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A History of the United StatesWhere has Jamie Been?Explainer why there have been no episodes lately.
2023-03-2603 min
History of Westeros (Game of Thrones)Valar Rereadis: TWOIAF - Valyrian Wars of Expansion w/ Jamie RedfernValyria vs. the Ghiscari, plus a comparison of ancient world warfare, slavery, oligarchies, tyrannies, Rome and Valyria, war elephants(!) and much more, with guest Jamie Redfern.Find Jamie at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hannibal-and-the-punic-wars/id1002920121Bonus Eps & More - www.patreon.com/historyofwesterosShirts & Stickers - historyofwesteros.threadless.comwww.historyofwesteros.com
2022-03-142h 21
Arab Spring: A HistoryEpisode 34 - 1980s TurkeyThis week we continue in Turkey to cover the events of the 1980s
2018-10-1300 min
InterviewJamie RedfernJamie Redfern is an English-born Australian television presenter and pop singer. Redfern was an original cast member of children's variety show, Young Talent Time. He once said, "If I hadn't been a singer I would have been an Anglican minister. My faith has always been strong and I've got that need and desire to help people and to understand them." Listen out to Jamie's interview with Guest interviewer Greg Newman.
2017-08-2919 minMusicJamie RedfernJamie Redfern is an English-born Australian television presenter and pop singer. Redfern was an original cast member of children's variety show, Young Talent Time. He once said, "If I hadn't been a singer I would have been an Anglican minister. My faith has always been strong and I've got that need and desire to help people and to understand them." Listen out to Jamie's interview with Guest interviewer Greg Newman.
2017-08-2919 minTVJamie RedfernJamie Redfern is an English-born Australian television presenter and pop singer. Redfern was an original cast member of children's variety show, Young Talent Time. He once said, "If I hadn't been a singer I would have been an Anglican minister. My faith has always been strong and I've got that need and desire to help people and to understand them." Listen out to Jamie's interview with Guest interviewer Greg Newman.
2017-08-2919 minHistory Makers RadioJamie RedfernJamie Redfern is an English-born Australian television presenter and pop singer. Redfern was an original cast member of children's variety show, Young Talent Time. He once said, "If I hadn't been a singer I would have been an Anglican minister. My faith has always been strong and I've got that need and desire to help people and to understand them." Listen out to Jamie's interview with Guest interviewer Greg Newman.
2017-08-2919 min
When Diplomacy Fails PodcastWDF Rem* 8: Jamie Redfern CollabJamie Redfern from the HistoryOf podcast joins us for a brilliant show which is part American Revolution, part general banter and part serious talk about the problems we as young podcasters trying to break into academia face. It's a frank, sincere and friendly conversation and I am quite fond of it, as I am fond of Jamie for joining us for this hour and taking time out of his own busy schedule. The man is a podcast machine don't you know, check him out at http://thehistoryofpodcast.blogspot.ie/ Remember to tweet me and let me know you enjoyed the...
2017-06-051h 04
Agora Podcast NetworkThe Exchange - Ep. 11 - Jamie Redfern/The History of PodcastThe one where Thom makes his triumphant return to The Exchange and he's joined by Jamie Redfern. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2016-09-0940 minArab Spring: A HistoryEpisode 33 - Turkish CoupsThis week we briefly cover the solidification of Khomeini's regime and the succession of Khameni and Rafsanjani. We then move on to cover Turkey in the 1970s as it undergoes a series of coups.
2016-07-2600 min
History of Germany Podcast024: Germans and Romans VIII: German Hostile Aquisition with Jamie RedfernA look at Rome's defense over time with special guest co-host, Jamie Redfern. Jamie wrote his MA thesis on Roman tactics in exactly the time period we're looking at. Besides that he's the host of several history podcasts on Alexander, Hannibal, the Arab Spring, and currently the History of the United States and it's membership feed currently covering the Aztecs. In fact he's a full-time history podcasters, so you know he does it right! (membership is only $5 a month ;) ) We introduce the Goths, the Huns, and pave the way for the small Germanic Kingdoms within the (soon-to-be-former) Roman Empire.
2015-12-0200 minArab Spring: A HistoryEpisode 32 - HostagesThis week we recap events in Iran, more specifically the hostages in the American embassy in Tehran. We also introduce Ronald Reagan, and cover the 1980 US Presidential election.
2015-08-1100 min
Hannibal and the Punic WarsEpisode 57 - The StingThis week we look at the combined Roman-Syracusan attack upon Leontini, the tricks of Hippocrates and Epicydes, yet another revolution in Syracuse, and we introduce a huge figure of world history: Archimedes. In addition to this are references to grifting films, an exploration of a young Jamie learning Einstein's Theory of General Relativity, and a plot summary of Top Gear (UK) Season 10 Episode 2.
2015-07-2600 minArab Spring: A HistoryEpisode 31 - Khomeini SupremeThis week we examine the aftermath of the Islamic Revolution. Ayatollah Khomeini is now in power, and he is determined to change the world. This involves ending his alliance with the communists, going to war with Iran, and, of course, the infamous capture of the American embassy in Tehran.
2015-07-2500 minArab Spring: A HistoryEpisode 30 - The Islamic RevolutionThis week we watch the Shah's regime try to become a regional power before entering its death spiral. Finally the people snap and a year long revolution follows, forcing the Shah out of the country and heralding the return of Ayatollah Khomeini.
2015-07-2300 minArab Spring: A HistoryEpisode 29 - Shah SupremeThis week we see how the Shah managed to gain control of the country, and introduce Ayatollah Khomeini into the narrative.
2015-07-2200 minArab Spring: A HistoryEpisode 28 - Mossadeq SupremeThis week Mossadeq rises to the top of Iranian politics, and challenges both the Shah, Britain and America, which leads to his downfall in a 1953 coup.
2015-07-2100 minArab Spring: A HistoryEpisode 27 - The Rise of MossadeqThis week we return to Iran to look at the build up to the Islamic revolution. We begin by looking at post-occupation Iran and the rise of Mossadeq.
2015-07-1900 minArab Spring: A HistoryEpisode 26 - Camp David AccordsThis week we focus on the Camp David Accords, the first real attempt to form a peace between Israel and Palestine.
2015-07-1700 minArab Spring: A HistoryEpisode 25 - Yom Kippur WarThis week we turn to Egypt and Syria for the rise of Sadat and Assad, before turning to the Yom Kippur War and the election of US president Jimmy Carter.
2015-07-1500 minHannibal and the Punic WarsEpisode 46 - Cumae Get 'EmThis week we return back to Hannibal in Campania. Things do not go well for the Carthaginian general as he faces trouble at Cumae and Nola against the Roman dream team of Gracchus, Fabius and Marcellus. And in 'the dye was cast', this episode also features the best delivered line in the podcast thus far. Seriously, I card read good.
2015-07-1400 minArab Spring: A HistoryEpisode 24 - The Gulf StatesThis week we turn to the Persian Gulf and talk oil. We take Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates up to 1979, looking at their independence and how they became the oil states. We also look at the Global financial crisis of the 1970s, Saudi Arabia and the rise of Qaddafi.
2015-07-1300 minHannibal and the Punic WarsEpisode 45 - PhilipThis week we turn our attention to the east, to Macedon, and to Philip. Featuring: The full Carthaginian-Macedonian alliance treaty. How many other podcasts offer this kind of entertainment?
2015-07-1300 minHannibal and the Punic WarsEpisode 44 - The Broken CityThis week we see Rome broken as news of another crushing defeat arrives in Rome from the north. In addition we tell the story of Petelian resistance to Carthage, ending in disaster. Attempts to make Latin senators, ending in disaster. I also try and explain just what the Roman command structure was like as we enter 215BC. There is no disaster here, but it is rather confusing.
2015-07-1200 minHannibal and the Punic WarsEpisode 43 - Frustration!This week we see Hannibal move all around Campania, trying desperately to get some allies. Sadly, no one wants to be Hannibal's friends and he becomes very frustrated. Also features is a snippet from my new podcast, The Arab Spring: A History.
2015-07-1100 minArab Spring: A HistoryEpisode 23 - The Rise of SaddamThis week we follow the narrative of Iraq through the 1963 revolutions, the regime of Arif, and the Baathist Revolution of 1968. We then take a look at the rise of Saddam Hussein to become president of Iraq in 1979.
2015-07-1100 minHannibal and the Punic WarsPSA - London Date Change and New PodcastsA PSA. London's date changes from 8th June to 23rd of June, and two new podcasts are announced. A History Of: Alexander the Great - Remastered - from Tuesday 11th June, and The Arab Spring: A History - from Thursday 6th June.
2015-07-1000 minHannibal and the Punic WarsTheHistoryOf - The Significance of AdrianopleIn this episode unlike any other, I go more into 'historian mode' than you've ever seen before. I spend 50 minutes trying to answer the question of whether Adrianople was a significant battle.
2015-07-0900 minArab Spring: A HistoryEpisode 22 - An Iraq DividedThe podcast is back! This week we continue to tell the story of Iraq following the July Revolution of 1958. We look at the initial conflict, Qasim's Premiership, and the February 1963 Revolution.
2015-07-0900 minHannibal and the Punic WarsTheHistoryOf Podcast - Third Year AnniversaryWe celebrate three years of TheHistoryOf by recording our first three ever episodes, the beginning of 'TheHistoryOf - Nationalism in Ireland'.
2015-07-0800 minHannibal and the Punic WarsEpisode 42 - The Carthaginian van PersieIn this last regular episode before I take a break for the exam period, we journey over to Carthage to see Hannibal's brother ask the Senate for supplies. Hannibal needs the level of reinforcements to win him the war, he needs a Carthaginian Van Persie.
2015-07-0700 minArab Spring: A HistoryEpisode 21 - Iraq to RevolutionThis week, for the first time since episode 9, we return to Iraq. We follow the turbulent period after 1939 which Nuri al-Said dominated until the Iraqi Revolution of 1958.
2015-07-0700 minHannibal and the Punic WarsEpisode 41 - Judas!This week Rome is betrayed! We take a look at Hannibal's journey to Campania, he fails to take Naples, but luckily for him, there is a traitor in Rome's midst. This is the episode that the second city of Italy, Capua, betrays Rome and joins Hannibal.
2015-07-0600 minHannibal and the Punic WarsEpisode 40 - 24601This week we have a second episode title which is numbers, anyone able to work out what this is a reference to? This week we deal with the hostages captured by Hannibal, and I go over why Hannie's opinions on Rome's attitude towards these hostages from episode 35 are spot on.
2015-07-0500 minArab Spring: A HistoryEpisode 20 - TurmoilThis week we take Turkey through the rise of collapse of the Democratic Party, as the economy turns sour and chaos envelops the country. The army is left to hold everything together.
2015-07-0500 minHannibal and the Punic WarsEpisode 39 - 5.26This week we have a second introduction, as well as looking at what events after Cannae. We see Fabius and the Senate impose some order on Rome, introduce Marcellus to the story, as well as looking at Rome's darkest moment: human sacrifice within the eternal city.
2015-07-0400 minHannibal and the Punic WarsEpisode 38 - My GenerationThis week is a departure from normality. For a week we mostly break out of the narrative, and go into historian mode. We take a look at the rise of the next generation, men like Scipio Africanus, in the days after Cannae, as well as looking at the situation at Rome.
2015-07-0300 minArab Spring: A HistoryEpisode 19 - InonuThis week we return to Turkey. We tell the story of Ismet Inonu and his rise to power along with Ataturk, before seeing what happened after Ataturk's death. We cover the creation of the Democratic Party in 1946 and the important election of 1950.
2015-07-0300 minHannibal and the Punic WarsEpisode 37 - All Aboard! Next Stop, Sicily!This week we return to Sicily, another theatre of the war where the Romans are getting the better of the Carthaginians. We take a look at the Battle of Lilybaeum, as well as the Roman conquest of Malta. I also announce a new History Podcasting Cage Match: the most important event since World War Two. Featuring a guest introduction by Tom Villemaire of the History of France in English Podcast.
2015-07-0200 minHannibal and the Punic WarsEpisode 36 - Opposite DayThis week we return to Spain to catch up on what was going on in the Mediterranean elsewhere than Italy. As Gnaeus and Publius Scipio direct this theatre of the war, a very strange thing happens. The Romans do well. I also announce a new 'Who's Who?' feature on the website.
2015-07-0100 minArab Spring: A HistoryEpisode 18 - The Fall of NasserThis week we end the story of Nasser. We cover the last decade of his life, looking at the Yemeni Civil War, the Six-Day War, the Cuban Missile Crisis and the creation of the PLO.
2015-07-0100 minHannibal and the Punic WarsEpisode 35 - Let's Talk Marching on RomeThis week we are rejoined by Hannie Kirkham for Let's Talk Number 3: Marching on Rome! We get into the ins and outs of this great historical debate hearing from you, the listener! We explore all the issues crucial to this debate, such as a Germanic Rome, time travelling toasters, was Hannibal a born genius, the Lord of the Rings, the Hunger Games, rain checks, Les Miserable and Manchester City commentaries. We also announce the London Meetup in The George Inn, 8 June 2013! It's all very exciting, and we hope to see you there!
2015-06-3000 minHannibal and the Punic WarsPSA - Hannibal's London Jamboree!On the afternoon of Saturday 8th June 2013 I'm coming to London! I'll be hanging out in The George Inn and I'd love for you to come out and talk about history, podcasting, or anything else really. Hannie Kirkham, our guest on Let's Talk episodes, is going to be there, as is Roifield Brown of the How Jamaica Conquered the World podcast (provided he is in the country), and possibly Peter Adamson of The History Of Philosophy podcast. I'll hopefully see you there!
2015-06-3000 min2015-06-2900 minArab Spring: A HistoryEpisode 17 - United Arab RepublicThis week we go from 1956 to 1961 in Egypt and Syria to talk about their political union and the formation of the Baath Party.
2015-06-2900 minHannibal and the Punic WarsEpisode 33 - A Tale of Two CitiesThis week we see Rome raise her largest military force to date, 8 legions, we see Fabius give some advice to Paullus on how to deal with Varro and Hannibal and we see Hannibal almost trick the Romans. There is a sense of looming disaster, a disaster we shall meet next week at Cannae.
2015-06-2800 minHannibal and the Punic WarsEpisode 32 - The Odd CoupleThis week sees what happens with two dictators in power at the same time. Hint - it doesn't go well for Rome. Minucius almost gets his army completely destroyed before Fabius saves the day. Fabius then steps down as dictator, the consuls Servillius and Regulus return to power. Elections are then held and Varro and Paullus are announced as consuls for 216.
2015-06-2700 minArab Spring: A HistoryEpisode 16 - Suez CrisisThis week we continue telling the story of Egypt, covering 1956 and the Suez Crisis. Then we also double back yet again to bring ourselves up to speed on events in Jordan and Syria.
2015-06-2700 minHannibal and the Punic WarsEpisode 31 - Trouble in ParadiseThis week sees Rome get sick of Fabius' defensive strategy. Furious with the lack of progress made in the war, and with reports of a great victory by Minucius, Rome appoints Minucius Fabius' co-dictator.
2015-06-2600 minArab Spring: A HistoryEpisode 15 - A Very Likely FriendshipThis week we explore the effect the creation of Israel had on Egypt. Things begin to go down the toilet until a coup by Nasser and the Free Officers. We also talk about the Third World and Soviet relations with the Middle East.
2015-06-2500 minHannibal and the Punic WarsEpisode 30 - Let's Talk What IfThis week we have our second 'Let's Talk' episode; this time our guest is the host of the Twilight Histories Podcast, Jordan Harbour. Jordan and I venture into Alternative History and imagine what would happen if Carthage had won the Punic Wars. We muse over the fate of Italy without Rome, civil war at Carthage, a Carthaginian monarchy with Hannibal as king, the effects of Carthage meddling with the Jews, who would win a fight between Hannibal and Philip V of Macedon, how Europe would cope against the Huns without Rome, and of course the inevitable Buddhist Europe. Want to...
2015-06-2500 minHannibal and the Punic WarsEpisode 29 - Opportunity KnocksThis week we are finished with breaks for the moment and get back into the action. We look at what happened when Mancinus tries to kill some Numidian horsemen and when Fabius manages to trap Hannibal in Campania. Hint: neither goes well for Rome. I also give a lengthy explanation of why Fabius was not a great general, as well as announce the creation of the TheHistoryOf Podcast Store!
2015-06-2400 minArab Spring: A HistoryEpisode 14 - A New DawnThis week we explore the effects of World War 2 ending. We see the Egyptian reaction to Attlee and the creation of Israel.
2015-06-2300 minHannibal and the Punic WarsEpisode 28 - The DictatorHappy new year everybody! This week we look at what happened after Trasimene. We see the reaction at Rome to the news and watch Quintus Fabius Maximus be appointed Dictator and Minucius his Master of Horse. We then see Fabius's plan for the war; to avoid battle.
2015-06-2300 minHannibal and the Punic WarsEpisode 27 - Lake TrasimeneThis week we bring the narrative up to the second great battle of the Second Punic War, the Battle of Lake Trasimene. We look at Gaius Flaminius Nepos, evaluate whether he was perhaps competent, follow the crossing of the Arno and examine how Hannibal executed one of the most successful ambushes in world history. We also close out the podcast for 2012, I'll see you next year!
2015-06-2200 minHannibal and the Punic WarsEpisode 26 - In the Bleak MidwinterThis week we mostly go back to the norm. We have a round up of last week, going over future plans for 'Let's Talk' episodes and the book. After this we take a look at what happened after the Trebia, the sacking of Victumulae, Hannibal's use of wigs and his abortive attempt to cross the Apennines.
2015-06-2100 minArab Spring: A HistoryEpisode 13 - More of the SameThis week in Arab Spring: A History we continue events Egypt. We see how Egyptian independence did not really mark a change, the creation of the Muslim Brotherhood, the early life of Nasser, cover World War Two in Egypt - bringing the whole region up to 1945 - and in the Azerbaijan conflict cover the beginnings of the Cold War.
2015-06-2100 minHannibal and the Punic Wars25th Episode Spectacular - Let's Talk RomeThis week we celebrate the show hitting 25 episodes by doing our first ever 'Let's Talk' episode. I invite my lovely friend Hannie onto the show and we talk about Rome for 2 hours, answering your questions. Topics discussed include the weather, is Rome Overrated, could Hannibal have won the Punic wars, football managers, Albert the Fifth Musketeer, green-orange colour blindness, how the show is made, the length of my beard and which actor should play Hannibal in film. Cameos are made by Zack Twamley, Jamie Jeffers and Ray Harris. Oh yes, and the Alexander book is released! I hope you enjoy...
2015-06-2100 minHannibal and the Punic WarsEpisode 24 - TrebiaThis week I battle a cold, attempting to cover the battle of the Trebia. We look at the events leading up to the battle and Hannibal's ambush.
2015-06-2000 minArab Spring: A HistoryEpisode 12 - British EgyptThis week in The Arab Spring: A History we continue events Egypt. We continue looking into British occupation of Egypt, the beginnings of the nationalist movement and Egypt's eventual 'independence' in 1922.
2015-06-2000 minHannibal and the Punic WarsEpisode 23 - The First Line of DefenceThis week we cover Hannibal's actions after crossing the Alps and the first battle of the war, the Battle of the Ticinus, fought between Hannibal and Publius Cornelius Scipio. We also introduce his son, a certain Scipio Africanus.
2015-06-2000 minHannibal and the Punic WarsEpisode 22 - TreacherousThis week we cover treacherous Gallic tribes, Hannibal's treacherous crossing of the Alps and the song Treacherous by Taylor Swift. Featuring special guest Robin Pierson of the podcast, The History of Byzantium.
2015-06-1900 minArab Spring: A HistoryEpisode 11 - The Inn on the RoadThis week in Arab Spring: A History we turn to Egypt. We look into bringing Egypt up to speed, examining the establishment of the Suez Canal and the accidental British occupation of Egypt.
2015-06-1900 minHannibal and the Punic WarsEpisode 21 - My Side of the MountainsThis week we cover the first conflict between the Romans and Carthaginians in the war, as well as beginning Hannibal's journey over the Alps.
2015-06-1900 minHannibal and the Punic WarsEpisode 20 - Gauls and ElephantsThis week we cover the Gallic revolt of 218 BC, as well as bringing Hannibal over the Rhone and introducing the elephants. But, this is not the most important thing. Also announced is the first ever TheHistoryOf Podcast meet up! We will be hanging out with Jamie Jeffers of the British History Podcast at 5PM on the 25th of November in the Black Swan Inn, York. It should be a ton of fun and I hope to see you there! Also announced is the 25th Episode Specular! I would love to have a bit of a Q and A, so if...
2015-06-1800 minArab Spring: A HistoryEpisode 10 - An Impossible TaskThis week in Arab Spring: A History we take the story of Zionism, Transjordan and the British Mandate in Palestine through to 1939, before covering the Second World War in the region.
2015-06-1800 minHannibal and the Punic WarsEpisode 19 - The Journey BeginsThis week we begin Hannibal's journey to Italy. We assess his options in the winter of 219-218 and find out why he had to invade Italy by land. We then follow him as he travels to Gades, before heading north and crossing the Ebro.
2015-06-1800 minHannibal and the Punic WarsEpisode 18 - SaguntumThis week we slow down the pace. Having looked at the break out of the Second Punic War last episode, we now look at the specifics of the siege of Saguntum. Also included is a description of the podcast's facelift and a preview of the second Project History Cage Match.
2015-06-1700 minArab Spring: A HistoryEpisode 9 - ZionismThis week in Arab Spring: A History we turn to Zionism. We firstly look at the Mandate in Iraq, seeing how unlikely it was that such a divided state would succeed, before turning our attention to the foundation of Zionism.
2015-06-1700 minHannibal and the Punic WarsEpisode 17 - The IberThis week we begin the Second Punic War. We have an overview of Hannibal's character, then go into some detail about whether Hannibal was planning war with Rome, who broke the Iber treaty and who started the Second Punic War.
2015-06-1700 minHannibal and the Punic WarsEpisode 16 - The New TownThis week we look at Hasdrubal's consolidation of the Carthaginian position in Spain, briefly mention the Ebro Treaty and go on a very pleasant tangent about the Spanish Navy.
2015-06-1600 minArab Spring: A HistoryEpisode 8 - MandatesThis week in Arab Spring: A History we turn to the Mandates. We look at just what they were and how they were set up. We take a look out the fall of the Kingdom of Hejaz, the rise of Saudi Arabia, and follow the history of the French Mandates in Lebanon and Syria through to 1939.
2015-06-1600 minHannibal and the Punic WarsEpisode 15 - Stabbed in the BackThis week we look at the Hamilcar's invasion of Spain. We examine the situation in Spain, and Hamilcar's motives. We look in detail about why it is unlikely Hamilcar was plotting revenge. Featuring as a special guest Ray Harris of the History Of WWII Podcast.
2015-06-1600 minHannibal and the Punic WarsEpisode 14 - Meanwhile, At CarthageThis week we look at the Mercenary War in Carthage, as well as including a special feature. 10 minutes of the first 'Project History Cage Match', staring myself, Jamie Jeffers, Roifield Brown, Zack Twamley and Ray Harris.
2015-06-1500 minHannibal and the Punic WarsEpisode 13 - They Think It's All OverThis week topics discussed include classic moments in English football comentary and the European economy in 1946. We also get into Rome's invasions of Sardina, Illyria and the Po Valley.
2015-06-1500 minArab Spring: A HistoryEpisode 7 - The SuperpowersThis week in Arab Spring: A History we finish off looking at Reza Shah. We see how he shot himself in the foot by troubling the Superpowers of Britain, the United States and the Soviet Union. We then turn to how the Great Powers imposed themselves on the west by setting up the situation for the Mandates.
2015-06-1500 minHannibal and the Punic WarsEpisode 12 - The Siege of Lilybaeum. Part 3 - Hamilcar BarcaThis week the siege of Lilybaeum comes to an end through matters elsewhere. We introduce Hamilcar Barca and end the First Punic War with the Battle of the Aegates Islands. Featuring Special guest Zack Twamley from the When Diplomacy Fails Podcast.
2015-06-1400 minArab Spring: A HistoryEpisode 6 - Khan to Shah, Persia to IranThis week in Arab Spring: A History we look at revolution. Inspired by Ataturk, Reza Khan rebuilds the Persian State into Iran. A lot of effort given to the army and he tries to make his country more European.
2015-06-1400 minHannibal and the Punic WarsEpisode 11 - The Siege of Lilybaeum. Part 2 - The FleetsThis week we continue covering the siege of Lilybaeum looking at Publius Claudius Pulcher's disaster at Drepana.
2015-06-1400 minHannibal and the Punic WarsEpisode 10 - The Siege of Lilybaeum. Part 1 - The TowersThis week we cover the beginning of the siege of Lilybaeum as well as why the episode is a week late.
2015-06-1300 minHannibal and the Punic WarsEpisode 9 - If at First You Don't SucceedThis week we cover Rome's attempts to recover after the invasion of Africa, and attempts to recover from that recovery and then recover from that recovery etc. Featuring special guest Jordan Harbour of the Twilight Histories Podcast.
2015-06-1300 minArab Spring: A HistoryEpisode 5 - The Not So Constitutional RevolutionThis week in Arab Spring: A History we turn to Persia. As bad as things were for the Ottomans, things were worse for the Qajars. We look at the Constitutional Revolution, the weakness of the central government, the weakness of the army, issues with the Majlis, the discovery of oil and Reza Khan's 1921 Coup.
2015-06-1300 minHannibal and the Punic WarsEpisode 8 - How Not to Invade AfricaThis week we cover the disaster that was Rome's invasion of Africa and the genius that was Xanthippus.
2015-06-1300 minHannibal and the Punic WarsEpisode 7 - How to Invade AfricaThis week we get into classical naval technology as well as bringing the First Punic War from the Sack of Agrigentum to the Roman invasion of Africa.
2015-06-1200 minArab Spring: A HistoryEpisode 4 - Father of the TurksThis week in Arab Spring: A History we finish looking at Mustafa Kemal Ataturk. We look at how Turkey was created through a mixture of political, social and economic reforms, such as the use of political parties, the Latin alphabet and the 1932 Miss Universe Contest.
2015-06-1200 minHannibal and the Punic WarsEpisode 6 - Marauding MamertinesThis week we cover the First Punic War up to the Sack of Agrigentum and I announce a secret project.
2015-06-1200 minHannibal and the Punic WarsEpisode 5 - Meet the Carthaginians!This week we introduce Carthage. We have a look at Carthaginian government, Carthaginian Military and Carthaginian History.
2015-06-1100 minHannibal and the Punic WarsEpisode 4 - Meet the Romans! Part 3This week we finish our introduction of the Romans. We take a look at Roman history from the revolution which threw out the kings through to the conquest of southern Italy.
2015-06-1100 minArab Spring: A HistoryEpisode 3 - From the AshesThis week in Arab Spring: A History we cover the rise of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk. We look at his early life, and follow him through World War One and the Turkish Wars of independence. Ataturk may have created a state, but he still needs to create a nation.
2015-06-1100 minHannibal and the Punic WarsEpisode 3 - Meet the Romans! Part 2This week we continue our introduction of the Romans. We take a look at the Roman Army, Roman religion and ancient geography.
2015-06-1000 minArab Spring: A HistoryEpisode 2 - Ottoman RuinsThis week in Arab Spring: A History we cover the Ottoman Empire in the years 1876-1919. We cover the Young Ottomans, the Young Turks, the CUP and, the Armenian Genocide, not to mention the small matter of the First World War. The scene is set for the rise of Ataturk next week.
2015-06-1000 minHannibal and the Punic WarsEpisode 2 - Meet the Romans! Part 1This week we introduce the Romans, well we begin to. We take a look at the Roman constitution.
2015-06-1000 minArab Spring: A HistoryEpisode 1 - IntroductionHello and welcome to Arab Spring: A History. In this episode we introduce the series, and have an overview of what we will be covering in the coming weeks. The scene is set in 1900, as we explore why the Ottoman Empire and Qajar Persia had fallen so far behind the West.
2015-06-0900 minHannibal and the Punic WarsEpisode 1 - IntroductionHello and welcome to A History Of: Hannibal. In this episode we introduce the series, say what we will be covering and cover our two main sources for the period, Polybius and Livy.
2015-06-0900 min
Life Of CaesarJulius Caesar – CONSUL #2 – Jamie RedfernOur second guest on the Consul series is Jamie Redfern, history podcaster! You might know Jamie from his acclaimed “The History Of” podcasts, including “The History of Alexander”, “The History of Hannibal” or “The History of the Arab Spring”, among others. He’s also a Latin tutor! He is NOT – repeat NOT – this guy: […]
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2014-08-2451 min
Life Of Caesar Premium PodcastsJulius Caesar – CONSUL #2 – Jamie RedfernOur second guest on the Consul series is Jamie Redfern, history podcaster! You might know Jamie from his acclaimed “The History Of” podcasts, including “The History of Alexander”, “The History of Hannibal” or “The History of the Arab Spring”, among others. He’s also a Latin tutor! He is NOT – repeat NOT – this guy: […]
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2014-08-2451 minA History Of: Hannibal and the Punic WarsEpisode 57 - The StingThis week we look at the combined Roman-Syracusan attack upon Leontini, the tricks of Hippocrates and Epicydes, yet another revolution in Syracuse, and we introduce a huge figure of world history: Archimedes. In addition to this are references to grifting films, an exploration of a young Jamie learning Einstein's Theory of General Relativity, and a plot summary of Top Gear (UK) Season 10 Episode 2.
2013-11-0319 minA History Of: Hannibal and the Punic Wars25th Episode Spectacular - Let's Talk RomeThis week we celebrate the show hitting 25 episodes by doing our first ever 'Let's Talk' episode. I invite my lovely friend Hannie onto the show and we talk about Rome for 2 hours, answering your questions. Topics discussed include the weather, is Rome Overrated, could Hannibal have won the Punic wars, football managers, Albert the Fifth Musketeer, green-orange colour blindness, how the show is made, the length of my beard and which actor should play Hannibal in film. Cameos are made by Zack Twamley, Jamie Jeffers and Ray Harris. Oh yes, and the Alexander book is released! I hope you enjoy...
2012-12-091h 53A History Of: Hannibal and the Punic WarsEpisode 20 - Gauls and ElephantsThis week we cover the Gallic revolt of 218 BC, as well as bringing Hannibal over the Rhone and introducing the elephants. But, this is not the most important thing. Also announced is the first ever TheHistoryOf Podcast meet up! We will be hanging out with Jamie Jeffers of the British History Podcast at 5PM on the 25th of November in the Black Swan Inn, York. It should be a ton of fun and I hope to see you there! Also announced is the 25th Episode Specular! I would love to have a bit of a Q and A, so if...
2012-11-0421 minA History Of: Hannibal and the Punic WarsEpisode 14 - Meanwhile, At CarthageThis week we look at the Mercenary War in Carthage, as well as including a special feature. 10 minutes of the first 'Project History Cage Match', staring myself, Jamie Jeffers, Roifield Brown, Zack Twamley and Ray Harris.
2012-09-1626 min