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Historyteller

Ahsan Irfan

Historyteller is semi-monthly podcast that focuses on weaving true tales from ancient sources with contemporary archaeological data to give a true historical storytelling experience. Current: The History of Carthage

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes15Founded9 years ago
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Motya was going to die. And Motya knew it. In the intense heat of the summer of 397, the Motyans stood behind their defensive walls, which they had just fortified using the stones from the ruins of an ancient temple nearby. And they had also taken th... more

Gela was a Doric city, founded in 688 BC by Greeks from the islands of Rhodes and Crete. It was the metropolis of Acragas. She was built on a long low hill, running parallel to the South Eastern coast of Sicily. She took her name from the river that ... more

During the 415 - 413 BC Athenian invasion of Sicily, a Syracusan aristocrat named Hermocrates had become the hero of the day, by uniting all the Sicilian Greeks against the Athenians. He was then sent as a naval commander to the Peloponnese to help t... more

With ten episodes on Carthaginian history under our collective belts, we have come to a close on what we can call the “early history” of Carthage. From this episode, that is Episode 1.11, onwards, we will open up a new chapter. For the next little wh... more

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4.5 out of 5 stars from 38 ratings
  • Personal Bias Disguised as “Ancient History”

    My keen interest in ancient history is inextricably linked to my innate curiosity. When the presenter’s occasional quips in episodes 1.2 - 1.4 morphed into unabashed indignation and outright resentment in episode 1.5, that curiosity spurred a quick Google search of Mr. Irfan’s name. I encourage other listeners to do their own research, paying particular attention to the opinions he shares on his Twitter account (@ahsanirfan1985) and the views he expresses during interviews on YouTube and other p... more

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    Kritique73
    United States5 years ago
  • Good to hear Carthaginian perspective

    It’s interesting to hear about Phoenician history, but the host’s tic of referring to cities/polities with female pronouns is very off-putting for me. Cities aren’t people!

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    4
    Bjartur108
    United States7 years ago
  • Carthage Expert

    I am going to Tunis and wanted to know more about Carthage when seeing the ruins there. This podcast fit the bill perfectly. For a story with so few details he does a great job researching and organizing into a good story.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Colin Bartol
    United States7 years ago
  • Wonderful History Podcast!

    This podcast is an exceptional resource for all history buffs! The host is passionate, knowledgeable, and a great presenter! Do yourself a favor and subscribe to this excellent podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HistoryDude1492
    United States8 years ago
  • Engaging & Highly Educational!

    This podcast presents history in such an engaging way! The host clearly knows what he’s talking about, and his passion is contagious! I always learn something new after having listened!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WI Appraiser
    United States8 years ago

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