
Dan Horning and Bernie Maopolski discuss the events of ancient history all over the world, decade by decade, starting at 1000 BC and moving forward. We love history! History, History, History! That’s all we think of … History in the morning, History for lunch, History for dinner… even history right before bed! And we talk about all the key people in Ancient History – Julius Caesar, Gilgamesh, Jesu... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 222 | Founded | 11 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistorySociety & Culture | |||

Before Greek, Latin, or Sanskrit, there was PIE: Proto-Indo-European. Bernie and Garry Stevens unpack the new book PROTO, focusing on the Anatolian branch—especially the Hittites—and what their strange, early divergence tells us about migrations, lan... more
It’s 506 BCE. The armies of Wu and Chu have finally met at Boju after years of rising tension, personal vendettas, and political ambition. In this episode, we break down the strategies, leadership, and terrain behind one of the most dramatic military... more
It started with exiles, legendary assassinations, and a dream of revenge. This is the opening act of the Wu–Chu War, where the state of Wu punched far above its weight — and the state of Chu didn’t see it coming.
When Chu underestimated its ambitiou... more
In this "final" episode of our examination of ancient Greek democracy we compare it with the early Roman Republic which began "coincidentally" at the same time.
This won't be the last time we refer to the structures of these political systems over t... more
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He went there again. Another 1. It's getting old Bernie. Very old. And 1 it will be if he takes this down the political drain. Dan doesn't and the former hosts didn't. We come to listen and learn about ancient history. Not the opinion of some random man from PA. But they feel the need to insert their opinions and ideology in everything. A little comment wrapped around a cute laugh is crystal clear to me and many others. A 1 each time will be the result
It's getting old Bernie.
I maintain this podcast is still 5 stars but this time with a caution from this long time listener and Patreon Supporter.
Stay clear of injecting you political ideology or opinions into the podcast even in a veiled joking manner. This podcast is about history and that does not include the political opinions of the hosts. You were not alive during the time periods you speak about so your political opinions are not relavent nor do the listeners want to hear them. To the contrary, in the USA we... more
China episodes are great. I did not learn this in school and it’s so important to understand the history of this global economic and military power.
5 Stars for Fan of History and Whats New in History.
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Focused on the rich tapestry of ancient history, the discussions progress decade by decade beginning from 1000 BC, covering a multitude of civilizations and key historical figures such as Julius Caesar, Gilgamesh, and Alexander the Great. Unique to this podcast is its entertaining blend of deep analysis and humor, making complex historical narratives accessible and engaging for listeners. The program also explores a broad spectrum of historical contexts from various regions, including Egypt, Greece, and the Americas, complemented by guest insights from historians and authors, enriching the listener's understanding of both well-known and lesser-known historical events and figures.
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