The conclusion to our series on the wars of the Diadochi, covering Demetrius’ fall and rise and fall again, the death of the last successors to Alexander the Great, and the rise of the next generation of the Hellenistic World. Show Notes: https://hellenisticagepodcast.wordpress.com/2018/12/31/018-to-the-strongest-the-end-of-the-wars-of-the-diadochi/ Title Theme by Lina Palera: https://soundcloud.com/user-994392473 iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hellenistic-age-podcast/id1377920930?mt=2 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-103425037 Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/s?fid=225541&refid=stpr Twitter: https://twitter.com/HellenisticPod Audible www.audibletrial.com/HellenisticAgePodcast
We introduce you to The Medieval Podcast. Danièle Cybulskie talks with Peter Konieczny, the editor of Medievalists.net, about why we are starting a podcast and what to expect in future episodes.<br /><br />This podcast is made possible by the generous support of listeners like you! To find out how to help spread the joy of medieval history, please visit patreon.com/themedievalpodcast
Romanos III is faced with the same problems which troubled his predecessor. He decides that a campaign against Aleppo will solve some of his problems. Meanwhile Zoe is left alone and frustrated in the Palace.<hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
We return to the narrative with a short introduction and the short reign of Basil's brother Constantine VIII.<hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
Time for a bonus episode! The topic of the corpse of Alexander the Great, where we discuss the historicity of its existence, its status as a religious talisman and propaganda piece, and the mysteries and conspiracies of its current whereabouts in…. Illinois? iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hellenistic-age-podcast/id1377920930?mt=2 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-103425037? Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/s?fid=225541&refid=stpr Twitter: https://twitter.com/HellenisticPod Website: https://hellenisticagepodcast.wordpress.com/2018/12/21/bonus-lost-talisman-the-mystery-of-alexander-the-greats-corpse/
<p>Leah and I had the opportunity to give a public talk at the Sound Education Conference at Harvard. We talked about the Reformation, why it matters, and how historians think about it today.</p><p>Support this show by supporting our sponsors!</p><p><br /></p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.</p>
The 4th War of the Diadochi is probably the most action packed yet, with Demetrius earning his title "besieger of cities", the Diadochi assuming the royal diadem, and the final confrontation between Antigonus and the other Successors at Ipsus in 301 B.C. Title Theme by Lina Palera: https://soundcloud.com/user-994392473 iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hellenistic-age-podcast/id1377920930?mt=2 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-103425037? Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/s?fid=225541&refid=stpr Twitter: https://twitter.com/HellenisticPod Website: https://hellenisticagepodcast.wordpress.com/2018/12/18/017-to-the-strongest-the-4th-war-of-the-diadochi/ Audible http://www.audibletrial.com/HellenisticAgePodcast
Our eleventh Kickstarter backers reward episode explores Byzantium's Jewish communities.<hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
<p>YES we're talking to THAT Raksha Dave, the one from Time Team, Patrick and Leah's favorite show! She tells us about her future digs, all the cool stuff she's done since Time Team, how she became an archaeologist, and why we should all treat old stuff with respect.</p><p><a href="https://twitter.com/Raksha_Digs?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Follow Raksha on Twitter!</a></p><p>Support this show by supporting our sponsors!</p><p>You can listen to <a href="https://www.parcast.com/mythology" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mythology </a>wherever you listen to Tides of History.</p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.</p>
Listener questions on Varangians, provincial administration, diplomacy, family mottos and the ever popular top 5 best and worst Emperors.<hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
<p>Medieval politics, full of assassinations and betrayal, was not for the faint of heart. But even within that landscape, one man stands out for his cruelty: Vlad the Impaler, prince of Wallachia, the inspiration for Bram Stoker's Count Dracula. This episode examines the real person behind the legend and the world that made him.</p><p>Support this show by supporting our sponsors!</p><p><br /></p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.</p>
Listener questions on houses, slavery, citizenship, vacations and common sayings amongst others.<hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
