur.En: Jasper gazed in awe at the imposing structure.Nl: Hij had altijd al gedroomd om zulke ruïnes te verkennen.En: He had always dreamed of exploring such ruins.Nl: Zijn nieuwsgierigheid dreef hem verder, terwijl Femke en Leonie hem volgden.En: His curiosity drove him further, while Femke and Leonie followed him.Nl: “Kom op, Jasper,” lachte Femke.En: "Come on, Jasper," laughed Femke.Nl: “Het is allemaal een groot avontuur, nietwaar?En: "It's all one big adventure, isn't it?"Nl: ” Ze was altijd te porren voor iets spannends.En: She was always up for something exciting.Nl: Leonie daarentegen, bleef iets achter, haar ogen scanden de verweerde booggangen voor inspiratie.En: Leonie, on the other hand, lagged a bit behind, her eyes scanning the weathered arches for inspiration.Nl: “Ik heb gehoord dat er een verborgen deel is,” fluisterde Jasper, terwijl ze door de mensenmassa liepen.En: "I heard there's a hidden part," Jasper whispered as they walked through the crowd.Nl: Hij had gelezen over een afgesloten sectie in het amfitheater, waar nog nooit ontdekte artefacten konden liggen.En: He had read about a closed-off section in the amphitheater, where undiscovered artifacts might lie.Nl: “Maar het is verboden terrein, toch?En: "But it's forbidden territory, right?"Nl: ” vroeg Leonie bezorgd.En: asked Leonie worriedly.Nl: “Ach, regels zijn er om gebroken te worden,” zei Femke, met een knipoog.En: "Oh, rules are meant to be broken," said Femke, with a wink.Nl: Jasper grijnsde, zijn nieuwsgierigheid won het van zijn voorzichtigheid.En: Jasper grinned, his curiosity overcoming his caution.Nl: Samen kropen ze langs de afgezet lijnen, het avontuur tegemoet.En: Together, they crept past the barrier lines, heading towards the adventure.Nl: Binnen mum van tijd stonden ze in een stiller deel van het amfitheater, weg van de drukte.En: In no time, they found themselves in a quieter part of the amphitheater, away from the hustle and bustle.Nl: Het voelde alsof ze waren teruggestapt in de tijd.En: It felt as though they had stepped back in time.Nl: Oude pilaren rezen als wachters uit de grond.En: Old pillars rose like guardians from the ground.Nl: “Kijk daar!En: "Look there!"Nl: ” riep Jasper plotseling, zijn ogen gericht op iets glinsterends tussen de stenen.En: Jasper suddenly shouted, his eyes fixed on something glimmering between the stones.Nl: Voordat ze het goed en wel konden onderzoeken, klonken er snelle voetstappen.En: Before they could properly investigate, quick footsteps sounded.Nl: Een site official verscheen, woedend en waarschuwend.En: A site official appeared, angry and warning.Nl: "Jullie kunnen hier niet zijn!En: "You can't be here!"Nl: " riep hij boos, maar zijn stem verzachtte toen hij zag wat Jasper had ontdekt.En: he shouted angrily, but his voice softened when he saw what Jasper had discovered.Nl: Het leek een klein standbeeld van een gladiator te zijn, verstopt onder lagen stof en puin.En: It seemed to be a small statue of a gladiator, hidden under layers of dust and rubble.Nl: De official bestudeerde het met een groeiende belangstelling.En: The official studied it with growing interest.Nl: “Dit is bijzonder,” zei hij, nog steeds serieus, maar met een begripvolle glinstering in zijn ogen.En: "This is special," he said, still serious but with an understanding glimmer in his eyes.Nl: “Ik deel jullie liefde voor geschiedenis.En: "I share your love for history."Nl: ”De official bood Jasper en zijn vrienden kort de tijd om te kijken, onder toezicht weliswaar.En: The official offered Jasper and his friends a brief moment to look, under supervision, of course.Nl: Terwijl ze het standbeeld bekeken, voelde Jasper een golf van verwondering en respect.En: As they viewed the statue, Jasper felt a wave of wonder and respect.Nl: Hij besefte dat de geschiedenis voorzichtig en geduldig geëerd moest worden.En: He realized that history should be honored carefully and patiently.Nl: Toen ze onder begeleiding het terrein verlieten, voelde Jasper zich tevreden.En: As they left the site under supervision, Jasper felt satisfied.Nl: Er was veel meer te ontdekken, maar dat zou hij op een andere dag doen, op een geduldiger manier.En: There was much more to discover, but that would be for another day, in a more patient manner.Nl: Hij keek naar Femke en Leonie en wist dat het avontuur pas net begonnen was, maar dat het ontdekken van geschiedenis niet altijd betekent dat je regels moet breken.En: He looked at Femke and Leonie and knew that the adventure had only just begun, but that discovering history doesn't always mean you have to break the rules. Vocabulary Words:steeped: doordrenktimposing: imposantegazed: keekawe: verwonderdcuriosity: nieuwsgierigheidlagged: bleefweathered: verweerdeinspiration: inspiratiewhispered: fluisterdeundiscovered: nog nooit ontdekteartifacts: artefactenterritory: terreinworryingly: bezorgdbarrier: afgezethustle and bustle: drukteguardians: wachtersglimmering: glinsterendsproperly: goed en welsite official: site officiallayers: lagenrubble: puingrowing interest: groeiende belangstellingsupervision: toezichtwonder: verwonderingrespect: respecthonored: geëerdsatisfied: tevredenpatient: geduldigadventure: avontuurrules: regels

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Unlocking Rome's Secrets: A Student's Unexpected Discovery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2026-06-15-22-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: Il sole di tarda primavera illuminava il Foro Romano.En: The late spring sun illuminated the Foro Romano.It: Le antiche colonne proiettavano ombre lunghe sui ciottoli caldi.En: The ancient columns cast long shadows over the warm cobblestones.It: Luca si sedette su un gradino di marmo con il suo libro di storia in mano.En: Luca sat on a marble step with his history book in hand.It: Era un ragazzo diligente, appassionato di storia, e voleva superare l'esame per partecipare a un programma archeologico estivo.En: He was a diligent boy, passionate about history, and he wanted to pass the exam to participate in a summer archaeological program.It: Ma il luogo era pieno di turisti.En: But the place was full of tourists.It: Le guide turistiche parlavano ad alta voce, descrivendo la grandezza dell'antica Roma.En: The tour guides spoke loudly, describing the grandeur of ancient Rome.It: Luca faceva fatica a concentrarsi.En: Luca struggled to concentrate.It: “Forse devo trovare un posto più tranquillo,” pensò.En: “Maybe I need to find a quieter place,” he thought.It: Ma l'atmosfera era irresistibile.En: But the atmosphere was irresistible.It: Sentiva che studiare lì, dove la storia aveva vissuto, gli avrebbe dato un vantaggio.En: He felt that studying there, where history had lived, would give him an advantage.It: Luca provò a leggere, ma i rumori erano molti.En: Luca tried to read, but there were many noises.It: Allora chiuse gli occhi e ascoltò.En: So he closed his eyes and listened.It: All'improvviso, un'idea gli venne in mente.En: Suddenly, an idea came to him.It: Pensò a come il Senato romano influenzava la politica moderna.En: He thought about how the Roman Senato influenced modern politics.It: La connessione era chiara.En: The connection was clear.It: Roma, con le sue repubbliche e imperi, aveva lasciato un segno indelebile.En: Rome, with its republics and empires, had left an indelible mark.It: Con un sorriso soddisfatto, Luca si rialzò.En: With a satisfied smile, Luca stood up.It: Era pieno di fiducia.En: He was full of confidence.It: Aveva capito qualcosa di profondo.En: He had understood something profound.It: Decise allora di parlare con i suoi amici, Giovanni e Sofia.En: He decided then to talk to his friends, Giovanni and Sofia.It: Loro avrebbero voluto sapere di più.En: They would want to know more.It: “Perché non facciamo un gruppo di studio?” propose a loro più tardi.En: “Why don't we form a study group?” he proposed to them later.It: Giovanni, sempre entusiasta, accettò subito.En: Giovanni, always enthusiastic, agreed immediately.It: “Sì, sarebbe grandioso!” esclamò.En: “Yes, that would be great!” he exclaimed.It: Anche Sofia, che amava le discussioni, era d'accordo.En: Sofia, who loved discussions, agreed as well.It: “Insieme possiamo imparare di più,” disse.En: “Together we can learn more,” she said.It: Luca si sentì felice.En: Luca felt happy.It: Aveva trovato non solo la chiarezza per il suo esame, ma anche una nuova voglia di condividere.En: He had found not only clarity for his exam but also a new desire to share.It: Capì che la storia vista di persona aveva un valore speciale.En: He understood that history seen in person had a special value.It: Quel giorno al Foro, sotto il sole di primavera, Luca non solo si preparò per un esame.En: That day at the Foro, under the spring sun, Luca not only prepared for an exam.It: Scoprì la passione per la conoscenza condivisa.En: He discovered a passion for shared knowledge.It: La settimana seguente, il gruppo di studio si riunì al Parco degli Acquedotti, un altro angolo storico di Roma.En: The following week, the study group met at the Parco degli Acquedotti, another historic corner of Rome.It: Luca era pronto, armato di nuove idee e un amore rinnovato per la storia.En: Luca was ready, armed with new ideas and a renewed love for history.It: E così, il suo viaggio nella conoscenza continuava.En: And so, his journey into knowledge continued. Vocabulary Words:late: tardospring: primaverailluminated: illuminavathe cobblestones: i ciottolidiligent: diligentepassionate: appassionatoto participate: partecipareexam: esamesummer: estivotourists: turistitour guides: guide turistichegrandeur: grandezzaquieter: più tranquilloirresistible: irresistibileadvantage: vantaggiothe noises: i rumorito concentrate: concentrarsiclear: chiaraindelible: indelebilesatisfied: soddisfattoconfidence: fiduciadeep: profondoto propose: proporreenthusiastic: entusiastadiscussions: discussioniclarity: chiarezzaspecial: specialeprepared: preparòshared knowledge: conoscenza condivisahistoric corner: angolo storico

Fluent Fiction - Serbian: Discovery and Responsibility: A Journey in Ancient Rome Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2026-06-15-22-34-01-sr Story Transcript:Sr: Милан, Јелена и Небојша стајали су на улазу у руине древног Рима, окружени историјом коју су толико жељели да открију.En: Milan, Jelena i Nebojša stood at the entrance of the ruins of ancient Rome, surrounded by the history they longed to uncover.Sr: Било је касно пролеће, све мирисало на цвеће, а сунце је обасјавало остатке старија од стакла у њиховим школским клупама.En: It was late spring, everything smelled of flowers, and the sun illuminated remains older than the glass they were used to in their school desks.Sr: Милан је одувек волео старе цивилизације.En: Milan had always loved ancient civilizations.Sr: Сањао је о дану када ће наћи нешто јединствено, нешто што би његовом оцу и мајци донело понос.En: He dreamed of the day he would find something unique, something that would bring pride to his father and mother.Sr: На овој екскурзији имао је прилику да оствари сан.En: On this excursion, he had the opportunity to fulfill that dream.Sr: Међу гомилом истих старих колона и плоча, скривала се његова нада.En: Among the pile of old columns and slabs, his hope was hidden.Sr: Али то није било лако.En: But it wasn't easy.Sr: Руине су биле огромне, и учитељ је инсистирао на томе да сви остану заједно.En: The ruins were vast, and the teacher insisted that everyone stay together.Sr: Милан је морао остати са својим другарима, али срце га је вукло у супротном смеру, ка места где је прича говорила о скривеним благом.En: Milan had to stay with his friends, but his heart pulled him in the opposite direction, towards a place where stories spoke of hidden treasures.Sr: Током ручка, када нико није обраћао пажњу, Милан је нестао из гомиле.En: During lunch, when no one was paying attention, Milan disappeared from the group.Sr: Срце му је лупало, али корак му је био сигуран.En: His heart was pounding, but his step was steady.Sr: Кад је дошао до једног малог отвора у зиду, између два рушевне стуба, осетио је позив авантуре јаче него икада.En: When he came to a small opening in the wall, between two ruined pillars, he felt the call of adventure stronger than ever.Sr: Полако је ушао у мрак.En: He slowly entered the darkness.Sr: Пронашао је тајни пролаз до древних мозаија.En: He found a secret passage to ancient mosaics.Sr: Били су нетакнути, изображавајући сцене из римског живота са таквом живописном лепотом да му је дах застао.En: They were untouched, depicting scenes from Roman life with such vivid beauty that it took his breath away.Sr: Док је излазио са открићем на памети, сретну га учитељ и његов водич.En: As he was leaving, discovery on his mind, he encountered his teacher and his guide.Sr: Њихова прва реакција била је љутња, али када су сазнали за мозаик, претворила се у радост.En: Their first reaction was anger, but when they learned about the mosaic, it turned to joy.Sr: Његов наставник је обећао да ће обавестити власти.En: His teacher promised to inform the authorities.Sr: Док су се враћали кући, Милан је размишљао о ономе што је научио.En: As they returned home, Milan reflected on what he had learned.Sr: Откриће је било важно, али још важније је било научити како да здружи радозналост са одговорношћу.En: The discovery was important, but even more important was learning how to combine curiosity with responsibility.Sr: Пут ка успеху није увек био путем правила, али ни потпуно ван њих.En: The path to success wasn't always through rules, but neither was it completely outside them.Sr: Погледавши кроз прозор аутобуса, Милан је схватио да је овај излет био више од историјске лекције.En: Looking out the bus window, Milan realized that this trip was more than a history lesson.Sr: Било је то путовање ка зрелости и разумевању, и пронашао је начин да своју страст претвори у позитивну промену.En: It was a journey towards maturity and understanding, and he found a way to turn his passion into a positive change. Vocabulary Words:ruins: руинеsurrounded: окружениilluminated: обасјавалоremains: остаткеcivilizations: цивилизацијеunique: јединственоfulfill: оствариvast: огромнеinsisted: инсистираоdisappeared: нестаоsteady: сигуранopening: отвораpillars: стубаadventure: авантураdarkness: мракpassage: пролазmosaics: мозаикиdepicting: изображавајућиvivid: живописнаbreath: дахencountered: сретнуauthority: властиreflected: размишљаоcuriosity: радозналостresponsibility: одговорношћуmaturity: зрелостиunderstanding: разумевањуlesson: лекцијеjourney: путовањеpassion: страст

Fluent Fiction - Serbian: Risk and Reward: Miloš's Bold Bid in Ancient Rome's Market Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2026-06-15-07-38-19-sr Story Transcript:Sr: Уз звекет новчића и буку гласова, мирис свежег хлеба и зачина испунио је ваздух тржнице у античком Риму.En: Amidst the clinking of coins and the bustle of voices, the scent of fresh bread and spices filled the air of the marketplace in ancient Rome.Sr: Шарена платна и живописне шатре биле су разбацане по тргу где су трговци гласно нудили своју робу под жегом летњег сунца.En: Colorful fabrics and vivid tents were scattered across the square where merchants loudly offered their goods under the sweltering summer sun.Sr: Међу њима је био Милош, млади инжењер, са погледом упртим у величанствени град који га је окруживао.En: Among them was Miloš, a young engineer, with his gaze fixed on the magnificent city that surrounded him.Sr: Милош је имао важан задатак.En: Miloš had an important task.Sr: Био је задужен да надгледа изградњу новог аквадукта, пројекта који би унапредио град и, што је њему било најважније, његову каријеру.En: He was responsible for overseeing the construction of a new aqueduct, a project that would improve the city and, most importantly to him, his career.Sr: Али, радови су наилазили на препреке.En: However, the work faced obstacles.Sr: Недостајали су материјали, а преговарање са локалним трговцима било је тешко.En: Materials were lacking, and negotiations with local traders were difficult.Sr: Јована и Драган били су његови сарадници.En: Jovana and Dragan were his colleagues.Sr: Док су они саветовали стрпљење, Милош је осетио да мора да предузме нешто.En: While they advised patience, Miloš felt he needed to take action.Sr: Одлучио је да директно преговара са трговцима, иако су његови претпостављени саветовали другачије.En: He decided to negotiate directly with the traders, even though his superiors advised otherwise.Sr: У рано јутро, Милош се упутио ка највећој тржници.En: Early in the morning, Miloš headed toward the largest marketplace.Sr: Мноштво људи превртало се као талас на мору.En: The crowd surged like waves in the sea.Sr: Ипак, Милош је био решен.En: Nevertheless, Miloš was determined.Sr: Пришао је главним трговцима који су снабдевали грађевинском опремом.En: He approached the main traders supplying construction materials.Sr: Обећао је будуће сарадње и додатна пословања, само ако му помогну да пројекат прође на време.En: He promised future collaborations and additional business, but only if they helped him complete the project on time.Sr: Разговори су били напети, али Милошева упорност се исплатила.En: The discussions were tense, but Miloš's persistence paid off.Sr: Успео је да обезбеди потребне материјале и радови су напредовали.En: He managed to secure the necessary materials and the work progressed.Sr: Када је коначно дошло време за отварање аквадукта, цео град је славио.En: When the time finally came for the aqueduct's opening, the entire city celebrated.Sr: Милош је примио честитке и поштовање не само од својих вршњака, већ и од надређених.En: Miloš received congratulations and respect not only from his peers but also from his superiors.Sr: Иако је посао био тежак, Милош је научио вредност предузимања иницијативе и ризика.En: Although the job was difficult, Miloš learned the value of taking initiative and risks.Sr: Његова храброст донела је успех, а он је осетио како његово самопоуздање расте са сваком похвалом коју је добио.En: His courage brought success, and he felt his confidence grow with each compliment he received.Sr: Живот у древном Риму био је пун изазова, али Милош сада знао да може да их савлада.En: Life in ancient Rome was full of challenges, but Miloš now knew he could overcome them.Sr: Под врелим сунцем, аквадукт је стајао као симбол његове победе и снаге.En: Under the scorching sun, the aqueduct stood as a symbol of his victory and strength. Vocabulary Words:clinking: звекетbustle: букаmarketplace: тржницаvivid: живописнеtents: шатреmerchant: трговацsweltering: жегаgaze: погледobstacles: препрекеnegotiations: преговарањеtrader: трговацpatience: стрпљењеsuperior: претпостављениcrowd: мноштвоsurge: превртати сеpersistence: упорностsecure: обезбедитиcongratulations: честиткеpeers: вршњациinitiative: иницијативаrisks: ризициcourage: храбростconfidence: самопоуздањеchallenges: изазовиinitiative: предузимањеovercome: савладатиscorching: вреоsymbol: симболstrength: снага

Despite all their recent family scandals, Beatrice and Eugenie attended a high profile royal wedding last week. And Prince William made sure the press could see his friendly feelings toward them both.So is it right that these two young royals should - or could - be back into the fold, and what value could they bring to a rather under-staffed royal family? Or should they be made to stand outside the inner circle as a consequence of their own alleged mistakes, and the sins of their parents?Phil is then joined by Emma Southon, an expert on Ancient Rome who spoke on the podcast two year ago about Roman women. Now she has turned her attention to Rome's millions of slaves and - in this very entertaining and enlightening conversation - she has a LOT to say about their lives and how historians have tended to romanticise them in the past. Her new book SERVUS can be bought here - in our very own bookshop!...https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/servus-the-moving-enthralling-true-story-of-slavery-in-the-roman-empire-by-acclaimed-ancient-historian-emma-southon-emma-southon/9691558e7e5e9245?ean=9781399741255&next=t&aid=12054Also, Information and extracts from Phil's own new book here...https://sites.google.com/view/1945thereckoning/homeYou can order his book on Amazon UK and Amazon Australia, India and NZ - and it is available all around the world as an e-book and an audio book...https://www.amazon.co.uk/1945-Reckoning-Empire-Struggle-World/dp/139971449X/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=#***We now have a Thank You button (next to the 'three dots') for small donations that help support our work***Looking for the perfect gift for a special scandalous someone - or someone you'd like to get scandalous with? We're here to help...https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ScandalMongers*** If you enjoy our work please consider clicking the YouTube subscribe button, even if you listen to us on an audio app. It will help our brand to grow and our content to reach new ears.THE SCANDAL MONGERS PODCAST is also available to watch on Youtube...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0YHtSsmAgIPlease follow the Podcast and Phil below...The Scandal Mongers...https://x.com/mongerspodcastPhil Craig...https://x.com/philmcraigYou can get in touch with the show via...team@podcastworld.org(place 'Scandal Mongers' in the heading)Show Produced By The Team at Podcast World Soho, London W1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Uma das figuras mais marcantes da história romana possui uma origem bem diferente do que as pessoas pensam! Fora que morrer lutando no Coliseu era bem mais raro do que os filmes nos ensinaram. Separe trinta minutos do seu dia e aprenda com o professor Vítor Soares (@profvitorsoares) sobre a história dos Gladiadores. -Se você quiser ter acesso a episódios exclusivos e quiser ajudar o História em Meia Hora a continuar de pé, clique no link: www.apoia.se/historiaemmeiahoraConheça o meu canal!https://www.youtube.com/@profvitorsoaresConheça meu outro canal: História e Cinema!https://www.youtube.com/@canalhistoriaecinemaViaje comigo, com o Vogalizando a História e com o Operação Barbarussa pra Grécia e Roma!https://partiu.vip/historiaecinema2026Ouça "Reinaldo Jaqueline", meu podcast de humor sobre cinema e TV:https://open.spotify.com/show/2MsTGRXkgN5k0gBBRDV4okAssista meu outro podcast, o História pros brother!https://open.spotify.com/show/04a8C8gXTLj68lmZiQD8vmCompre o livro "História em Meia Hora - Grandes Civilizações"!https://a.co/d/47ogz6QCompre meu primeiro livro-jogo de história do Brasil "O Porão":https://amzn.to/4a4HCO8Compre a camisa do História em Meia Hora: https://www.blablalogia.com/blablalojinha/akiralampiaoh30PIX e contato: historiaemmeiahora@gmail.comApresentação: Prof. Vítor Soares.Roteiro: Prof. Vítor Soares e Prof. Victor Alexandre (@profvictoralexandre)REFERÊNCIAS USADAS:- HOPKINS, Keith; BEARD, Mary. O Coliseu. Tradução de Clóvis Marques. Rio de Janeiro: Zahar, 2011.- WIEDEMANN, Thomas. Emperors and Gladiators. London: Routledge, 1992.- KYLE, Donald G. Spectacles of Death in Ancient Rome. London: Routledge, 1998.- GOLDSWORTHY, Adrian. César: A Vida de um Coloso. Tradução de Clóvis Marques. Rio de Janeiro: Record, 2007.- BEARD, Mary. SPQR: Uma História de Roma Antiga. Tradução de Rogério Bettoni. São Paulo: Crítica, 2017.- FUTRELL, Alison. Blood in the Arena: The Spectacle of Roman Power. Austin: University of Texas Press, 1997.- JUNKELMANN, Marcus. Das Spiel mit dem Tod: So kämpften Roms Gladiatoren. Mainz: Von Zabern, 2000.

Dr. Emma Southon is the acclaimed author of A Fatal Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, which we covered in a recent episode. This week, we're discussing her new book (out June 30): Not Built In A Day - a groundbreaking history of Ancient Rome that explores how the empire was built, fueled, and shaped by its enslaved people. With humor, wit, and expertise, Emma Southon invites us into the absurdity of Roman life and completely upends our idea of the Roman empire. https://www.emmasouthon.com/ 

Guest: Frederic Auth, Doctoral Researcher at Goethe-Universität Frankfurt

In part 2 of our Roman Lore mini series we're catapulting in time from Ancient Rome into the present day! 

Rome's decline sounds uncomfortably familiar as Al, Zach, John Luke, and Christian compare the empire's political chaos, devalued currency, and hunger for centralized power to warning signs in America today. The guys discuss why Christianity has always threatened governments that want ultimate control, since believers answer to God before the state. Al connects Diocletian's leadership reforms to the biblical wisdom Jethro gave Moses, and they wrestle with the difficult duty to pray for leaders even when Christians strongly disagree with them. Need a refresher on Ancient Christianity? Check out the previous episode on this topic at https://youtu.be/vP3u0pQP74c?si=cnpxf7EFOI2nMmnQ Today's conversation is about Lesson 8 of Ancient Christianity taught by visiting Hillsdale Professor of History Kenneth Calvert. Take the course with us at no cost to you! Sign up at http://unashamedforhillsdale.com/. More about Ancient Christianity: Christ entered the world during the reign of Caesar Augustus. The tensions between Christianity and the Roman Empire shaped the daily practice of the Christian faith and led many Romans to distrust and persecute the early Christians. But Christianity also benefitted from the Roman world. And when Rome collapsed in the West, Christianity provided the hope for preserving civilization. In this free, eleven-lecture course, Professor Kenneth Calvert will explore: How the Jewish, Greek, and Roman cultures all contributed to preparing the world to hear the Gospel. Why many Romans distrusted and persecuted the early Christians. The inspiring stories of Christ, His apostles, and faithful ones throughout the first four centuries of Christianity. The arguments of key early Christian apologists—Ignatius, Irenaeus, Justin, Athanasius, and more—who defended and defined the Christian faith amidst the animosity of the Roman world. The conversion of Constantine and how he brought stability to Rome, and how the rivalry between his sons almost returned Rome to paganism. How Augustine's writings helped preserve the message of Christianity during the collapse of the Roman Empire in the West. You will discover the uncertainties, trials, and triumphs of the earliest Christians as they confronted controversies within the faith and persecutions from outside it. Join us today to discover the improbable and miraculous story of Christianity. Sign up at ⁠http://unashamedforhillsdale.com/ Check out At Home with Phil Robertson, nearly 800 episodes of Phil's unfiltered wisdom, humor, and biblical truth, available for free for the first time! Get it on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, and anywhere you listen to podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/at-home-with-phil-robertson/id1835224621 Listen to Not Yet Now with Zach Dasher on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, or anywhere you get podcasts. Chapters 00:00 Al's Awkward Haircut Dilemma 05:30 Old-School Barbers & “Bughead” Trauma 11:04 Rome's Money Problems Sound Familiar 16:01 Why Rome Saw Christianity as a Threat 19:08 Freedom Without God Starts to Devour Itself 24:28 The Wisdom of Shared Power 30:03 Galerius Brings Peace, Heresy Follows 36:18 Wrapping Your Brain Around the Trinity 40:16 The Church's Role in the Secular World — Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marcus Aurelius Anderson sits down with bestselling author and creative legend Steven Pressfield in Santa Monica for a wide-ranging conversation centered on Pressfield's new historical fiction novel, The Arcadian. The two explore the novel's ancient mercenary protagonist Telamon, the philosophy of resistance, the role of vulnerability in transformation, and what it means to keep doing the work — even after losing everything in a wildfire. Episode Highlights: 9:55 — The Magical Horse and the Hope of ReleasePressfield unpacks the inciting incident of The Arcadian — Telamon spotting a horse he recognizes from the year 70 AD bearing the brand of the 10th Roman Legion. The horse, appearing 1,400 years later, becomes a symbol of potential redemption and drives the entire story forward. 10:35 — Westerns, Vulnerable Characters, and Human TransformationPressfield reveals that The Arcadian is structurally a Western — like Unforgiven or Shane — and explains why the genre's conventions (a man of violence, a lawless landscape, a vulnerable character) are the perfect vehicle for stories about overcoming emotional isolation and finding humanity. 28:38 — Resistance, the LA Fires, and the Work That Saves You Pressfield opens up about losing his home in the 2025 LA wildfires, including a 40-year-old handwritten copy of the Empedocles quote. He reflects on how devotion to the work — and an acorn from Thermopylae returned by a Special Forces friend — helped hold him together. Steven Pressfield is one of the most influential American authors of the past three decades. Best known for The War of Art, Gates of Fire, and The Legend of Bagger Vance, Pressfield has built a body of work that spans historical fiction, nonfiction on creativity, and screenwriting. A former Marine and advertising copywriter, he spent years living in a Chevy van before finally breaking through as a writer. His concept of "Resistance" — the internal force that blocks creative work — has become a touchstone for artists, entrepreneurs, and warriors worldwide. His newest novel, The Arcadian, was released May 26, 2025. He publishes a weekly blog, Writing Wednesdays, at StevenPressfield.com. Learn more about the gift of Adversity and my mission to help my fellow humans create a better world by heading to www.marcusaureliusanderson.com. There you can take action by joining my ANV inner circle to get exclusive content and information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's pledge drive edition of A Public Affair, host Ali Muldrow is in conversation with scholar Tara Mulder about her new book, A Womb of One’s Own: Lost Histories of Childbirth in Ancient Rome. Mulder tells the story of birth from pre-conception to post-partum based around women's stories of trying to get pregnant, of being pregnant, of terminating pregnancies, and beyond. Her book is an alternative history of Rome–which is typically centered around war, death, and sex–through childbirth. Mulder combed through primary texts for pieces of birthing stories and investigated funerary inscriptions, medical tools, and magical amulets to form a composite story of birth in ancient Rome. She found that abortion isn't a modern phenomena but a part of the reproductive experience common in the ancient world. Yet it was during this period that the narrative that women are wicked or vain for having an abortion emerged, and the same language that is deployed today. Prior to this point, pregnancy was seen as healthful and the domain of women, and afterward pregnancy was medicalized under the purview of men.  Though at the population level, birth has gotten better since ancient times, it would be wrong to attribute that progress to tools. Instead, improvements in medical care non-specific to childbirth have revolutionized healthcare broadly, from germ theory to the regular use of antiseptics. And still, Milwaukee has one of the worst maternal and infant mortality rates in the world. They also talk about the role of capitalism and private equity in determining how hospitals treat pregnancies and the safety of homebirths and midwifery. Note: This pledge drive interview was edited to remove parts of the show dedicated to station fundraising. We thank our listeners for their generous support. Tara Mulder is Assistant Professor of Classical and Ancient Near Eastern Studies with affiliation in Gender and Women’s Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. As the daughter of a homebirth midwife, she has assisted in more than two dozen births. Featured image of the cover of Tara Mulder's book, A Womb of One’s Own: Lost Histories of Childbirth in Ancient Rome. Did you enjoy this story? Your funding makes great, local journalism like this possible. Donate hereThe post The Story of the Roman Empire through Childbirth appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

In 73 BC, a gladiator escaped slavery and launched a rebellion that shook the Roman Republic to its core. His name was Spartacus, and his uprising became one of the greatest threats Rome had ever faced from within.Tristan Hughes is joined by Ben Kane to explore the dramatic story of Spartacus and his slave revolt that swept across Italy. Together, they cover the breakout at Capua to the battles against Roman armies and discover how Spartacus transformed a small band of fugitives into a force capable of humiliating Rome. Was he fighting for freedom, revenge, or something more?MOREThe Roman CenturionListen on AppleListen on Spotify How to Survive in Ancient RomeListen on AppleListen on Spotify The Ancients is now on YouTube! Watch here: @TheAncientsPodcastPresented by Tristan Hughes. Audio editor is Aidan Lonergan. The producer is Joseph Knight. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.All music courtesy of Epidemic SoundsThe Ancients is a History Hit podcast.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.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What if a single battle could collapse an empire, reshape a continent, or alter the destiny of millions? Throughout history, certain military confrontations have transcended mere combat—they've become the hinge points upon which civilizations turn. In this episode of Echoes of War, we celebrate reaching over 100 episodes by diving deep into the battles that fundamentally rewrote human history. From the clash at Zama where Scipio defeated Hannibal and ended the Punic Wars, to the Battle of Hastings that brought Norman conquest to England, each confrontation shaped the trajectory of civilizations. We explore how Tsushima revolutionized naval warfare, how Lepanto challenged Ottoman dominance, the conquistador siege of Tenochtitlan that ended the Aztec Empire, and the brutal island-hopping campaign of Guadalcanal that turned the Pacific War. These weren't just military victories—they were pivotal moments that altered the course of human history. Join hosts Craig and Gareth as they bring historical analysis to life through genuine conversation and storytelling. Rather than dry recitations of facts, we explore the human drama, strategic brilliance, and consequences that made these battles transformative. The Battle of Zama shifted power in the ancient Mediterranean. The Norman Conquest at Hastings reset the course of English civilization. Tsushima showed the world that traditional naval power could be challenged. Lepanto demonstrated Christianity's capacity to unite against the Ottoman threat. The Fall of Tenochtitlan marked one of history's most consequential collapses—a civilization brought down by disease, diplomacy, and military innovation. And Guadalcanal proved that Pacific island warfare would define World War II strategy. Whether you're a history enthusiast, military strategy buff, or simply curious about how pivotal moments shape our world, this episode delivers the analysis and narrative depth you crave. We don't just tell you what happened—we help you understand why it matters. Support the podcast and gain exclusive access to extended conversations, early episode releases, and bonus historical deep dives. Your support directly funds the research and production that brings these stories to life. Don't forget I have a Youtube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbp8JMZizR4zak9wpM3Fvrw/join or my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pacificwarchannel where you can get exclusive content like "What if Japan invaded the USSR during WW2?"

In the penultimate episode of our series on Giovanni Battista Piranesi, we discussed his Ichnographia Campii Martii, one of his stranged and most inventive projects, a vast reconstruction of Ancient Rome, which blends together a little bit of archaeology with a massive injection of fantasy, plastering much of the open countryside around the city with endless, fractal Beaux Arts geometries. At around 30 minutes George can't remember the name of a large multi-vaulted commercial/light industrial antique building, it is in fact the Porticus Aemilia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porticus_Aemilia Follow along with the images by watching this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/zqTH3-GPyzQ Edited by Matthew Lloyd Roberts. Mixing by Lewis Todd. Support the show on Patreon to receive bonus content for every show. Please rate and review the show on your podcast store to help other people find us! Follow us on twitter // instagram // facebook We're on the web at aboutbuildingsandcities.org This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Today we're delving back to an early episode of After Dark, where Anthony and Maddy explore the goriest murders of Ancient Rome.From flesh-eating fish and humiliating deaths inside sacks, to a deadly re-enactment of the Icarus myth. For a culture that is seen as an emblem of civilisation (whatever that means), the Romans expended a lot of creative energy on inventing new ways to kill people. And our guest today knows them all!Anthony Delaney and Maddy Pelling are joined by the one and only Emma Southon author of A Fatal Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. Her new book is A History of Rome in 21 Women.Mixed by Tom Delargy. Producer is Freddy Chick. Senior Producer is Charlotte Long.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.  You can take part in our listener survey here.All music from Epidemic Sounds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the early nineteenth century, engineers discovered that steam power and iron rails could be combined to move people and goods faster than any horse or ox could. Within a few decades, railways had spread across every continent. Cities were reorganised around stations, clocks were synchronised, leisure and luxury were redefined, and entire economies began to run according to railway timetables. This was the Golden Age of the railways — a period when steam and steel transformed landscapes and fundamentally altered the way the world worked.  But how did a strange experimental machine become the backbone of modern life? How did railways reshape everything from holidays, to warfare, to time itself? And why, long after the steam age ended, does so much of modern life still run on railway logic? This is a Short History Of the Golden Age of Railways. A Noiser podcast production. Hosted by John Hopkins. With thanks to Christian Wolmar, a writer and broadcaster specialising in transport, and author of several books on the history of the railways. Written by Sean Coleman | Produced by Kate Simants | Production Assistant: Chris McDonald | Exec produced by Katrina Hughes | Sound supervisor: Tom Pink | Sound design by Oliver Sanders | Assembly edit by Dorry Macaulay | Compositions by Oliver Baines, Dorry Macaulay, Tom Pink | Mix & mastering: Cody Reynolds-Shaw Unlock the next two episodes of Short History Of… right now by subscribing to Noiser+. You'll also get ad-free listening and early access to shows across the Noiser podcast network, including Real Survival Stories and Sherlock Holmes Short Stories. Just click the subscription banner at the top of the feed, or head to www.noiser.com/subscriptions to get started. ⁠A Short History of Ancient Rome⁠ - the debut book from the Noiser Network is out now! Discover the epic rise and fall of Rome like never before. Pick up your copy now at your local bookstore or visit ⁠⁠noiser.com/books⁠⁠ to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Willie Jackerson Experiment marches straight into the heart of Ancient Rome this week as we uncover the rise, power, betrayal, and legacy of the legendary conqueror Julius Caesar. From the brutal Gallic Wars to the crossing of the Rubicon, we explore the moments that transformed one man into one of the most feared and respected leaders in world history.This episode features an original Julius Caesar inspired metal track created by Willie Jackerson through Suno, bringing the chaos and glory of Rome to life with crushing riffs and epic atmosphere. We also unleash the powerful Sabaton track “Crossing the Rubicon” as we dive into the moment Caesar changed history forever and ignited a civil war that reshaped the Roman world.Was Caesar a hero, a tyrant, or the architect of the Roman Empire itself? Join us as history, metal, leadership, and human nature collide in another unforgettable journey through The Willie Jackerson Experiment.“Alea iacta est” — The die is cast. Links posted below for source materialhttps://youtu.be/Yey5MtACi3g?si=fdJsCe784xkWYwyqhttps://youtu.be/oEtvIFNLfVE?si=KaPOJTai5AL38bCthttps://youtu.be/Z1NimVSJ8XI?si=qBZ7uS6xMXN_9oNDhttps://youtu.be/wgPymD-NBQU?si=-i3gaLGQx6TwCyhYhttps://youtube.com/shorts/_TbygtuEcII?si=D7C6wwbDXdFQa57g

CONTENT WARNING: topics of sexual assault and murder are discussed, which may be upsetting to some listeners. Refer to the timestamps for the sections where these subjects appear. "O Roma nobilis, orbis et domina.” (O noble Rome, mistress of the world.) – anonymousThinking about Ancient Rome typically conjures images of gladiators fighting in the colosseum, but what about the lives of women? In this premiere episode of the Roman Lore mini series, Renee explores forgotten stories, the power and tragedy of the Vestal Virgins, and how the rise of Christianity reshaped Roman society. This conversation will leave you pondering who gets remembered from history, and who gets erased 

The first and only successful uprising of enslaved people to establish a nation-state, the Haitian Revolution began in the French colony of Saint-Domingue in 1791. Inspired, in part, by the ideals of liberty and equality of the French Revolution, what began as scattered uprisings among the plantations quickly grew into a full-scale insurrection. But how did the Haitian Revolution begin? Who were the brave men and women who risked everything for freedom? And why has the world never stopped punishing Haiti for daring to claim its liberty? This is a Short History Of the Haitian Revolution. A Noiser podcast production. Hosted by John Hopkins. With thanks to Marlene Daut, Professor of French and African Diaspora Studies at Yale University, and author of The First and Last King of Haiti: The Rise and Fall of Henry Christophe. Written by Nicola Rayner | Produced by Kate Simants | Production Assistant: Chris McDonald | Exec produced by Katrina Hughes | Sound supervisor: Tom Pink | Sound design by The Soundhouse Studios | Assembly edit by Anisha Deva | Compositions by Oliver Baines, Dorry Macaulay, Tom Pink | Mix & mastering: Cody Reynolds-Shaw | Fact Check: Sean Coleman Unlock the next two episodes of Short History Of… right now by subscribing to Noiser+. You'll also get ad-free listening and early access to shows across the Noiser podcast network, including Real Survival Stories and Sherlock Holmes Short Stories. Just click the subscription banner at the top of the feed, or head to www.noiser.com/subscriptions to get started. ⁠A Short History of Ancient Rome⁠ - the debut book from the Noiser Network is out now! Discover the epic rise and fall of Rome like never before. Pick up your copy now at your local bookstore or visit ⁠⁠noiser.com/books⁠⁠ to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the well-trod history of the Roman Empire, a pivotal moment has long gone unnoticed: It was in ancient Rome that medical men first set their sights on childbirth, the traditional domain of female midwives.Taking us to the dawn of Western obstetrics, A Womb of One's Own: Lost Histories of Childbirth in Ancient Rome (U California Press, 2026) by Dr. Tara Mulder offers a feminist account of how, against a long tradition of midwifery, male doctors began claiming authority in reproductive matters, with an emphasis on theoretical rather than practical knowledge. Their intrusion paved the way for the later criminalization of midwives and the cloaking of childbirth in secrecy and shame.Yet communities of Roman women continued to help each other through the journey from preconception to postpartum, guided by their own experience and the expertise of midwives. Tara Mulder recovers stories of ancient women living and resisting as they sought autonomy over their bodies and their health. Recounting their experiences in vivid, intimate detail, she reveals how old our modern conflicts about birth truly are. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

In the well-trod history of the Roman Empire, a pivotal moment has long gone unnoticed: It was in ancient Rome that medical men first set their sights on childbirth, the traditional domain of female midwives.Taking us to the dawn of Western obstetrics, A Womb of One's Own: Lost Histories of Childbirth in Ancient Rome (U California Press, 2026) by Dr. Tara Mulder offers a feminist account of how, against a long tradition of midwifery, male doctors began claiming authority in reproductive matters, with an emphasis on theoretical rather than practical knowledge. Their intrusion paved the way for the later criminalization of midwives and the cloaking of childbirth in secrecy and shame.Yet communities of Roman women continued to help each other through the journey from preconception to postpartum, guided by their own experience and the expertise of midwives. Tara Mulder recovers stories of ancient women living and resisting as they sought autonomy over their bodies and their health. Recounting their experiences in vivid, intimate detail, she reveals how old our modern conflicts about birth truly are. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/gender-studies

In the well-trod history of the Roman Empire, a pivotal moment has long gone unnoticed: It was in ancient Rome that medical men first set their sights on childbirth, the traditional domain of female midwives.Taking us to the dawn of Western obstetrics, A Womb of One's Own: Lost Histories of Childbirth in Ancient Rome (U California Press, 2026) by Dr. Tara Mulder offers a feminist account of how, against a long tradition of midwifery, male doctors began claiming authority in reproductive matters, with an emphasis on theoretical rather than practical knowledge. Their intrusion paved the way for the later criminalization of midwives and the cloaking of childbirth in secrecy and shame.Yet communities of Roman women continued to help each other through the journey from preconception to postpartum, guided by their own experience and the expertise of midwives. Tara Mulder recovers stories of ancient women living and resisting as they sought autonomy over their bodies and their health. Recounting their experiences in vivid, intimate detail, she reveals how old our modern conflicts about birth truly are. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/medicine

In the well-trod history of the Roman Empire, a pivotal moment has long gone unnoticed: It was in ancient Rome that medical men first set their sights on childbirth, the traditional domain of female midwives.Taking us to the dawn of Western obstetrics, A Womb of One's Own: Lost Histories of Childbirth in Ancient Rome (U California Press, 2026) by Dr. Tara Mulder offers a feminist account of how, against a long tradition of midwifery, male doctors began claiming authority in reproductive matters, with an emphasis on theoretical rather than practical knowledge. Their intrusion paved the way for the later criminalization of midwives and the cloaking of childbirth in secrecy and shame.Yet communities of Roman women continued to help each other through the journey from preconception to postpartum, guided by their own experience and the expertise of midwives. Tara Mulder recovers stories of ancient women living and resisting as they sought autonomy over their bodies and their health. Recounting their experiences in vivid, intimate detail, she reveals how old our modern conflicts about birth truly are. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the well-trod history of the Roman Empire, a pivotal moment has long gone unnoticed: It was in ancient Rome that medical men first set their sights on childbirth, the traditional domain of female midwives.Taking us to the dawn of Western obstetrics, A Womb of One's Own: Lost Histories of Childbirth in Ancient Rome (U California Press, 2026) by Dr. Tara Mulder offers a feminist account of how, against a long tradition of midwifery, male doctors began claiming authority in reproductive matters, with an emphasis on theoretical rather than practical knowledge. Their intrusion paved the way for the later criminalization of midwives and the cloaking of childbirth in secrecy and shame.Yet communities of Roman women continued to help each other through the journey from preconception to postpartum, guided by their own experience and the expertise of midwives. Tara Mulder recovers stories of ancient women living and resisting as they sought autonomy over their bodies and their health. Recounting their experiences in vivid, intimate detail, she reveals how old our modern conflicts about birth truly are. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the well-trod history of the Roman Empire, a pivotal moment has long gone unnoticed: It was in ancient Rome that medical men first set their sights on childbirth, the traditional domain of female midwives.Taking us to the dawn of Western obstetrics, A Womb of One's Own: Lost Histories of Childbirth in Ancient Rome (U California Press, 2026) by Dr. Tara Mulder offers a feminist account of how, against a long tradition of midwifery, male doctors began claiming authority in reproductive matters, with an emphasis on theoretical rather than practical knowledge. Their intrusion paved the way for the later criminalization of midwives and the cloaking of childbirth in secrecy and shame.Yet communities of Roman women continued to help each other through the journey from preconception to postpartum, guided by their own experience and the expertise of midwives. Tara Mulder recovers stories of ancient women living and resisting as they sought autonomy over their bodies and their health. Recounting their experiences in vivid, intimate detail, she reveals how old our modern conflicts about birth truly are. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Turning Tides: Palestine will cover the period from 30,000 B.C.E. to Present, in which Palestine tries to maintain its diversity and cultural heritage, while being ravaged by the effects of colonization, settler-colonialism, and the violent weaponization of religious text to force conversion and assimilation. The third episode, Lamentations, will cover the period from 63 B.C.E. to 135 C.E., in which Rome cements its rule in Palestine at the expense of the native peoples.If you'd like to donate or sponsor the podcast, our PayPal is @TurningTidesPodcast1, or you can donate to us through our Buy Me a Coffee link: buymeacoffee.com/theturningtidespodcast. Thank you for your support!Produced by Melissa Marie Brown and Joseph Pascone in affiliation with Antiks Entertainment.Researched and written by Joseph PasconeEdited and revised by Melissa Marie BrownIntro and Outro created by Melissa Marie Brown and Joseph Pascone using Motion ArrayWebsite: https://theturningtidespodcast.weebly.com/IG/YouTube/Patreon/Substack/Facebook/Threads: @theturningtidespodcastBluesky/Mastodon: @turningtidespodEmail: theturningtidespodcast@gmail.comBluesky/Mastodon/IG/YouTube/Facebook/Threads/TikTok: @antiksentEmail: antiksent@gmail.comLink to Full Transcript: https://substack.com/@theturningtidespodcast/note/p-197280487Episode 3 Sources:1. Palestine: A Four Thousand Year History, by Nur Masalha2. The Harper Encyclopedia of Military History: From 3,500 B.C. to the Present: Fourth Edition, by R. Ernest Dupuy and Trevor N. Dupuy3. Jerusalem: the Biography, by Simon Sebag Montefiore4. The History of Palestine: From the Ottoman Conquest to the Founding of the State of Israel, by Gudrun Krämer5. The Invention of the Jewish People, by Shlomo Sand6. The Assassination of Julius Caesar: A People's History of Ancient Rome, by Michale Parenti7. The Holy Bible: New International Version8. Jesus and the Politics of Roman Palestine, by Richard A. Horsley9. A History of the Arab-Israeli Conflict: Ninth Edition, by Ian J. Bickerton and Carla L. Klausner10. https://www.hindrajabfoundation.org/posts/how-israeli-football-culture-became-a-weapon-of-genocide11. Wikipedia

In the early years of the twentieth century, long before James Bond stepped onto the page, one man was at work as a new kind of spy. He crossed borders as easily as he changed names, slipped between governments and criminal networks, and dealt in secrets that could mobilise armies and shake empires. To some, he was a genius. To others, a liability waiting to be exposed. That man's name, or so we're told, was Sidney Reilly. He is often described as the real James Bond – the man whose nerve, charm, and audacity helped shape the modern image of the spy. But was Sidney Reilly truly the world's first modern super-spy? How much of his legend was built on real intelligence work, and how much on stories he told about himself? And in the end, did Reilly master the world of espionage… or did it finally turn his own methods against him? This is a Short History Of the Real James Bond. A Noiser podcast production. Hosted by John Hopkins. With thanks to Andrew Cook, author of Ace of Spies: The True Story of Sidney Reilly. Written by Sean Coleman | Produced by Kate Simants | Production Assistant: Chris McDonald | Exec produced by Katrina Hughes | Sound supervisor: Tom Pink | Sound design by Oliver Sanders and George Tapp | Assembly edit by Anisha Deva | Compositions by Oliver Baines, Dorry Macaulay, Tom Pink | Mix & mastering: Cody Reynolds-Shaw Unlock the next two episodes of Short History Of… right now by subscribing to Noiser+. You'll also get ad-free listening and early access to shows across the Noiser podcast network, including Real Survival Stories and Sherlock Holmes Short Stories. Just click the subscription banner at the top of the feed, or head to www.noiser.com/subscriptions to get started. ⁠A Short History of Ancient Rome⁠ - the debut book from the Noiser Network is out now! Discover the epic rise and fall of Rome like never before. Pick up your copy now at your local bookstore or visit ⁠⁠noiser.com/books⁠⁠ to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tom Holland is a storyteller whose range and erudition seem to be as unbounded as history himself. Already a wildly acclaimed bestselling author, his chart-topping podcast The Rest is History, the third most downloaded podcast globally, made superstars of Tom and his co-host Dominic Sandbrook. Now he shares with us his passion: Ancient Rome. The ancient Roman empire was the supreme arena, where emperors had no choice but to fight, to thrill, to dazzle. To rule as a Caesar was to stand as an actor upon the great stage of the world. It was a world both familiar and utterly alien to our own. In this episode of the podcast he shares a glimpse into the inner worlds of the first twelve Roman emperors with legendary comedian and writer Armando Iannucci. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The story of Franco's rise to power and the painful, repressive regime he oversaw is fundamentally interlinked with that of the Spanish Civil War. A brutal three-year conflict that laid bare the ideological divisions of interwar Europe, it drew support from fascist governments across the continent. But it also inspired socialists from around the world to fight for the democratic, republican government, and to oppose the rising tide of fascism wherever and however they could.    What caused Spain's military to turn against the country's civilian government in 1936? Why did a national civil war attract such international attention? And what ramifications does the conflict still have in modern Spain? This is a Short History Of the Spanish Civil War. A Noiser podcast production. Hosted by John Hopkins. With thanks to Peter Anderson, Professor of Twentieth-Century Spanish History at the University of Leeds. Written by Emmie Rose Price-Goodfellow | Produced by Kate Simants | Production Assistant: Chris McDonald | Exec produced by Katrina Hughes | Sound supervisor: Tom Pink | Sound design by Oliver Sanders | Assembly edit by Anisha Deva | Compositions by Oliver Baines, Dorry Macaulay, Tom Pink | Mix & mastering: Cody Reynolds-Shaw | Fact Check: Sean Coleman Unlock the next two episodes of Short History Of… right now by subscribing to Noiser+. You'll also get ad-free listening and early access to shows across the Noiser podcast network, including Real Survival Stories and Sherlock Holmes Short Stories. Just click the subscription banner at the top of the feed, or head to www.noiser.com/subscriptions to get started. ⁠A Short History of Ancient Rome⁠ - the debut book from the Noiser Network is out now! Discover the epic rise and fall of Rome like never before. Pick up your copy now at your local bookstore or visit ⁠⁠noiser.com/books⁠⁠ to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Saudi Arabia will withdraw its multi-billion dollar backing of LIV Golf at the end of the season, plunging the future of the series into further doubt. LIV was formed as a breakaway from the longstanding PGA tour, offering large sums to lure away some of golf's top players. The move was always seen as controversial - human rights groups accused Saudi Arabia of using sports sponsorship to distract from its poor human rights record. LIV says it hopes to attract new sponsors, though it's not clear who might be able to match the billions which Saudi Arabia's oil wealth had made available. Also: Relations between the US and Germany are tested over the war in Iran as President Trump and Chancellor Merz criticise one another; pro-Palestinian activists say at least 22 boats from a flotilla carrying aid for Gaza have been intercepted by Israeli forces in international waters near the Greek island of Crete; China introduces new restrictions on the use of drones, which include a near- total ban on flying them in Beijing; and a DNA study offers new clues on the fall of Ancient Rome. The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk

A powerful resource for citizens, educators, leaders, and parents, Hijacked speaks to those ready to defend liberty, restore responsibility, and reweave the social fabric of our nation—before it's too late.In an era of cultural confusion and political polarization, Hijacked offers a bold roadmap for reclaiming the essential principles of a flourishing society. Drawing from historical evidence and timeless wisdom, authors Peter H. Calfee and J. Kevin Dolan argue that the survival of the American republic depends on our collective ability to return to foundational values— Critical Thinking, Education, Religion/Faith/Values, History, Politics, and Economics.From the very first chapter, Hijacked drives home the premise that the American experiment is not immune to failure — unless its people actively think, question, and speak with clarity and conviction.In one of the book's foundational sections, Calfee and Dolan explore the erosion of public discourse and the consequences of abandoning Critical Thinking. They recount how great civilizations—from Ancient Rome to modern states—fell not due to external enemies but internal decay. Indoctrination, moral relativism, and the suppression of inquiry replaced reasoned dialogue and moral clarity.About the AuthorsJ. Kevin Dolan is a former airline pilot and Wharton MBA who co-founded a successful Registered Investment Advisory firm and played a key role in launching the Allied Pilots Federal Credit Union.Peter H. Calfee is a financial expert and retired CPA, CFP®, and CLU with leadership experience in regulatory, nonprofit, and academic settings. He holds degrees from Stanford University and the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Together, they bring decades of real-world experience and principled leadership to this urgent call for national renewal.https://hijackedourrepublic.com/

Sir Francis Drake is most famous for his role in defeating the Armada of 1588 and saving England from a Spanish invasion. By that point in his life, he was already a wealthy and famous seafarer: the first Englishman to sail around the world, knighted by Queen Elizabeth I in recognition of this astounding feat. But though he is remembered in England as a naval hero, Drake spent most of his maritime career as a pirate, feared by the Spanish whose colonies and ships he terrorised. To them, he was ‘El Draque' – the dragon – with a bounty placed on his head by King Philip II of Spain himself.   So who was the real Francis Drake – avaricious pirate, or patriotic naval commander? How did a boy from an agricultural Devonshire family discover fame and fortune on the high seas? And to what extent is his heroic reputation overshadowed by his darker deeds? This is a Short History Of Sir Francis Drake. A Noiser podcast production. Hosted by John Hopkins. With thanks to Hannah Cusworth, curator of the Atlantic at Royal Museums Greenwich. Written by Emmie Rose Price-Goodfellow | Produced by Kate Simants | Production Assistant: Chris McDonald | Exec produced by Katrina Hughes | Sound supervisor: Tom Pink | Sound design by Oliver Sanders | Assembly edit by Anisha Deva | Compositions by Oliver Baines, Dorry Macaulay, Tom Pink | Mix & mastering: Cody Reynolds-Shaw | Fact Check: Sean Coleman Unlock the next two episodes of Short History Of… right now by subscribing to Noiser+. You'll also get ad-free listening and early access to shows across the Noiser podcast network, including Real Survival Stories and Sherlock Holmes Short Stories. Just click the subscription banner at the top of the feed, or head to www.noiser.com/subscriptions to get started. ⁠A Short History of Ancient Rome⁠ - the debut book from the Noiser Network is out now! Discover the epic rise and fall of Rome like never before. Pick up your copy now at your local bookstore or visit ⁠⁠noiser.com/books⁠⁠ to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wes Huff has made the historical case for Christianity to an audience of millions on some of the biggest podcasts in the world, including the Joe Rogan Experience and Diary of a CEO. It's fair to say he's having a bit of a moment.But is all this big-name podcast interest in Christianity evidence of something deeper? Is Christianity itself having more than just a moment?FOR FULL SHOW NOTES - CLICK HERECREDITSUndeceptions is hosted by John Dickson, produced by Kaley Payne and directed by Mark Hadley.  Alasdair Belling is a writer-researcher. Siobhan McGuiness is our online librarian.  Lyndie Leviston remains my wonderful assistant.  Santino Dimarco is Chief Finance and Operations Consultant.  Peter Kozushko is our North American representative. Editing by Richard Hamwi. Our voice actor today was Yannick Lawry.  Special thanks to our series sponsor Zondervan for making this Undeception possible.  Undeceptions is the flagship podcast of Undeceptions.com - letting the truth out.

Can't sleep, so you may as well spend some time with the Romans, who somehow turned roads, law, politics, and organized ambition into a whole civilization. In this calm, steady episode, you'll hear about the rise of Ancient Rome, how the Republic worked until it very much didn't, and the everyday ideas and systems that helped Rome leave its fingerprints all over history. No whispering, no jump scares, just a measured reading to give your brain something interesting to do while the rest of you powers down. Happy sleeping! Read with permission from Ancient Rome, Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Rome), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The American singer-songwriter and musician Bob Dylan is one of the most important recording artists on the planet. A cultural icon, his work has had a profound influence on popular music since the 1960s. First gaining fame as a folk singer with songs that addressed the subjects of the Cold War and the civil rights movement, he later revolutionised rock music. But Dylan is an artist of contradictions. A magnetic performer who remains fiercely private. One of the wealthiest musicians of his generation who dresses like a vagabond. A womaniser who has penned some of the world's most tender love songs. But how did a suburban boy from Minnesota become one of the world's most famous artists? Why does he inspire such fierce devotion and myth-making? And after six decades of songwriting and performing, how can we begin to characterise his legacy? This is a Short History Of Bob Dylan. A Noiser podcast production. Hosted by John Hopkins. With thanks to Michael Gray, the pioneer of Dylan Studies, and the author of the first critical study of Bob Dylan's work, Song & Dance Man: The Art of Bob Dylan. Written by Nicola Rayner | Produced by Kate Simants | Production Assistant: Chris McDonald | Exec produced by Katrina Hughes | Sound supervisor: Tom Pink | Sound design by Oliver Sanders | Assembly edit by Anisha Deva | Compositions by Oliver Baines, Dorry Macaulay, Tom Pink | Mix & mastering: Cody Reynolds-Shaw | Fact Check: Sean Coleman Unlock the next two episodes of Short History Of… right now by subscribing to Noiser+. You'll also get ad-free listening and early access to shows across the Noiser podcast network, including Real Survival Stories and Sherlock Holmes Short Stories. Just click the subscription banner at the top of the feed, or head to www.noiser.com/subscriptions to get started. ⁠A Short History of Ancient Rome⁠ - the debut book from the Noiser Network is out now! Discover the epic rise and fall of Rome like never before. Pick up your copy now at your local bookstore or visit ⁠⁠noiser.com/books⁠⁠ to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is it ok for a Christian to enjoy secular music? Why did Jesus have to get baptised? And how does the church's teaching on money compare to what the Bible actually teaches about it? It's Q&A time again at Undeceptions!FOR FULL SHOW NOTES - CLICK HERECREDITSUndeceptions is hosted by John Dickson, produced by Kaley Payne and directed by Mark Hadley.  Alasdair Belling is a writer-researcher. Siobhan McGuiness is our online librarian.  Lyndie Leviston remains my wonderful assistant.  Santino Dimarco is Chief Finance and Operations Consultant.  Peter Kozushko is our North American representative. Editing by Richard Hamwi. Our voice actors today were Yannick Lawry, Producer Kaley, and Director Mark.  Special thanks to our series sponsor Zondervan for making this Undeception possible.  Undeceptions is the flagship podcast of Undeceptions.com - letting the truth out.

Alex Petkas is a historian, writer, and podcaster. What can one of history's greatest empires, and its most notorious leaders, teach us about the modern world? We all know the story of Julius Caesar and his famous assassination… but what really happened? And what lessons from Ancient Rome still shape our lives today? Expect to learn why learning about roman history useful or instructive at helping us in the modern world, what Caesar's life teach us about being a good person, What actually happened the night Caesar crossed the Rubicon, how Cleopatra managed to secretly meet Caesar inside the palace at Alexandria, what Caesar's his last night like, the convincing argument that convinced Brutus that killing Caesar was necessary and much more… Timestamps: (0:00) Why Roman History Still Matters Today(5:18) Julius Caesar: Genius or Tyrant?(9:58) The Origins of Caesar's Ruthless Ambition(25:48) The Pirate Story That Defined Caesar(29:25) How Caesar Won the the People of Rome(34:02) The Strategy Behind Caesar's Loyal Following(40:58) Caesar & Pompey: Allies or Enemies?(47:32) When Did Caesar and Pompey Become Enemies?(55:41) Was Crossing the Rubicon a Declaration of War Against the Senate?(01:03:07) How Pompey's Murder Led Caesar to Egypt(01:16:13) Cleopatra's Winning Tactics Over Caesar(01:21:14) Were Caesar and Cleopatra Lovers?(01:25:18) Inside the Final Day of Caesar's Life(01:38:25) The Bad Omens That Caesar Ignored(01:49:50) The Decisions That Sealed Caesar's Fate(01:58:23) Where to Find Alex Sponsors: See discounts for all the products I use and recommend: ⁠⁠https://chriswillx.com/deals⁠⁠ Get a free bottle of D3K2, an AG1 Welcome Kit, and more when you first subscribe at https://ag1.info/modernwisdom Get a Free Sample Pack of LMNT's most popular flavours with your first purchase at https://drinklmnt.com/modernwisdom Get the brand new Whoop 5.0 and your first month for free at https://join.whoop.com/modernwisdom Get 35% off your first subscription on the best supplements from Momentous at https://livemomentous.com/modernwisdom Extra Stuff: Get my free reading list of 100 books to read before you die: ⁠⁠https://chriswillx.com/books⁠⁠ Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic: ⁠⁠https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom⁠⁠ Episodes You Might Enjoy: #577 - David Goggins - This Is How To Master Your Life: ⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Goggins⁠⁠ #712 - Dr Jordan Peterson - How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs: ⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson⁠⁠ #700 - Dr Andrew Huberman - The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain: ⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Huberman⁠⁠ - Get In Touch: Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcast⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠https://chriswillx.com/contact⁠⁠ - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the decades since the United States declared their independence from Britain, the question of slavery had become increasingly divisive. As the nation expanded, fragile political agreements over the issue failed, and the frontier became a battleground. When Abraham Lincoln was elected in 1860, seven Southern states chose secession from the Union over accepting limits on slavery. War followed. Eventually, Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation and transformed the war from a fight to preserve the Union into a struggle over freedom itself. But far from being the end of the story, emancipation marked the beginning of a new and far more dangerous phase of the war.   So what happened when Black Americans were finally allowed to fight for the Union? What would it take to resolve the bloodiest conflict ever fought on American soil? This is a Short History Of the American Civil War, Part Two of Two. A Noiser podcast production. Hosted by John Hopkins. With thanks to Caroline Janney, Professor of History of the American Civil War and Director of the John L. Nau Centre for Civil War History. Written by Sean Coleman | Produced by Kate Simants | Production Assistant: Chris McDonald | Exec produced by Katrina Hughes | Sound supervisor: Tom Pink | Sound design by Oliver Sanders | Assembly edit by Anisha Deva | Compositions by Oliver Baines, Dorry Macaulay, Tom Pink | Mix & mastering: Cody Reynolds-Shaw Unlock the next two episodes of Short History Of… right now by subscribing to Noiser+. You'll also get ad-free listening and early access to shows across the Noiser podcast network, including Real Survival Stories and Sherlock Holmes Short Stories. Just click the subscription banner at the top of the feed, or head to www.noiser.com/subscriptions to get started. ⁠A Short History of Ancient Rome⁠ - the debut book from the Noiser Network is out now! Discover the epic rise and fall of Rome like never before. Pick up your copy now at your local bookstore or visit ⁠⁠noiser.com/books⁠⁠ to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What if reality isn't what you think it is? In this episode of The Box of Oddities, Kat and Jethro peel back the limits of human perception—starting with a real scientific phenomenon that suggests some people can see millions more colors than the rest of us. Meet the mysterious test subject known as CDA-29, whose vision may reveal that what we call “reality” is just a simplified version our brains can handle. If that's true… what are we not seeing? Then, the journey shifts from science to something far more unsettling. Deep within the historic forts of San Juan, Puerto Rico, a sentry once vanished without a trace—sparking centuries of chilling theories involving vampires, shadowy creatures, and something lurking just beyond the edge of perception. Fast forward to the 1970s, and reports of blood-drained livestock begin surfacing across the island… leading to one of the most infamous cryptids in modern history: the Chupacabra. Is it folklore? Misidentified animals? A military experiment gone wrong? Or something far stranger? Plus, in this episode's “Thing in the Middle,” discover some of the strangest taxes ever imposed—from urine in Ancient Rome to window taxes that literally darkened cities. This episode blends science, mystery, and the unsettling possibility that the world around you is far more complex—and far more terrifying—than you realize. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The American Civil War started with a single, explosive question: could a nation built on slavery survive without it? Several Southern states chose to protect the institution that underpinned their economy and social order, at any cost. But when that necessitated their leaving the Union, the conflict that followed did not unfold along a single front. It tore across the continent, from dusty towns in the far West to river ports along the Mississippi, and from quiet New England villages to the cotton fields of the Deep South. Millions were drawn into it, and hundreds of thousands would die.    How did a democratic republic fracture so completely? Why did the question of slavery push the country beyond compromise and into catastrophe? And how did a war that began over the survival of the Union become a revolution for freedom itself? This is a Short History Of the American Civil War, Part One of Two. A Noiser podcast production. Hosted by John Hopkins. With thanks to Caroline Janney, Professor of History of the American Civil War and Director of the John L. Nau Centre for Civil War History. Written by Sean Coleman | Produced by Kate Simants | Production Assistant: Chris McDonald | Exec produced by Katrina Hughes | Sound supervisor: Tom Pink | Sound design by Oliver Sanders | Assembly edit by Anisha Deva | Compositions by Oliver Baines, Dorry Macaulay, Tom Pink | Mix & mastering: Cody Reynolds-Shaw Unlock the next two episodes of Short History Of… right now by subscribing to Noiser+. You'll also get ad-free listening and early access to shows across the Noiser podcast network, including Real Survival Stories and Sherlock Holmes Short Stories. Just click the subscription banner at the top of the feed, or head to www.noiser.com/subscriptions to get started. ⁠A Short History of Ancient Rome⁠ - the debut book from the Noiser Network is out now! Discover the epic rise and fall of Rome like never before. Pick up your copy now at your local bookstore or visit ⁠⁠noiser.com/books⁠⁠ to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In 1914, Europe was dominated by four great empires — the British, the French, the Russian, and the vast, uneasy realm of Austria-Hungary, stretching from the Alps to the Balkans. While international treaties bound the continent together under a veneer of peace, beneath the surface, the balance was increasingly fragile. As this tension bubbled, the visit of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his beloved wife Sophie to Sarajevo was meant to assert imperial authority. But waiting in the shadows, a group of young conspirators, inspired by Serbian nationalism, were convinced that killing the Archduke could free their people from his empire. What followed took only moments, but the consequences echo throughout history.   So who were the handful of young nationalists who sparked war in Europe? How did the deaths of one loving couple come to carry such enormous weight? And why, in 1914, was Europe so fragile that a single shooting could tear it apart? This is a Short History Of the Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand. A Noiser podcast production. Hosted by John Hopkins. With thanks to Sue Woolmans, royal historian, writer, and co-author of The Assassination of the Archduke. Written by Sean Coleman | Produced by Kate Simants | Production Assistant: Chris McDonald | Exec produced by Katrina Hughes | Sound supervisor: Tom Pink | Sound design by Oliver Sanders | Assembly edit by Anisha Deva | Compositions by Oliver Baines, Dorry Macaulay, Tom Pink | Mix & mastering: Cody Reynolds-Shaw Go to https://surfshark.com/shorthistory or use code SHORTHISTORY at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! Unlock the next two episodes of Short History Of… right now by subscribing to Noiser+. You'll also get ad-free listening and early access to shows across the Noiser podcast network, including Real Survival Stories and Sherlock Holmes Short Stories. Just click the subscription banner at the top of the feed, or head to www.noiser.com/subscriptions to get started. ⁠A Short History of Ancient Rome⁠ - the debut book from the Noiser Network is out now! Discover the epic rise and fall of Rome like never before. Pick up your copy now at your local bookstore or visit ⁠⁠noiser.com/books⁠⁠ to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices