Fan of History
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.
- Website
- http://magicgatheringstrat.com/category/fohcast/
- Description
- Podcast category for Fan of History
- Language
- 🇬🇧 English
- last modified
- 2025-02-19 04:36
- last episode published
- 2025-02-19 00:01
- publication frequency
- 14.6 days
- Contributors
- Dan Hörning
- Owner Author
- Explicit
- false
- Number of Episodes
- 261
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- Society & Culture Games & Hobbies Video Games History
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Episodes
| Date | Title & Description | Contributors |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-19 | We wrap up the Roaring 520s BC with a stellar cast of characters: The Buddha, Confucius, Lao Tzu, Darius and more! Tying up loose ends in China, a young Confucius meets the wise old Taoist sage Lao Tzu and the foundation of Chinese thought is birthed r... | |
| 2025-02-12 | Most high school students are busy with math and history—but Michael Hoffen took it a step further and learned ancient Egyptian! In this episode, we talk with the teen author of Be a Scribe!, a beautifully illustrated book that follows young Pepi’s jou... | |
| 2025-02-05 | In 524 BC, the unthinkable happened—four capitals in ancient China were engulfed in flames on the same day. But this wasn’t a random disaster; it was foretold. In this episode, we uncover the prophecy, explore the political intrigue surrounding the fir... | |
| 2025-01-29 | One of our favorite recurring guests, Gil Kidron, has another podcast about movies and we had a wild time discussing the 1956 classic movie "The 10 Commandments" starring Charlton Heston, Yule Brenner, John Derrick and directed by Cecil B. DeMille. Ama... | |
| 2025-01-22 | The 520s BC in China were anything but quiet. With states like Qi and Jin vying for influence, leaders like Zichan rising to prominence, and strange omens hinting at disaster, this decade laid the groundwork for one of the most extraordinary events in ... | |
| 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... |