What´s New In History: The 10 Commandments 1956 Film
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...
29 Tammi 202529min
208. 520s BC part 8: King Ping Took the Ding
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 gro...
22 Tammi 202535min
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 th...
15 Tammi 202534min
207. 520s BC part 7 - That Damn Pirate Polycrates
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, ...
8 Tammi 202537min
What´s New In History - From Moses to Zoroaster
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 Podcas...
1 Tammi 202538min
206. 520s BC Part 6 Greece: Kimon the Booby
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 ...
27 Joulu 202427min
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 t...
11 Joulu 202429min
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 cr...
6 Joulu 202424min
