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Tides of History

Wondery / Patrick Wyman

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Everywhere around us are echoes of the past. Those echoes define the boundaries of states and countries, how we pray and how we fight. They determine what money we spend and how we earn it at work, what language we speak and how we raise our children. From Wondery, host Patrick Wyman, PhD (“Fall Of Rome”) helps us understand our world and how it got to be the way it is. Listen to Tides of History on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to bonus episodes available ...
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A podcast about formerly about Seinfeld that’s now about Classics and Classical Media from Phoebe Roy (10k Posts), Milo Edwards (Trashfuture, Glue Factory) and Patrick Wyman (Tides of History)
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The Fall of Rome Podcast

Patrick Wyman / Wondery

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Barbarians, political breakdown, economic collapse, mass migration, pillaging and plunder. The fall of the Roman Empire has been studied for years, but genetics, climate science, forensic science, network models, and globalization studies have reshaped our understanding of one of the most important events in human history. PhD historian and specialist Patrick Wyman brings the cutting edge of history to listeners in plain, relatable English. Binge all episodes of The Fall of Rome ad-free by j ...
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Dadliness is all about pursuing your passions, hobbies, and interests while becoming more knowledgable about the world around us. Patrick Wyman (Tides of History) is a historian, sandwich enthusiast, weightlifter, and qualified Dad. He talks to fascinating people in all walks of life about topics of interest to the Dadly set, ranging from the definition of a hoss to how to engage with pop culture as a no-longer-young-person to the various Types of Guy inhabiting the United States and beyond. ...
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This week's episode is an unlock from the Patreon vaults while Milo is in Japan on holiday, normal service will resume next week! Returning TITAN Patrick Wyman (@patrick_wyman) is back with Milo (@milo_edwards) and Phoebe (@prhroy) to discuss arguably the worst film of all time: Oliver Stone's rambling 2004 epic about Alexander the Great starring, …
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Alexander the Great's campaigns didn't end once he had defeated the Persian king Darius III and conquered the heart of his empire; he went still further, into the vastness of the Iranian Plateau and Central Asia, and then south into India. Patrick's book is now available! Get The Verge: Reformation, Renaissance, and Forty Years that Shook the World…
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The podcast is now about Classics and Patrick Wyman (Tides of History) has joined the team, alongside longtime hosts Milo Edwards and Phoebe Roy. To start with they're discussing the new Amazon series about Vespasian, it's not good. The Patreon will continue as before, new bonus episodes from next week here: https://www.patreon.com/mastersofpod/ Yo…
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Henry V of England was the archetypal medieval king, a warrior par excellence whose example inspired English kings for centuries to come, the victor at Agincourt and conqueror of much of France. Tides of History's returning champion guest, Dan Jones, joins me to talk about his new book on Henry V, the king's childhood and adolescence, and why he ma…
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Pete Jones returns to the pod to help Milo close out the Alan Partridge saga, by reviewing it's only movie: Alpha Papa. Come see Milo on tour here: www.miloedwards.co.uk/live-shows Sign up for our Patreon to support the show and receive bonus episodes and heaps more content, from $3 per month here: https://www.patreon.com/mastersofpod…
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It took Alexander just three years to effectively conquer the Persian Empire. Two decisive battles - Issus and Gaugamela - proved his supremacy over the Persian king Darius III, and the two-century rule of the Achaemenids died on battlefields in the Fertile Crescent. Patrick's book is now available! Get The Verge: Reformation, Renaissance, and Fort…
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Paul Bergrin is a hotshot criminal defense attorney in Newark, New Jersey. Seemingly unstoppable and with unorthodox methods, he’s built a reputation for getting his clients off the hook. But as Paul's legend grows, so do the suspicions swirling around him. When FBI Agent Shawn Brokos starts investigating a major drug ring, she makes a shocking dis…
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Gladiators are one of the most enduring symbols of the Roman world, but what do we really know about them? Gladiator historian Alexander Mariotti joins me to discuss the logic behind gladiatorial games, the lives of real gladiators, and how the reality contrasts with the popular image we have today. Patrick's book is now available! Get The Verge: R…
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Alexander wasn't yet "The Great" when he invaded the westernmost provinces of the Persian Empire in 334 BC, but he quickly showed that he was a serious threat to the old and still-powerful state ruled by Darius III. Patrick's book is now available! Get The Verge: Reformation, Renaissance, and Forty Years that Shook the World in hardcopy, ebook, or …
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Philip of Macedonia was a towering figure, and if he had been succeeded by anyone other than Alexander the Great, he would be far better known today. But in 336 BC, at the peak of his powers, Philip was assassinated, and it became Alexander's kingdom to expand. He would do so beyond anyone's wildest dreams. Patrick's book is now available! Get The …
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Phoebe is back on the pod and she has lots to say, particularly about those who have dedicated their lives to the humble unicycle. Towards the end Milo remembers to steer the conversation onto the future of the podcast, so skip to the last five minutes if that's what you're after. Sign up for our Patreon to support the show and receive bonus episod…
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When we think of the rise of Rome, our usual image is one of conquest: Roman armies marching out year after year to subdue their adversaries. But Professor Nicola Terrenato has an alternative way of understanding that process, one rooted in negotiation, the relationships and networks of elite families, and the self-interest of powerful individuals …
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Phoebe is returning in September but, to tide us over until then, Milo and Pete have recorded some more special What's The Deals to replace the regular episodes - this one was recorded in the last week of the Fringe with comedian and friend of the show Amy Matthews. Grab tickets to Amy's tour here: https://www.amymatthewscomedy.com/gigs Get the ful…
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We all know the name of Alexander the Great, but his father Philip the One-Eye was no less important a historical figure. In just 20 years, he turned Macedonia into the preeminent power in the Greek world, laying the foundation for the much better-known exploits of his son and heir. Patrick's book is now available! Get The Verge: Reformation, Renai…
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There's no more Alan Partridge so, in lieu of those episodes, Milo and Pete have recorded a special 'What's The Deal?' to tide everyone over until Phoebe is back. Sign up for our Patreon to support the show and receive bonus episodes and heaps more content, from $3 per month here: https://www.patreon.com/mastersofpod…
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For most of the history of ancient Greece, Macedonia was a backwater: a semi-barbarian kingdom on the fringes of the Greek world, only tangentially involved in the dealings of the sophisticated city-states to the south. But with the rise of King Philip II, father of Alexander the Great, all of that began to change very quickly. Patrick's book is no…
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What was Italy like during the period of Rome's rise to power? Dr. Kathryn Lomas, author of The Rise of Rome: From the Iron Age to the Punic Wars, joins me to discuss the fascinating history of Italy outside and inside the city of Rome. Patrick's book is now available! Get The Verge: Reformation, Renaissance, and Forty Years that Shook the World in…
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Milo and Pete are up at the Edinburgh Fringe but nevertheless content never sleeps and neither does Alan, or the taxman... Sign up for our Patreon to support the show and receive bonus episodes and heaps more content, from $3 per month here: https://www.patreon.com/mastersofpodKirjoittanut domainmasterspod
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It's time for another mailbag! Patrick answers questions about the Axial Age, the best places to see Iron Age archaeology, and how to be a discerning consumer of history. Patrick's book is now available! Get The Verge: Reformation, Renaissance, and Forty Years that Shook the World in hardcopy, ebook, or audiobook (read by Patrick) here: https://bit…
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Milo and Pete are back to discuss an all time classic Partridge ep featuring 'Stop getting Bond wrong!' and Michael's new friend Tex (Peter Serafinowicz) who likes American things. Full episode on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/im-alan-s2-e4-108820231 Check out Milo's special 'Voicemail' on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v…
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The famous Greco-Persian Wars didn't mark the end of the relationship between Persia and Greece, but its beginning. For the next 150 years, the seemingly internal politics of the Greek world became increasingly tied to what was happening under the rule of Persia's Greek king, culminating in the Peloponnesian War and its aftermath. Patrick's book is…
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Milo and Pete are back at the coalface to discuss one of the greatest Partridge eps ever, including Sonia's practical jokes, Steven Mangan being called Dan everywhere he goes and a theoretical discussion of sleepovers. Sign up for our Patreon to support the show and receive bonus episodes and heaps more content, from $3 per month here: https://www.…
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We tend to think of Rome's rise to power in Italy as inevitable, but it was far from guaranteed. Their most fearsome enemies within the Italian peninsula were the Samnites, hill-people from the mountainous central regions. But what made the Samnites so formidable, and how were they able to hold out for so long? The answer lies in the fact that they…
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Multiple time returning champion and all-round gladiator of the pod Patrick Wyman (Tides of History) is back with Milo and Phoebe to discuss possibly the lowest production value sword and sandals movie ever made. Get this full episode on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/monthly-movie-107826083 You can check out Tides of History here: htt…
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Aussie comic and returning champion Tom Ballard joins Milo and Pete to discuss Alan's run-in with a white South African and also the wider impact of Partridge across the globe. Get this full episode on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/108000557 You can get all your Tom tour dates etc here: https://tomballard.com.au/ Also Milo's new speci…
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It's summer, which means it's time for some pleasure reading! Here are seven books that Patrick is recommending for your next summer reads: 1) Svetlana Alexievich, The Unwomanly Face of War: An Oral History of Women in World War II 2) Joel F. Harrington, The Faithful Executioner: Life and Death, Honor and Shame in the Turbulent Sixteenth Century 3)…
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Friend-of-the-shows and all-time Patridge-head Charlie Palmer returns to the pod to discuss the opening episode of Series 2 - including putting to Milo and Pete the key question: who is the best lord? Sign up for our Patreon to support the show and receive bonus episodes and heaps more content, from $3 per month here: https://www.patreon.com/master…
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At the beginning of the 4th century BC, Rome was still not the dominant force in Latium, the small region surrounding the city; by the end of that century, Rome was the dominant power in all of Italy. How did that happen? The answer lies not so much in conquest as cooperation. Patrick's book is now available! Get The Verge: Reformation, Renaissance…
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Gender is one of the fundamental forces structuring our world, but its impact is uneven in time and space. Dr. Alice Evans joins me to talk about the enormous strides toward gender equality that have defined the world in the past century or so, which she terms the Great Gender Divergence. Patrick's book is now available! Get The Verge: Reformation,…
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Milo and Pete are back, discussing Alan's encounter with his self-described 'biggest fan' and a jump-scare appearance from Graham Linehan... Sign up for our Patreon to support the show and receive bonus episodes and heaps more content, from $3 per month here: https://www.patreon.com/mastersofpodKirjoittanut domainmasterspod
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