The Fan of History and Brennon discuss the events of ancient history all over the world, decade per decade, starting at 1000 BC and moving forwards. Learn all about the Assyrians, the Babylonians, the mighty Pharaohs and the great kings of the Zhou Dynasty and more. Meet personalities like Ashurnasirpal II, Homer, Sennacherib, king Mu and the Buddha.
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2025-01-15 |
What´s New In History - From Horus to Jesus: A Journey Through Mythical Births In this cross-podcast collaboration recorded in Barcelona, we explore the universal appeal of virgin and unusual birth myths. With Gil from Podcast of Biblical Proportions and Garry from History in the Bible, we connect the dots between mythic figures ... |
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2025-01-08 | In the glittering Aegean of the 520s BC, Polycrates of Samos was a man of unmatched ambition and cunning—a tyrant who ruled the seas and defied the odds. But every rise has its fall. In this episode, we follow Polycrates’ journey to his gruesome end, a... | |
2025-01-01 | An ancient Passover letter might not be what it seems. New research suggests it could reflect Zoroastrian influences, reshaping what we know about Judaism’s origins. Join me and Gil Kidron of A Podcast of Biblical Proportions as we uncover this fascina... | |
2024-12-27 | Dan and Bernie return to Greece in the 520s BC where Kimon "The Booby" gains an Olympic title but loses his head. Did he win by running like an insane person in full hoplite gear? You'll just have to listen to find out!Quasi Moon Name - Vote Herehttps:... | |
2024-12-11 |
205. 520s BC Part 5 Rebellion, Fake Kings, and a Massive Rock Billboard The Behistun Chronicles: How Darius Turned Chaos into Control.Darius the Great didn’t just take an empire—he wrote the ultimate victory speech on a mountainside! Join us on our journey as we explore the chaos of the 520s BC, from quelling rebellions to... |
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2024-12-06 |
What's New in History: World's Oldest City Was Not in Mesopotamia The first cities sprang up in Mesopotamia right? Not so fast! Recent discoveries are rewriting the history books. Join us as we delve into the evidence and debate which ancient city truly holds the crown."Link to article:https://interestingengineering.... |
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2024-11-27 | Cambyses - Son of Cyrus the Great - is dead, and the Persian Empire is up for grabs. Enter Darius: ambitious, cunning, and ready to rule. It’s the 520s BC, and Persia is having a Game of Thrones moment! It’s high drama in the Empire, who will live, who... | |
2024-11-20 |
What´s New In History: Unveiling the Historical Thriller "Going Dark" A Conversation with author George K. MehokIn this episode of "What's New In History," I sit down with George K. Mehok, author of the gripping new thriller "Going Dark." Mehok's debut novel masterfully intertwines modern-day cyber intrigue with Revoluti... |
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2024-11-13 |
203. 520s BC part 3 - A Meeting of the Minds (and Mindless) with Gil Kidron In this lively cross-border episode, Bernie and Gil huddle up in Barcelona, while Dan joins from Sweden, to explore an ancient meeting of minds in 525 BC. As the Persian empire expanded into Egypt, Jewish communities from different lands converged, sha... |
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2024-11-06 | These 4,600 scrolls have been called the greatest discovery in Egypt in the 21st Century.Dan surprises Bernie in this episode with this amazing find. But what's in the scrolls? Hint: It has to do with the pyramids. Is this the proof ALIENS were involve... |