Podcasts about history fangirl

Liv shares an episode of Ancient History Fangirl, Genn and Jenny have a story to share... That time Heracles, the strong man, son of Zeus and noted impenetrable penetrator, lived as a woman. Yes, you read that right. And not only did he live as a woman, he was the submissive to a powerful female dom who took up his lionskin and club as symbols of her own power. Get ready for a fun, gender-bending episode that completely overturns the ancient Greek binary. Get the show notes here. Find more from Ancient History Fangirl.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's Saturday Matinee, we try to survive the cataclysmic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE in a choose-your-own-adventure style podcast.Link to Ancient History Fangirl: https://podfollow.com/1348151802Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more.History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We all knew Spartacus and his followers would meet a tragic end, but damn if they didn't make it look sexy as hell! Joining us for one final Girls' Night at MWD are the hosts of Ancient History Fangirl podcast, Jenny Williamson and Genn McMenemy. Listen as we laugh and discuss the terrible outfit choices, surfer-boy Julius Caesar's dubious alias , and the apparent apotheosis of Gannicus . While we had our doubts at the beginning of this series, War of the Damned brings the story to a satisfying conclusion and successfully makes us view Rome in a whole new (admittedly dim) light. If you want to learn more about Genn and Jenny's podcast, check out their website: https://www.ancienthistoryfangirl.com/ You can also check out Jenny's personal website https://www.jennywilliamsonauthor.com/ to get details and updates about her upcoming historical romantasy novel, Enemy of My Dreams.

Liv joins Genn and Jenny of Ancient History Fangirl to talk about the Roman Emperor Hadrian's obsession with Greece and his building projects in Athens! Keep up with the official Myths, Baby! group trip to Greece here. Help keep LTAMB going by subscribing to Liv's Patreon for bonus content! CW/TW: far too many Greek myths involve assault. Given it's fiction, and typically involves gods and/or monsters, I'm not as deferential as I would be were I referencing the real thing. Attributions and licensing information for music used in the podcast can be found here: mythsbaby.com/sources-attributions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's Saturday Matinee, we explore this wild theory that completely explodes the prevailing wisdom, and asserts that the Sphinx is in fact 10,000 years old—or maybe even more.Link to Ancient History Fangirl: ancienthistoryfangirl.comSupport the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more.History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Season 4 is taking an intermission for the moment; I hope to have us traveling back to the 1920s soon. Until then, I've got something fun for you: a chat with the wonderful Genn McMenemy and Jenny Williamson of Ancient History Fangirl about their new book, Women of Myth. It's a beautiful compendium of stories from all around the world about a diverse cast of heroines, goddesses, and monsters, all told with Genn and Jenny's signature humour, empathy, and wit. So grab a drink, settle in, and let's dive into the stories of some women from mythology.  

On today's Saturday Matinee, we learn the history of Skeleton Lake, as told by the podcast Ancient History Fangirl.  Link to Ancient History Fangirl: https://www.ancienthistoryfangirl.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey, y'all! We are on summer break, so we asked our dear friends at Ancient History Fangirl to hook us up with a great episode for your listening pleasure. And they did not disappoint. Ancient Rome was full of rich, ambitious social climbers in a cutthroat political environment—people who had enemies to get rid of, and deep pockets to pay for the service.Poison assassins were in high demand—and one of the most notorious was a woman named Locusta the Poisoner. Learn her story--and get a crash course on poison and poisonings in the ancient world.Get ad-free episodes here: https://www.patreon.com/ancienthistoryfangirlWant more Queens? Head to our Patreon, check out our merch store and follow us on Instagram!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/queenshistorypodcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, we chat about the 2010 episode of Rick Steves' Europe, "Dubrovnik and Balkan Side-Trips." We chat about how travel in the Balkans has changed over the past fifteen years, how to get out of Dubrovnik to see more of the Balkans, and why Kotor and Mostar are such magical places. Guest: Cameron Hewitt, from Rick Steves' Europe and author of The Temporary European: Lessons and Confessions of a Professional Traveler Join Us! Join our Facebook Group: Rick Steves Over Brunch Podcast Listeners. Get exclusive mini-episodes on Our Patreon Account See a full list of episodes and resources on the RSOB page of History Fangirl. Dubrovnik Travel Resources Planning A Trip To Croatia: Your Travel Checklist Essential Croatia Packing List: What To Wear & Pack For Croatia 13 Traditional Croatian Breakfast Foods: What To Eat For Breakfast In Croatia Your Ultimate 3 Days In Dubrovnik Itinerary 13 Incredible Day Trips From Dubrovnik 11 Delightful Things To Do In Dubrovnik In Winter How To Visit The Dubrovnik Christmas Market & Dubrovnik Winter Festival The Best Hotels & Accommodations In Dubrovnik Old Town  Mostar Travel Resources Everything You Need To Know About Wonderful Mostar 11 Delightful Bosnian Souvenirs & Gifts To Bring Home Where To Stay In Mostar: Hotels & Accommodations You'll Love Mostar Instagram Inspiration: 10 Most Instagrammable Spots In Mostar Kotor Travel Resources Where To Stay In Kotor: Accommodations & Hotels We Love Essential Montenegro Packing List: What To Wear & Pack For Montenegro 7 Magical Things To Do In Montenegro In Winter 1 Week In Montenegro: Itinerary For A Fantastic Trip 17 Awe-Inspiring Places To Visit In Montenegro 13 Useful Driving Tips For Montenegro (+ Bonus Outstanding Montenegro Scenic Drives!) More from Stephanie Craig Find her at History Fangirl, Sofia Adventures, & Oklahoma Wonders. Her opinion on the best places to visit in Europe. In this episode, I mentioned my trip to the Olympic Peninsula and Washington State. You can see what I've written about my trip so far: 33 Perfect Things to Do on the Olympic Peninsula: Bucket List & Beyond! 13 Things to Know Before Visiting Ludlow Falls in Port Ludlow & Hiking the Ludlow Falls Interpretive Trail 17 Fabulous Things to Do in Palouse Falls State Park & Nearby + Tips for Visiting Palouse Falls Episode Topics: things to do in Dubrovnik | Dubrovnik travel tips | Dubrovnik things to do | Dubrovnik vacation ideas | family vacation in Dubrovnik | where to go in Dubrovnik | Dubrovnik itinerary ideas | Dubrovnik travel tips | Dubrovnik tips | what to do in Dubrovnik in one day | Dubrovnik in two days | Dubrovnik in three days | Dubrovnik Croatia trip ideas | day trips from Dubrovnik | what to eat in Dubrovnik | what to eat for breakfast in Dubrovnik | Rick Steves Dubrovnik | Dubrovnik city break | weekend in Dubrovnik | Dubrovnik itinerary tips | itinerary for Dubrovnik | one week in Dubrovnik | Dubrovnik travel guide | things to do in Croatia | where to go in Croatia | things to do in mostar bosnia | where to go in mostar bosnia | things to do in bosnia | things to do in sarajevo | where to go in bosnia | things to do in kotor | kotor Montenegro | where to go in Montenegro | where to go in kotor montenegro

In this episode, we chat about the 2004 episode of Rick Steves' Europe, "The Majesty of Madrid." We'll chat about Madrid's Spanish Civil War history, how many Madrid art museums is too many, and how tourism in Spain has changed over the past twenty years. Guest: Kate Storm from Our Escape Clause  Join Us! Join our Facebook Group: Rick Steves Over Brunch Podcast Listeners. Get exclusive mini-episodes on Our Patreon Account See a full list of episodes and resources on the RSOB page of History Fangirl. Madrid Travel Resources How to spend one day or two days in Madrid (Itinerary + tips) How to spend three days in Madrid The best quotes about Madrid, Spain How to see Madrid on a budget How to take a day trip from Madrid to Toledo Spain Travel Resources The best souvenirs from Spain The best things to do in one day in Gijon, Spain Funny puns and jokes about Spain for your trip Barcelona's Groundbreaking Monument to Trans history Beautiful quotes about Barcelona Funny puns and jokes about Barcelona The best things to do in Mallorca in winter More from Stephanie Craig Find her at History Fangirl, Sofia Adventures, & Oklahoma Wonders. Her opinion on the best places to visit in Europe. In this episode, I mentioned my trip to El Salvador. You can see my photo essay full of pictures of the Ruta de la Flores. Episode Topics: things to do in Madrid Spain | Madrid travel tips | Madrid things to do | Madrid vacation ideas | family vacation in Madrid | where to go in Madrid | Madrid itinerary ideas | Madrid travel tips | Madrid tips | what to do in Madrid in one day | Madrid in two days | Madrid in three days | Madrid Spain trip ideas | day trips from Madrid | what to eat in Madrid | what to eat for breakfast in Madrid | Rick Steves Madrid | Madrid city break | weekend in Madrid | Madrid itinerary tips | itinerary for Madrid | one week in Madrid | Madrid travel guide 

I'm sharing three things I've enjoyed recently that made me want to travel more of the former USSR! Join Us! Join our Facebook Group: Rick Steves Over Brunch Podcast Listeners. Get exclusive mini-episodes on Our Patreon Account More from Stephanie Craig Find her at History Fangirl, Sofia Adventures, & Oklahoma Wonders. Her opinion on the best places to visit in Europe.

In this episode, we chat about the 2016 episode of Rick Steves' Europe, "Germany's Dresden and Leipzig." We'll chat about Dresden's Altstadt versus Neustadt, the best things to do in Saxony beyond these two cities, and why Stephanie disagrees with Rick's take on Dresden. Join Us! Join our Facebook Group: Rick Steves Over Brunch Podcast Listeners. Get exclusive mini-episodes on Our Patreon Account Dresden Travel Resources 13 Quirky & Enchanting Things to Do in Dresden Neustadt 17 of the Most Instagrammable Places in Dresden, Germany Dresden Street Art: 15 Famous Pieces and Offbeat Gems 7 Dresden Tours You Should Book & One to Avoid at All Costs! 27 Pictures of Dresden to Inspire Your German Wanderlust More from Stephanie Craig Find her at History Fangirl, Sofia Adventures, & Oklahoma Wonders. Her opinion on the best places to visit in Europe.

I'm sharing my 2022 travel goals and how I created them. These are NOT predictions, just me throwing my aspirations into the universe and praying I get to Europe once or twice this year! Join Us! Join our Facebook Group: Rick Steves Over Brunch Podcast Listeners. Get exclusive mini-episodes on Our Patreon Account More from Stephanie Craig Find her at History Fangirl, Sofia Adventures, & Oklahoma Wonders. Her opinion on the best places to visit in Europe.

After a tumultuous autumn, we have big news! Join Us! Join our Facebook Group: Rick Steves Over Brunch Podcast Listeners. Get exclusive mini-episodes on Our Patreon Account For more, find us: Chris Mitchell Find him at travelingmitch, Ultimate Ontario, & His Writer's Portfolio. His podcast I'm Anxious About. Stephanie Craig Find her at History Fangirl, Sofia Adventures, & Oklahoma Wonders. Her podcast The History Fangirl Podcast. Her opinion on the best places to visit in Europe.

In this episode, we chat about the 2013 episode of Rick Steves' Europe, "Vienna and the Danube." From Vienna's cafes to its river cruises, travel to Vienna is magical. So magical that Stephanie has a mini-meltdown because Vienna feels so far away at the moment, while Chris does his best to keep us on course!  Join Us! Join our Facebook Group: Rick Steves Over Brunch Podcast Listeners. Get exclusive mini-episodes on Our Patreon Account For more, find us: Chris Mitchell Find him at travelingmitch, Ultimate Ontario, & His Writer's Portfolio. His podcast I'm Anxious About. Stephanie Craig Find her at History Fangirl, Sofia Adventures, & Oklahoma Wonders. Her podcast The History Fangirl Podcast. Her opinion on the best places to visit in Europe. Stephanie's Vienna Travel Resources: What to Pack for Austria Things to Do in Vienna in Winter Visiting Schoenbrunn Palace Inspirational Quotes about Austria Puns and Jokes about Austria Visiting Hallstatt-Dachstein Cultural Landscape Should You Visit Berlin or Vienna? Should You Visit Vienna or Bratislava?   travel vienna | visit vienna | what to do in vienna | what to see in vienna in summer | things to do in vienna in winter | vienna travel tips | planning a trip to vienna | reasons to visit vienna | vienna austria tips | vienna austria vacation ideas | where to go in austria | what to take to austria | where to go in austria | vienna and the danube travel tips | what to do in austria | austria getaway ideas | how to spend 4 days in austria | how to spend 4 days in vienna | one week in vienna | 3 days in vienna | vienna itinerary | vienna travel guide | vienna travel blog | vienna tips | things to do in vienna at night | romantic things to do in vienna | vienna family vacation ideas | vienna culture trip

For this minisode, we chat about the places we miss the most in Europe! We know one day we will travel to Europe again, but right now we are homesick for some of our favorite places in Europe! Join Us! Join our Facebook Group: Rick Steves Over Brunch Podcast Listeners. Get exclusive mini-episodes on Our Patreon Account For more, find us: Chris Mitchell Find him at travelingmitch, Ultimate Ontario, & His Writer's Portfolio. His podcast I'm Anxious About. Stephanie Craig Find her at History Fangirl, Sofia Adventures, & Oklahoma Wonders. Her podcast The History Fangirl Podcast. 

In a series of trailers, LTAMB is highlighting other shows from small, independent people that are doing good things and that you might be interested in. This is a trailer for the podcast Ancient History Fangirl! Liv is doing an exclusive livestream event with AHFGYou September 12th at 12pm Eastern (though it can be streamed in the following week, too)! Buy tickets here: momenthouse.com/letstalkaboutmythsbaby.You can find Ancient History Fangirl on Apple and Spotify. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this minisode, Stephanie is solo and sharing her best Jackson, Mississippi travel tips from her recent road trip around the South! She talks about where to eat in Jackson, the best things to do in Jackson, where to stay in Jackson or nearby, and her favorite Jackson tours. See below for links to help you plan your own trip to Jackson, Mississippi! Join Us! Join our Facebook Group: Rick Steves Over Brunch Podcast Listeners. Get exclusive mini-episodes on Our Patreon Account For more, find us: Stephanie Craig Find her at History Fangirl, Sofia Adventures, & Oklahoma Wonders. Her podcast The History Fangirl Podcast.  Jackson Travel Resources: The Perfect 3 Days in Jackson, MS: A Magical Weekend in Jackson Itinerary The 27 Most Instagrammable Places to Take Pictures in Jackson, Mississippi Chris Mitchell Find him at travelingmitch, Ultimate Ontario, & His Writer's Portfolio. His podcast I'm Anxious About.   travel Jackson Mississippi | travel Mississippi | where to go in Mississippi | Mississippi travel tips | Mississippi road trip | things to do in Jackson Mississippi | what to do in Jackson Mississippi | where to go in Mississippi | how to visit Vicksburg National Military Park | Jackson Mississippi family vacation | day trips from Jackson Mississippi | where to eat in Jackson Mississippi | Jackson Mississippi food | Jackson Mississippi restaurants | things to do in Jackson Mississippi at night | Jackson Mississippi souvenirs | where to go in Jackson Mississippi | romantic ideas in Jackson Mississippi | Romantic Weekend Getaways in Mississippi | weekend trips from Atlanta | weekend trips from Memphis | weekend trips from Nashville | weekend trips from New Orleans | weekend trips from Shreveport | Jackson Mississippi souvenirs | Jackson Mississippi hotels | Jackson Mississippi accommodations | what to buy in Jackson Mississippi | first time in Jackson Mississippi | Jackson Mississippi for first-timers | how much does it cost to visit Jackson Mississippi | Jackson Mississippi itinerary | reasons to visit Jackson Mississippi | is Jackson Mississippi safe | what to do in vicksburg mississippi | Jackson Mississippi things to do | Jackson Mississippi family trip | Jackson Mississippi tips | Jackson Mississippi trip ideas | mississippi vacation ideas | road trip to vicksburg national military park | road trip to jackson mississippi | things to do in the south | things to do in the deep south | visit jackson mississippi 

In this minisode, Stephanie interviews Dr. Lindsey Harvell-Bowman about flight anxiety including tips for how to reduce it. We also chat about Dr. Bowman's new book The Psychology and Communication Behind Flight Anxiety: Afraid to Fly. Join Us! Join our Facebook Group: Rick Steves Over Brunch Podcast Listeners. Get exclusive mini-episodes on Our Patreon Account For more, find us: Chris Mitchell Find him at travelingmitch, Ultimate Ontario, & His Writer's Portfolio. His podcast I'm Anxious About. Stephanie Craig Find her at History Fangirl, Sofia Adventures, & Oklahoma Wonders. Her podcast The History Fangirl Podcast.   afraid to fly | tips for dealing with flight anxiety | how to calm down when you're anxious on a flight | ativan for flight anxiety | benadryl for flight anxiety | best sedative for fear of flying | flight anxiety app | flight anxiety icd 10 | flight anxiety medication | flight anxiety medication over the counter | flight anxiety remedies | flight anxiety symptoms | flight anxiety tips | flight anxiety treatment | flight attendant anxiety | flight dealing with anxiety | how to deal with flight anxiety | how to get over flight anxiety | hydroxyzine for flight anxiety | natural supplements for flight anxiety | over the counter flight anxiety medication | pre-flight anxiety

In this minisode, Stephanie is solo and sharing her best Gatlinburg travel tips (and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park!) from her recent road trip around the South! She talks about where to eat in Gatlinburg, the best things to do in Gatlinburg, where to stay in Gatlinburg or nearby, and her favorite Gatlinburg tours. See below for links to help you plan your own trip to Gatlinburg, Tennessee! Join Us! Join our Facebook Group: Rick Steves Over Brunch Podcast Listeners. Get exclusive mini-episodes on Our Patreon Account For more, find us: Stephanie Craig Find her at History Fangirl, Sofia Adventures, & Oklahoma Wonders. Her podcast The History Fangirl Podcast.  Gatlinburg Travel Resources: 13 Essential Gatlinburg Travel Tips: Everything You Need for Planning a Trip to Gatlinburg, Tennessee! A one-day Great Smoky Mountains National Park itinerary from Gatlinburg National Parks in Tennessee (includes an overview of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park) Chris Mitchell Find him at travelingmitch, Ultimate Ontario, & His Writer's Portfolio. His podcast I'm Anxious About.   travel Gatlinburg | travel Tennessee | where to go in Tennessee | Tennessee travel tips | Tennessee road trip | things to do in Gatlinburg | what to do in Gatlinburg | where to go in Tennessee | how to visit great smoky mountains national park in Tennessee | Gatlinburg family vacation | pigeon forge vacation | Sevierville vacation | great smoky mountains national park vacation | day trips from Knoxville | day trips from Nashville | day trips from Ashville North Carolina | where to eat in Gatlinburg | Gatlinburg food | Gatlinburg restaurants | Roaring Fork Motor Trail | Haunted Gatlinburg | things to do in Gatlinburg at night | Gatlinburg souvenirs | where to go in Gatlinburg | romantic ideas in Gatlinburg | Romantic Weekend Getaways in Tennessee | weekend trips from Nashville | weekend trips from Ashville | weekend trips from Knoxville | weekend trips from Atlanta Georgia | weekend trips from Chatanooga Tennessee | Gatlinburg souvenirs | Gatlinburg hotels | Gatlinburg accommodations | what to buy in Gatlinburg | first time in Gatlinburg | Gatlinburg for first-timers | how much does it cost to visit gatlinburg | gatlinburg itinerary | reasons to visit gatlinburg | is gatlinburg safe | is the great smoky mountains national park safe | gsmnp itinerary | what to do in the great smoky mountains national park | scenic drives in the gsmnp | gatlinburg things to do | gatlinburg family trip | gatlinburg tips | gatlinburg trip ideas | tennessee vacation ideas | road trip to great smoky mountains national park | road trip to gatlinburg | things to do in appalachia

In this minisode, Stephanie is solo and sharing her best Nashville travel tips from her recent road trip around the South! She talks about where to eat in Nashville, the best things to do in Nashville, where to stay in Nashville, and her favorite Nashville tours. See below for links to help you plan your own trip to Nashville, Tennessee! Join Us! Join our Facebook Group: Rick Steves Over Brunch Podcast Listeners. Get exclusive mini-episodes on Our Patreon Account For more, find us: Stephanie Craig Find her at History Fangirl, Sofia Adventures, & Oklahoma Wonders. Her podcast The History Fangirl Podcast.  Nashville Travel Resources: 23 Essential Nashville Travel Tips for Planning a Trip to Nashville National Parks in Tennessee (includes an overview of Andrew Jackson's home in Nashville) Best Nashville Souvenirs for your trip The best quotes about Nashville for trip inspiration Chris Mitchell Find him at travelingmitch, Ultimate Ontario, & His Writer's Portfolio. His podcast I'm Anxious About.

In this episode, Rick Steves (yes, THE RICK STEVES) joins to discuss his travel special "Why We Travel."  In this Rick Steves interview, we discuss his approach to travel and business over the past year, learn some never-before-discussed behind the scenes of "Rick Steves' Europe," and share our hopes for the future of travel. Looking for a particular bit of wisdom? Check out the interview transcript at: "Why We Travel" - An Interview with Rick Steves Rick Steves Interview on Why We Travel Join Us! Join our Facebook Group: Rick Steves Over Brunch Podcast Listeners. Get exclusive mini-episodes on Our Patreon Account For more, find us: Chris Mitchell Find him at travelingmitch, Ultimate Ontario, & His Writer's Portfolio. His podcast I'm Anxious About. Stephanie Craig Find her at History Fangirl, Sofia Adventures, & Oklahoma Wonders. Her podcast The History Fangirl Podcast. 

For this minisode, Stephanie is joined by travel writer Emily Lush, who lived in Vietnam for a year, to discuss our best tips for traveling to Vietnam. We chat about Vietnamese food and cuisine, scams, and why we absolutely adore this country. Join Us! Join our Facebook Group: Rick Steves Over Brunch Podcast Listeners. Get exclusive mini-episodes on Our Patreon Account For more, find us: Chris Mitchell Find him at travelingmitch, Ultimate Ontario, & His Writer's Portfolio. His podcast I'm Anxious About. How to See Vietnam in 3 Weeks Stephanie Craig Find her at History Fangirl, Sofia Adventures, & Oklahoma Wonders. Her podcast The History Fangirl Podcast.  Vietnam Souvenirs Quotes About Vietnam Emily Lush Find her at Wander-Lush. Vietnam Travel Guide  Northern Vietnam Guide  Hanoi Souvenirs

For this minisode, we chat about more of the worst things that have gone wrong on our travels that we *mostly* caused ourselves!  Join Us! Join our Facebook Group: Rick Steves Over Brunch Podcast Listeners. Get exclusive mini-episodes on Our Patreon Account For more, find us: Chris Mitchell Find him at travelingmitch, Ultimate Ontario, & His Writer's Portfolio. His podcast I'm Anxious About. Stephanie Craig Find her at History Fangirl, Sofia Adventures, & Oklahoma Wonders. Her podcast The History Fangirl Podcast. 

In this episode, Bri joins Chris to discuss the 2010 special of Rick Steves' Europe, "Andalucía: The Best of Southern Spain."  Join Us! Join our Facebook Group: Rick Steves Over Brunch Podcast Listeners. Get exclusive mini-episodes on Our Patreon Account For more, find us: Chris Mitchell Find him at travelingmitch, Ultimate Ontario, & His Writer's Portfolio. His podcast I'm Anxious About. Stephanie Craig Find her at History Fangirl, Sofia Adventures, & Oklahoma Wonders. Her podcast The History Fangirl Podcast. 

For this minisode, Stephanie interviews Rob Taylor, the author of The Road Trip Survival Guide, about road trip tips and his new book. Join Us! Join our Facebook Group: Rick Steves Over Brunch Podcast Listeners. Get exclusive mini-episodes on Our Patreon Account For more, find us: Chris Mitchell Find him at travelingmitch, Ultimate Ontario, & His Writer's Portfolio. His podcast I'm Anxious About. Stephanie Craig Find her at History Fangirl, Sofia Adventures, & Oklahoma Wonders. Her podcast The History Fangirl Podcast.  Guide to the Best Road Trip Songs

In this episode, we chat about the second half of the 2016 special of Rick Steves' Europe, "European Easter."  Join Us! Join our Facebook Group: Rick Steves Over Brunch Podcast Listeners. Get exclusive mini-episodes on Our Patreon Account For more, find us: Chris Mitchell Find him at travelingmitch, Ultimate Ontario, & His Writer's Portfolio. His podcast I'm Anxious About. Stephanie Craig Find her at History Fangirl, Sofia Adventures, & Oklahoma Wonders. Her podcast The History Fangirl Podcast. 

For this minisode, we share our favorite Germany travel tips! From Bavaria to Berlin to Dresden, here's what you need to know before you visit Germany for the first time.  Join Us! Join our Facebook Group: Rick Steves Over Brunch Podcast Listeners. Get exclusive mini-episodes on Our Patreon Account For more, find us: Chris Mitchell Find him at travelingmitch, Ultimate Ontario, & His Writer's Portfolio. His podcast I'm Anxious About. Stephanie Craig Find her at History Fangirl, Sofia Adventures, & Oklahoma Wonders. Her podcast The History Fangirl Podcast.  Guide to 21 Things to Know Before Traveling to Germany: Tips and Advice

In this episode, we chat about the 2016 special of Rick Steves' Europe, "European Easter." We discuss what it's like to be in Europe at Easter, how many Easter Egg painting museums are too many, and how strange it is to see crowds on tv (YouTube) right now. Join Us! Join our Facebook Group: Rick Steves Over Brunch Podcast Listeners. Get exclusive mini-episodes on Our Patreon Account For more, find us: Chris Mitchell Find him at travelingmitch, Ultimate Ontario, & His Writer's Portfolio. His podcast I'm Anxious About. Stephanie Craig Find her at History Fangirl, Sofia Adventures, & Oklahoma Wonders. Her podcast The History Fangirl Podcast. 

For this minisode, we chat the worst things that have gone wrong on our travels that we *mostly* caused ourselves!  Join Us! Join our Facebook Group: Rick Steves Over Brunch Podcast Listeners. Get exclusive mini-episodes on Our Patreon Account For more, find us: Chris Mitchell Find him at travelingmitch, Ultimate Ontario, & His Writer's Portfolio. His podcast I'm Anxious About. Stephanie Craig Find her at History Fangirl, Sofia Adventures, & Oklahoma Wonders. Her podcast The History Fangirl Podcast. 

In this episode, we chat about the (now retired) 2001 episode of Rick Steves' Europe, "Rome: Baroque, After Dark." We discuss the difference between older Rick Steves episodes and later ones, the luscious fashion-sense of late nineties Italians, and just how much we are missing Italian food! Join Us! Join our Facebook Group: Rick Steves Over Brunch Podcast Listeners. Get exclusive mini-episodes on Our Patreon Account For more, find us: Chris Mitchell Find him at travelingmitch, Ultimate Ontario, & His Writer's Portfolio. His podcast I'm Anxious About. Stephanie Craig Find her at History Fangirl, Sofia Adventures, & Oklahoma Wonders. Her podcast The History Fangirl Podcast. 

For this minisode, we chat about our favorite travel TV shows besides Rick Steves' Europe. While it feels a little blasphemous, it was fun! Join Us! Join our Facebook Group: Rick Steves Over Brunch Podcast Listeners. Get exclusive mini-episodes on Our Patreon Account For more, find us: Chris Mitchell Find him at travelingmitch, Ultimate Ontario, & His Writer's Portfolio. His podcast I'm Anxious About. Stephanie Craig Find her at History Fangirl, Sofia Adventures, & Oklahoma Wonders. Her podcast The History Fangirl Podcast. 

In this episode, we chat about the 2009 episode of Rick Steve's Europe, "Iran: Historic Capitals." We chat about Iranian food, following Rick's Iran itinerary, and how we would use Rick's show to plan our own Iran travel. Join Us! Join our Facebook Group: Rick Steves Over Brunch Podcast Listeners. Get exclusive mini-episodes on Our Patreon Account For more, find us: Chris Mitchell Find him at travelingmitch, Ultimate Ontario, & His Writer's Portfolio. His podcast I'm Anxious About. Stephanie Craig Find her at History Fangirl, Sofia Adventures, & Oklahoma Wonders. Her podcast The History Fangirl Podcast. 

Se você acha que viajar pra Paris ou Miami é mais do mesmo, nós temos a solução para você: hoje o Vale 10 traz 10 lugares peculiares para você visitar nas férias. • VALE-INDICA: - Série: “Turismo Macabro” - Livro: “Nada a invejar: Vidas comuns na Coreia do Norte” - Livro: “O Homem de Giz” • LINKS: - Ilhas das Bonecas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mx8JkGHaGUI - Estevam pelo Mundo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ppa246TLFOY&list=PLlZmBpUeOaND2bunzmLmANorY_VTglA6s • APOIE O PODCAST: - https://apoia.se/vale10podcast • REDES SOCIAIS DO PODCAST: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vale10podcast/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/vale10podcast - E-mail: podcastvale10@gmail.com - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS5rrfULmlLe7i5fsZp_eww • MINHAS REDES SOCIAIS: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rodolfobrenner/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrennerRodolfo • MELEGARI: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rsmelegari/ • ROBERTHA: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roberthamirando/ • MÚSICAS USADAS NESTE EPISÓDIO: - Abertura: “Countdown in After Effects - Free Template” - Abdelhamid Zarouati - Transição: “Livin' Up (Sting)” - Otis McDonald - Vale Indica: “Left U Into (Sting)” - Otis McDonald - Início e Fim: Pixabay© • FONTES: BBC, Insider Praga, Vontade de Viajar, Aventuras na História, Portal Vaticano, Ideias na Mala, Mega Curioso, Destinos Notáveis, History Fangirl, Catraca Livre, Chicken or Pasta?, Viajar entre Viagens, Nossa Viagem, Estevam pelo Mundo.

In this episode, we chat about the brand new Rick Steves’ Europe special “Why We Travel.” We chat about why he released the special right now and why we are so glad he did. Join Us! Join our Facebook Group: Rick Steves Over Brunch Podcast Listeners. Get exclusive mini-episodes on Our Patreon Account For more, find us: Chris Mitchell Find him at travelingmitch, Ultimate Ontario, & His Writer's Portfolio. His new podcast I'm Anxious About. Stephanie Craig Find her at History Fangirl, Sofia Adventures, & Oklahoma Wonders. 

In this minisode, we each share our favorite travel movies. Join Us! Join our Facebook Group: Rick Steves Over Brunch Podcast Listeners. Get exclusive mini-episodes on Our Patreon Account For more, find us: Chris Mitchell Find him at travelingmitch, Ultimate Ontario, & His Writer's Portfolio. Podcasts: I'm Anxious About. Stephanie Craig Find her at History Fangirl, Sofia Adventures, & Oklahoma Wonders. Podcasts: The History Fangirl Podcast.  

Roman mythology and the Saturnalia festival. Io Saturnalia! This BONUS! episode is an episode of Ancient History Fangirl!Subscribe to Ancient History Fangirl wherever you get your podcasts, or visit: ancienthistoryfangirl.com.Attributions and licensing information for music used in the podcast can be found here: mythsbaby.com/sources-attributions. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, we chat about the second half of the 2018 Rick Steves’ Europe episode “European Festivals I.” We chat what festival travel might look like going forward, tips for visiting European Christmas Markets, and why this episode was the perfect one for us to watch as our last episode of 2020. Join Us! Join our Facebook Group: Rick Steves Over Brunch Podcast Listeners. Get exclusive mini-episodes on Our Patreon Account For more, find us: Chris Mitchell Find him at travelingmitch, Ultimate Ontario, & His Writer's Portfolio. His new podcast I'm Anxious About. Stephanie Craig Find her at History Fangirl, Sofia Adventures, & Oklahoma Wonders. Plus check out her guide to the Best Milanese Festivals.

In this episode, we chat about the 2006 episode of Rick Steves’ Europe episode “Milan and Lake Como.” We discuss tips for visiting DaVinci's The Last Supper, why Milanese food is different than what you'll see in Southern Italy, and if Milan is the Manhattan of Italy. Join Us! Join our Facebook Group: Rick Steves Over Brunch Podcast Listeners. Get exclusive mini-episodes on Our Patreon Account For more, find us: Chris Mitchell Find him at travelingmitch, Ultimate Ontario, & His Writer's Portfolio. Chris's suggested Italy itinerary. His new podcast I'm Anxious About. Stephanie Craig Find her at History Fangirl, Sofia Adventures, & Oklahoma Wonders. Her favorite books about Italy, Italy quotes, and tons of Milan resources: What to Do in Milan What to Do in Milan at Night What to Eat in Milan Best Milanese Festivals What to Do in Milan in Winter How to Tour The Last Supper 5 Beautiful and Weird Milan Churches

In this episode, we chat about the second half of the 2018 history special of Rick Steves’ Europe “The Story of Fascism in Europe.” We discuss the upcoming US election, parallels between the early 21st century and today, and our favorite book recommendations so you can dive deeper into this topic.   Join Us! Join our Facebook Group: Rick Steves Over Brunch Podcast Listeners. Get exclusive mini-episodes on Our Patreon Account   For more, find us: Chris Mitchell Find him at travelingmitch, Ultimate Ontario, & His Writer's Portfolio. His new podcast I'm Anxious About.   Stephanie Craig Find her at History Fangirl, Sofia Adventures, & Oklahoma Wonders.

In this special episode devoted to even more on the queen of Carthage, Dido, Liv teams up with Genn and Jenny of Ancient History Fangirl for a rundown of why Rome "needed" so much Augustan propaganda, and what that means for the real Carthage and the mythological Dido. There's drunken elephants, loathing of Julius Caesar, gossip about Augustus's family, Cleopatra, Ovid, and of course, Dido.CW/TW: far too many Greek myths involve assault. Given it's fiction, and typically involves gods and/or monsters, I'm not as deferential as I would be were I referencing the real thing.To listen to more of Genn and Jenny, subscribe to Ancient History Fangirl wherever you get your podcasts! ancienthistoryfangirl.comAttributions and licensing information for music used in the podcast can be found here: mythsbaby.com/sources-attributions. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, we chat about the first half of the 2018 history special of Rick Steves’ Europe “The Story of Fascism in Europe.” We discuss parallels between Europe in the early twentieth century and the world today, how to seek out experiences in Europe where you will learn about this chapter in history, and the legacy of Fascism in modern Europe.   Join Us! Join our Facebook Group: Rick Steves Over Brunch Podcast Listeners. Get exclusive mini-episodes on Our Patreon Account   For more, find us: Chris Mitchell Find him at travelingmitch, Ultimate Ontario, & His Writer's Portfolio. His new podcast I'm Anxious About.   Stephanie Craig Find her at History Fangirl, Sofia Adventures, & Oklahoma Wonders.

In this minisode, European vacation ideas for three kinds of Europe winter trips: Christmas markets, winter sports, and winter sun. Join Us! Join our Facebook Group: Rick Steves Over Brunch Podcast Listeners. Get exclusive mini-episodes on Our Patreon Account For more, find us: Chris Mitchell Find him at travelingmitch, Ultimate Ontario, & His Writer's Portfolio. Podcasts: I'm Anxious About. Stephanie Craig Find her at History Fangirl, Sofia Adventures, & Oklahoma Wonders. Podcasts: The History Fangirl Podcast.  

In this minisode, we discuss when you want to pay for a guided group tour and when it's better to do it yourself. This is about important day trips in Europe, but also applies to trips all over the world.  Join Us! Join our Facebook Group: Rick Steves Over Brunch Podcast Listeners. Get exclusive mini-episodes on Our Patreon Account For more, find us: Chris Mitchell Find him at travelingmitch, Ultimate Ontario, & His Writer's Portfolio. Podcasts: I'm Anxious About. Stephanie Craig Find her at History Fangirl, Sofia Adventures, & Oklahoma Wonders. Podcasts: The History Fangirl Podcast.  

Today I am back with THE History Fangirl, Stephanie Craig, a travel writer and an American expat/nomad based in Sofia.In the last episode, we talked a lot about cultural Bulgaria and its history.Today is a deep dive travel guide on everything you need to eat, drink, and do when traveling to Sofia, as well as day trips you can take.You’ll discover:* The best view in Sofia* Where to hang out at night* The best walking tour to go on* The best cafe to get work done* The beaches you should visit* And more.You’ll also get a real flavor of what it’s like to live in Bulgaria, and learn about:* How the pandemic is affecting Stephanie and her expat family; * What it’s like to give birth in a country that’s not your own and how much it costs;* Bulgarian bureaucracy; * And a culture tip that you need to know to avoid awkward situations with the locals.You will definitely hear a baby in this episode and one f-bomb that I had to leave in because it was just too funny.Enjoy the episodeThe cheerful musical interlude in this episode is called Calimba by artist E’s Jammy Jams.*************I'm your host, Sarah Mikutel. Thank you for spending some time with me today. Have you ever thought of starting a podcast yourself? Find out how I can help you.

In this episode, we chat about the 2006 episode of Rick Steves’ Europe episode “Italy's Amalfi Coast.” We discuss when is the best time to visit the Amalfi coast, the magic of limoncello, and how to pick the best Amalfi hotel room.   Join Us! Join our Facebook Group: Rick Steves Over Brunch Podcast Listeners. Get exclusive mini-episodes on Our Patreon Account   For more, find us: Chris Mitchell Find him at travelingmitch, Ultimate Ontario, & His Writer's Portfolio. Chris's suggested Italy itinerary. His new podcast I'm Anxious About.   Stephanie Craig Find her at History Fangirl, Sofia Adventures, & Oklahoma Wonders. Her favorite books about Italy, Italy quotes, and whether to visit Pompeii or Ostia Antica.        

Bulgaria — is it on your travel list? It’s on mine, especially its capital, Sofia, a city rich in Roman ruins and Byzantine architecture.If you’re a history lover who enjoys affordable travel and getting off the beaten path, then Bulgaria might be the place for you.Joining me today is Stephanie Craig, a travel writer and an American expat/nomad based in Sofia.She’s also one half of the Rick Steves Over Brunch podcast and former host of The History Fangirl podcast.In this episode of the Postcard Academy, Stephanie shares how she ended up in Sofia and why it’s better suited toward digital nomads surfing the Schengen Zone than expats (if you don’t know what the Schengen Zone is, you can go back and listen to the deep dive I did).Then Stephanie is going to take us on a whistle stop tour of Bulgarian history, which is filled with one occupation after another. We also talk about some must-see historical sites in Sofia, including:St. George RotundaBoyana ChurchPark VranaCentral Mineral BathsYou might hear a baby squeak or two in this episode as Stephanie is holding her little one throughout our discussion. He’s very cute.Enjoy the show. *************I'm your host, Sarah Mikutel. Thank you for spending some time with me today. Have you ever thought of starting a podcast yourself? Find out how I can help you.

In our first minisode, we explain what they are, why we are doing them, and jump right in to cover our first topic. Stephanie and Chris each list our top three underrated European cities.   Join Us! Join our Facebook Group: Rick Steves Over Brunch Podcast Listeners. Get exclusive mini-episodes on Our Patreon Account   For more, find us: Chris Mitchell Find him at travelingmitch, Ultimate Ontario, & His Writer's Portfolio. Podcasts: I'm Anxious About.   Stephanie Craig Find her at History Fangirl, Sofia Adventures, & Oklahoma Wonders. Podcasts: The History Fangirl Podcast My complete list of the Most Underrated Cities in Europe.

This month, Lainey took a deep dive into The Last Degree of Kevin Bacon, a darkly funny fiction podcast. And to celebrate Women's History Month, Jenny Williamson and Genn McMenenemy (the fantastic co-hosts of Ancient History Fangirl)joined DYEP for a hilarious and informative interview that covered everything from their origin story, to their deconstruction of the historic male gaze, to a sneak peek at their upcoming season. Find out more on Twitter and Instagram (@doyouevenpod), as well as on Facebook. Find show notes and links to the pods we covered at doyouevenpodcast.wordpress.com.

Last season we did an episode where Erin chatted with her partner Lucas and you seemed to really enjoy it. This time, we asked Chris and Bri from TravelingMitch and the podcast Rick Steves Over Brunch to join us in discussing #travelcouples and dissecting what travel instagrammers are really selling. We also discuss culture shock and what it means to experience it and how to deal with it. Maybe we actually experience culture shock the most when we come home... --------------------------------------------------------------- Guest: Chris Mitchell and Bri Mitchell Chris Mitchell (https://www.travelingmitch.com/) : Canadian travel writer and influencer who has been to over 75 countries. I live to share stories and tips with my readers and followers at TravelingMitch.com. Podcast: Rick Steves Over Brunch (https://www.travelingmitch.com/mostrecent/rick-steves-over-brunch-podcast) , a podcast where Stephanie Craig (from History Fangirl) and Chris Mitchell break down episodes of the classic travel TV show, Rick Steve’s Europe. Ultimate Ontario (https://ultimateontario.com/) for niche Ontario travel. Bri Mitchell (https://www.travelingmitch.com/mstravelingmitch) : Canadian travel and lifestyle writer and travel industry professional. Bri also does a significant amount of work alongside Chris for the travelingmitch brand.  Instagram:  @travelingmitch @mstravelingmitch  Alpaca My Bags is the podcast that is creating a platform for discussing travel through a critical lens. If you're a fan of the podcast, don't forget to subscribe, rate and review Alpaca My Bags! Follow us on social media @alpacamybagspod or join our Facebook Group: Alpaca YOUR Bags. Written and Hosted by: Erin Hynes (https://www.pinatravels.org/) Producer: Kattie Laur (http://www.kattielaur.com) Music from Motion Array Logo by Christopher McCluskey

BONUS EPISODE!  In March 2018, Drew Vahrenkamp appeared on Stephanie Craig's History Fangirl podcast to discuss what was once the largest city on earth, in area at least: Angkor, Cambodia. For the upcoming holiday weekend in the US, we are honored to share this episode with you.  Please check out more of Stephanie's interviews with travelers, historians, bloggers and podcasters at https://historyfangirl.com. ************** Angkor, along with its most famous temple Angkor Wat, is one of the most unique places in the world. The French claim to have discovered it when Cambodia was part of French Indochina, but like so many “lost” places the locals always knew about it. However, much of what we know about the ancient city comes from inscriptions and other artwork on the temple. And because the jungle climate much of the other information we have about the city may be lost forever, but we do know that it was the largest pre-industrial city in the history of the world. My guest today is Drew Vahrenkamp of the Wonders of the World podcast. We chat about the ancient history of Angkor, how tourism in the city has changed dramatically over the last two decades, and how history lovers grapple with the ancient past of Cambodia, and the more recent reign of the Khmer Rouge.

We did it! Next week will mark a full year of publishing The History Fangirl Podcast, and this week marks the 50th episode, so it felt like the right time to do a retrospective of the first 12 months of the show. My producer picked a handful of his favorite clips (it was too hard for me to pick!) from the past year, and so this episode looks back on some of the fun and fascinating stories my amazing guests have told. As we wrap up this year and focus on the next one, I do want to say that I'm blessed to have had so many smart, insightful and entertaining guests on this show. I'm a travel writer by trade and a history buff by passion, and honestly the guests that have come on have done such a great job of fueling my love of both. I also want to say thanks to all of the listeners who have downloaded the show, reviewed it on your podcast app of choice, or sent me a note to say they enjoyed a particular episode. Putting this show out into the world was a big leap for me, and it's turned out to be one of the most rewarding experiences I've had. So thank you.   Episodes featured this week If you haven't heard every single episode of the show (how dare you!), and one of the clips this week interests you, you can check them all out below: The Boston Witch Trials The Colorful History of Lindisfarne The Lost History of the Black Pioneers Barcelona's Groundbreaking Monument to Trans History The Grand Place The Civil War Defenses of Washington, D.C. The Roman Forum The Oracle of Delphi Connect With Stephanie stephanie@historyfangirl.com https://historyfangirl.com Support Stephanie on Patreon Featuring the song “Places Unseen” by Lee Rosevere. More info and photographs for this episode at: https://historyfangirl.com/the-best-of-the-history-fangirl-podcasts-first-year/

The last three weeks have been crazy, and I haven't been able to record anything new. My apologies for the delay!   As a quick explanation, I found out that I had to move out of my apartment with only ten days left in the country to deal with packing up my place before heading off for three weeks traveling around North America. This ate up all of my work time. Never fear, as new episodes will be back next week!   For today, please enjoy this interview I did for The Wonders of the World podcast about the history of Petra and my experiences traveling there.    Episode description:    The lost city of the Nabataeans, the rock-cut city of Petra has been rightfully celebrated as a Wonder of the World, at least since that Indiana Jones movie. But the story is well worth telling. We'll talk about the Nabataeans, their caravans, and their run-ins with the Greeks, Romans, and Judeans.  We'll meet Pompey the Pompous.  And we'll eat Bedouin classics from underground pit ovens.   Stephanie Craig from the History Fangirl podcast shares her experiences traveling in Jordan.  For such a small country, there's so much there.  You will have chosen wisely to download this episode.  Enjoy!

Today I'm joined by Stephanie Craig, host of The History Fangirl Podcast, and full-time world traveler. We discuss traveling to Scandinavia and some helpful tips for those who plan to travel there. Please be sure to check out more of Stephanie's work via the links below. The History Fangirl Podcast https://bit.ly/2Q8jzJj Stephanie's second travel podcast, ''Rick Steve's Over Brunch'' https://bit.ly/2QbSntp My Interview on The History Fangirl Podcast https://bit.ly/2EdMENc The History of Vikings on YouTube https://bit.ly/2TW2DEh Follow The History of Vikings on Twitter https://bit.ly/2Qsg28b Feel free to contact me with any questions, comments, suggestions or inquiries that you might have noah@thehistoryofvikings.com Music: Danheim - Framganga https://danheimmusic.com/

BONUS EPISODE!  In January 2018, Drew Vahrenkamp appeared on Stephanie Craig's History Fangirl podcast to discuss Brussels' glorious central square, the Grand Place. In honor of Belgium's appearance in the Round of 16 of the World Cup, we are honored to share this episode with you.  Please check out more of Stephanie's interviews with travelers, historians, bloggers and podcasters at https://historyfangirl.com. Brussels, Belgium is an often-overlooked city, with neighboring capitals of Amsterdam and Paris stealing the spotlight. But Belgium is definitely much more than just great beer and chocolate. My guest today is Drew Vahrenkamp of The Wonders of the World podcast, and we sit down to chat about Brussels’ La Grand-Place, or Grand Place, the city’s central square. Drew is a self-described Belgiumphile, having studied there while in business school.

This episode is a break from the narrative usually presented. Recently Charles Kimball was interviewed for another podcast, History Fangirl, to give the historical background behind Thailand and Bangkok. A copy of that interview has been reposted here. And below is a link to the podcast of Stephanie Craig, the History Fangirl; check it out to see what other places she has visited. Bangkok and the Kingdom of Siam Do you think you would like to become a podcaster on Blubrry? Click here for the details on joining. Enter my promo code, HSEASIA, to let them know I sent you, and you will get the first month's hosting for free! Support this podcast!  

Lost city of the Nabataeans, the rock-cut city of Petra has been rightfully celebrated as a Wonder of the World, at least since that Indiana Jones movie. But the story is well worth telling. We'll talk about the Nabataeans, their caravans, and their run-ins with the Greeks, Romans and Judeans.  We'll meet Pompey the Pompous.  And we'll eat Bedouin classics from underground pit ovens. Stephanie Craig from the History Fangirl podcast shares her experiences traveling in Jordan.  For such a small country, there's so much there.  You will have chosen wisely to download this episode.  Enjoy!

The bloody BDSM scene turns out to be an accidental death from two high school buddies conducting "extreme wrestling." But there's something wrong with the victim's girlfriend. Turns out she's a 28-year-old pretending to be a teen! We're blown away by SVU season 8 episode 21 "Pretend." Our guest is Stephanie Craig of the History Fangirl podcast. The episode takes its inspiration from the true story of Treva Throneberry. Support the show.

Patrick Wyman is a historian and podcaster I hold in great regard and I've invited him on the show today to discuss the history and prominence of the great Walls of Constantinople and the role they've played in the history of the city of Constantinople, now modern day Istanbul. This was a fun conversation where we got to talk not only about the walls themselves but also the history surrounding why they became necessary, which world powers have made attempts to destroy them by laying siege to the city, and what finally happened to the walls through the course of time. When the capital of Rome moved to Constantinople, defensive measures had to be taken. For many years the city of Rome was the jewel of the empire, but as the eastern portion of the empire became more and more powerful and influential, it became clear that the center of commerce and culture had moved east. Constantine built the city of Constantinople, obviously naming it after himself and the capital of the Roman empire was moved. The city became a hotbed of political power and cultural diversity as a major trade route and defensive measures had to be taken to protect the city from outside forces, namely the Huns. Theodosius II lead the effort to build the walls initially and they were the paragon of Roman engineering and defensive capabilities in their day. Patrick Wyman joins me on this episode to discuss the history and importance of the walls of Constantinople. The threat of Attila and his Huns was enough to prompt the building of the walls of Constantinople. Attila the Hun was one of the most dominant warlords in all of human history. His forces laid waste to countless fortified cities all across Asia and Eastern Europe and the threat his armies posed prompted the building of the Walls of Constantinople. The walls were an engineering marvel, essentially making the city impregnable as they made use of the city's location overlooking the water. Patrick Wyman tells how the pressure brought by the Huns motivated Theodosius II to begin the building of the walls and how their strength protected the city for many years, in this episode. The Walls of Constantinople enabled the city to endure long after the Roman empire was fading. The Roman empire had already been divided and many of its fortified cities destroyed by the time the city of Constantinople was in any serious danger from outside forces. Many attempts had been made but none successful. People who lived inside the city may have felt little impact when outside forces attacked simply because the walls made it so secure. But eventually the Muslim forces attacking during the crusades were able to break through and take the city - but their leaders immediately began rebuilding the walls, knowing the strategic advantage they provided. Today the walls are hardly visible and modern tour guides don't think them worth pointing out, but their historical significance can't be understated. How did the walls of Constantinople finally disappear? There is a bit of mystery concerning what eventually happened to cause the mighty walls of Constantinople to diminish to the rubble they are today. There is little historical record as to what happened to the walls, but my guest on this episode, Patrick Wyman believes the city simply outgrew the walls, their usefulness became less important, and they had to be removed. You can hear our entire conversation about these amazing walls and their impact on the region, on this episode of The History Fangirl. Outline of This Episode [1:20] My introduction of the topic and my guest today, Patrick Wyman. [2:21] How Patrick became interested in two major strains in the history of world events. [6:05] The basic history of Theodosius II, the builder of the Walls of Constantinople. [9:04] How the capital of Rome moved from the city of Rome to Constantinople. [12:18] The building of the walls: why was it needed? [19:49] How the walls of Constantinople shaped the history of the city. [26:14] Was their really a slow erosion of the Roman empire? [31:21] The reality of what happened during the Crusades. [35:22] The rebuilding of the walls by the conquering forces. [42:10] After such extensive rebuilding, how did the city lose its walls again? [50:40] Patrick's plug for The Tides of History podcast. Resources & People Mentioned The Fall of Rome Podcast BOOK: The Byzantine Republic www.TravelingMitch.com The Tides of History This Week's Giveaway! The prize for this week is a $20 Amazon gift card. To enter, simply be a newsletter subscriber and leave a comment on this blog post: https://historyfangirl.com/the-walls-of-constantinople/ This Week's Sponsor Get a free audiobook and a 30-day free trial of Audible at audibletrial.com/historyfangirl Book: Lost to the West Connect With Stephanie stephanie@historyfangirl.com https://historyfangirl.com

The story of the Lost City of Petra begins with the story of the Nabataeans, nomadic traders who eventually settled in Edomite territory around 2 B.C. The Nabataeans had traveled everywhere and picked up architectural ideas from the Persians, Greeks, and Romans, and adapted these ideas into something that was uniquely their own. We don't have a lot of information about the Nabataeans because no self-written history has been found. My guest on today's podcast, Jane Taylor, describes what we do know about the Nabataeans and their art style, culture, language, the extent of their kingdom, and why they were able to withstand the Romans. Petra is not the only Nabataean site - You may want to see Mada'in Saleh Mada'in Saleh, also known as Hegra, in Saudi Arabia, is not as famous as Petra but is still a significant Nabataean site. Mada'in Saleh has a wealth of beautiful tombs carved into the sandstone mountains of the region. On this episode, Jane Taylor tells us about the history of The Lost City of Petra and also describes Mada'in Saleh and the excavations that are being done there, as well as describing some of the challenges for a woman traveling in Saudi Arabia. Petra was much the same under Roman rule as it was in the reign of the Nabataeans When the Romans took over the Nabataeans, life actually stayed much the same for the residents of Petra. On this episode, Jane Taylor explains the relationship between the Romans and the people of Petra, and how Petra flourished through the 6th Century. She then describes the gradual decline of Petra, mostly due to trade considerations. The Lost City of Petra has a fascinating history. You can learn about it on today's episode of The History Fangirl. How was Petra lost and rediscovered? During the early Crusader period, Petra was clearly regarded as an important center. But after the Crusaders, there is a gap in our knowledge, with no references to Petra from the 14th Century until Swiss explorer John Lewis Burckhardt rediscovered it in 1812. The story of Petra's rediscovery and the international reaction to it is the subject of my interview with author Jane Taylor on this podcast episode. Listen in to hear about the rediscovery of Petra, stories of some of the early visitors to the site, and what it is like to travel there today. What is it like to travel to Petra today? Petra is Jane Taylor's favorite place in the world. You have probably heard of the famous sandstone carved structure, The Treasury. But The Treasury is simply the foretaste of Petra itself. On this episode, listen to Jane describe what it is like to visit Petra, from the mind-blowing scale of the site to the stupendous view from the monastery, to how to negotiate the price of a camel ride. On my visit, I found the aggressive haggling with vendors to be quite a culture shock. Prepare yourself for an amazing trip by listening to Jane's descriptions of her favorite places and why Petra is her favorite place in the world. Outline of This Episode [0:14] Jane Taylor, author and photographer, writes about The Lost City of Petra. [0:53] How Jane Taylor first become interested in Jordan. [2:28] History of Petra from Edomite territory to the Nabataean Capital. [4:55] Nabataean art style - a unique reflection of other cultures and styles. [6:15] We have only limited history of the Nabataean people. [7:36] Contemporaries of the Nabataeans provide clues to their culture. [8:55] Nabataeans may have spoken one language and written another. [10:39] The kingdom of the Nabataeans, from Damascus to Mada'in Saleh. [12:01] Why the Nabataeans were able to hold out against the Romans. [13:46] Petra is not the only Nabataean site - You may want to see Mada'in Saleh. [15:44] How Jane Taylor ended up going to Petra. [16:24] Petra was much the same under Roman Rule as it was in the reign of the Nabataeans [18:52] Thanks to our sponsor, Audible, and a description of this week's free book. [20:31] How was Petra lost and rediscovered? [22:30] What was the international reaction to his rediscovery of Petra? [26:28] Jordan began to preserve Petra and make it a travel site after WWI. [28:32] What is it like to travel to Petra today? [33:45] Jane Taylor's favorite place in Petra - The Monastery. [35:27] Prepare yourself for haggling with street vendors. Resources & People Mentioned Book: Petra, Jane Taylor Book: Jordan, Images From the Air, Jane Taylor Book (Available only in Jordan at this time): Petra and the Lost Kingdom of the Nabataeans, Jane Taylor Jane Taylor's Website Hotels in Wadi Musa Free trial book on Audible.com Book The History of the Ancient World, from the Earliest Accounts to the Fall of Rome, Susan Wise Bauer Audible version: The History of the Ancient World, from the Earliest Accounts to the Fall of Rome, Susan Wise Bauer This Episode's Giveaway The prize for this week is a $20 Amazon gift card. To enter, simply be a newsletter subscriber and leave a comment on this blog post. Sponsor Notes Get a free audiobook and a 30-day free trial of Audible at audibletrial.com/historyfangirl Connect With Stephanie stephanie@historyfangirl.com https://historyfangirl.com

There seem to always be interesting intersections between history and art, and in this episode of The History Fangirl, we dig a bit into one of those crossings, the life of Margaret Mitchell, author of Gone With The Wind. Margaret wrote her landmark novel in the 1930s, a time when women did not have the right to vote and race relations in her hometown of Atlanta were at a very low point - and she used her book to address the issues the nation was facing, to great acclaim. In this conversation, I chat with Jessica van Landuyt of The Atlanta History Center about the life, work, and impact of Margaret Mitchell. Want to know how to make the most of a bad situation? Ask the author of Gone With The Wind. Margaret Mitchell had begun a career as a journalist and was working to become a writer known for in-depth, hard-hitting news stories, but was brought to a halt by an injury and confinement to her home. For a short time, she struggled to know what to do with herself but then turned to reading and finally writing. That season led to the birth of Gone With The Wind and over the next 3 years she compiled a manuscript that stood as tall as her when it was completed and sent off to the publisher. In this conversation, I talk with Jessica van Landuyt about Margaret's undefeatable spirit, the way she came to write her novel, and the impact it had on the culture of her day and beyond. Margaret Mitchell denied having written Gone With the Wind when asked by a publisher. It's not entirely clear why, but when Margaret Mitchell was first “outed” by one of her friends as having written a novel, she denied it to the publisher's face. But before their meeting was over the publisher left on a train with boxes of paper - her first draft manuscript of Gone With The Wind. Once he was able to read the story he was immediately convinced the book was worthy of publication and it became an instant best-seller. Margaret's life and writing are equally fascinating and on this episode of The History Fangirl Jessica van Landuyt shares about the years Margaret and her husband lived in an apartment Margaret referred to as “the dump” but is now known as “The Margaret Mitchell House” - part of the collection of exhibits at the central campus of The Atlanta History Center. Why was a sequel to Gone With The Wind never written? The way Gone With The Wind ends, it's almost a foregone conclusion that the author, Margaret Mitchell had a sequel in mind. But it's unclear that was ever the case. There are records of her writing in response to fan questions about that issue, something to the effect of “How can I write another book when I cannot deal with this one?” The volumes of fan mail she received and the fame she experienced nationwide and as a celebrity in her hometown of Atlanta kept her quite occupied. It's no wonder a sequel was never written. In this conversation, my guest Jessica van Landuyt and I chat about the difficulty of dealing with fame, how Margaret's success led her into philanthropy, and more. Don't miss it. Outline of This Episode [3:16] How Jessica became interested in Margaret Mitchell, author of Gone With The Wind. [4:25] Margaret's life: a tomboy growing up in Atlanta, upper class, very creative. [6:02] The types of projects Margaret worked on as a journalist. [10:22] Why Margaret began working on fiction: an accident that kept her from work. [14:11] How Gone With The Wind went from writing project to best seller. [17:18] The path from best selling book to blockbuster movie. [21:00] The premiere of the movie in Margaret's hometown of Atlanta. [25:26] How the book and movie impacted Margaret's life. [27:46] Death at age 48 and a period of nationwide mourning ensued. [32:45] The work of the Atlanta History Center. [34:20] Other exhibitions in Atlanta related to Margaret Mitchell that are of interest. Resources & People Mentioned Jessica van Landuyt Atlanta History Center Empire State South Margaret Mitchell Connect With Stephanie stephanie@historyfangirl.com https://historyfangirl.com Show Notes: https://historyfangirl.comhttps://historyfangirl.com/margaret-mitchel…ne-with-the-wind/ Music Credit:  "Places Unseen" by Lee Rosevere available at http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/Music_For_Podcasts_2/Lee_Rosevere_-_Music_for_Podcasts_2_-_01_Places_Unseen 

  One of the places I toured while in Italy was the area in and surrounding the Roman Forum. It's a central part of early Roman history that is sadly little more than a pile of ruins today. But the Forum was once the center of Roman life, both politically and socially. My guest today is Mike Duncan, host of two great podcasts - “The History of Rome” and “Revolutions.” Mike is a history buff like me who began learning the history of the Roman empire through pleasure reading. When he started looking for a podcast about Rome and found there were none in existence, he decided to begin the first Roman history podcast himself. This is a fun conversation between Mike and me so be sure you take the time to listen. What was the Roman Forum used for? In the earlier stages of the Roman Empire, the Forum was a very crowded, much-used area of central Rome. It was the center of all political activity as well as a social center for all things Rome. Were you able to visit in ancient days you'd enter a rectangular plaza with government buildings surrounding it. Triumphal processions took place there as would public speeches, criminal trials, and some gladiatorial competitions. But it was also the center of commerce and a place where you'd find many religious shrines and statues. Mike Duncan describes the Roman Forum and what it would have been like to be there in ancient days, on this episode of The History Fangirl. The Roman Forum is an example of the brick-based architecture that existed prior to the gleaming white marble we think of. When we think of ancient Rome we typically picture the white marble columns and gleaming white walls of enormous buildings. But at the time the Forum was constructed the main material used for building was brick. That knowledge gives a very different feeling to the images of what it must have been like to make a visit to the Roman Forum in its heyday. In those days it was the birthplace of the Roman Senate and a much-honored location in the city. Join me and my guest Mike Duncan for a fascinating conversation about the history and use of the Roman Forum. When the Roman Caesars took over, most citizens were happy about it. Most of us know about at least two distinct stages of the Roman Empire - the years of the Republic and the years of Imperial Rome when the Caesars ruled. What most people don't know is that the reason the Caesars were able to come to power is that the Roman Senate had become much maligned and quite ineffective. The people of Rome were tired of a system mired in corruption and political favoritism and welcomed the idea of a simplified form of rule, albeit a dictatorship. Mike Duncan shares how the transition happened and what it meant for life in the nation on this episode. The reason we study history is to make better decisions. Mike Duncan calls himself a practical historian. He's interested in the dates and events of the ancient past because he believes they help us navigate our own course with greater wisdom. In this episode, he says that we study history in order to make better decisions, and we do that by learning about the triumphs, mistakes, and events of the past. Mike and I also talk about his new book, why he wrote it, and what he hopes readers will glean not only about Rome of the past but about our lives here in the the present. Outline of This Episode [0:22] Why I decided to make this first episode about the Roman Forum. [1:12] Who is my guest, Mike Duncan. [2:57] Mike's interest in Roman history since childhood and how it's snowballed. [6:02] Where Mike received his inspiration and why he thinks history podcasts are great. [8:20] What IS the Roman Forum? The center of Roman civilization. [12:45] The experience of being at the Forum during its heyday. [14:56] Highlights of the events that took place at the Roman Forum. [18:30] The use of the Forum after the nation became an empire. [23:32] What happened to the Forum as Rome lost control of Italy? [26:40] The dismantling of the Forum to build homes and other buildings. [30:06] How the papacy played a role in preserving many Roman artifacts. [34:46] How Mike decided to write his book, “The Storm Before the Storm.” [41:49] Comparisons between ancient Rome and modern America. Resources & People Mentioned Mike Duncan, host of “The History of Rome” and “The Revolutions Podcast” BOOK: The Storm Before the Storm The Byzantine History Podcast The Bulgarian History Podcast Lars Brownworth - 12 Byzantine Rulers Podcast Mike on Twitter Timothy Snyder's Bloodlands Connect With Stephanie stephanie@historyfangirl.com https://historyfangirl.com Music Credit:  "Places Unseen" by Lee Rosevere available at http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/Music_For_Podcasts_2/Lee_Rosevere_-_Music_for_Podcasts_2_-_01_Places_Unseen