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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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We are warning of the dangerous times we are in! the Holy Bible says these are the end of times and the beginning of a new age brought in by our Messiah! We keep a close eye on the coming war with Gog, magog, Iran, ergo persia, and of course Israel... of course UFO'S counting down to the return of MESSIAH!
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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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A podcast dedicated to the history of Persia, and the great empires that ruled there beginning with the Achaemenid Empire of Cyrus the Great and the foundation of an imperial legacy that directly impacted ancient civilizations from Rome to China, and everywhere in between. Join me as we explore the cultures, militaries, religions, successes, and failures of some of the greatest empires of the ancient world.
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A weekly podcast with Star Wars and Science Fiction news, reviews and loads of other nonsense. All delivered with passion, good humour and a dash of strong language.
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A national security and foreign policy podcast from the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD).
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Learn something new every day! Everything Everywhere Daily is a daily podcast for Intellectually Curious People. Host Gary Arndt tells the stories of interesting people, places, and things from around the world and throughout history. Gary is an accomplished world traveler, travel photographer, and polymath. Topics covered include history, science, mathematics, anthropology, archeology, geography, and culture. Past history episodes have dealt with ancient Rome, Phoenicia, Persia, Greece, Chi ...
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Podcast featuring news and discussion about Videogames, Virtual Reality and other non-passive forms of entertainment. We cover all platforms from Playstation to PC and all the latest developments in Virtual Reality from Oculus and HTC Vive to the Playstation VR and beyond... We cover games old and new. Titles recently featured include: Skyrim, GTA V, Fallout 4, XCOM 2, The Witcher 3, No Man's Sky, Elite: Dangerous, Uncharted 4, Dishonored 2, Dawn of War 3, Project CARS, Tom Clancy's The Divi ...
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DLC is your Down Loadable Commentary for the week, giving you a rundown of everything you need to know about gaming in it's many forms! Whether it is on desktops, laptops, or consoles, VR, AR, or tabletop, DLC is your source for info, analysis, and opinion from the best voices in the industry! Hosts Jeff Cannata and Christian Spicer are joined each episode by a special guest to decide on a Story of the Week and discuss the games on their Playlist! DLC, the Digital Lifestyle Companion for gam ...
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The Weekly Planet covers all things movies, TV shows and comics. Often considered the first and worst podcast on the Planet Broadcasting Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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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A podcast covering 1000 years of Persian history, from the death of Alexander the Great in 323 BC, to the Islamic Conquest of Persia in the 7th Century AD.
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Glenn Loury invites guests from the worlds of academia, journalism and public affairs to share insights on economic, political and social issues.
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Current Gen is a show about the video games that you should care about RIGHT NOW. Subscribe on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@CurrentGenPodcast) for let's plays, reactions, and more!
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MMORPGs, Looter Shooters, great games, and great loot that you can play with your friends. Topics range from Throne and Liberty, Blue Protocol, New World, MMORPGs new and upcoming games.
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The computer gaming "what's hot and what's not", featuring reviews of recent releases, interviews with industry insiders, and a "retro revival" - games re-released from your youth...
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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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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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The staff of Game Informer chat it up each week bout the latest news, previews and reviews from the game industry. Each show will cover the weeks hot topics plus the games you're looking forward to or may not know about yet. Subscribe today!
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Brian Barnett (@ribnax) and his various co-hosts review, critique, and discuss all things video games, movies, TV, and more... with tangents and rants around each and every corner 😁 Have questions, comments, or concerns or have a game you want us to play? Send us a message on Twitter @ribnax, or an email to ribnax@gmail.com. Don't forget, new episodes of The Platformers Podcast are available each and every Tuesday, and stream on Twitch at Twitch.tv/ribnax
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For the Irish historian John Bagnell Bury, history should be treated as a science and not a mere branch of literature. Many contemporary histories written in the late nineteenth and early twentieth century were poetic and heroic in tone, blending fact and fiction, myths and legends. They sometimes relied on sources from Shakespeare and classical poets. For Bury, the facts of history may be legendary or romantic in nature, but they should be recounted in a scholarly and non-judgmental manner, ...
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Explore the amazing science, stories, and misconceptions behind your favorite pop culture moments. Join host Cameron Boozarjomehri as he uncovers unexpected lessons from the movies, moments, and figures you thought you knew. Have a topic you think we should explore? Send us an email to smallstuffshow@gmail.com
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The Hamiltonian Podcast is the official podcast of the Alexander Hamilton Society. We seek to explore various perspectives from top experts, journalists, practitioners, politicians, and academics on the top foreign policy issues facing America today.
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Interviews: Film and Video Game Composers, Rock Bands and Solo Artists Hosted & Produced by Henry Faherty (Film Buds Podcast)
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552: Imran Khan: Dragon Age: The Veilguard, Alan Wake 2: Night Springs, Destiny 2: The Final Shape, Phantom Blade Zero, Sonic x Shadow Generations, Star Wars Hunters, The Rogue Prince of Persia, Lorelei ...
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Jeff and Christian welcome freelance games journalist, Imran Khan back to the show this week to discuss the first Dragon Age The Veilguard gameplay, new Shovel Knight dimensions, and a really positive thing from the Helldivers 2 community. The Playlist: The Rogue Prince of Persia, Lorelei and the Laser Eyes, Phantom Blade Zero, Sonic x Shadow Gener…
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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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Alexander the Great was one of the most famous people from the ancient world. He defeated a vastly larger Persian Empire and conquered everything from Egypt to India. Yet, what Alexander achieved wouldn’t have been possible without his father. In fact, if Alexander hadn’t accomplished what he did, his father would probably be the one given the titl…
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Episode 224 - Ubisoft Forward | Dragon Age: The Veilguard | Old Game Trailers
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Tim is joined by Dan & Dan to talk about the Ubisoft Forward as well as their favorite moments from all the presentations from the last 10 days or so. We also talk about the gameplay reveal for Dragon Age: The Veilgaurd, Star Wars Outlaws, and Assassin’s Creed Shadows. Then we take a little walk down memory lane with some classic game reveal traile…
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In January 1920, an Italian American businessman in Boston started a new company. In order to raise money, he took $100 investments from 18 people and offered them a fabulous return on their money in only 45 days, and he delivered on his promise. Soon people were lining up to give him their money and everything worked great…. …until it didn’t. Lear…
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June marks the release of the first three episodes of The Boys Season 4! And on the lead up to talking about that we discuss, the MCU Blade reboot losing another director, Dwayne Johnson's new deal at Disney, updates on The Penguin and The Batman Part II, a release date for the DCU's Creature Commando's, a trailer for the two Watchmen animated movi…
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Last time, we got up to speed on what was going on in the Near East in the centuries before the Persians showed up. What we didn't cover, was who exactly are these "Persians," and what were they doing while their future empire was being taken over by the Assyrians. This time, we figure that out as we follow some steppe nomads called the Proto-Indo-…
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Located in Central and Eastern Europe is one of the continent's longest and most rivers: the Danube. For thousands of years, the Danube has been a vital river for commerce and agriculture, and it has served as a natural boundary for empires and kingdoms. Today, it is still vitally important to ten countries and has become one of the top tourist att…
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Senua's Saga: Hellblade II & the Summer of Games 2024
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E3 might be dead, but we still got a boat load of trailers last weekend and as usual we're here to talk all about it. We all loved the look of Ubisoft's imminent Star Wars Outlaws, which got two enormous gameplay reveals at their conference, while Monster Hunter Wilds cut through with it's unique beasts and intense weather conditions. Not to mentio…
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It is one of the most important inventions in history. Almost everyone listening to this has one. You use one almost every day, and if we didn’t have them, the world would be a very different place. I am talking about toilets. It isn’t something we like to talk about in public, but the sanitary removal of waste has been one of the critical componen…
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Episode 315 - Summer Games Fest, The Legend of Heroes, & Reus 2 OR "Bring Back Breath of Fire, You Cowards"
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This week, Brian, Kris and Lucas talk about upcoming games announced at Summer Games Fest and other sources. We also discuss Trails in the Sky, Reus 2, KILL KNIGHT, and a smattering of other topics. We also talk about cricket. Enjoy. TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: Intro - 0:00 | EA Cricket - 5:30 | Upcoming Games We're Excited For - 8:30 | Balatro - 53:15 | …
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Turkey is a NATO ally, but not a reliable one. Under President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Turkey has developed close relations with authoritarian powers like Russia and China. Like his neo-imperialist friends, Erdogan longs for the resurrection of the Ottoman Empire which ruled much of the Middle East for centuries. But is that what the Turkish people w…
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In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show, our boots-on-the-ground crew returns from Los Angeles to discuss their favorite games from Summer Game Fest, Ubisoft Forward, the Xbox Games Showcase, and orbiting events. Watch the Video Version: Follow us on social media: Alex Van Aken (@itsVanAken), Brian Shea (@BrianPShea), Charles Harte (@Chuck…
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Wu Zetian: China’s Only Female Emperor (Encore)
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In the very long history of China, it has had exactly one female ruler. She was a woman who managed, against all odds, to inch her way closer to power over a period of years until she reached a point where she could claim power for herself. By all accounts, she was beautiful, brilliant, cunning, and absolutely ruthless. Learn more about Wu Zetian, …
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Episode 1259: PROPHECY HOUR: MAJIC EYES ONLY
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Ryan Wood https://www.majiceyesonly.com/ https://electricfusionsystems.com/about-us/ This IS the go to book for accurate UFO, UAP, crash retrieval true events! This fellow confirms Majestic 12 documents! https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/branch AND http://wichitahomeless.com/
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Episode 1258: PROPHECY HOUR: EYES TO SEE, AN ENCOUNTER WITH AN ANGEL!
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Pastor Carl Gallups http://www.carlgallups.com/ You meet someone and no one else see’s them? Or they simple are gone! This is a much hear true story! www.prophecyhour.com Also http://wichitahomeless.com/ “Remember we do not 100% agree with everything our guests, say, do, or believe. It’s up to you to pray and sort it out!”…
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In Depth with The Acolyte Episode 3 - Destiny
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Send us a Text Message. We are now three eighths deep into the new Star Wars show and this week we review the most recent episode, as well as giving our thoughts on the series to date. The rest of the internet seems to be split between either screaming in outrage at what we've seen, or welcoming new concepts to our beloved universe. Which side will…
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Assassin's Creed 2016 is Ubisofts second attempt to bring one of their beloved video game franchises to the screen. And the results were yet again...lacking. Headed up by Michael Fassbender playing the duel role of a future guy and ancient history guy it parkours it's way in and around the neverending battle between the Assassin Order and the Templ…
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The Philippines is one of the largest countries in the world. With a population of 115 million people, it is the 14th largest country in the world in terms of population. However, for a period of 48 years, it was a colony of the United States. That half-century was one of the most important in the history of the Philippines. It saw two major wars, …
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BONUS EPISODE - Summer of Games Spectacular Part 2: Ubisoft Forward, Star Wars Outlaws hands-on, Assassin's Creed Shadows, Phantom Blade 0, Destiny 2 The Final Shape, Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree
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Special bonus coverage of the the Summer of Games, as Jeff and Christian are joined by Anthony Taormina from Gamerant to talk about the Ubisoft Forward, and get his hands-on impressions of Star Wars Outlaws and tons of other games from the Festival, plus Destiny 2 The Final Shape and Elden Ring's new DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree.…
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Epic Loot Radio: Xbox's Best Showcase Ever? A Deep Dive with Colt Eastwood
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Welcome back to another episode of Epic Loot Radio! In this episode, host Ginger Prime is joined by Colt Eastwood, a renowned figure in the Xbox community, to discuss what might just be the greatest Xbox showcase in history. Rated a 9 out of 10 by Ginger Prime, with the music alone deserving an 11 out of 10, this episode is packed with insights, hi…
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For thousands of years, wine has been one of the most important beverages in the world. It has been consumed by common folk and by emperors, and it can be made in a surprisingly wide variety of geographies. It can be made by backyard vintners as well as by megacorporations. It is so important that it plays a central role in some religions, yet it i…
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After the American War of Independence, Britain recognized the United States, but it didn’t necessarily make them close allies. Each country had its own agendas, and a generation later, they were butting heads again over a host of issues. The result was another war, but unlike the Revolutionary War, everyone claimed victory, and no one really won a…
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Episode 223 - Reactions to Summer Game Fest, Xbox Showcase and more!
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Kyle, Dan, and Tim share their thoughts on the big events from this past weekend’s gaming events, including Summer Game Fest Live, Guerrilla Collective, PC Games Showcase, and the Xbox Games Showcase. We have a TON of games to cover, so let’s get into it! VIDEO Podcast: YouTube or Spotify AUDIO Podcast: Apple or search for us wherever you like to l…
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Books are one of the foundational tools of civilization. They allow us to pass knowledge and information between people who don’t know each other, and their compact form allows knowledge to be transported across vast distances. Their permanence allows information to be sent across time such that centuries might separate a writer from a reader. But …
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551: Summer of Games Spectacular Part 1: Xbox Showcase, Summer Games Fest Live, Day of the Devs, PC Games Show
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Jeff and Christian are joined by Lana Bachynski for a very special episode. The trio step through all of the biggest releases announced from the weekend of Summer Games Fest, including Gear of War E-Day, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, Doom: The Dark Ages, South of Midnight, Perfect Dark, Fable, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Mixtape, Metal Gear So…
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It's not every day that Netflix release a good movie but they have with Richard Linklater's Hit Man starring Glen Powell and Adria Arjona. In addition to reviewing that we cover the first two episodes of The Acolyte plus news of the next Avengers director, Jordan Peele's mystery MCU movie revealed, Wonder Woman being recast, new Hunger Games preque…
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In the 19th century, several American universities began to compete with each other in several sporting events in friendly intercollegiate competitions. Fast forward over a hundred years, and college sports in the United States is a multibillion-dollar business. How did institutes of higher education become some of the biggest sports organizations …
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Ninjas are awesome. They’re silent, they can turn invisible, and they can totally flip out and kill people, especially their mortal enemies…pirates. …or at least that is what popular culture would like you to believe. Were ninjas really as powerful as they are made out to be? Were they the ultimate silent assassins? Learn more about ninjas, real ni…
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What America Misunderstands About the Islamic Republic of Iran
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Filling in for host Cliff May this week is Mark Dubowitz, chief executive of FDD, and he’s joined by Karim Sadjadpour. They cover the full gamut of U.S. foreign policy on Iran, from looking back at President Obama’s 2015 nuclear deal with the Islamic Republic and President Trump’s 2018 withdrawal from the JCPOA to looking ahead and arguing for poli…
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Depending on how you define it, there were approximately 70 Roman Emperors. They were a mixed bag ranging from philosophers to the insane, from generals to children. Some were truly horrible, but some were actually pretty good at their job. In particular, there were five consecutive emperors who reigned during the peak of Pax Romana. Learn more abo…
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Episode 1257: PROPHECY HOUR: WHAT TIME IS IT ANYWAY?
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Michael T. Snyder https://michaeltsnyder.substack.com/ When will the ARK come out? Are we about in WW III... ..another planademic? What is next do we have any time left? www.prophecyhour.com Also http://wichitahomeless.com/ “Remember we do not 100% agree with everything our guests, say, do, or believe. It’s up to you to pray and sort it out!”…
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Remastered - Here we go, episode 1! Now, as much as I want to get to Persian history, we should probably know at least a little bit about the world before the Persians got there, so this is you lightspeed tour of the Near East, from about 1200 BCE to 616 BCE. Maps for everything are available on the website. Our Sponsors: * Check out Claritin: www.…
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New Star Wars - The Acolyte Episodes 1 & 2
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Send us a Text Message. Execute Episode 66... Live action Star Wars is back as The Acolyte is finally here! We deep dive into the first two episodes of the latest series to hit Disney+. Namely Episode 1: Lost/Found and Episode 2: Revenge/Justice. The boys are their usual reserved, objective selves, very much keeping their opinions quiet and persona…
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In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show, returning guest Eric Van Allen joins us to discuss playing Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree for three hours, our predictions for this weekend's Summer Game Fest, and several new non-AAA games worth playing: Hauntii, Wild Bastards, and Nine Sols. Watch The Video Version: Follow us on social media: A…
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WAR. And craft. Well I've never heard of such a thing but regardless let's get into the 2016 Warcraft film adaptation directed by Duncan Jones. Acting as an origin story for the conflict between the orcs of Draenor and the humans of Azotha it both sides this epic conflict with more motion capture than the average brain can possibly comprehend. Than…
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On June 6, 1944, the largest amphibious landing in world history took place on the shore of Normandy, France. The allied forces called it D-Day. The landing marked the commencement of Operation Overlord, a strategic move that heralded the long-awaited opening of the second front in the European war. D-Day was the start of the most meticulously plan…
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When President John F. Kennedy set the objective of landing on the moon before the end of the 1960s, no one really knew what it entailed. The Apollo program involved many incredible feats of engineering, but perhaps the most impressive was the development of the Apollo Lunar Module. The Lunar Module was unlike any spacecraft before or since. It was…
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