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Fan of HistoryWhat's New in History With Alex PetkasFrom Republic to Autocracy, How Ancient Rome Warns Us About Democracy’s FragilityAlex Petkas is a writer, entrepreneur, and the host of Cost of Glory, a podcast celebrating Western Civilization's eminent heroes. With a PhD in Classics from Princeton University, he transitioned from academia to alternative media, where he empowers professionals and entrepreneurs through educational programs and leadership retreats. Alex’s mission is to translate profound insights from Greco-Roman leaders and philosophers into actionable wisdom for contemporary achievers, fostering a deeper appreciation for historical greatness among today’s innovators.He talks to Bernie...2025-02-2651 minFan of HistoryWhat's New in History With Alex PetkasFrom Republic to Autocracy, How Ancient Rome Warns Us About Democracy’s FragilityAlex Petkas is a writer, entrepreneur, and the host of Cost of Glory, a podcast celebrating Western Civilization's eminent heroes. With a PhD in Classics from Princeton University, he transitioned from academia to alternative media, where he empowers professionals and entrepreneurs through educational programs and leadership retreats. Alex’s mission is to translate profound insights from Greco-Roman leaders and philosophers into actionable wisdom for contemporary achievers, fostering a deeper appreciation for historical greatness among today’s innovators.He talks to Bernie...2025-02-2651 minFan of History206. 520s BC Part 6 Greece: Kimon the BoobyDan and Bernie return to Greece in the 520s BC where Kimon "The Booby" gains an Olympic title but loses his head. Did he win by running like an insane person in full hoplite gear? You'll just have to listen to find out!Quasi Moon Name - Vote Herehttps://radiolab.org/quasi-moonThis 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/fanofhistoryContact i...2024-12-2727 minFan of History206. 520s BC Part 6 Greece: Kimon the BoobyDan and Bernie return to Greece in the 520s BC where Kimon "The Booby" gains an Olympic title but loses his head. Did he win by running like an insane person in full hoplite gear? You'll just have to listen to find out!Quasi Moon Name - Vote Herehttps://radiolab.org/quasi-moonThis 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/fanofhistoryContact i...2024-12-2727 minFan of History203. 520s BC part 3 - A Meeting of the Minds (and Mindless) with Gil KidronIn this lively cross-border episode, Bernie and Gil huddle up in Barcelona, while Dan joins from Sweden, to explore an ancient meeting of minds in 525 BC. As the Persian empire expanded into Egypt, Jewish communities from different lands converged, sharing stories and traditions that would become the foundation for parts of the Old Testament. Join us for a journey back to a pivotal moment where worlds—and minds—collided, leaving a lasting mark on history.Link to Gil's Podcasthttps://podcastofbiblicalproportions.com/This is a podcast by Dan Hörning and Berni...2024-11-1323 minFan of History203. 520s BC part 3 - A Meeting of the Minds (and Mindless) with Gil KidronIn this lively cross-border episode, Bernie and Gil huddle up in Barcelona, while Dan joins from Sweden, to explore an ancient meeting of minds in 525 BC. As the Persian empire expanded into Egypt, Jewish communities from different lands converged, sharing stories and traditions that would become the foundation for parts of the Old Testament. Join us for a journey back to a pivotal moment where worlds—and minds—collided, leaving a lasting mark on history.Link to Gil's Podcasthttps://podcastofbiblicalproportions.com/This is a podcast by Dan Hörning and Berni...2024-11-1323 minFan of HistoryWhat´s New In History: RED Sea ScrollsThese 4,600 scrolls have been called the greatest discovery in Egypt in the 21st Century.Dan surprises Bernie in this episode with this amazing find. But what's in the scrolls? Hint: It has to do with the pyramids. Is this the proof ALIENS were involved??HA! 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 project on https://www.patreon.com/fanofhistoryContact information:E...2024-11-0617 minFan of HistoryWhat´s New In History: RED Sea ScrollsThese 4,600 scrolls have been called the greatest discovery in Egypt in the 21st Century.Dan surprises Bernie in this episode with this amazing find. But what's in the scrolls? Hint: It has to do with the pyramids. Is this the proof ALIENS were involved??HA! 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 project on https://www.patreon.com/fanofhistoryContact information:E...2024-11-0617 minFan of HistoryWhat's New in History - Nubia!I had the great pleasure of speaking with Blue from Brand Nubiin. Blue, apart from being one of the coolest guys you will ever meet, is a part of the Nubian diaspora who are coming together to celebrate and highlight the rich culture and history of Nubia.We discuss the history and culture and of course get into philosophy and the power of humanity, because... me! There's really some interesting stuff in here so definitely check it out. I apologize in advance for some of the noises in the audio. Our guest was in a...2024-10-2331 minFan of HistoryWhat's New in History - Nubia!I had the great pleasure of speaking with Blue from Brand Nubiin. Blue, apart from being one of the coolest guys you will ever meet, is a part of the Nubian diaspora who are coming together to celebrate and highlight the rich culture and history of Nubia.We discuss the history and culture and of course get into philosophy and the power of humanity, because... me! There's really some interesting stuff in here so definitely check it out. I apologize in advance for some of the noises in the audio. Our guest was in a...2024-10-2331 minFan of History200. 200Th EPISODE!Can you believe there's been another 100 Fan of History episodes since the last time we did this! Take a stroll back in podcast time through the past 100 episodes with Dan and Bernie as they reminisce:Ashurbanipal the OG Assyrian emperor, Dugdamus the Demon King, Nebuchadnezzar nemesis of the Jews, Cyrus the Freaking Great.... and no episode would be complete without good ole GYGES!We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed making it and the past 100 episodes!This is a podcast by Dan Hörning and Bernie M...2024-09-1837 minFan of History200. 200Th EPISODE!Can you believe there's been another 100 Fan of History episodes since the last time we did this! Take a stroll back in podcast time through the past 100 episodes with Dan and Bernie as they reminisce:Ashurbanipal the OG Assyrian emperor, Dugdamus the Demon King, Nebuchadnezzar nemesis of the Jews, Cyrus the Freaking Great.... and no episode would be complete without good ole GYGES!We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed making it and the past 100 episodes!This is a podcast by Dan Hörning and Bernie M...2024-09-1837 minFan of History199.5. 530s BC part 8 - Greece: Dionysus is Our Kind of JesusThree P's of Ancient Greece - Pythagoras, Polycrates, and PisistratusDan and Bernie wrap up the 530's BC with Ancient Greece. We have Pythagoras who is much more than just right angled triangles, Polycrates and his magic ring, and good ole Pisistratus is still around making Athens great.Plus the Olympics and the good times you expect from a Fan of History episode!Remember to email us your address if you want some Fan of History stickers!This is a podcast by Dan Hörning and Bernie M...2024-09-0455 minFan of History199.5. 530s BC part 8 - Greece: Dionysus is Our Kind of JesusThree P's of Ancient Greece - Pythagoras, Polycrates, and PisistratusDan and Bernie wrap up the 530's BC with Ancient Greece. We have Pythagoras who is much more than just right angled triangles, Polycrates and his magic ring, and good ole Pisistratus is still around making Athens great.Plus the Olympics and the good times you expect from a Fan of History episode!Remember to email us your address if you want some Fan of History stickers!This is a podcast by Dan Hörning and Bernie M...2024-09-0455 min
Fan of HistoryWhat´s new in history - The Atlantis Puzzle with Jack KelleyUnlock 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 to this amazing revelation.I was fascinated by our conversation and even more so by the documentary! Check out our discussion here and the film in the links below.2024-07-171h 08Fan of HistoryWhat´s new in history - The Atlantis Puzzle with Jack KelleyUnlock 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 to this amazing revelation.I was fascinated by our conversation and even more so by the documentary! Check out our discussion here and the film in the links below.2024-07-171h 08Fan of History195. 530s BC part 3 - China's feudal system in the Spring and Autumn periodWe'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 you like what we do you can support the Fan of History project on https://www.patreon.com/fanofhistory2024-06-1257 minFan of History195. 530s BC part 3 - China's feudal system in the Spring and Autumn periodWe'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 you like what we do you can support the Fan of History project on https://www.patreon.com/fanofhistory2024-06-1257 minFan of HistoryBonus episode - Behind the ScenesGarry 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/fanofhistoryContact information:E-mail: zimwaupodcast@gmail.comhttp://facebook.com/fanofhistoryhttps://twitter.com/danhorninghttps://www.instagram.com/dan_horning/M...2024-06-0535 minFan of HistoryBonus episode - Behind the ScenesGarry 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/fanofhistoryContact information:E-mail: zimwaupodcast@gmail.comhttp://facebook.com/fanofhistoryhttps://twitter.com/danhorninghttps://www.instagram.com/dan_horning/M...2024-06-0535 minFan of HistoryWhat´s new in history - Ancient Spy CraftBernie 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 project on https://www.patreon.com/fanofhistoryContact information:E-mail: zimwaupodcast@gmail.comhttp://facebook.com/fanofhistoryh...2024-05-0856 minFan of HistoryWhat´s new in history - Ancient Spy CraftBernie 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 project on https://www.patreon.com/fanofhistoryContact information:E-mail: zimwaupodcast@gmail.comhttp://facebook.com/fanofhistoryh...2024-05-0856 minFan of HistoryWhat´s New In History - A Letter to ConstantineDan, our Roman expert, helps Bernie with this episode. Constantine was the first Christian emperor, and as a Christian would never be into ancestor worship... Right?Find out right here!LINK to articlehttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/ancient-letter-emperor-constantine-monumental-discovery-temple-italy/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/fanofhistoryContact information:E-mail: zimwaupodcast@gmail.comhttp://facebook.c...2024-04-1014 minFan of HistoryWhat´s New In History - A Letter to ConstantineDan, our Roman expert, helps Bernie with this episode. Constantine was the first Christian emperor, and as a Christian would never be into ancestor worship... Right?Find out right here!LINK to articlehttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/ancient-letter-emperor-constantine-monumental-discovery-temple-italy/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/fanofhistoryContact information:E-mail: zimwaupodcast@gmail.comhttp://facebook.c...2024-04-1014 minFan of HistoryWhat´s New In History - This CHANGES EVERYTHING we knewThis discovery certainly did blow Dan and Bernie's minds! And that's not hyperbole, exaggeration, or click bait. No kidding.A really old city has been found in the heart of the Amazon jungle where only stone age hunter gatherers were supposed to be. Wait till you hear how many people lived there and when.Don't miss this episode.Amazon study https://bbc.com/news/science-environment-67940671This is a podcast by Dan Hörning and Bernie Maopolski.If you like what we do you can su...2024-03-1315 minFan of HistoryWhat´s New In History - This CHANGES EVERYTHING we knewThis discovery certainly did blow Dan and Bernie's minds! And that's not hyperbole, exaggeration, or click bait. No kidding.A really old city has been found in the heart of the Amazon jungle where only stone age hunter gatherers were supposed to be. Wait till you hear how many people lived there and when.Don't miss this episode.Amazon study https://bbc.com/news/science-environment-67940671This is a podcast by Dan Hörning and Bernie Maopolski.If you like what we do you can su...2024-03-1315 minFan of HistoryWhat's New In History with Daniele Bolelli Bernie gets some help from the brilliant and talented podcaster Daniele Bolelli from "History on Fire" Podcast. In this second part of an AMAZING LiDAR survey of the Yucatan lowlands we discuss life in the "Pre-Classic" Mayan world.That, and the usual historical and philosophical observations found on What's New in History and History on Fire.This era is contemporary with such famous events in the Near East as the sack of the Elamite capital of Susa by Assyria, the destruction of the Temple of Solomon by the Babylonians, and the Greco-Persian Wars...2024-01-0339 minFan of HistoryWhat's New In History with Daniele Bolelli Bernie gets some help from the brilliant and talented podcaster Daniele Bolelli from "History on Fire" Podcast. In this second part of an AMAZING LiDAR survey of the Yucatan lowlands we discuss life in the "Pre-Classic" Mayan world.That, and the usual historical and philosophical observations found on What's New in History and History on Fire.This era is contemporary with such famous events in the Near East as the sack of the Elamite capital of Susa by Assyria, the destruction of the Temple of Solomon by the Babylonians, and the Greco-Persian Wars...2024-01-0339 minFan of History182. 550s BC part 5 - JainismDan and Bernie talk about the spiritual teacher of jainism who was the contemporary of Buddha in the 500s BC. King Bimbisara makes another appearance but this time he is interested in jainism. 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/fanofhistoryContact information:http://facebook.com/fanofhistoryhttps://twitter.com/danhorninghttps://www.instagram.com/dan_horning/2023-12-1336 minFan of History182. 550s BC part 5 - JainismDan and Bernie talk about the spiritual teacher of jainism who was the contemporary of Buddha in the 500s BC. King Bimbisara makes another appearance but this time he is interested in jainism. 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/fanofhistoryContact information:http://facebook.com/fanofhistoryhttps://twitter.com/danhorninghttps://www.instagram.com/dan_horning/2023-12-1336 minFan of HistoryWhat's New In History - The origin of Ancient Israelites The Bible tells us that the ancient Israelites came out of Egypt and conquered the land of Canaan. For the first time Archaeologists extract DNA from First Temple Israelites. What does the DNA say? This has been a question for generations and Bernie and Gil have some answers here for you. That, and a lot of other great insights. For the article discussed in the episodehttps://www.haaretz.com/archaeology/2023-10-09/ty-article/in-first-archaeologists-extract-dna-of-ancient-israelites/0000018b-138a-d2fc-a59f-d39b21fd0000This is a podcast by Dan Hörning and Bernie Ma...2023-12-0642 minFan of HistoryWhat's New In History - The origin of Ancient Israelites The Bible tells us that the ancient Israelites came out of Egypt and conquered the land of Canaan. For the first time Archaeologists extract DNA from First Temple Israelites. What does the DNA say? This has been a question for generations and Bernie and Gil have some answers here for you. That, and a lot of other great insights. For the article discussed in the episodehttps://www.haaretz.com/archaeology/2023-10-09/ty-article/in-first-archaeologists-extract-dna-of-ancient-israelites/0000018b-138a-d2fc-a59f-d39b21fd0000This is a podcast by Dan Hörning and Bernie Ma...2023-12-0642 min
Fan of History181. 550s BC part 4 Greece - Sex in an Unnatural WayThe times they are a changin' in major ways all over the ancient world. We are in the 550s BC and starting the backstory of one of the greatest events in world history - The Greek & Persian Wars. East vs West. The world's first historian begins it this way:THESE are the researches of Herodotus of Halicarnassus, which he publishes, in the hope of thereby preserving from decay the remembrance of what men have done, and of preventing the great and wonderful actions of the Greeks and the Barbarians from losing their due meed...2023-11-2950 minFan of History181. 550s BC part 4 Greece - Sex in an Unnatural WayThe times they are a changin' in major ways all over the ancient world. We are in the 550s BC and starting the backstory of one of the greatest events in world history - The Greek & Persian Wars. East vs West. The world's first historian begins it this way:THESE are the researches of Herodotus of Halicarnassus, which he publishes, in the hope of thereby preserving from decay the remembrance of what men have done, and of preventing the great and wonderful actions of the Greeks and the Barbarians from losing their due meed...2023-11-2950 min
Fan of HistoryWhat's New In History - Bonobos and Herpes and Kissing, Oh My!What else can be more fun than Dan and Bernie talking about Bonobos, Herpes, and Kissing with some History and Philosophy mixed in?? Check it out!This episode is especially sponsored by Marduk's Mattress Emporium."When you want to make love like a God"Links:https://phys.org/news/2023-05-humanity-earliest-mesopotamia-years.htmlhttps://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.adf0512Chickens or people? You decide!https://curioustuff.com/the-oldest-kiss-in-the-world/This is a podcast by Dan Hörning and Bernie Maopolski.2023-11-2213 minFan of HistoryWhat's New In History - Bonobos and Herpes and Kissing, Oh My!What else can be more fun than Dan and Bernie talking about Bonobos, Herpes, and Kissing with some History and Philosophy mixed in?? Check it out!This episode is especially sponsored by Marduk's Mattress Emporium."When you want to make love like a God"Links:https://phys.org/news/2023-05-humanity-earliest-mesopotamia-years.htmlhttps://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.adf0512Chickens or people? You decide!https://curioustuff.com/the-oldest-kiss-in-the-world/This is a podcast by Dan Hörning and Bernie Maopolski.2023-11-2213 minFan of HistoryWhat's New In History - Go Fly a (Desert) KiteAt the dawn of aviation pilots were seeing what looked like enormous kites (4 kilometers enormous!) throughout the Arabian desert. It turns out they are something ingenious thought up by our ancestors at the dawn of civilization.Check out this episode with Bernie and Dan to learn all about them!Linkshttps://www.ox.ac.uk/news/2022-09-02-oxford-archaeologists-discover-monumental-evidence-prehistoric-hunting-acrosshttps://news.artnet.com/art-world/scientists-have-cracked-the-origins-of-desert-kites-massive-prehistoric-patterns-that-were-carved-into-the-middle-eastern-desert-2225003https://www.cnn.com/2023/05/17/world/oldest-architectural-plans-stone-age-megastructures-scn/index.htmlThis is a podcast by Dan Hörning and B...2023-10-1114 minFan of HistoryWhat's New In History - Go Fly a (Desert) KiteAt the dawn of aviation pilots were seeing what looked like enormous kites (4 kilometers enormous!) throughout the Arabian desert. It turns out they are something ingenious thought up by our ancestors at the dawn of civilization.Check out this episode with Bernie and Dan to learn all about them!Linkshttps://www.ox.ac.uk/news/2022-09-02-oxford-archaeologists-discover-monumental-evidence-prehistoric-hunting-acrosshttps://news.artnet.com/art-world/scientists-have-cracked-the-origins-of-desert-kites-massive-prehistoric-patterns-that-were-carved-into-the-middle-eastern-desert-2225003https://www.cnn.com/2023/05/17/world/oldest-architectural-plans-stone-age-megastructures-scn/index.htmlThis is a podcast by Dan Hörning and B...2023-10-1114 minFan of History177. 560s BC part 7 - the semi-legendary BuddhaBernie och Dan look into the semi-legendary figure Siddharta Gautama and tries to compile the legends into one historical narrative. 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/fanofhistoryContact information: http://facebook.com/fanofhistoryhttps://twitter.com/danhorninghttps://www.instagram.com/dan_horning/Music: “Tudor Theme” by urmymuse. Used here under a commercial Creative Commons license. Find out more at ht...2023-10-0452 minFan of History177. 560s BC part 7 - the semi-legendary BuddhaBernie och Dan look into the semi-legendary figure Siddharta Gautama and tries to compile the legends into one historical narrative. 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/fanofhistoryContact information: http://facebook.com/fanofhistoryhttps://twitter.com/danhorninghttps://www.instagram.com/dan_horning/Music: “Tudor Theme” by urmymuse. Used here under a commercial Creative Commons license. Find out more at ht...2023-10-0452 minFan of HistoryWhat's New In History - Extracting DNA from Artifacts20,000 years ago, a woman living in Siberia put on a pendant fashioned from a deer tooth. She wore it for a long time, perhaps until she died or lost the artifact. Now, thousands of years later, that pendant has been found and scientists have extracted the DNA of the woman who wore it, using an innovative method that promises to answer many questions about ancient peoples and their way of life.Dan and Bernie discuss this and of course a few other things!Links:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silurian_hypothesis2023-09-2711 minFan of HistoryWhat's New In History - Extracting DNA from Artifacts20,000 years ago, a woman living in Siberia put on a pendant fashioned from a deer tooth. She wore it for a long time, perhaps until she died or lost the artifact. Now, thousands of years later, that pendant has been found and scientists have extracted the DNA of the woman who wore it, using an innovative method that promises to answer many questions about ancient peoples and their way of life.Dan and Bernie discuss this and of course a few other things!Links:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silurian_hypothesis2023-09-2711 minFan of History176. 560s BC part 6 - did Buddha really exist?Bernie och Dan talk looks into the historical facts about Buddha. Did he really exist and if so, when and what did he do? 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/fanofhistoryContact information: http://facebook.com/fanofhistoryhttps://twitter.com/danhorninghttps://www.instagram.com/dan_horning/Music: “Tudor Theme” by urmymuse. Used here under a commercial Creative Commons licen...2023-09-2030 minFan of HistoryWhat's New In History - The Dead Sea Scrolls A serendipitous discovery led to one of the most significant finds of the 20th Century - The Dead Sea Scrolls. Also known as the Qumran Scrolls for the site they were found, scholars are still trying to piece them together and determine their significance.In today's episode, Bernie gets some help from Gil from "A Podcast of Biblical Proportions" to enlighten you on the Dead Sea Scrolls and how scholars and scientists are using cutting edge technology to unlock their secrets.Show Notes:Link to article:https://www.haaretz...2023-09-1341 minFan of History175. 560s BC part 5 - China "The Spring and Autumn Annals"Bernie and Dan talk about what's going on in China... and it's a LOT! We have a lot of details now and we put it all together for you. Bernie has found the Spring and Autumn Annals of Lu and will take you through the highlights of who is invading who and the machinations of the rulers. That AND some human sacrifice, how the ancient Chinese were similar to Vikings, and some Taoist wisdom from Lao Tzu. Check it out!Show Notes:Link to Spring and Autumn Period noteshttps://docs.google...2023-09-0641 minFan of History175. 560s BC part 5 - China "The Spring and Autumn Annals"Bernie and Dan talk about what's going on in China... and it's a LOT! We have a lot of details now and we put it all together for you. Bernie has found the Spring and Autumn Annals of Lu and will take you through the highlights of who is invading who and the machinations of the rulers. That AND some human sacrifice, how the ancient Chinese were similar to Vikings, and some Taoist wisdom from Lao Tzu. Check it out!Show Notes:Link to Spring and Autumn Period noteshttps://docs.google...2023-09-0641 minFan of History174. 560s BC part 4 - CroesusBernie och Dan talk about Croesus, king of Lydia, and his impact on Middle East politics. The Lydian king has to juggle relations with the Medes, the Babylonians and also - to the west - the greek cities. This unique position gives him many opportunities to increase his wealth. Also they recently invented coinage as we talked about in an earlier episode. 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/fanofhistory2023-08-2332 minFan of HistoryWhat's New In History - Did Columbus Know About the New World BEFORE He Sailed? A recent discovery in a 14th Century document sheds new light on the "discovery" of America. Bernie and Dan will enlighten you on this and of course other things like Polynesians, sweet potatoes, Vikings, and Basques!Show notes:https://mymodernmet.com/manuscript-america-markland/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/fanofhistoryContact information: http://facebook.com/fanofhistoryhttps://twitter.com/danhorning2023-08-1619 minFan of History173. 560s BC part 3 The final years of Nebuchadnezzar IIBernie and Dan talk about Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon, pious prince, the favorite of the god Marduk, exalted ruler who is the beloved of the god Nabû, the one who deliberates (and) acquires wisdom, the one who constantly seeks out the ways of their divinity (and) reveres their dominion, the indefatigable governor who is mindful of provisioning Esagil and Ezida daily and (who) constantly seeks out good things for Babylon and Borsippa, the wise (and) pious one who provides for Esagil and Ezida, foremost heir of Nabopolassar, king of Babylon.This is a podcast by Dan H...2023-08-0931 minFan of HistoryWhat's New In History - Are there Homo Floresienis still living on Flores Island?? In the far reaches of Indonesia lies Flores, a long narrow island of high mountains, precipitous cliffs, and deep ravines. While doing fieldwork on this remote island, our guest today - anthropologist Gregory Forth - came across people talking about a half-apelike, half-humanlike creature that once lived in a cave on the slopes of a nearby volcano. Over the years he continued to record what locals had to say about these mystery hominoids while searching for ways to explain them as imaginary symbols of the wild or other cultural representations. In his latest book - “Between Ape...2023-08-0246 min
Fan of History172. 560s BC part 2 - RomeBernie och Dan talk about what's going on in Rome and its all about the reforms of Servius Tullius, the sixth king of Rome. The reforms set the stage for the upcoming republic. 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/fanofhistoryContact information: http://facebook.com/fanofhistoryhttps://twitter.com/danhorninghttps://www.instagram.com/dan_horning/Music: “Tudor Theme” by ur...2023-07-2631 minFan of HistoryWhat's New In History - Huge Cache of Roman Tweezers Found Bernie: I'm not sure if I laughed more recording or editing and listening to this episode! Dan and I discuss an archaeological find at Roman settlement in England and hilarity ensues. Enough said... just check this episode out!Link:https://www.businessinsider.com/modern-obsession-hair-removal-traced-back-to-the-romans-2023-6This 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/fanofhistoryContact information: http://facebook.com/fanofhistoryhttps://t...2023-07-1913 minFan of History171. 560s BC Part 1 - GreeceDan och Bernie give you some sports results from the olympics, news about the rise of tyrants and the founding of Heraclea Pontica and Barca. The power of Sparta is growing and Pisistratus gains more power in Athens through populism. Tyrants are popping up everywhere. 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/fanofhistoryContact information: http://facebook.com/fanofhistoryhttps://twitter.com/danhorningh...2023-07-1241 minFan of HistoryWhat's New In History - Artificial Intelligence (AI) It's a Three-Fer! Dan joins Bernie in this episode where we're on the bleeding edge of historical research (and we're not referring to tip of a spear!)1. How scholars are using AI to read Cuneiform tablets2. How you can win 250,000 US Dollars by using AI to decipher 2,000 year old BURNED Roman scrolls 3. I kid you not.... an AI controlled robot that can put together a vase out of broken shards!Definitely check this episode out and be in the know!LINKS:https://news.artnet.c...2023-07-0518 minFan of History170. 570s BC part 4 - BabyloniaDan and Bernie goes to Babylonia and the ongoing reign of Nebuchadnezzar II. 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/fanofhistoryContact information: http://facebook.com/fanofhistoryhttps://twitter.com/danhorninghttps://www.instagram.com/dan_horning/Music: “Tudor Theme” by urmymuse. Used here under a commercial Creative Commons license. Find out more at http://ccmixter.org/files/urmymuse/40020 Ho...2023-06-2844 minFan of HistoryWhat's New In History - OLD Roman coins found in Sweden We were blessed to have an expert on this period of Roman history that's also pretty good with Swedish geography on this one... and it's our favorite podcaster Dan Horning!In this episode we explore a new find on the Island of Gotka Sandon and Bernie tries to pronounce Swedish words. Except for that it's a really good episode!Link to article:https://arkeonews.net/archeologists-discover-2000-year-old-roman-coins-on-the-deserted-swedish-island-of-gotska-sandon/This is a podcast by Dan Hörning and Bernie Maopolski.If you like what we do you c...2023-06-2117 minFan of History169. 570s BC part 3 - GreeceDan and Bernie visit Greece and their colonies where we find a tyrant with a new torture device, the founding of the Nemean Games, and colonies founding colonies. All that plus Dan and Bernie have some fun with AI.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/fanofhistoryContact information: http://facebook.com/fanofhistoryhttps://twitter.com/danhorninghttps://www.instagram.com/dan_horning/2023-06-1449 minFan of History169. 570s BC part 3 - GreeceDan and Bernie visit Greece and their colonies where we find a tyrant with a new torture device, the founding of the Nemean Games, and colonies founding colonies. All that plus Dan and Bernie have some fun with AI.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/fanofhistoryContact information: http://facebook.com/fanofhistoryhttps://twitter.com/danhorninghttps://www.instagram.com/dan_horning/2023-06-1449 minFan of HistoryWhat's New In History - Cryptids in Denmark? This is the real thing! A respectable anthropologist's new book lays out a good case for the existence of truly ancient people in a remote area. Is it really Denmark? You'll have to listen to find out!Dan joins Bernie on this episode of What's New In HistoryLinkhttps://www.sapiens.org/biology/flores-island-ape-men/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/f...2023-06-0717 minFan of HistoryWhat's New In History - Roman Camps found in the Jordanian Desert Roman history expert Dan Horning joins Bernie on this episode of "What's New in History". An archeologist makes a serendipitous discovery without lifting a shovel, but what does this finding tell us? Check it out to find out and be enlightened (and entertained too!)Links:https://www.livescience.com/archaeology/romans/ancient-roman-camps-from-secret-military-mission-spotted-using-google-earthThis 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...2023-05-2414 minFan of History167. 570s BC part 1 - China - The Battle of YanlingWe're in the heart of the Spring and Autumn Period of Chinese history. Our time now is the pre-dawn of Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism with the states in the central plains at each other's throats as usual. Today we have small battles and intrigue, culminating in another showdown between Jin and Chu. Plus we have our first meeting with Lao Tzu the founder of Taoism, and DEFINITELY listen to the end to hear some reviews... one is a bit shocking!Links:This is the version of the Tao te Ching set to music I...2023-05-1756 minFan of HistoryWhat's New In History - Let’s Go Back to Assyria! We’re bringing sexy back! Well, we’re bringing back the Assyrian Empire which Fans of Fan of History find sexy. This dig near Mosul Iraq, in the ruins of the ancient city of Nineveh by Iraqi and American archeologists is definitely finding sexy artifacts: Precious objects made of ostrich eggshells, elaborately painted walls, furniture inlaid with carved hippopotamus and elephant ivory, and an especially amazing object…Well you’ll just need to listen to find out! All that and a surprise for Dan who joins Bernie on this episode of What’s New in Hist...2023-05-1116 minFan of History166. 580s BC part 6 - ChinaIn this SEVENTH episode of the 580's Dan and Bernie go to China for another battle and some new archeology. We're in the Spring and Autumn period where the jockeying for power and battles are still going full swing. We'll also catch you up to where we are now in Chinese history and how we got here.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/fanofhistory2023-05-0332 minFan of History165. 580s BC part 5 - Cyrus the greatCould this be the most famous person Dan and Bernie have podcasted about? Move over Baby Yoda... we've got baby Cyrus the Great! Maybe he's not a Jedi master but soon he will be the master of a HUGE EMPIRE. This story is full of thrills and close calls so don't miss it! 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/fanofhistoryContact information: http://facebook.com/fanofhistory2023-04-1930 minFan of HistoryWhat's New In History - Gorillas on Boats As Dan would say WHAT??!!Dan joins Bernie on this episode of What’s New In History where we learn that our hominid ancestors probably were “sailing” something like a HALF MILLION YEARS AGO! What sounds like a crazy theory at first will become much clearer after you hear our brilliant minds discuss this … as well as bigfoot, Chewbacca, South American monkeys, and UFOs. What else can you ask for!Links:https://www.salon.com/2022/12/28/our-human-ancestors-learned-to-sail-half-a-million-years-ago-study-suggests/https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1040618222002774?via%3Dihubhttps...2023-04-1224 minFan of History164. 580s BC part 4 - The Battle of the EclipseLots of hard to pronounce names in this one and lot's going on!Nebuchadnezzar - who's still on the warpathPsammetichus - RIPAnkhnesneferibre - Listen to Dan and Bernie pronounce her nameAstyages - the Median crown prince gets a wifeCambyses - the new King of AnshanWe have a good Herodotus story about Scythians, an underground city in Anatolia, battles in Sicily and Sardinia, and The Battle of the Eclipse. All that and more... seriously there's more! Don't miss it!2023-04-0544 minFan of History162. 580s BC Part 2 - Hanno the NavigatorThank You to Matt Breen of The Explorer's Podcast for help with this podcast! https://explorerspodcast.com/hanno-the-navigator/Dan and Bernie finally get to Hanno the Navigator of Carthage's exploration the west coast of Africa and the amazing things he encountered! Translation with commentary of the Periplus https://www.livius.org/articles/person/hanno-1-the-navigator/hanno-1-the-navigator-2/This is a podcast by Dan Hörning and Bernie Maopolski.If you like what we do y...2023-03-0844 minFan of History142. 620s BC part 2 ChinaDan and Bernie go to China in the Spring and Autumn period once again. Its time for the Battle of Xiao between Qin and Jin and we meet some 10 foot tall creatures who like to eat their frogs and crabs with salt.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/fanofhistoryContact information: http://facebook.com/fanofhistoryhttps://twitter.com/danhorninghttps://www.instagram.c...2022-03-2324 minFan of History141. 620s BC part 1 Assyrian armor in China!Assyrian armor found in China. In China?? SCYTHIANS! NEW COLONIES! Sappho and Aesop are born and we talk about Zoroaster and a Zoroastrian named Velma who ritualistically ...Dive into this first episode of the 620's BCE with Dan and Bernie. Plus we have a very special intro by Daniele Bolelli http://www.danielebolelli.com/Good video on Zoroaster https://youtu.be/RTZ0FGcKPuEThis is a podcast by Dan Hörning and Bernie Maopolski.If you like what we do you can support the F...2022-03-0932 minFan of History140. 630s BC part 6Dan and Bernie visit the Greece colonies.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/fanofhistoryContact information: http://facebook.com/fanofhistoryhttps://twitter.com/danhorninghttps://www.instagram.com/dan_horning/Music: “Tudor Theme” by urmymuse. Used here under a commercial Creative Commons license. Find out more at http://ccmixter.org/files/urmymuse/40020 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...2022-02-2326 minFan of History138. 630s BC part 4Dan and Bernie goes to Egypt and Juda.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/fanofhistoryContact information: http://facebook.com/fanofhistoryhttps://twitter.com/danhorninghttps://www.instagram.com/dan_horning/Music: “Tudor Theme” by urmymuse. Used here under a commercial Creative Commons license. Find out more at http://ccmixter.org/files/urmymuse/40020 Hosted on Acast. See acast...2022-01-2626 minFan of History137. 630s BC Part 3Dan and Bernie return to China and the Cannibal king.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/fanofhistoryContact information: http://facebook.com/fanofhistoryhttps://twitter.com/danhorninghttps://www.instagram.com/dan_horning/Music: “Tudor Theme” by urmymuse. Used here under a commercial Creative Commons license. Find out more at http://ccmixter.org/files/urmymuse/40020 Hosted on Acast...2022-01-1228 minFan of History136. 630s BC part 2Dan and Bernie talk about the new invention of longitude and latitude.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/fanofhistoryContact information: http://facebook.com/fanofhistoryhttps://twitter.com/danhorninghttps://www.instagram.com/dan_horning/Music: “Tudor Theme” by urmymuse. Used here under a commercial Creative Commons license. Find out more at http://ccmixter.org/files/urmymuse/40020 Hosted...2021-12-2922 minFan of History135. 630s BC Part 1 of 6Dan and Bernie go to China and discuss the Duke of Song and bad stepmothers.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/fanofhistoryContact information: http://facebook.com/fanofhistoryhttps://twitter.com/danhorninghttps://www.instagram.com/dan_horning/Music: “Tudor Theme” by urmymuse. Used here under a commercial Creative Commons license. Find out more at http://ccmixter.org/files/urmymu...2021-12-1544 minFan of History134. Assyrian Intelligence ServiceDan and Bernie discuss the Assyrian Intelligence Service.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/fanofhistoryContact information: http://facebook.com/fanofhistoryhttps://twitter.com/danhorninghttps://www.instagram.com/dan_horning/Music: “Tudor Theme” by urmymuse. Used here under a commercial Creative Commons license. Find out more at http://ccmixter.org/files/urmymuse/40020 Hosted on Acast. See acast...2021-12-0138 minFan of History133. Economy and hunting in AssyriaDan and Bernie the economy and hunting in Assyria.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/fanofhistoryContact information: http://facebook.com/fanofhistoryhttps://twitter.com/danhorninghttps://www.instagram.com/dan_horning/Music: “Tudor Theme” by urmymuse. Used here under a commercial Creative Commons license. Find out more at http://ccmixter.org/files/urmymuse/40020 Hosted on Acast. See ac...2021-11-1743 minFan of History132. Religion in Assyria part 2Dan and Bernie continue to discuss religon in Assyria.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/fanofhistoryContact information: http://facebook.com/fanofhistoryhttps://twitter.com/danhorninghttps://www.instagram.com/dan_horning/Music: “Tudor Theme” by urmymuse. Used here under a commercial Creative Commons license. Find out more at http://ccmixter.org/files/urmymuse/40020 Hosted on Acast. See ac...2021-10-2022 minFan of History131. Religion in Assyria part 1Dan and Bernie discuss religion in Assyria.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/fanofhistoryContact information: http://facebook.com/fanofhistoryhttps://twitter.com/danhorninghttps://www.instagram.com/dan_horning/Music: “Tudor Theme” by urmymuse. Used here under a commercial Creative Commons license. Find out more at http://ccmixter.org/files/urmymuse/40020 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...2021-10-0626 minFan of History130. Justice in AssyriaDan and Bernie discuss the legal system in Assyria. 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: http://facebook.com/fanofhistory https://twitter.com/danhorning https://www.instagram.com/dan_horning/ Music: “Tudor Theme” by urmymuse. Used here under a commercial Creative Commons license. Find out more at http://ccmixter.org/files/urmymuse/40020 Hosted on Acast. See ac...2021-09-2230 minFan of History129. The power pyramid part 3Dan and Bernie has reached the bottom of the pyramid of power.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/fanofhistoryContact information:http://facebook.com/fanofhistoryhttps://twitter.com/danhorninghttps://www.instagram.com/dan_horning/Music: “Tudor Theme” by urmymuse.Used here under a commercial Creative Commons license. Find out more at http://ccmixter.org/files/urmymuse/40020 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-09-0830 minFan of History128. The power pyramid part 2Dan and Bernie talks about powerful people in the Neo-Assyrian Empire, including chief eunuch in the Assyrian court.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/fanofhistoryContact information:http://facebook.com/fanofhistoryhttps://twitter.com/danhorninghttps://www.instagram.com/dan_horning/Music: “Tudor Theme” by urmymuse.Used here under a commercial Creative Commons license. Find out more at http://ccmixter.org/files/urmymuse/40020 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-08-2541 minFan of History127. The power pyramid part 1 of 3Dan and Bernie continue to discuss life in the Assyrian court and how the great Assyrian empire was controlled from the top down. 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/fanofhistoryContact information:http://facebook.com/fanofhistoryhttps://twitter.com/danhorninghttps://www.instagram.com/dan_horning/Music: “Tudor Theme” by urmymuse.Use...2021-08-1126 minFan of History126. Monarchy in AssyriaDan and Bernie discuss how the monarchy worked in Assyria.is 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/fanofhistoryContact information:http://facebook.com/fanofhistoryhttps://twitter.com/danhorninghttps://www.instagram.com/dan_horning/Music: “Tudor Theme” by urmymuse.Used here under a commercial Creative Commons license. Find out more at http...2021-07-2825 minFan of History125. Family life in AssyriaDan and Bernie discuss family life in Assyria.This is a podcast by Dan Hörning and Bernie Maopolski.Link to the Coursera course we referenced to in. the episode: https://www.coursera.org/learn/organising-empire-assyrian-wayIf you like what we do you can support the Fan of History project on https://www.patreon.com/fanofhistoryContact information:http://facebook.com/fanofhistoryhttps://twitter.com/danhorninghttps://www.instagram.com/dan_horning/Music: “Tudor The...2021-07-1432 minFan of History124. Weather in the Assyrian EmpireBernie an Dan talk about the weather. BERNIE: “So Dan how’s the weather in Sweden?” DAN: “COLD!”NO, NO, NO … it’s not small talk! How much did the weather affect culture, life, and even politics and war in the Assyrian Empire? Answer: A LOT!! Check out this episode 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 project on https://www.patreon.com/fanofhistoryContact in...2021-05-2629 minFan of History124. Weather in the Assyrian EmpireBernie an Dan talk about the weather. BERNIE: “So Dan how’s the weather in Sweden?” DAN: “COLD!”NO, NO, NO … it’s not small talk! How much did the weather affect culture, life, and even politics and war in the Assyrian Empire? Answer: A LOT!! Check out this episode 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 project on https://www.patreon.com/fanofhistoryContact in...2021-05-2629 minFan of History121. Epic of Gilgamesh Part 1A special guest talks to Bernie about the very ancient “Epic of Gilgamesh” in part 1 of this multi-part series. In this episode you’ll meet Gilgamesh the ancient king of Uruk, Sam the Scribe, and two guys named Enkidu. One is a Wildman made from spit and clay and one is our new Fan of History contributor Enkidu Barkarmo. But you’ll have to listen to find out which is which!The standard Akkadian Epic of Gilgamesh was composed by a scribe named Sîn-lēqi-unninni, probably during the Middle Babylonian Period ( c. 1600 – c. 1155 BC), based on much older so...2021-04-1438 minFan of History120. Into the exile with Bernie and GarryIn this bonus episode Bernie and Garry discuss the Babylonians exporting the people of Juda to Babylon at the beginning of “The Exile”.That… and some side trips to the Bahamas with Nazi’s, a rumor that Jesus is the “Q” Source of the Bible and how that relates to the Q-Anon Conspiracy. Don’t miss it!https://www.historyinthebible.com/https://lilymaomusic.com/This is a podcast by Dan Hörning and Bernie Maopolski.If you like what we do you can support the Fan of History proj...2021-03-3133 minFan of History120. Into the exile with Bernie and GarryIn this bonus episode Bernie and Garry discuss the Babylonians exporting the people of Juda to Babylon at the beginning of “The Exile”.That… and some side trips to the Bahamas with Nazi’s, a rumor that Jesus is the “Q” Source of the Bible and how that relates to the Q-Anon Conspiracy. Don’t miss it!https://www.historyinthebible.com/https://lilymaomusic.com/This is a podcast by Dan Hörning and Bernie Maopolski.If you like what we do you can support the Fan of History proj...2021-03-3133 minFan of History119. History with Cy Part 2Final part of Bernie’s discussion with Cyrus Cama from Youtube channel History with Cy.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/fanofhistoryContact information:http://facebook.com/fanofhistoryhttps://twitter.com/danhorninghttps://www.instagram.com/dan_horning/Music: “Tudor Theme” by urmymuse.Used here under a commercial Creative Commons license...2021-03-1750 minFan of History117. The library of AshurbanipalDespite all the wars, the massacres and the garden parties there is one thing Ashurbanipal, king of the Universe, king of Assyria, is most well known for. That is his magnificient library - the greatest in the world before the Library of Alexandria. Come with Bernie and Dan and explore the wonders of the great library.Links for deeper studies:https://www.ancient-origins.net/ancient-places-asia/ashurbanipal-oldest-surviving-royal-library-world-over-30000-clay-tablets-007127http://oracc.museum.upenn.edu/asbp/whatisthelibrary/http://www.jstor.org.argo.library.okstate.edu/stable/41668620http://www.jstor.org.argo...2021-02-1756 minFan of History116. Famous Women in Ancient History – Enheduanna & TaputtiIn this special episode Fan of History researcher Kaitlyn and Bernie discuss the first recorded poet and first recorded scientist in history – and they were BOTH women! Bernie goes on a tangent about whale poop as well so don’t miss it!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/fanofhistoryContact information:http://facebook.com/fanofhistoryhttps://twitter.com/danhorninghttps...2021-02-0329 minFan of History116. Famous Women in Ancient History – Enheduanna & TaputtiIn this special episode Fan of History researcher Kaitlyn and Bernie discuss the first recorded poet and first recorded scientist in history – and they were BOTH women! Bernie goes on a tangent about whale poop as well so don’t miss it!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/fanofhistoryContact information:http://facebook.com/fanofhistoryhttps://twitter.com/danhorninghttps...2021-02-0329 minFan of History102. 650s BC Part 1Join us for the first episode of the 650’s where Bernie is talking more about arrows, Gyges is still alive and making his mark on the world, and Ashurbanipal beats up on Urartu.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/fanofhistoryContact information:http://facebook.com/fanofhistoryhttps://twitter.com/danhorninghttps://www.instagram.com/dan_horning/...2020-07-2229 minFan of History100. The big celebrationFan of History co-hosts Kevin and Brennon join Bernie and Dan to celebrate 100 episodes of Fan of History. Hear three Americans and one Swede discuss which their favorite episodes are and what their favorite characters are. Hear all about the mishaps and the reasons the podcast became what it was.Links discussed in the episode:Colin Dimensions https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMLtMlzPQnFCht1E-2IolugLily Mao's Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMX2IzR1jwRV6HBLpAziqCwThe Endless Knot beer episode: http://www.alliterative.net/podcast/2018/5/17/episode-58-symposium2020-06-241h 02Fan of HistorySpecial episode: History in the Bible with Garry StevensBernie talks to Garry Stevens of the History in the Bible Podcast.Garrys podcast: https://www.historyinthebible.comThis is a bonus episode. We hope you enjoy it. Next time we are back in 660 BC.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/fanofhistoryContact information:http://facebook.com/fanofhistoryhttps://twitter.com/danhorninghttps://w...2020-05-2755 minFan of History97. 660s BC part 2 Dan and Bernie’s Excellent AdventureJoin us in this jam-packed episode for the party of the century - the 7th Century BC that is! Babylon throws a bash, there’s major drama at the Olympics, and the beginning of one of history’s most important cities starts right here. And that’s just a partial list...don’t miss it!!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/fanofhistoryContact information:http...2020-04-2943 minFan of History97. 660s BC part 2 Dan and Bernie’s Excellent AdventureJoin us in this jam-packed episode for the party of the century - the 7th Century BC that is! Babylon throws a bash, there’s major drama at the Olympics, and the beginning of one of history’s most important cities starts right here. And that’s just a partial list...don’t miss it!!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/fanofhistoryContact information:http...2020-04-2943 min
Fan of History88. A Swede and an American walk into a bar...“I swiftly marched to Babylon which I was intent upon conquering. I blew like the onrush of a hurricane and enveloped the city like a fog. I completely surrounded it and captured it by breaching and scaling the walls. I did not spare his mighty warriors, young or old, but filled the city square with their corpses...The city and houses I completely destroyed from foundations to roof and set fire to them. I tore down both inner and outer city walls, temples, temple-towers made of brick and clay - as many as there were - and threw everything in...2019-05-0849 minFan of History88. A Swede and an American walk into a bar...“I swiftly marched to Babylon which I was intent upon conquering. I blew like the onrush of a hurricane and enveloped the city like a fog. I completely surrounded it and captured it by breaching and scaling the walls. I did not spare his mighty warriors, young or old, but filled the city square with their corpses...The city and houses I completely destroyed from foundations to roof and set fire to them. I tore down both inner and outer city walls, temples, temple-towers made of brick and clay - as many as there were - and threw everything in...2019-05-0849 min