A History of Italy
Mike CorradiJoin history buff, Mike Corradi on a journey through time as he unfolds the rich tapestry of the Italian peninsula's history. This chronological story starts with the collapse of the Western Roman Empire and leads you through the most iconic events, influential figures, and cultural milestones that have shaped Italy into what we see today. It’s all serious stuff, but we do take time to stop and la... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 303 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | LeisureHistory | |||
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In this episode of A History of Italy, we explore the extraordinary life of Isabella d’Este, one of the most influential women of the Italian Renaissance and arguably the closest thing the 15th and 16th centuries had to a modern celebrity influencer.... more
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People accusing him of being Marxist he literally states how much he likes democracy he has a clean rating and it wasn’t 200 million dead anyway it was 35 million this proves that you don’t know what you are talking about and there are adds just skip them and there could be less adds but the more people join the less adds necessary and to those out there who are saying it’s to messy **** of that’s history there’s no one big book of history it’s messy so to everyone taking part in these childish ... more
Apple Podcasts5jabe517
United States6 months ago - What a gift!
Stumbled across this looking for information on the Middle Ages…stayed for the night, then did not sleep because I was enjoying it so much! Very engaging and informative.
Audible5KaiUnited States8 months ago Stumbled across this looking for information on the Middle Ages…stayed for the night, then did not sleep because I was enjoying it so much! Very engaging and informative.
Audible5KaiUnited States8 months ago- A must-listen for Italy enthusiasts/travellers/historians… actually almost anyone….
I stumbled upon this podcast “A history of Italy” while searching for a history of Italy, in preparation for my upcoming trip. A joyous find!
It’s the right bit of everything, from the bite size segments of history, of quirky humour, and adorably re-enacted skits at the end. Thank you/grazie!
Apple Podcasts5SMO a travelling Canuck
Canadaa year ago - great!
I love Mike’s playful but precise approach to Italian history. And I’m really liking the series on Italian Regions so much! Kepp up the good work, Mike!
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Italya year ago
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This history podcast presents Italy's past in engaging, bite-sized episodes that mix solid research with warm storytelling and lighthearted humor. Listeners can expect thorough coverage of major periods—from late antiquity to modern statehood—interleaved with dramatized anecdotes, on-site notes, and entertaining skits. The host's approachable style and willingness to blend rigorous detail with personality make complex events accessible, while the show's travel-flavored commentary and recurring historical curiosities give it a distinctive, warmly human feel that keeps history inviting rather than intimidating.
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