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- 57 - Attila the Hun: P.1 The Early Years | 421AD-430AD
Attila the Hun, as infamous and mysterious as the Huns themselves, is now coming onto the historical scene. Though Attila certainly did not emerge out of nowhere. His youth and initial rearing playing a significant role for the figure history has come to know.
Attila the Hun Formative Years & Emperor Honorius
We also take a look at someone who went down as Rome’s worst emperor, one Emperor Honorius. Was Honorius truly deserving of this historical stigma? When you consider some of Honorius’ predecessors, that is one hell of a statement. We will explore if indeed he is deserving of that title.
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Anna Domini is performed by Anna Chloe MooreyTue, 18 Jul 2023 - 1h 12min - 56 - Alaric I Sacks Rome | 411AD-420AD
Alaric I – the first king of the Visigoths – is maneuvering for what is his impending sacking of Rome – the first time in over eight centuries! While Sub-Roman Britain is experiencing the chaos that the newest power vacuum creates with the Roman Empire no longer present to administer order.
Alaric I & The Sacking of Rome
In the apogee of Alaric I’s story, he is awaiting his moment to strike. For years now, this Roman trained Goth warrior has awaited what is long overdue to him, receiving his station of “Master of Soldiers.”
Alaric I and his Goth army served the Roman military with tremendous battlefield distinction at tremendous cost. In doing so, Alaric was both promised this office and clearly earned it in spades.
At every turn Alaric was denied his due – the product of Roman insider political squabbles. Alaric’s patience has run short, and the city of Rome will settle the outstanding debt.
Alaric I in his quest to receive the title of “Master of Soldiers” is not a matter of individual glory. It is that billet’s benefit to his army that he holds so dear.
Alaric becoming Master of Soldiers entitles him to receiving large quantities of grain and gold at the expense of the Roman government. This bounty both feeds and pays the forces under his command. It is no small prize. Alaric will achieve both ends – even if that requires invading and plundering the Eternal City itself.
Alaric is biding his time in the Balkans, taking great care to choose his moment well. The city of Rome is clear in his crosshairs.
The Western Roman Empire’s leadership, despite feeling the tip of the sword of Damocles just above their heads, is still seemingly more interested in fighting each other. In doing so, they’re throwing open the city gates of Rome to Alaric I.
With this unfathomable state of affairs, Alaric is poised to do something that hasn’t been done in over eight centuries.
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Meet the Huns: History’s Perfect Enigma | 351AD-360AD
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How Did The Library of Alexandria Actually Burn Down? | 391AD-400AD
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Why Did The Roman Economy Fail In The Third Century? | 251AD-260AD
Sub-Roman Britain: Here Comes the Angles, Saxons & Jutes!
In returning to Sub-Roman Britain, we are encountering the knowledge black hole that period represents for historians. Patrick explores the salient historical legends originating from that period, reflecting what historians know to be the paramount conflict in this newest chapter of Britain’s history.
The Angles, Saxons and Jutes are making their way from the continent. With the Romans having recently abandoned Britannia, the native Britons are not pleased to welcome these newcomers…
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After nearly four centuries of Roman rule, the Roman Empire decides to abandon Britain in circa 410AD, initiating the near century long chaos of "Sub-Roman Britain." Sub-Roman Britain is known best for the vacuum of power it created, as well as the rise of the Anglo-Saxsons in Britain. We also meet a most singular figure, the notoriously charismatic Alaric I: The Scourge of Rome, that would go on to sacking the city of Rome itself!
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What are the realities of teaching Dutch history on the ground in The Netherlands today? What modern challenges does that include? Stefan from the fantastic history focused YouTube channel History Hustle is a seasoned Dutch history teacher that sat down with us earlier this year, and laid down the challenges in his experience when it comes to teaching history in his home nation of The Netherlands today.
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With the death of Queen Elizabeth II this past September, we ask: Should Elizabeth II be remembered to history as "Elizabeth the Great"or "Elizabeth the Wise"? Given the late Brittish Queen's length of reign and tremendous esteem, Elizabeth II is one of the very few where anyone can seriously ask this question.
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The Great Tsunami of 365AD was a pivotal natural disaster in the ancient world you've never heard of, and Marcellinus' account is harrowing...
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The Imitation Game, a 2014 biopic starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Keira Knightley about Alan Turing's life and codebreaking work at Bletchley Park during the Second World War gives historians no shortage of headaches. While the film strives to depict the deeper thematic truths of Turing's ilife regarding his immense genius and the absolute tragedy that ensues, in doing so the writers sacrifice every critical historical fact along the way.
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The Library of Alexandria evokes powerful images for the destruction of the greatest institution of higher learning and research in the ancient world. Many assume the Library of Alexandria's demise occurred in a single sweeping inferno. In reality, the Library's destruction occurred in several major episodes over the span of centuries. We not only explore the history of the celebrated Library and how it actually met its fate, but focus on the events of 391 AD; with the Library enduring one of the final nails in its coffin. As an unfortunate innocent bystander - it was the victim of the anti-pagan Christian purges occurring due to Theodosius I declaring the Roman Empire's official adoption of Christianity as the single state religion.
With Rome's official state religion becoming Christianity, the long worshiped order of the Vestal Virgins is abolished in 394 AD; a major vestige of the pagan Hellenistic religion being swept aside in favor of the new official theology. With the Vestal Virgins meeting their end, so with them goes the legendary Sacred Fire of Vesta. Since immemorial, the Sacred Fire of Vesta served as symbol of Rome's greater destiny and place in their universe, and was extinguished not by a foreign enemy - but Rome's very own emperor, Theodosius I.
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The infamous Battle of Adrianople - the pitched battle between the ad hoc Thervingi Goths under the banner of Fritigern - against the hasty Roman Emperor Valens. As a battle and greater war nobody wanted or ever thought they would have to fight; for the Romans Adrianople goes down in the annals of Roman history along with Cannae and the Teutoburg Forest. It was a war that could have been resolved with a bloodless victory for both. It speaks heavily to the rapidly declining abilities - and more importantly absence of wise leadership - for the Romans To say nothing of the sheer tenacity of the various Goths who came to the banner of Fritigern.
Magnus Maximus: a Roman general who later became emperor rising up in the British isles is truly astonishing. Magnus Maximus's story became a folk legend in Wales of all places. It is an amazing story that only our resident Briton could possibly tell.
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The Great Migration beginning in the late 4th century is one of the major factors that lead to the eventual collapse of the Western Roman Empire. As the waves of various Germanic tribes were fleeing the incoming Huns entering the European steppes, it was more than Rome could handle. We look at a particularly heinous episode when the Thervingi Goths were granted permission to resettle in Thrace (modern day Bulgaria), and utter disaster ensued. Could this disaster have been avoided? What really went wrong in this situation? Was it malice, or mere incompetence? You decide.
We also globe trot to ancient Mesoamerica, and explore the incredible city of Teotihuacan, located very near modern Mexico City. As we delve into what archeologists and historian now about the ancient city state, we discuss the rise and rule of the individual only known to posterity as "Spear Thrower Owl"; a name given by archeologists due to the glyphs identified with this figure who dominated in the late 4th century.
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Julian the Apostate was the last pagan emperor of Rome, but that is only part of his legacy. In truth through a series of clever moves, Julian sought to both end Christianity in the empire by having Christianity do the dirty work for him. While simultaneously, seeking to bring back the Roman pagan religion, as triumphant as ever.
In our second segment, we explore a site you may never heard of: The Mogao Caves. Located in Gansu Province in modern northwest China, the Mogao Caves is one of the most impressive sites in Buddhism. In addition to housing some of the largest statues of Buddha currently in existence, it is the location of a chance findings of the Dunhuang manuscripts - a near perfect time capsule of everyday life along the famous Silk Road. It brokers little comparison elsewhere.
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With the recent invasion of Ukraine by Russia, and the course of those recent events, A.D. History is breaking from our scheduled programming to provide a historical guide to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. We are discussing the history of Ukraine, Russia, their shared history and the relevant history of NATO in this situation.
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The Huns, despite their incredible impact on history, are still a mystery. Where they originated or how they lived are largely lost to time.
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Did the U.S. HAVE to use the atomic bombs during the Second World War? How could they have used the atomic bombs differently? As weapons of a potential revolutionary nature - strategically speaking - much was still not understood about the atomic bombs by those who created them. Nor was there initial consensus on how to best use them during the war itself.
So what alternatives did they consider, and what factors weighed heaviest in the decision for how, when and where the atomic bombs were eventually used?
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Ridley Scott's epic Gladiator (2000) starring Russell Crowe and Joaquin Phoenix is an era defining film, but as history goes it is totally off the rails. Is it historical fiction? Speculative history? Alternate History? Total bullocks? Does it even matter? As a popcorn epic, Gladiator is only concerned with one question: "Are you not entertained?!"
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Saint Nicholas is the main, real life individual upon which the figure of Santa Claus is based - who dies in 343AD. But who was he? What made Nicholas so special that we live with his legacy to this day within the fictional character of Santa Claus? Did he even exist? The real life Nicholas knew the beaches of the Eastern Mediterranean far better than the North Pole. He is credited with what we might call modern miracles, and was second to none when it came to his beard. We look to find the actual saint from the popular fictional character, and find the man in the saint.
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Emperor Constantine has long been called “The Great,” but why? How is it that a Roman Emperor who died 1,700 years ago still has his fingerprints all over our modern world?
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The First Council of Nicaea in 325AD is perhaps the ecumenical council many people know best, however due to the work of Dan Brown many have strong misconceptions of what actually happened there. The First Council of Nicaea was a three month show down formally called by the newly converted Emperor Constantine. The most important question wrangled with during that meeting was determining the exact divine nature of Jesus. Was Jesus God? Or was he separate from God? It is a point not all of Christianity even agrees upon today.
In our final segment, Patrick discusses with us the first major steps of founding the Gupta Empire on the Indian subcontinent. The Guptas would become an eminent power on the subcontinent for the next three centuries. Moreover, many people consider this Gupta period as the great golden age of Indian civilization. We learn more.
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How Roman Emperor Constantine became Christian, and his experience at the Battle of Milvian Bridge is a historical enigma we seek to solve.
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In this first episode of season four of the A.D. History Podcast, we begin laying the foundations for the monumental leap forward Christianity is about to experience under the rule of Constantine. However, Constantine is not in power yet... Indeed before Christianity is to enjoy the fruits of it's most powerful benefactor thus far in our show, much darker times are ahead. Namely in the form of an individual we have become very familiar with in our show, one Emperor Diocletian who undertakes perhaps the most systematic repression against Christianity throughout the history of Rome itself.
We also have the opportunity to travel subject wise into a history of a country many of us at least know exists, but in general know very little about. In our final segment for this episode, Patrick discusses the history of the micro state San Marino, whose history in fact initially hails from this very decade in question.Tue, 19 Oct 2021 - 1h 28min - 37 - Founding the Gupta Empire, Mayan Classical Period & More! | What We Missed Third Century AD
Now wrapping our third season and the Third Century, we dive into some items that we have missed along the way! These items include the founding of the Gupta Empire (circa 240AD-280AD) on the Indian subcontinent, a few of the grittier details regarding the Plague of Cyprian, the rise of the Mayan Civilization's Classical Period, and a few other bits as well.
In addition to an excellent and timeless Patreon submitted question, and catching you up on the history titles we have been enjoying on our own time.
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Emperor Diocletian went to great lengths to overhaul the entire structure of the Roman Empire, to extricate Rome from the Crisis of the Third Century. As well as to better serve the Roman people themselves who had become largely neglected during the crisis.
None of Diocletian’s reforms were perhaps more sweeping than those for the Roman military, and for Roman civilian administration.
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Emperor Diocletian's rule not only proved definitive in extricating Rome from the Crisis of the Third Century, but his sweeping reforms served as the societal framework for numerous great powers in the European Middle Ages. Diocletian did not set out to merely end Rome's third century debacle, his single-minded aim was to do no less than recreate the Roman Empire into his idealized vision.
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The small slew of emperors who followed Aurelian were mostly pieces of work - with one exception - and all but kept the ship afloat before the rise of the immense Diocletian. Indeed we found it important to cover the remaining half of the 270s with our prior focus purely on the five year accomplishments of Aurelian.
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For this premiering episode of A.D. History, it is again one of those special occasions where your hosts Paul and Patrick use their combined intellects to tackle a major topic together. In this decade, they go all in and tell the history of how one Lucius Domitius Aurelianus - better known as Emperor Aurelian - did what no other Roman leader could during the Third Century Crisis... reconquer all prior Roman territory that had splintered from the Empire during this Third Century disaster. We look at why Aurelian succeeded where all of his third century contemporaries and predecessors abjectly failed; discussing what he understood that they did not. Aurelian's achievement amazingly occurred entirely within the first five years of the 270s, serving as the first act of two that would give Rome a new lease on its already vaunted existence.
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In this newest episode of A.D. History, we are taking a little break from the Third Century. Today we are taking this opportunity to delve into the season 3 edition of A.D. History Watches. Paul and Patrick are posing the question, "how historically accurate is The Death of Stalin (2017)?" This comedy seeks to find the foibles and humor in the otherwise tremendous dark era of Joseph Stalin's despotism.
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In our newest episode, we pick up from our previous episode examining the rise - and altogether quick fall - of the splinter state Gallic Empire. Yet during our discussion, there is one very clear oddity about this Gallic Empire - it leads one to question, "exactly how Gallic is this empire, again?" In our second segment, Patrick gives us a look at the other major splinter state from the Third Century Crisis, the Palmyrene Empire. Namely a closer look at it's major contributor, Queen Zenobia.
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Why did the Roman economy nearly collapse during the crisis of the third century? To answer that question we are joined by a special guest contributor. We also examine the highly revealing case study of how Roman Gaul experienced it's third century crisis on the ground. Specifically how it contributed to the creation of the short-lived Gallic Empire splinter state, founded by Postumus in 260AD.
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In our newest installation of A.D. History, we take our first look at the Korean Peninsula during antiquity. Specifically with one of it's own Three Kingdoms kicking up the dust against the standout of all of China's Three Kingdoms - Cao Wei. For our second segment, Paul takes a foray into exactly who the Sassanid Persians were. As a power that will exist for the next four centuries during our show, it is well due to better understand who they were, how they operated, and how they lived. While it is not easy for modern scholars to answer these very specific questions, we take our best stab to get under the surface of their civilization...** DONATE TO A.D. HISTORY ON PATREON!: https://patreon.com/adhistorypodcast/
Sat, 05 Jun 2021 - 1h 00min - 28 - How Did The Crisis Of The Third Century Begin For Rome? | 231AD-240AD
In this newest episode of A.D. History, Paul and Patrick have finally arrived at the storm that is the Crisis of the Third Century for ancient Rome. It is a complex melange of military conflict, political struggles at the highest levels, unexpected characters making their way to the forefront, and a deeply compelling struggle endured by this incredibly famous ancient super power... ** CONTRIBUTE TO A.D. HISTORY ON PATREON!: https://patreon.com/adhistorypodcast/
Mon, 24 May 2021 - 1h 37min - 27 - Founding the Sassanid Empire & Elagabalus: The Roman Emperor Who Wasn’t Truly Roman? | 221AD-230AD
In our newest episode of the A.D. History Podcast, we witness the meteoric rise of the Sassanid Empire; a power that will make an indelible mark on the history of the world over the next four centuries. Furthermore, we look into the Roman emperor Elagabalus, a Roman emperor who wasn't truly all that Roman at all... *CONTRIBUTE to the A.D. History Podcast on Patreon by visiting https://patreon.com/adhistorypodcast
Sat, 08 May 2021 - 1h 27min - 26 - The Art of War: Intelligence and Covert Ops & The Last Emperor of the Han Dynasty | 211AD-220AD
In today's episode, we fully and truly wrap his mini-series documenting the death rattle of the Han Dynasty by discussing the final emperor to call himself a Han. Additionally, we foray into BOTH Chinese history and world history; discussing the scintillating intersection between General Cao Cao, Sun Tzu's "The Art of War," as well as the work's greater impact on the history of intelligence and covert operations!... *CONTRIBUTE TO THE A.D. HISTORY PODCAST ON PATREON!: https://patreon.com/adhistorypodcast/
Sun, 25 Apr 2021 - 1h 34min - 25 - The Emergence of Septimius Severus & The Campaigns of Cao Cao | 201AD-210AD
As Paul and Patrick kick off the beginning of the A.D. History Podcast season three, they begin laying down the framework for the upcoming so-called "Crisis of the Third Century" for Rome; examining the incredible rise of Septimius Severus. In addition to the remarkable decade long campaign of legendary poet-warlord Cao Cao, leading to the formation of the Wei Kingdom.
Sat, 10 Apr 2021 - 1h 35min - 24 - Antonine Wall, Invention of Paper, Year of the FIVE Emperors & More! | WHAT WE MISSED 2nd CENTURY
As has become the tradition for A.D. History at the conclusion of every season, Paul and Patrick touch on the topics they missed. For whatever reason, these very interesting and worthy topics did not make the initial cut... until now! Topics such as the lesser known Antonine Wall, the invention of what we know as modern paper, and the exceptional chaos of The Year of the Five Emperors... *SUPPORT THE A.D. HISTORY PODCAST ON PATREON! https://patreon.com/adhistorypodcast
Sat, 27 Mar 2021 - 1h 12min - 23 - Han Dynasty Death Rattle & The Mystery of Queen Himiko | 191AD-200AD
For this conclusion of A.D. History’s second century season, the Han Dynasty’s collapse and Japan’s Queen Himiko come to the forefront. With the close of the second season, it is a truly fitting climax. *SUPPORT THE A.D. HISTORY PODCAST ON PATREON!: https://patreon.com/adhistorypodcast
Sat, 13 Mar 2021 - 1h 10min - 22 - Yellow Turban Rebellion & Galen: A Father of Modern Medicine You Never Knew About | 181AD-190AD
The newest episode of A.D. History takes you foremost to the waning years of the Eastern Han Dynasty from 181AD to 190AD, as it struggles to quell the Yellow Turban Rebellion. We also introduce Galen of Pergamon; a father of modern Western medicine who despite his now historical low profile popularly - held major influence in medicine for 1,500 years after his death. In many ways Galen singlehandedly laid the framework of modern medicine.
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For this episode of the A.D. History Podcast, Paul and Patrick are joined by TGNR’s Founder and Editor-in-Chief Kristen E. Strubberg. Together they discuss the reality of Emperor Commodus' mental health; specifically against his popular cultural portrayal. Yes, we are looking at you, Ridley Scott.
Additionally, Patrick in particular explores a question from our recent “Who Wrote the Gospels?” episode: why isn’t there only a single gospel narrative in the New Testament? As opposed to the four that are now the canonical norm? It's a valid question, and one Tatian in this decade proffered a solution for, today known as the Diatessaron. So, what did the single gospel look like? Find out in this newest episode!
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We see how Rome fought the Antonine Plague compared to COVID-19 today, and uncover the unusual relationship between Rome & Han Dynasty China.
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Happy 2021! Paul and Patrick are back from the holidays hiatus and have a brand new episode of A.D. History for you! In this episode of the A.D. History Podcast, Paul and Patrick are teaming up to tackle the enormous questions: Who wrote the gospels in the Christian New Testament? As well as exploring the conceptual origins for creating a New Testament canon, through the case study of one Marcion of Sinope.
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For the holiday season Paul and Patrick debut the special series, "A.D. HISTORY WATCHES," reviewing - as historians - the satire classic "Monty Python's Life of Brian."
Also, as mentioned in this episode’s opener: What do you think future historians will take the most interest in looking back at 2020? Clearly it will be largely be dominated by the ongoing pandemic, but what else do you think will draw their interest? Let us know your thoughts by emailing the show at adhistorypodcast@tgnreview.com, or on our social media outlets, and we will include them for our special segment on this question!
On a final note: this episode of the A.D. History Podcast marks a brief hiatus for Paul and Patrick, as our next episode will release on 16 January, 2021. At which time A.D. History will pick up where we have left off, exploring 151AD - 160AD.
These last three months, releasing a new episode every two weeks, has been a tremendous challenge. So we are taking a much needed breather to recharge for our 2021 ahead.
Cheers to you, and our upcoming 2021 together!Fri, 25 Dec 2020 - 1h 03min - 17 - Juvenal The Satirist & How The Hell We Got The Five Good Emperors | 141AD-150AD
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In this newest edition of the A.D. History Podcast, we explore a very unlikely - yet highly revealing - aspect of Roman society, satire. Specifically by exploring one of Rome's most infamous satirists... Juvenal!
For the second segment, Paul breaks down in full exactly how the hell we ended up with the historical concept of the "Five Good Emperors." If you enjoyed our previous episode's interview with Sam Aranow, it would be very difficult to consider the acts of Hadrian as "good." So, what gives? We have the very answer for you!Sat, 12 Dec 2020 - 2h 08min - 16 - The Kitos War & Bar Kokhba Revolt | 131AD-140AD F/ Sam Aronow
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Sat, 28 Nov 2020 - 1h 39min - 15 - Hadrian Builds a Wall & Zhang Heng: China’s da Vinci? | 121AD-130AD
In this newest installment of A.D. History, Paul and Patrick examine Roman Emperor Hadrian, his eponymous wall that’s stood the test of time demarcating England and Scotland, and it’s remarkable impact. As well introducing a remarkable Chinese - yet little known in the West - renaissance man, Zhang Heng. Zhang’s incredible applied intellect, coupled with his innovative gifts are quite literally felt to this very day!
Sat, 14 Nov 2020 - 1h 14min - 14 - Kama Sutra: The TRUE Story & The Enduring Roman Pantheon | 111AD-120AD
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The Kama Sutra is a greatly misunderstood book today; a true history almost unknown. We also explore an architectural marvel of the Pantheon.Sat, 31 Oct 2020 - 1h 08min - 13 - What Was The Relationship Like Between Rome & Ancient Greece? & Exploring the Hopewell Tradition | 101AD-110AD Feat. Ryan Stitt
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For the first episode of the A.D. History Podcast's second season, hosts Paul K. DiCostanzo and Patrick Foote sit down with the host of The History of Ancient Greece Podcast (THOAG) Ryan Stitt; to discuss the relationship between Ancient Greece and Rome during the late Roman Republic and early Roman Empire Period. Yet kicking off this episode, Patrick delves into the little known Hopewell Tradition of ancient North America. Additionally, the A.D. History Podcast is launching its new crowd funding campaign on Patreon!Sun, 11 Oct 2020 - 1h 27min - 12 - Trung Sisters, Destruction of Pompeii & More! | What We Missed 1st Century A.D.
After completing the First Century A.D., Paul and Patrick reflect on all the subjects they wanted to cover - but ultimately did not make it to the final cut. Among the various events and figures in this episode, the Vietnamese Trung sisters, the great fire of Rome, the destruction of Pompeii, and more receive the spotlight!
Sun, 20 Sep 2020 - 58min - 11 - Trajan: The People’s Emperor? & Kushan Empire Contact with Han China | 91AD-100AD
Emperor Trajan was thought the equal to Augustus, thought one of the “Five Good Emperors,” lead as a full departure from the despotic Domitian, and brought Rome to it’s territorial apex. Yet as emperor, it was Trajan’s shocking and unprecedented common touch with the Roman people that set him apart.
Further a field from Rome in Central Asia, the Kushan Empire by the end of the first century was still a young power, but quickly gaining strength and wealth, serving as the nexus for all the overland Silk Road routes. With their growing influence and power, it is now at the end of the First Century that the Kushans make their first, formal diplomatic contact with the Han Dynasty in China.
Email: adhistorypodcast@tgnreview.comSun, 16 Aug 2020 - 1h 31min - 10 - Rome Eyes Ireland & Domitian the Despot | 81AD – 90AD Feat. J.J. McCullough
For this episode of A.D. History, Paul and Patrick revisit Roman Britain. In so doing, Patrick examines potential Roman ambitions to cross the Irish Sea, as well as the waning ambitions of Rome to not conquer and occupy the area which encompasses modern day Scotland. Furthermore noted educational YouTube creator, contributor to the Washington Post and National Review J.J. McCullough joins this installment as a special guest.
Rome, Ireland and Scotland
Roman Britannia during the volatile “Year of the Four Emperors” and since saw more relative stability than many other provinces of the empire. With most local rebellion quelled south of the modern day Scottish border, the rest of the British isles underwent significant Romanization.
In essence, much of the desired Roman framework for ruling was operating quite smoothly at this juncture. Indeed, Romanization is a key element to understanding the long term framework of Roman power itself.
Romanization in Roman Britain
Roman power was often predicated on the concept of soft power, best defined as a means of macro influence to other peoples by way of a given entities culture, ideas, and general philosophies of life.
In Roman Britain, the empire saught to incorporate the people’s within its territory – namely the native ruling aristocrats – to pledge their loyalty to Rome in exchange for things like Roman citizenship, a cherished prize.
In so accepting such an arrangement, those with Roman citizenship could be politically active – voting – in the Roman world. As well as being able to trade with other Romans, entering contracts, and enjoying legally recognized marriages.
Not all who were subject to Roman power were citizens, and to enjoy that status was a major boon for those that possessed it. Though Rome was considered a more hard power undertaking across the Irish Sea.
Rome Sizing Up Ireland
Gnaeus Julius Agricola was Roman governor of Britannia, who is credited for the significant expansion of Rome’s territory in the British Isles. During his tenure, Agricola gave serious consideration to the Roman invasion of Ireland.
Agricola, tempted by the possibility of taking Ireland, seriously considered crossing the Irish Sea with a unit of 5,000 legionnaires to conquer the emerald isles. Yet ultimately refrained from doing so, given the immense difficulties such an operation would require. In addition to seeing the arithmetic of the cost-benefit analysis in this situation.
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Introducing the A.D. History Podcast
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Caligula: Truly a Mad Emperor? & Roman Conquest of Britain
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Historical Jesus: What Do We Know? & Founding the Kushan Empire
Domitian’s Despotism
Domitian was the youngest son of Vespasian, and younger brother of Titus. Domitian served the pose as Emperor, and the last such member of the Flavian dynasty to do so.
In this segment Paul explores how Domitian – a man never expected to become emperor – blew aside the vestiges of the republican facade in Rome, and transformed its political institutions into a bald-faced despotism. Indeed, it is during this time that many scholars mark the total and unambiguous end to Rome’s republic.
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Mon, 15 Jun 2020 - 1h 56min - 9 - Second Temple Destruction, Siege of Masada Fortress & Roman Colosseum Construction | 71AD – 80AD
In this most recent installment of the A.D. History Podcast, Paul and Patrick discuss the dramatic destruction by Roman forces of Jerusalem’s Second Temple in 70AD, as well as the Siege of Masada Fortress in 73AD. The Romans also conversely play a part in epic construction, namely of the Flavian Amphitheater, better known today as the world famous Roman Colosseum completed in 80AD.
Second Temple of Jerusalem Destruction
In Judaism, the destruction of the Second Temple by Roman forces in 70AD is a seminal event in Jewish history. Under the command of the Roman general Titus, both the Second Temple and Jerusalem itself were sacked. Though not de jure, the event effectively signifies the beginning of the near 2,000 years long Jewish diaspora from the lands that were once the Israelite Kingdom.
With the Temple’s destruction, it also inadvertently ushered in a structural change to Judaism overall. When the Temple was no more, the hereditary Priests that served many roles in Judaism of the time, began to see their importance and influence lessen. Specifically in losing their singular role for the sacrifice during Passover.
Unlike many cut and dry descriptions of the process, the Priests influence and societal role did not evaporate overnight. Yet from 70AD, it began an extended process that lead to the rise of Rabbinical Judaism, which is the arrangement that exists to this day.
Siege of Masada Fortress
The immense Siege of Masada fortress in 72AD, while not the final gasp of Jewish resistance against Roman rule, was the final act of the First Jewish-Roman War. The 767 Sicarri zealots led by Eleazar ben Ya’ir, we’re laid siege upon by the forces of Lucius Flavius Silva. Silva enjoyed an advantage of at least 10:1 between his Roman legion X Fretensis, and auxiliaries provided by local allies.
Masada itself was originally a pair of palaces built by Herod the Great into the top of a mountain decades prior, which was further fortified in the 30’s AD. It served as ideal defensive infrastructure, especially when considering the treacherous “snake path” which gravely complicated the approach of any offensive.
To solve this problem, the besieging Romans built their own earthworks on the shallowest approach of the mountain leading up to the Masada fortress. Taking many months to complete, the Romans created the path for their battering ram. After which when they penetrated the meters thick outer wall, causing the defenders to retreat into the aforementioned palace. At which time, all but seven women and children, committed suicide rather than die by the sword of the Romans.
• Caligula: Truly a Mad Emperor? & Roman Conquest of Britain | 41AD – 50AD
• Historical Jesus: What do we Know? & Founding the Kushan Empire | 31AD – 40AD
• Murder of Germanicus Cold Case & Strabo’s the Geography | 21AD – 30AD
Constructing the Roman Colosseum
The construction of the Roman Colosseum in most respects is the product of earlier Roman disarray. During the late 60’s/early 70’s AD, the Roman political landscape was in great upheaval. Nero’s suicide creates a political crisis leading to the period known as the time of the four emperors. This culminates in Vespasian emerging as the Princeps, and founding the Flavian dynasty. Yet after several years of minor civil wars to arrive at this juncture, Vespasian sought to rehabilitate the Empire in the eyes of its citizens.
Wed, 13 May 2020 - 1h 35min - 8 - Buddhism Arrives in China & Halley’s Comet in the First Jewish-Roman War | 61AD – 70AD
In this newest installment of A.D. History, Paul and Patrick dig into the all import arrival of Buddhism in China, noted in official Han Dynasty record’s as occurring in 65AD. They also explore the unique role of Halley’s Comet in the First Jewish-Roman War occurring in Jerusalem during 66AD.
Buddhism & Han Chinese Culture
Buddhism’s arrival in China circa 65AD is a seminal historic landmark in the development of Han Chinese culture over the last 2,000 years. Buddhism’s role in fusing with Confucianism and Taoism creates a uniquely Han Chinese belief system that exists to this day. Yet, what exactly is Buddhism?
What is Buddhism?
Buddhism since it’s inception in circa 500BC, has taken many distinct forms of which there are numerous sects – Zen Buddhism or Tibetan Buddhism, for example. Yet every sect of Buddhism derives initially from the experiences and teachings of the first Buddha, Gotama Sidhartha.
Gotama Sidhartha was in all likelihood the son of elected ruling oligarchs, and born into the Shakya clan. Gotama’s exact place of birth is believed by historians to be located in small city-state in the northeast portion of the Indian subcontinent. Likely in close proximity to either modern Nepal or Tibet.
Gotama’s story – as taught in Buddhism – begins with him born into a very sheltered court life, in which he wanted for nothing. As Gotama began reaching adulthood, he sought out answers to many question he knew were not possible to answer in that setting.
Gotama departed his place of origins during what Buddhists call “the four sights.” The four sights in question include seeing the effects of old age, destitution, dearth, and ultimately coming into contact with an ascetic monk to begin Gotama‘a great journey.
Once reaching the enlightenment he sought, Gotama laid down the major Buddhist tenants of the “Four Noble Truths” and the “Eightfold Path.” These tenants, as understood by Buddhists, layed the foundation for other Buddhists to themselves reach enlightenment.
How did Buddhism Arrive in China: The Legend
The traditional story for how Buddhism ultimately took root in China directly involves the Han Chinese emperor, Ming of Han. As an extreme curious and learned monarch, Ming is said to have experienced a dream that he saw as a vision, where an unknown man composed entirely of gold with an aura around his head, went and sat down in the middle of Ming’s imperial court.
When Ming went to question this figure, the unknown man levitated directly upwards in the sky, and flew off in a flash.
Ming concurred with his imperial cohorts, where one mentioned in this west of China – there was a figure enshrined completely in gold – who was called the Buddha, was gaining in popularity. Ming acting upon this information, sent official emissaries to find teachers of this following, and bring them back to the imperial court.
How did Buddhism Really Arrive in China?
Most scholars today, looking beyond the aforementioned long taught story, believe Buddhism first started diffusing into China’s then western regions by way of the Silk Road. Some scholars reckon that the origin of Buddhism in this case was directly emanating from the Kushan Empire, which contained the major arteries of Silk Road trading routes at the time. In doing so, it slowly began a major two millennia long cultural fusion in China.
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Murder of Germanicus Cold Case & Strabo’s the Geography | 21AD – 30AD
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The Death of Wang Mang, Caeser Augustus & the Roman Republic | 11AD –...Sat, 11 Apr 2020 - 1h 33min - 7 - Boudicca Resists Rome & The Aeolipile: The Unknown FIRST Steam Engine | 51AD – 60AD
The Celtic Iceni tribe’s resistance lead by Queen Boudicca against Roman dominance in ancient Britannia remains a founding pillar for modern British pride. The collaboration of Cartimandua, Queen of the Brigantes is far less known. Even less known is Hero of Alexandria’s inventing the Aeolipile, a proof of concept that is believed to be civilization’s first known steam engine.
Paul and Patrick explore the very different courses of action taken in ancient Britain regarding Roman domination. Foremost contrasting the immense fight to repel Roman occupation by Boudicca, against the outright cooperation and aid provided by Cartimandua. As well as looking at the Aeolipile, debating whether this overlooked concept at the time, under different circumstances, could have jump started the industrial revolution centuries before it actually did.
Cartimandua: A Case Study in Collaboration
Throughout history, there have been many facts in which a leader or peoples manage outright occupation by a foreign power. There are few examples as demonstrative in their contrast as that of Queen Boudicca of the Iceni, and Queen Cartimandua of the Brigantes. Theirs is a story that bares out many times in recorded history.
Cartimandua herself proves an interesting political case study, as her rule of the Brigantes was outright and total – given that she did not derive power from a king concurrently sitting on the throne with her. Cartimandua inherited the Brigantes throne from her late father, in circa 43AD. The Brigantes realm itself encompassed modern day Yorkshire, but is believed to have extended as far as modern Liverpool and Newcastle.
Cartimandua’s appeasement and collaboration with Roman rule most significantly began in 51AD, when she turned over to Roman authority King Caratacus of the Catuvellauni tribe who had fled into her protection after defeat at the hands of Roman legions.
Cartimandua’s decision created significant animosity in her own people against her rule. Furthermore after leaving her husband Venutius for his armor bearer, Venutius acting upon his person scorn and her collaboration mustered a significant rebellion against Rome – a rebellion only temporarily quelled by Cartimandua due to requesting Roman military assistance.
Venutius managed to survive this defeat, and in 69AD rose up again to successfully depose Cartimandua when Roman assistance was unavailable due to other ongoing conflicts in the empire.
Boudicca: A Case Study in Resistance
Queen Boudicca of the Iceni undertook a very different course of action with the Romans, strongly contrasting that of Cartimandua. The Iceni were a fellow Celtic tribes who’s domain centered in East Anglia. The Iceni under her husband King Prasutagus initially formed a pact with the Romans, making the Iceni a client kingdom.
Prasutagus in his death in 61AD, saw the Romans betray the aforementioned pact – occupying the Iceni realm over Boudicca’s protest. Boudicca and her daughter were forcibly taken into Roman custody, where they were brutally tortured. Upon Boudicca’s release, she raised an army of an estimated 200,000 troops. Before her eventual defeat and suicide, Boudicca razed the Roman provincial capital in modern Colchester, and Londinium (London) itself.
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Caligula: Truly a Mad Emperor? & Roman Conquest of Britain | 41AD – 50AD
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Historical Jesus: What Do We Know? & Founding the Kushan Empire | 31AD – 40AD
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Mon, 24 Feb 2020 - 1h 36min - 6 - Caligula: Truly a Mad Emperor? & Roman Conquest of Britain | 41AD – 50AD Feat. Kristen E. Strubberg
In this episode, Paul and Patrick are excited to introduce A.D. History’s first special guest sporting the third chair, Kristen E. Strubberg. Kristen is TGNR’s Found and Editor-in-Chief, as well as a professional medical clinical researcher with a background in Neuroscience. Kristen will help provide a clearer possible view into Emperor Caligula’s long suspected struggle with mental illness. Patrick will also dive deep into another major piece of world history, exploring Emperor Claudius’s conquest of ancient Britain in 43AD/44AD.
Caligula: A Modern Political Psychological Profile
Emperor Caligula, born Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus Germanicus in 12AD, was one of nine children of the Roman folk hero Germanicus and his wife Agrippina. During his earliest years, Caligula spent time with his parents who were stationed on the Rhine, when his father Germanicus was appointed commander of all Roman legions stationed on the Germania frontier.
The name “Caligula” was in fact a nickname given to him at this time as the young lad, after his mother Agrippina had the encampment’s tailor outfit him in a legionaries uniform. Caligae are the famed battle sandals worn by Roman legions, and his nickname – Caligula – is translated from Latin to English as “bootykins” or “little boots.” Both he and his nickname are testament to his being viewed by the stationed legions as an unofficial mascot. This nickname “Caligula,” which he most certainly did not answer to as an adult, is of ominous contrast when compared to his notoriously unpredictable and violent nature upon assuming power.
Caligula the Unknown?
Caligula is one of the most infamous rulers in human history, best known for his violent whims, mercurial disposition and immense self aggrandizement . Yet outside of that, Caligula is a highly fleeting figure for historians, who know so little about him.
Following Caligula’s assassination by the Praetorian Guard in 41AD, Caligula’s enemies took extensive measures to try and erase him from their history. For all intents and purposes, his enemies did a very good job of doing just that. In fact, the greatest amount of information about Caligula known to historians are the events surrounding his assassination.
Caligula & His Long Suspected Mental Illness
Caligula is believed by many to have suffered from some form of mental illness, given his penchant for wildly unpredictable behavior. With so little good historical information available about Caligula, specifically during his time as Emperor, it is difficult to provide sufficient specifics about him in general. However, this lack of good information is in some ways very similar to the lack of good information regarding modern rulers – a situation not at all dissimilar in some respects to a figure like Kim Jong Un.
This episode attempts building a modern political psychological profile as they’re constructed for modern world leaders. In using the approach of Dr. Jerrold Post, a foremost political psychology expert known best for creating said profiles for the U.S. State Department and intelligence arms, coupled with Kristen’s unique insight – despite the relative dearth of information – she helps guide creating a similar understanding of Caligula 2,000 years later.
Who is Kristen E. Strubberg?
Kristen E. Strubberg is TGNR’s Founder and Editor-in-Chief. Kristen initially founded TGNR in late 2013, seeking to create a news source that reported positive news of significant substance. In addition to providing expert contribution of various individuals in numerous subjects, through the medium of the highest quality printed word.Tue, 04 Feb 2020 - 1h 20min - 5 - Historical Jesus: What Do We Know? & Founding the Kushan Empire | 31AD – 40AD
In this most recent addition of A.D. History, Paul K. DiCostanzo and Patrick Foote dive into the study of historical Jesus regarding his adult life, public ministry and crucifixion. Paul and Patrick also break ground of the lesser known Kushan Empire, the Central Asian power that served as dual gatekeeper and buffer state for both the ancient Far East and West.
What do historians know about the life of Jesus of Nazareth?
In the study of history, Jesus of Nazareth is a figure of great interest. Yet the study of his life through the historian’s lens is very different than that of a theologian or religious studies scholar, however none are mutually exclusive to the others – sharing some similarities.
In this segment Paul and Patrick seek to explore various aspects of Jesus in regards to history, how he would have been viewed at that juncture, and where these events fit in the bigger picture.
Most credible scholars relating to the study about Jesus of Nazareth as a historical figure concur on a few key points regarding the events of his lifetime. Foremost, historians believe he was born under unknown circumstances between 1BC and 4AD. Moreover, Jesus was also a single figure, raised in the Jewish tradition, likely spoke in part several common languages used in 1st Century Roman Palestine such as ancient Aramaic.
Jesus’ well known movement in the form of a public ministry, lasted three years occurring between 28AD and 33AD. Furthermore Jesus was sentenced to death under Roman authority by Pontius Pilate, and died by crucifixion on-or-near Passover in Jerusalem in his early 30’s.
Historians aside from these aforementioned points enjoy far less certainty or consensus about the details of Jesus of Nazareth’s life. Titus Flavius Josephus and Roman historian Tacitus serve as the best early, non-Christian sources making unambiguous and meaningful reference to Jesus’ life, his following during his life, and the growth of Christianity after his death.
Josephus, a former Roman slave and hellenized Jew, makes first mention of Jesus’ life and fate in his noted history of Judaism leading to the first century in Antiquities of the Jews, believed by scholars to be written in the mid 90’s AD.
Tacitus in writing The Annals during the 120’s AD, also mentions Jesus in his recounting of Emperor Nero using Roman Christians as scapegoats, wrongly blaming and subsequently torturing them for the famous great fire of Rome in 64AD.
Paul and Patrick also explore various contentious archeological findings that might shed further light on major figures depicted prominently within the four gospels of the Christian New Testament; such as the Roman governor of First Century Roman Palestine, Pontius Pilate. As well as Joseph ben Caiaphas, the head of the Sanhedrin – a body tasked with matters pertaining to governing the Jews on issues deemed within their scope of local autonomy by Rome.
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The World of Baby Jesus & Rise of Wang Mang | 1AD – 10AD
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The Death of Wang Mang, Emperor Augustus and the Roman Republic | 11AD – 20AD
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The Forgotten Declaration of Independence Signers Who Lost Everything for Signing
Kushan Empire: The Gatekeeper for the Eastern and Western Worlds
In the ancient world of this period and region, history is often dominated by the Roman and Han Chinese juggernauts. Yet these two powers never shared a common border, and their spheres of influence end on the periphery of Central Asia.Sat, 21 Dec 2019 - 1h 53min - 4 - Murder of Germanicus Cold Case & Strabo’s The Geography | 21AD – 30AD
In this newest installment of A.D. History, Paul K. DiCostanzo and Patrick Foote probe one of the most debated murder cold cases in history of the Roman living legend Germanicus. Paul and Patrick also examine the only known surviving such work of its time, Strabo’s much celebrated The Geography. The Geography in its detailed accounting provides a comprehensive work that not only outlines what the Greco-Roman sphere knew about the greater world, but also provides singular insight into how the Romans viewed their own place in that ancient world through Strabo’s eyes.
The Death of Germanicus: Murder Most Foul?
Germanicus, the Roman soldier-statesman, stands as one of the most beloved and revered figures by ancient Romans. Born in 15 BC, Germanicus’ given name was likely Nero Claudius Drusus. Germanicus’ father was also called Nero Claudius Drusus; who himself was the adopted stepson of Emperor Augustus, as well as the elder brother to the Emperor Tiberius. Drusus and his death at a rather young age lead to Germanicus being adopted by Tiberius, in addition to being a most favored step-grandson to Augustus.
Germanicus due to his immense talent, battlefield achievements, and most unusual personal character for a Roman of his time or societal class, was thought by his fellow Romans as their Alexander the Great. Germanicus was indeed a legend in his own time; known not only for his stoicism, but his bravery, palpable loyalty, self effacement, lacking all pretensions, and his bold demeanor that unwaveringly lead from the front. His untimely demise in 19AD at age 34 in Syria is alleged to have been murder. Germanicus’ suspected murder, it’s most likely culprits, circumstances, purported means and lack of hard evidence has lead this to become an effective cold case now lasting over 2,000 years.
The official Roman narrative implicating and convicting Gnaeus Calpurnius Piso, then governor of Roman Syria at the time of Germanicus’ alleged murder – namely by poison – is at best problematic. The cold case is wrought with innuendo, paranoia, wild accusations, and circumstantial evidence – which is no evidence at all. Indeed, conspiracy is remarkably difficult to prove in many modern western legal systems, and Piso’s conviction today could never come to pass based on the paltry evidence available.
Paul and Patrick breakdown this immense history, taking a much closer look at the suspects believed most likely by the Roman people of the time, using the famous Agatha Christie trope, “who dunnit?”
Strabo’s The Geography: What did the Romans know about the greater world?
The Geography, or the Geographica, by Greco-Roman historian Strabo is a 17 volume work that outlines the greater ancient world from a Greco-Roman perspective. Strabo’s work not only outlines the greater geographical knowledge of the known world in great detail, but categorically describes the various disparate people’s that inhabit it. The Geography is most unique because no other like work is known to have survived into modernity, unlike his other work Historical Sketches or Historica Hypomnemata.
Strabo, the chronicler of this work, died in 24 AD at age 87. Strabo, son of a wealthy family, originally hailed from ancient Anatolia, in Amaseia Pontus under King Mithridates VI. Strabo’s family notably threw in their lot with the Romans, prior to Amaseia’s incorporation into the Roman Empire under Pompey in 70BC.
The Geography and it’s vast importance to scholars of antiquity provides the most important insight of all, a first hand look into exactly how the Romans viewed themselves and their place in their world. For all intents and purposes, there is no greater historical windfall which surpasses gaining that contemporaneous understanding.Mon, 18 Nov 2019 - 1h 59min - 3 - The Death of Wang Mang, Augustus, and the Roman Republic | 11AD – 20AD
In the rapid changing landscape of world history occurring in 11AD to 20AD, Paul K. DiCostanzo and Patrick Foote dive into the shocking rule and fall of Wang Mang’s Xin Dynasty, and give a closer look into the death throws of the Roman Republic under the rule of Augustus and rise of Tiberius.
Xin Dynasty China: Socialism with Ancient Chinese Characteristics?
Wang Mang in the second decade of the 1st century AD begins to enact his very unusual vision for China, in what appears in form as proto-socialism. Yet is that really what Wang creates?
Wang during his short time in power turns an early feudal Chinese society on it’s head, showing an apparent deep ideological vision for life under his rule that historians still don’t fully understand.
Wang’s time a top the ancient Chinese world proved a cautionary tale for many rulers, as Patrick paints the portrait of how this very unusual period imploded in very short order.
Caesar Augustus & the Roman Republic on it’s Death Bed
The death of the Roman Republic is a long studied portion of history, for the purposes of how a seemingly democratic republic falls into one man dynastic rule.
Caesar Augustus, also known as Octavian, is the model for every Roman Emperor that succeeds him to the fall of Rome itself. Augustus almost singlehanded made himself an independent force upon the Roman state.
In gaining power, achieving one man rule slowly through the guise of republican constitutionality, creates Augustus’s dictatorial rule without offending Roman animosity for the concept of monarchy.
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D-Day: What if the Allied Invasion of Normandy Failed?
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The Forgotten Declaration of Independence Signers Who Lost Everything for Signing
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How did Hitler Fool Stalin so Badly with the Invasion of the USSR? | WW2 Brain Bucket Reader Q&A
Tiberius as the ultimate named successor assumes the role reluctantly, following Augustus’s marching orders to consolidate the empire to avoid yet another civil war. Yet, Tiberius’s story is a tragic one. As well as at times downright strange.
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* Beard, Mary. SPQR, 2015.
* Frankopan, Peter. The Silk Roads, 2016.
* Goldsworthy, Adrian Keith. Augustus: First Emperor of Rome. New Haven: Yale University Press, 2014.
* Evans, Rhiannon & Smith, Matt. Emperors of Rome Podcast. Episodes 9, 10, 11. Latrobe University, 2014.
Sat, 21 Sep 2019 - 1h 14min - 2 - The World of Baby Jesus & Rise of Wang Mang | 1AD -10AD
world of 1AD to 10AD has its own very rich story to tell. In this initial episode of the A.D. History Podcast, co-hosts Paul K. DiCostanzo and Patrick Foote begin where AD – Anno Domini – itself begins, with the birth of the baby Jesus of Nazareth, best known as Jesus Christ. Episode 1 also goes farther afield, looking into China’s Han Dynasty, and the rise of the Machiavelli before Machiavelli – Wang Mang.
The World of Baby Jesus
Paul paints a portrait of the very turbulent world baby Jesus was born into between 1BC and 4AD, expounding on the complex history that encompasses 1st Century Roman Palestine.
Examining the perspective of both the Romans who ruled and the Jews who lived in 1st Century Roman Palestine, this first episode explores the historical seeds of so much of the conflict that will arise during Jesus’ public ministry three decades later.
The Rise of Wang Mang, Duke of Anham, & A Fractured Han Dynasty
In the second segment, Patrick dives into the lesser known history of China’s Han Dynasty in the 1st Century AD. The Han Dynasty managed to rule for hundreds of years, but not continuously.
Through the power play machinations of the nobleman Wang Mang, Duke of Anhan, Wang laid the framework for his very own house of cards.
Monarchy and Dynasty are a far more delicate institution than they often appear. For a Han Dynasty with its emperors continually dying young and childless, Wang Mang found his unique opening.
His story is a classic tale of methodically accumulating power, how its exercised when acquired, and how it effects those who finally attain it.
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Introducing the A.D. History Podcast
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D-Day in Perspective: What if the Allied Invasion of Normandy Failed?
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“Name Explain”: How YouTube’s Patrick Foote Made Etymology Cool Again
Anna Domini is voiced by Anna Chloe Moorey.
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* Beard, Mary. SPQR, 2015.
* Frankopan, Peter. The Silk Roads, 2016.
* Von Wahlde, Urban C., Gnosticism, Docetism, and the Judaisms of the First Century: The Search for the Wider Context of the Johannine Literature and Why It Matters (The Library of New Testament Studies), 2016
* Kotkin, Stephen. Stalin, 2014.
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* Dash, Mike. “Emperor Wang Mang: China’s First Socialist?”, n.d. https://www.smithsonianmag.Tue, 06 Aug 2019 - 1h 04min - 1 - Introducing the A.D. History Podcast
New York City, NY/London, England UK – Have you ever wondered about all the history you’ve missed? The amazing figures that are seemingly forgotten, incredible events passed over, or what a picture of true world history actually looks like? Or how history played out in the eyes of those who lived it and made it? The A.D. History Podcast explores the last two thousand years of world history, in an innovative new way. Co-hosts Paul K. DiCostanzo and Patrick Foote examine the past two millennia, beginning in 1 AD, progressing forward chronologically ten years every episode until reaching the modern day.
Within each ten-year installment, the A.D. History Podcast aims to share incredibly important, but often overlooked historic events and figures from around the world in a prospective fashion; trying to see history through the eyes and in the world of those who lived it. By identifying these sometimes lesser known, but in no way less significant aspects of history, the A.D. History Podcast seeks to identify the many disparate threads that weave the fuller, richer tapestry of history from around the world.
What is the A.D. History Podcast?
In partnership with TGNR, Patrick Foote, creator of the popular YouTube Channel Name Explain, and TGNR Managing Editor Paul K. DiCostanzo are launching the new A.D. History Podcast. The show is a monthly, 60 minute, two segment program examining the last 2000 years of world history in detail, decade-by-decade beginning in 1AD.
“With all the amazing history podcasts in production today, none have attempted to explore history in this large a scope of time, while also doing so at this close of range; providing an unprecedented level of detail from that long ago,” said Paul K. DiCostanzo, A.D. History Podcast co-host. “The A.D. History Podcast is a very ambitious undertaking, seeking to uncover the fascinating, but mostly overlooked details of our past which are virtually unknown to a modern audience – despite their importance. Especially doing so with a strong emphasis on historical context, and exploring it through the perspective of the figures who experienced it.” Beyond exploring history in this new fashion, the show seeks to connect to their audience through an incredible avenue enjoying exponential growth.
A.D. History Podcast: Exploring History Through a Growing Medium
Podcasting is by far one of the most popular platforms for audiences to engage with their content of choice, and the A.D. History Podcast looks to tell it’s story through this dynamic platform. Patrick Foote, a very notable creator of original educational content see’s first hand how people are now seeking new information:
“I feel newer media outlets like podcasts and YouTube are allowing new kinds of content that simply wouldn’t be able to exist before the advent of the world wide web. Take my channel Name Explain, I don’t think it would be able to exist as a 30 minute television show or anything like that. In recent years, ‘Edutainment’ content has seen a huge boom on these platforms, and thanks to it people are learning new things in ways they really never have done before. With A.D. History, we hope to attract more people to not just snippets of history, but to give them a complete understanding of how the world was shaped and changed over the last 2000 plus years. An epic retelling of our own history!”
Messrs. DiCostanzo and Foote see the A.D. History Podcast, and podcasting in general, as an ideal forum for their deep dive into history, and reaching likeminded listeners in their new journey.
Yet it is important to understand who Patrick Foote and Paul DiCostanzo are, and just how they arrived at their new undertaking of this new show.
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