Tides of History

Wondery / Patrick Wyman

China

Zhou Dynasty

Shang Dynasty

State Formation

Indus Valley Civilization

Chinese Civilization

Bronze Age

Environmental History

Bioarchaeology

Archaeology

Human Sacrifice

Political Ecology

East Asia

Health Indicators

Agricultural Transitions

Dietary Choices

Ancestors

Neolithic Period

Agriculture

Human Remains

Everywhere around us are echoes of the past. Those echoes define the boundaries of states and countries, how we pray and how we fight. They determine what money we spend and how we earn it at work, what language we speak and how we raise our children. From Wondery, host Patrick Wyman, PhD (“Fall Of Rome”) helps us understand our world and how it got to be the way it is.

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Publishes	Twice weekly	Episodes	411	Founded	8 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	DocumentaryHistorySociety & Culture

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Latest Episodes

The Ancient Economy from Assyria to Augustus

What was the ancient economy? Can we even speak of such a singular thing? Today, I introduce the next block of episodes on Tides, an in-depth examination of the cutting edge of knowledge on the ancient economy in the first millennium BC.

Patrick's b... more

Yesterday • 40 min

Interview with Dr. Owen Rees (Book, The Far Edges of the Known World releases 9/30/25)

The ancient world was a lot bigger than Greece and Rome. Dr. Owen Rees joins me to discuss his new book on this broader conception of antiquity - The Far Edges of the Known World - and we traverse the globe from Africa to Vietnam to the Black Sea, tr... more

2 Oct 2025 • 47 min

Thucydides, the Greatest Historian of All Time: Interview with Robin Waterfield and Professor Polly Low

Thucydides is perhaps the greatest historian to ever live, a man whose work on the Peloponnesian War has been read, digested, and debated for more than 2400 years. Robin Waterfield and Professor Polly Low have produced a wonderful new translation of ... more

25 Sep 2025 • 41 min

The Celts Invade Greece

The Celts invaded Greece in 280-279 BC, an entirely unforeseen breakthrough of a nearly unknown people into the mainstream of the Hellenistic world. Tens of thousands of Celts poured through the passes of the Balkans, killed a Macedonian king in batt... more

11 Sep 2025 • 40 min

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Recent Guests

Dr. Owen Rees

Lecturer in Applied Humanities at Birmingham Newman University, author of The Far Edges of the Known World

Birmingham Newman University

Episode: Interview with Dr. Owen Rees (Book, The Far Edges of the Known World releases 9/30/25)

Robin Waterfield

Classical scholar and translator specializing in ancient Greek history and philosophy.

Episode: Thucydides, the Greatest Historian of All Time: Interview with Robin Waterfield and Professor Polly Low

Polly Low

Professor in the Department of Classics and Ancient History at Durham University and expert on Thucydides.

Durham University

Episode: Thucydides, the Greatest Historian of All Time: Interview with Robin Waterfield and Professor Polly Low

Manuel Fernandez-Götz

Professor of Later European Prehistory in the School of Archaeology at Oxford University.

Oxford University

Episode: The First Cities North of the Alps: Interview with Professor Manuel Fernandez-Götz

Douglas Boin

Professor of History at St. Louis University and author of "Clodia of Rome, Champion of the Republic"

St. Louis University

Episode: The Forgotten Power-Broker of the Roman Republic: Interview with Professor Douglas Boin

David Chaffetz

Member of the Royal Society for Asian Affairs and author

Episode: How the Horse Changed the World: Interview with Author David Chaffetz

Andrew Fialka

Associate Professor of History specializing in the Civil War, Reconstruction, and Guerrilla Warfare

Middle Tennessee State University

Episode: Guerrilla Warfare and Insurgency in the American Civil War: Interview with Professor Andrew Fialka

Dr. Joanne Paul

Honorary Associate Professor in Intellectual History at the University of Sussex and a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society.

University of Sussex

Episode: Who was Thomas More? Interview with Dr. Joanne Paul

Walter Scheidel

Dickinson Professor of the Humanities at Stanford University and renowned ancient historian.

Stanford University

Episode: On Ancient History and Our Shared Heritage: Interview with Professor Walter Scheidel

Host

Patrick Wyman

Host of Tides of History, Patrick Wyman brings his expertise in history, emphasizing an analytical approach to historical narratives and cultural dynamics. He often challenges conventional wisdom and strives to present a more nuanced understanding of significant events.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 9.8k ratings

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Patrick Wyman is my goat - beautiful coverage of facets of history outside of war. So much culture, religion, and the highest science, governance.
Apple Podcasts
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tyler.m39
Canadaa month ago
Great show
One of my favourite history podcasts. I’ve even managed to get my wife and 18 year old son onboard. We listen to older shows on summer road trips. Keep up the good work Patrick!!!
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5
Fil thy
Canadaa month ago
Siri
This podcast is more than amazing! Well researched and beautifully delivered!
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Siri V
Norwaya month ago
Fo shizzle
Thine nizzles
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krapse-b
United Statesa month ago
Great
Really interesting.
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United Kingdom2 months ago

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The podcast is recognized for challenging established narratives, offering fresh perspectives on historical events.

Listeners praise the host for thorough research and engaging storytelling that vividly brings history to life.

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Overall, the quality of content and depth of discussions receive positive feedback from a dedicated audience.

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Apple Podcasts	#64	United States/History
Apple Podcasts	#65	Canada/History
Apple Podcasts	#133	United Kingdom/History
Apple Podcasts	#72	Australia/History
Apple Podcasts	#125	Germany/History
Apple Podcasts	#244	Italy/History

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Interview with Dr. Owen Rees (Book, The Far Edges of the Known World releases 9/30/25)

Q: What is the take away from your book for readers?

The biggest thing I want anyone to take away is the understanding that the ancient world is full of stories that we haven't been told, and there are more perspectives beyond those of central civilizations.

Interview with Dr. Owen Rees (Book, The Far Edges of the Known World releases 9/30/25)

Q: What led you to write this book?

I wanted to produce an ancient history book that is interesting and challenges misconceptions about ancient cultures.

The First Cities North of the Alps: Interview with Professor Manuel Fernandez-Götz

Q: How does this period look different to you now, from where you're sitting after your years of research on it?

Fernandez-Götz explained that the field of Iron Age studies has changed enormously over the last 20 years due to new archaeological discoveries and methods, radically altering our understanding of settlements like Hohenberg.

The First Cities North of the Alps: Interview with Professor Manuel Fernandez-Götz

Q: How did you get interested in studying the Iron Age?

Manuel Fernandez-Götz shared that he was initially interested in history in general, particularly the Medieval period, but became fascinated with the Iron Age due to its unique intersection of prehistory and early history, marked by the appearance of the first cities and coinage.

The Forgotten Power-Broker of the Roman Republic: Interview with Professor Douglas Boin

Q: What led you to this story? What made you realize that there is a book in this particular character?

Professor Boin explains that it started 35 years ago when he began studying Latin and reading Cicero, leading him to recognize the often-overlooked voices of women like Clodia in history.

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What is Tides of History about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The podcast offers an engaging exploration of historical events and themes, often focusing on significant cultures and societies that have shaped the modern world. Notable discussions involve the intricate relationships between different civilizations, such as the Celts and Greeks, as well as profound analyses of key historical figures and occurrences, including Rome's rise and the implications of the American Civil War. The unique narrative style intertwines interviews with experts, archaeological discoveries, and cultural critiques to provide a multifaceted understanding of history.

What sets this podcast apart is its commitment to challenging conventional narratives, uncovering often overlooked perspectives, and highlighting the complex... more

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2. Robin Waterfield
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4. Manuel Fernandez-Götz
5. Douglas Boin
6. David Chaffetz
7. Andrew Fialka
8. Dr. Joanne Paul

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