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Learning about the world through film depictions. Co-hosted by podcaster Gil Kidron and evolutionary biologist Dr. Rutger Vos Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A Podcast of Biblical Proportions dives into ancient Hebrew history. Our time machine is the countless texts the ancient Hebrews wrote, including stories, historical accounts, songs, poems, prophecies, laws, rules, and regulations. Most of these texts can be found in the Hebrew Bible, aka the Old Testament or the Tanakh. This English-speaking podcast brings a new perspective to reading the Hebrew Bible — that of the person who wrote it, immersing ourselves in his world and perspective. We st ...
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Dan Horning and Bernie Maopolski discuss the events of ancient history all over the world, decade by decade, starting at 1000 BC and moving forward. We love history! History, History, History! That’s all we think of … History in the morning, History for lunch, History for dinner… even history right before bed! And we talk about all the key people in Ancient History – Julius Caesar, Gilgamesh, Jesus, Budha, Lao Tzu, Confucious, Solon, Pythagoras, Alexander the Great, Plato, Socrates, Aristotl ...
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198. 530s BC part 6 Death of Cyrus the Great
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We wrap up Cyrus in this episode Fan of History style with all the nitty gritty details... Enjoy! This is a podcast by Dan Hörning and Bernie Maopolski. If you like what we do you can support the Fan of History project on https://www.patreon.com/fanofhistory Contact information: E-mail: zimwaupodcast@gmail.com http://facebook.com/fanofhistory https…
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I had oral surgery and cannot record new episodes for the coming 2-4 months. BUT we're going to turn these lemons into lemonade. Join our tribe on Patreon! Check out these cool pages on the podcast's website: Home Page Who wrote the Bible: Timeline and authors Ancient maps: easy to follow maps to see which empire ruled what and when Click here to s…
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What´s new in history - The Atlantis Puzzle with Jack Kelley
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Unlock the secrets of Plato’s final legacy… the real story of the Atlantis myth. Jack Kelley is a film maker, classicist, and seeker of the truth. And "by GEORGE" it looks like he found it! Jack tells Bernie about the just released documentary "The Atlantis Puzzle"... how it came to be and how his serendipitous reading on a vacation to Greece led t…
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197. 530s BC part 5 - Death of Cyrus the Great
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We are back to Persia and our hero Cyrus the Great. We know he can't live forever, but how will he meet his end? We discuss all the amazing stories and facts in this first of 2 episodes Fan of History style. Check it out! This is a podcast by Dan Hörning and Bernie Maopolski. If you like what we do you can support the Fan of History project on http…
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The depiction of Moses and his leadership style in the parallel populist Exodus narrative is a rare ancient story written by and for the people. Join our tribe on Patreon! Check out these cool pages on the podcast's website: Home Page Who wrote the Bible: Timeline and authors Ancient maps: easy to follow maps to see which empire ruled what and when…
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The most recent show adaptation by Game of Thrones creators Dan Weiss and David Benioff showcases the same entertaining highs and facepalm lows in their new Netflix show. Cinematographer Asi Oren joins Gil to break it down. To support the podcast, go to our Patreon pageBy Gil Kidron
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196. 530s BC part 4 - Human sacrifice in China
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We're in the Spring and Autumn Period and man is this a really fun episode! I mean, where can you get all this in one place: • Human Sacrifice • Ghosts and Ghost Theory • Beguiling • Tibetan Buddhism • and beheading a horse! Not only the fun stuff but Confucius, Sun Tzu, Lao Tzu, and the really big star Zichan of Zheng posts the laws for the first …
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Most scholars see the Song of the Sea poem as one of the oldest in the Bible. But in the past, they all agreed it was actually one of the newest texts in the Bible. So which one it is? Join our tribe on Patreon! Check out these cool pages on the podcast's website: Home Page Who wrote the Bible: Timeline and authors Ancient maps: easy to follow maps…
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195. 530s BC part 3 - China's feudal system in the Spring and Autumn period
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We're back in China for the first in a 2 part series. Confucius is a young man now... let's see what he's up to along with his really impressive contemporary Zichan of Zheng. As a bonus Bernie explains the Chinese feudal system in the Spring and Autumn Period. A fun time to be had by all! This is a podcast by Dan Hörning and Bernie Maopolski. If yo…
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After centuries of oppression, Yahweh takes the Hebrews out of Egypt. And the first thing they do is complain about being taken out of Egypt. Why? Desert Battle Story / Ezekiel (Exodus 14, verses:) 4 When the king of Egypt was told that the people had fled, the Pharaoh and his officials changed their minds about them and said, "What have we done? W…
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Garry and Bernie have a really interesting conversation about history podcasting, you the listener, and our love of history. Be a fly on the wall and join us! This is a podcast by Dan Hörning and Bernie Maopolski. If you like what we do you can support the Fan of History project on https://www.patreon.com/fanofhistory Contact information: E-mail: z…
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Cyrus finishes the conquest of Babylon and Babylonia, frees the Jews from captivity, and manages the largest empire in the world. LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IuCZgfGNMRg Listener sent map of Neo Assyrian and Neo Babylonian Empires year by year This is a podcast by Dan Hörning and Bernie Maopolski. If you like what we do you can support th…
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The period known as the Axial Age began right after the establishment of the Persian empire. Gil and Dr. Rutger Vos, an evolutionary biologist and history buff, see it as a direct result of Persia's rise. Join our tribe on Patreon! Check out these cool pages on the podcast's website: Home Page Who wrote the Bible: Timeline and authors Ancient maps:…
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193. 530's BC part 1 The Fall of Babylon (again)
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In classic Fan of History style we give you Cyrus the Great's conquest of Babylon. No spoilers... Check it out! Links Herodotus: https://penelope.uchicago.edu/Thayer/E/Roman/Texts/Herodotus/1d*.html This is a podcast by Dan Hörning and Bernie Maopolski. If you like what we do you can support the Fan of History project on https://www.patreon.com/fan…
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This is the most epic story in the Bible. Since most scholars agree it was written in Persian times, what could have inspired the writer of this story? Was there an epic crossing of water in Persian times? To read the Crossing of the Red Sea story as it was written, click here Join our tribe on Patreon! Check out these cool pages on the podcast's w…
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What´s new in history - Ancient Spy Craft
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Bernie and Gil discuss the Babylonian Intelligence Service and the destruction of Jerusalem by the Babylonians. The first time around didn't go so well for the Assyrians but maybe the Babylonians had an ace in hole? Listen to find out! This is a podcast by Dan Hörning and Bernie Maopolski. If you like what we do you can support the Fan of History p…
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I've heard Dan Carlin say if it happened in Western history it probably happened even more so in Chinese history. In that vein we give you Lu Pu Pie's House of Drinking and Wife Swapping. (locations opening soon in Scranton, PA USA and Stockholm, Sweden) Special guest: Cornelia Boberg from the Swedish history podcast Nu blir det historia! ENJOY! Th…
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