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History is full of the extraordinary. Each week, we'll transport you back in time to witness history's most incredible moments and remarkable people. New episodes Mondays, or a week early for Noiser+ subscribers. With Noiser+ you'll also get ad-free listening and exclusive content. For more information, head to noiser.com/subscriptions For advertising enquiries, email info@adelicious.fm Hosted by John Hopkins. Production: Katrina Hughes, Kate Simants, Nicole Edmunds, Jacob Booth, Dorry Macau ...
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The country you know and the stories you don't. Join hosts Leah-Simone Bowen and Falen Johnson as they reveal the beautiful, terrible and weird histories of this land. New episodes every second Thursday. Visit us at www.cbc.ca/secretlife for show links, transcripts and more! Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. Subscribe to Sounds Good: CBC's Podcast newsletter for the finest podcast recommendations and behind-the-scenes exclusives.
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A podcast about the history of ancient Greece for people new to and familiar with Ancient Greek history.The Casting Through Ancient Greece podcast will focus on telling the story of Ancient Greece starting from the pre history through Archaic Greece, Classical Greece and up to the Hellenistic period. Featured throughout the podcast series will be Major events such as the Greek and Persian wars, The Peloponnesian war and Alexander the Greats war against Persia. www.castingthroughancientgreece ...
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Persian Girl Podcast

Persian Girl Podcast

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Sharing voices from the diaspora and beyond. Originally founded in 2019 by Millie Efraim and Natalie Sanandaji with the intention to create a space for Mizrahi stories to come to life, the podcast has expanded to interviews with psychologists, historians, actors, spiritual workers, and creatives from all over the world.
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Presenting a chronological history of the ancient Spartan peoples. Beginning with their earliest mentions in the epics of Homer, the Iliad and Odyssey, right through to the collapse of Spartan dominance in the 4th century BCE.
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In a sincere message, the speaker expresses a longstanding wish to globally share the cultural wealth of Iran, especially with those outside its borders. By broadcasting the message through a podcast, they extend an invitation to listeners to actively participate, share their traditions, and contribute to cultivating a deeper connection with the diverse and refined Iranian culture.
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History Behind News Program

Adel Aali, History Behind News

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Investigative History with Scholars: 125 scholars and counting help us better understand our news through the perspective of history. Others cover the news. We uncover the history behind it. This is Adel Aali, host and executive producer of the History Behind News program and podcast (https://historybehindnews.com), which I started to provide a better understanding of news through history. And I am committed to making history that is researched and written by scholars accessible and enjoyabl ...
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Join Fox and Sparrow as we journey around the world to share Fairy Tales, Folktales, Fables, Myths and Legends. We strive to dig deep into the origins, variants, tropes and modern day adaptations of well-known and unknown tales. Join us on Wednesdays, every fortnight. Detailed show notes on our website: www.talesfromtheenchantedforest.com
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"At that moment the whole of science will change front; the spirit, so long dethroned and forgotten, will take its ancient place; it will be demonstrated that the old traditions are all true, that the whole of paganism is only a system of corrupted ad misplaced truths, to say, and to put them back again in their place, to see them shine with all their rays. In a word, all ideas will change, and since on all sides multitude of elect cry in concert, 'Come, Lord, come!' why should you blame tha ...
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History Time

History Time

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Travel back in time with me to some of the most fascinating moments in human history. Witness colossal sea battles involving tens of thousands of men, take part in pagan blood rituals in the mysterious forests of Northern Europe and engage in highly orchestrated tribal warfare within Pre-Columbian Mesoamerica. All this and more from the comfort of your own living room/bus to work/toilet throne
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The Histories of Herodotus of Halicarnassus is considered the first work of history in Western literature. Written about 440 BC, the Histories tell the story of the war between the Persian Empire and the Greek city-states in the 5th century BC. Herodotus traveled extensively around the ancient world, conducting interviews and collecting stories for his book. The rise of the Persian Empire is chronicled, and the causes for the conflict with Greece. Herodotus treats the conflict as an ideologi ...
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talk iran

Saman Askari

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This is an independent, non-partisan podcast for discussing Iran-related topics, hosted by Saman Askari, an Iranian-American professional from the San Francisco Bay Area.
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Can We Talk?

Jewish Women's Archive

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In each episode of Can We Talk?, the Jewish Women’s Archive features stories and conversations about Jewish women and the issues that shape our public and private lives. Visit us at jwa.org.
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The Persian Version

Arash Darius Kamali

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The Persian Version Podcast is devoted to countering mainstream disinformation by bringing to light the inexhaustible, though largely unknown, under-appreciated history, art, culture, mythology, religious traditions, literature, philosophies, and historic contributions of the Iranian (Aryan) and Iranic peoples as well as that of the ethnically diverse but culturally Persionate world. The podcast will explore the myriad ways in which this tradition has influenced and interacted with the world ...
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The Delicious Legacy

The Delicious Legacy

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Imagine yourself dining with Socrates, Plato, or Pythagoras... maybe even Cicero and Julius Caesar...being a soldier marching with Alexander's the Great army in the vast Persian empire discovering new foods... or try and picture the richness of fruits and vegetables in the lush Hanging Gardens of Babylon...what foods did our ancestors ate? How did all begin? Why am I so hooked on ancient recipes and ingredients? Is the food delicious? Wholesome? Do you need to know? I think so! Recipes, ingr ...
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HITM uses character focused storytelling to convey the ideas of the past that have shaped us today. We dive into wars and politics to see how the values of nations and their populations have reacted to the world around them. This is social evolution and biography wrapped in storytelling. This is History in the Making. HITM is currently in Season 1. Season 1 covers much of the classical age of Greece including the “invention” of democracy, the Persian Wars, politics of Pericles and Themistocl ...
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Expedition History is dedicated to telling the greatest adventure stories the world has ever known, dispelling the belief that history is just a series of ”boring old dead people”. Tune in for each new episode and indulge yourself in tales of perilous voyages, exotic expeditions, and far flung campaigns. Whether you’ve been a student of history your entire life, are new to the subject, or are simply looking for exciting entertainment, you’ve come to the right spot. Email - expeditionhistoryp ...
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Listen to conversations with scientists, CEO's, comedians, entrepreneurs and others who are 'hyphenated' Americans. These are people who at some point in their lives immigrated to the United States in search of the American Dream and achieved it. The topics range from the guests' life stories to subjects within their fields of expertise. Being an immigrant himself, the host asks questions that are informed by his unique experiences. Subscribe now and be inspired by these truly American stories!
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MigrAsians

Nisha Mody

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MigrAsians is a podcast about creative and political Asians and how their story of migration informs what they do and their path to healing. The Asian diaspora runs far and wide, as does Asian immigration history. All of this has birthed the model minority myth as well as a myriad of stereotypes that don't consider nuance or the vastness of this continent. Meet artists, activists, writers, advocates, and other creatives and politicos that are deeply affected by their path of immigration. Hos ...
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Human Histories Podcast

Riley Osborne & Ashton Myers

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Two friends re-telling the events and stories of the Human species; from yesterday to the beginning of History. Join Riley & Ashton as they enthusiastically share their love of History and all of its interesting characters and Hollywood-esque twists. If ever you’ve wanted to learn of our collective past (we also have sweet commentary) you’ve come to the right place. Welcome to Human Histories.
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Shirin Conversations

Marjaneh Peyrovan

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A tribute to her late grandmother Shirin, her podcast Shirin Conversations exists to empower younger and future Iranian Americans on an accessible platform. Host, Marjaneh Peyrovan, fills the vacancy in the digital space to include Iranian women in the collective conversation by creating a directory of "sweet" interviews that highlight Iranian women's triumphs through trials within their careers, education, upbringing, and their connection through their heritage.
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It is now ten years after the miraculous victory at Marathon. A thousand nations of the Persian Empire are on the march. This vast host drains the rivers dry and shakes the very earth with its march. Such a vast host had never before been assembled in the annals of history and this great army had but one objective. The complete conquest of all Greece. Xerxes would at last gain sweet revenge against these impudent Greeks. Soon few will stand against many, and even the army of a god king will ...
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Taking Back the Narrative is a Zionism education initiative (www.tbtnisrael.com), which aims to fill in the historical 2,000 'gap' proving Jews have had a continuous presence in Israel. This podcast delves deeper into topics relating to Israel, Jews as a people, and current events relating to Taking Back the Narrative.
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Iran has a history that is steeped in poetry, music and art, an identity that has spread far beyond its borders. Time & Again considers Iran’s potent history through the epic poem, the Shahnama. No matter what gender, generation, class, religion or political inclination, every single Persian knows about the Shahnama. It is a text that tells tales of warriors and kings, love and betrayals and that has lasted for thousands of years, the resonance of which remains. This podcast explores this te ...
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Humanities Viewpoints is a podcast featuring a conversation between host and Wake Forest University Humanities Institute Program Coordinator, Aimee Mepham, and a WFU faculty member working in the humanities. The conversations focus on a timely subject - a current event, holiday, cultural experience - and how this subject connects to the faculty member's field, teaching, and expertise.
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The most famous 1/2 Persian comedian in the world has paired up w/ Patrick Bet-David & Valuetainment to bring you a hilarious look at the news for people who hate the news. K-von has only one goal- 'Wake America Up w/ Laughter!' Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kvoncomedy/support
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The First War for Western Civilization

Worrigee Multimedia (Australia)

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This video is a preview lasting 3:00 Minutes. TO SEE ALL 8 EPISODES IN THEIR ENTIRETY, PLEASE VISIT http://www.celebrategreece.com/products/56-the-first-war-for-the-west "Go back 2,500 years to the wars between ancient Greece (West) and Persia (East). The Greco-Persian Wars 2,500 years ago were a clash between two peoples, two cultures, two systems of government and two continents. The first clash between East and West. A clash that has, sadly, continued all the way to today." -- Dr. Michael ...
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Real story

Mohamed abdelmaksoud

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Real Story is a captivating historical podcast that brings you the most compelling true stories from the past. Each episode takes you on a journey through time, delving into the real lives and experiences of people who lived through some of history's most significant moments.
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In 1992, Dr. Darius Shahrokh, a retired physician-surgeon, recorded some deepening talks upon the insistence of friends in his Bahá’í Community. Each program in this series is the result of months of study of resources in both English and Persian. Some consider Windows to the Past to be stories, but it should be remembered that the stories are not intended to be entertainment, but to inform, elucidate, and inspire the listener. The programs have relevant stories purposefully placed to lighte ...
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Join Amanda Hope Haley--Harvard-trained biblical archaeologist, whimsical storyteller, and sunscreen advocate--as she explores the archaeology of Israel and Egypt and learns how ancient objects and history impact our understandings of Scripture and each other.
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On Wandering

Clarissa Marks

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Jews are culturally, religiously, politically, and ethnically unique yet diverse. This podcast aims to explore all of the intricacies and intersectionalities that come with being Jewish. Sometimes we go broad and sometimes we go deep, sometimes it's heavy and sometimes it's light, but it's always eye-opening. Episodes include conversations with academics, scientists, artists, creatives, people who all bring a different lens to the question, “what does it mean to be Jewish in the 21st century ...
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For a little over 200 years, the First Persian Empire ruled over a vast expanse across three continents, making it arguably the world’s first great superpower. At its peak, it stretched from its base in Persia - roughly analogous to modern-day Iran, all the way to India in the East, incorporating swathes of Central Asia, Egypt, Libya and Iraq. It a…
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Hey there newspeelers, This is Adel, your host at the History Behind News podcast. We are preparing a great program for the 2nd half of our 4th season, which will start in a few weeks - just in time to cover the history behind the issues that matter for the 2024 presidential election. Here are some examples of what you can expect: ► I will be inter…
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An early fourteenth-century Baghdadi cookbook begins thus: “The pleasures of this world are six: food, drink, clothing, sex, scent, and sound. The most eminent and perfect of these is food, for food is the foundation of the body and the material of life.” What is a "rhyton"? What's a yakhtchal? And how is that Persian walled gardens are connected t…
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Over 32 years of exploration, Dr David Livingstone made a name for himself as a renowned adventurer, doctor, and Christian missionary. He travelled more than 30,000 miles, and contended with disease, heartbreak, and brutal conflict on the way. His experiences also turned him into a fierce opponent of the slave trade. But despite his celebrated stat…
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Sable Island is the stuff of legends. A desolate tiny island in the Atlantic Ocean, where no one is permitted to live, except for wild horses. We figure out how they got there, how they’ve lived without humans since the 1700s and why many scientists think it's time to remove the horses out of their unique habitat. For more links and more about this…
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What is Decoration Day? Did the South celebrate the 4th of July? As it turns out, the history of the 4th of July is not that straightforward. For example, it took about a century for the recognition of our Independence Day as a federal holiday. And for some 80 years after the Civil war, some parts of the South, including Vicksburg, did not celebrat…
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Princess Diana was one of the most influential figures of the 20th century. Not only was she married to the future King of England, she was also a fashion icon, a humanitarian, a devoted mother, and a role model for millions. However, her life was far from the fairytale she’d envisioned, and was instead marred by heartbreak and tragedy. So how did …
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It's a little bit too early to be celebrating the Chinese Qixi Festival or the Korean Chilseok, but the Japanese Tanabata festival is just around the corner, so we are sharing the tale of the Sky Bridge of Birds! You may know the story better as the Tale of the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl, but this version has a little more gambling and bankruptcy!…
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►My guest claims that Mr. Musk's compensation is $0! How is this possible? ►What are the different components of a CEO's pay package?►Why have CEO salaries stayed constant for decades? ►Why did CEO stock options significantly increase in the 1990s?►Why did CEO pay for performance dramatically increase after 2006? ►Who determines CEO pay? And how? T…
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Hello! Burmese food writer turned activist MiMi Aye has been raising awareness about the crisis in Myanmar since the coup in February 2021. MiMi’s award-winning book ‘MANDALAY: Recipes & Tales from a Burmese Kitchen’ is loved by Nigella Lawson and was chosen by The Observer, The FT, and The Mail on Sunday as one of their Best Books of 2019. MiMi al…
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In this episode of Can We Talk?, Jen, Nahanni, and Judith recap the past two seasons of the podcast, in which we entered the uncharted territory of a post-October 7 world. We discuss our approach to creating episodes about Jewish women’s responses to the attack on Israel and the ensuing war in Gaza, while still making space to tell stories about ot…
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Alan Niku returns to the podcast to discuss another selection of Judeo-Persian writers, including poets, philosophers, and biblical commentators such as Emrānī, Baba'i ben Lotf, and Simantov Melamed. Their exploration of these writers raises questions about how Jews engaged with Sufism as Islamic rulership in Persia intensified, leading to forced c…
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Deception, backdoor dealings, unfulfilled promises and Canada’s largest mass hanging. Treaty 6 is one of the most well documented treaty signings in Canadian history. But what did it take to get there and why does it matter today? In this special episode Falen and Leah chat with guest Kyle Muzyka. They learn about all the mistranslations, misunders…
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Today we have a special bonus episode for you from our sibling show Unreserved, a fearless space for Indigenous voices. Host Rosanna Deerchild is ready to Indigenize your summer with a tastemaker’s guide to the best books, movies, podcasts (with Falen!) and more. More episodes of Unreserved are available at: https://link.chtbl.com/JwTpaTTm…
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Ever wondered how a single year could turn the tide in a protracted war? This episode takes you deep into the seventh year of the Peloponnesian War, uncovering the critical strategies and events that reshaped the conflict. As we shift our focus to the campaigning season of 425 BC, the narrative gets even more gripping. Discover how Athens leveraged…
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'Many other improprieties a good servant will avoid.’ ... Rules for health, hygiene and manners in Middle Ages... Yes! They existed. People were worried about manners, and food poisoning and etiquette. Yes people washed their hands before they sat on the table. And much, much more! Listen to todays fascinating episode! Voiceover on "The babees book…
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The top-secret Dambusters mission was one so crucial that British intelligence hoped it would hasten a triumph over Nazi Germany. But it was also highly dangerous, and required the 133 pilots to fly at high speed and exceptionally low altitudes, all in the dead of night. With only one bomb per plane, they had one shot at changing the course of the …
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Meg just wants to manage her coven of daughters in her quiet Cumbrian village, but when the solstice falls on the day before Lord's Day, she knows they have a strict curfew. Too bad that the Devil or the wizard Michael Scot (not affiliated to Dunder Mifflin) have other plans. Come join us as we explore the folktales around this Neolithic stone circ…
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Hello! Rice is a very ancient food…People ate rice perhaps from 12000 BCE gathered with other seeds and nuts. Today every third person on earth eats rice every day in one form or another. Rice is grown on about 250 million farms in 112 countries. But one dish more than any other, defines the global reach of rice and how it is claimed by many nation…
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Since Hamas’s brutal attack on Israeli civilians on October 7, Can We Talk? has focused on Israeli women’s responses to the war. In this episode, we turn our attention to Gaza, where Israel’s sustained bombardment has taken a terrible toll—tens of thousands of people have been killed, nearly two million people have been displaced, and the medical s…
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در قسمت سی و پنج پادکست مترونوم درباره ترانه به خاطر تو یکی دیگر از کارهای مشهور ویگن و از سروده های ناصر رستگار نژاد صحبت می کنیم .ترانه‌ای که رستگار نژاد آن را بهترین کارش می دانست و ویگن در سال ۱۳۳۷ آن را خوانده. در این قسمت درباره فیلمهای چهره آشنا و چهارراه حوادث هم صحبت می‌کنیم. نخستین فیلمهایی که ویگن در آن شرکت داشت . همچنین یادی می کنیم از…
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Known as the ‘Crown of the Palace’, the Taj Mahal has become a global icon that’s visited by millions of people each year. Although it’s widely regarded as a masterpiece in architecture, design, and craft, its origin story is one of tragic love. So who was the man who had the Taj Mahal built, and what of the woman he created it for? What was its fa…
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It’s been called the Indigenous Magna Carta and the Indigenous Bill of Rights. But what exactly does that mean? In this episode Falen and Leah dive into the history of the Royal Proclamation, a document that is often spoken about when discussing the history of Canada and Indigenous land rights. But what do we really know about it? Listen to our Cra…
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This is a taster episode of a brand-new podcast from the Noiser network. Host Paul McGann follows the real people involved in the D-Day landings. It’s 1944 and Europe is in the grip of the Nazi war machine. But on the shores of Great Britain, thousands of men and women are planning the great fightback. What will it take to turn the tide of World Wa…
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►Who will win the 2024 presidential election? ►Did my guest correctly predict the 2000 presidential election? ►What does it mean to be conservative? ►Is Donald Trump a conservative? ►How are most experts misunderstanding the history of America's conservatism? ►How are most experts misunderstanding an important part of modern Jewish American history…
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This is a teaser of the bonus episode, "Defence at Thermopylae" found over on Patreon. What if a mere 300 soldiers stood between freedom and subjugation? Uncover the strategic genius and historical significance behind the Greek defence at Thermopylae during the Persian invasion. We'll break down why the rugged terrain of Thermopylae was the perfect…
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How old is a Greek salad? And how 'Greek' for that matter? Who introduced the potato to the Greeks? What other dark misunderstandings the introduction of the tomato and potato in Europe has?( and what's got to do with werewolves?) And finally some delightful tomato recipes from the Greek Cycladic Islands for your gastronomic enjoyment! Just to kick…
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The Mamluk Armada appears in the Indian Ocean! It is deployed against the son of the Viceroy, Lourenço de Almeida. However, the young Almeida is determined for redemption in his father's eyes for his prior failure at the battle of Dabhol. His need to regain his father's favor leds him to make serious mistakes. Flash Point History YouTube Channel: h…
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Designed to be a shrine of democracy, Mount Rushmore was one of the most ambitious building projects of the 20th century, and is still visited by millions of tourists each year. But for many, its history is complicated. Carved into a site believed to be sacred for the Lakota Sioux tribe, the monument serves as a bitter reminder of the injustices an…
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Brandon and I get into the weeds of why both American Jewish leadership has failed Jews in America and in Israel, and why Israeli leadership needs a complete overhaul. The sorry excuse for leadership has jerked Israel down a path of capitulation to the needs of the antisemitic West, has fueled the ease of terrorism against Jews in the Jewish homela…
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Today's episode is all about Japanese Yōkai and Thersa Matsuura's new book "The Encyclopedia of Japanese Folklore." We chat about moving to a completely different country, crows, everyday folklore and the process behind compiling a book on folklore! You can find out more about Thersa's Uncanny Japan Podcast and books! The gorgeous illustrations wer…
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Hello! Nikolaos Tselementes. His name is what every Greek says when talking about cookbook. "Did you look at the Tselementes for your recipe"? Indeed when I was growing up i thought that a guide to cooking, or a book with recipes was called "Tselementes"! :-) On his death in 1958, the impression one is most likely to get from the statements of such…
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