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Past Lives

Patrick Wyman
Slavery
History
Roman Empire
Transatlantic Slave Trade
Serfdom
Social Death
Assyria
Bangladesh
Mississippi
America
Mamluk Empire
Ottoman Empire
Congo
Crixus
Marcus Virgilius Eurysaces
Alexander the Great
Napoleon
Cleopatra
Athens
Ancient Greece

History is built by people like you, and Past Lives is here to bring their stories to life. Every week, we’ll focus on the lived experiences of real people in the past, from the Stone Age to the near-present. Peasants, laborers, artisans, merchants, soldiers, and the enslaved are far too often overlooked in favor of kings, generals, and politicians; not here. On Past Lives, we keep the focus where... more

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Saint Patrick is one of the most famous individuals who lived in the late Roman Empire, but long before he became the apostle of the Irish, he was a Romano-British teenager who was abducted from his home and enslaved for six years.

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On May 24th, 166 AD, a seven-year-old boy was sold for the price of 200 denarii in the city of Seleucia Pieria. How did Abbas get there, and what happened to him afterward? The answers shed a great deal of light on how the Roman slave trade actually ... more

Standing just outside Rome's Porta Maggiore is a unique funeral monument to a successful baking entrepreneur named Eurysaces, who was proud of his occupation and his prosperity. But Eurysaces' wealth rested on the brutalized laborers who worked in hi... more

The Spartacus Rebellion is one of the most famous events in all of human history, told and retold time and again. But how and why did it happen, and who participated in it aside from Spartacus himself? Here we focus on Crixus, one of Spartacus's lieu... more

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Patrick Wyman
Narrator and host who emphasizes the significance of personal stories in understanding history and exploring themes related to social justice and human experiences.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 136 ratings
  • Past Lives delivers

    I’ve been a fan of Patrick Wyman‘s work for many years both in podcast and written form. Past lives, his latest project might be my favorite to date by focusing in on the lived experiences of ordinary people throughout history it gives the listener new tools to contemplate our shared existence.

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    5
    justme
    United Statesa month ago
  • Execellent Show

    Patrick blends detailed historic facts with a humane look at people from the past is this new podast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    John Brown's Body
    United Statesa month ago
  • Been waiting for this my whole life!

    I have always wanted to understand history through the personal lens. Where were you when I was in high school? Thanks so much for making this!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    webbygstar
    United Statesa month ago
  • worth a listen

    fantastic work

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    murder_gun
    United Statesa month ago
  • Not great

    I’m not a fan of history. I can’t believe people actually like your podcast. I’m looking forward to the past lives thing, though🤣🤣🤣

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    H A Z B I N H O T E L
    United States2 months ago

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#34
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#84
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#117
United Kingdom/History
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#31
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#128
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#52
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What is Past Lives about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The podcast uniquely centers on the lived experiences of ordinary individuals throughout history, emphasizing those often overlooked in traditional historical narratives. By highlighting stories from peasants, laborers, artisans, soldiers, and enslaved people, it aims to humanize history beyond famed figures like kings and generals. This approach seeks to provide listeners with a deeper understanding of how these individuals shaped their societies and, in turn, how their struggles and journeys reflect modern experiences. The episodes cover various historical periods and themes, including the impact of slavery, legal challenges faced by marginalized groups, and the economic systems of ancient civilizations, positioning personal stories as es... more

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