Past Lives
Patrick WymanHistory 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
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 26 | Founded | 6 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | History | |||
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In hindsight, ancient Egypt appears to be both eternal and inevitable, but in reality it was neither. Until his untimely death 5,300 years ago, Gebelein Man lived in the Upper Nile Valley, the heartland of the warring petty kingdoms that would eventu... more
Of all the many people who lived in the distant past, we might know Ötzi the Iceman the best. Found in the Ötztal Alps of northern Italy in 1991, Ötzi lived more than 5,300 years ago, but the icy conditions where he died preserved his remains to an e... more
Nine thousand years ago, a special woman was buried in central Germany. She was her band's shaman, and they interred her with all of the tools of her craft: a feathered headdress with deer antlers, dozens of clinking animal teeth, an extraordinary va... more
Patrick's new book Lost Worlds: How Humans Tried, Failed, Succeeded, and Built Our World comes out May 5th! Check out a free preview of the first chapter of the audiobook, "The World As It Was," and learn about the Clovis people and reindeer hunters ... more
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- Great dive into Social History
Great start to what promises to be an interesting series.
The first season takes up the “throughline” of slavery in human history, a fraught topic that Wyman handles ably. I look forward to future themes!
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Canada2 months ago - Fabulous as always
I am so pleased to see a new series of excellent podcasts from Patrick
the stories are really fresh and engaging. These are stories that need to be told - as horrible as they are - it’s part of our history from forever
We need to remember this history especially watching current history unfolding all around us .
There is still slavery in many parts of the world today just as there is still war
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United States2 months ago - Consistently excellent and deeply relevant
I am a huge Tides of History fan, but the first season of this was even better. I was a little worried that this series was going to be too gimmicky to sustain itself. In fact, Wyman blends narrative and discussion of the historiography to give a compelling, detailed, and haunting glimpse into the practice of enslavement.
Apple Podcasts5IdeasManPhDUnited States2 months ago An incredible new podcast from an incredible podcast host. Patrick is one of the best in the business, and I have learned so much about history from him over the years. I'm beyond excited to see what this new show brings to the table - and what Patrick can do with a fully independent podcast!
Podcast Addict52 months agoDrysword- Excellent show
Patrick is an excellent synthesizer of history, and this show does an excellent job providing an individual focus rather than collective.
Apple Podcasts5Shredward0United States2 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #51 | United States/History |
Apple Podcasts | #47 | Canada/History |
Apple Podcasts | #114 |  United Kingdom/History |
Apple Podcasts | #61 |  Australia/History |
Apple Podcasts | #145 |  Italy/History |
Apple Podcasts | #189 |  Germany/History |
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What is Past Lives about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A history show focused on the lives of ordinary people across time, from ancient to near-present eras. Each episode highlights personal experiences—workers, slaves, dissenters, artisans—instead of famous rulers, weaving in archival research, survivor testimonies, and broader social contexts. Production tends toward thorough storytelling anchored in archival detail, often coupling individual narratives with historiography to illuminate how everyday life shaped history. A standout is its explicit commitment to giving voice to the overlooked, creating a humane, accessible lens on the past that can resonate with listeners who value context, nuance, and social justice. This mix of narrative depth and accessible analysis makes it useful for liste... more
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