Fan of History
288 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago -Dan Horning and Bernie Maopolski discuss the events of ancient history all over the world, decade by decade, starting at 1000 BC and moving forward. We love history! History, History, History! That’s all we think of … History in the morning, History for lunch, History for dinner… even history right before bed! And we talk about all the key people in Ancient History – Julius Caesar, Gilgamesh, Jesus, Budha, Lao Tzu, Confucious, Solon, Pythagoras, Alexander the Great, Plato, Socrates, Aristotle, Herodotus, Homer, Ashurnasirpal, Sennacherib, Ashurbanipal, Croesus, Cyrus the Great, and Pisistratus. And the Great Historical Civilizations in History like the Assyrian Empire, Israel, Judah, Babylonia, Egypt, Ancient Greece, Roman Republic and Roman Empire, The Zhou of China, India, and the historical civilizations of the Americas like The Olmecs, Maya, and Chauvin. We have another show on this same feed - What’s New In History - that spans all the eras of history. On What’s New in History we talk about AI, DNA studies, archeology, and characters of history like Christopher Columbus, Napoleon, Adolf Hitler, Joan of Arc, Martin Luther, Albert Einstein, Abraham Lincoln, George Washington, Charles Darwin, and Jesus. We have guests like Daniele Bolelli of History on Fire, Gil Kidron of a podcast of Biblical Proportions, and Gary Stevens of History in the Bible.
Dan Horning Talks about history from Stockholm Sweden and Bernie Maopolski talks about history from Scranton, PA, USA
So if you like History podcasts, like Dan Carlin Hardcore History, you will like our history podcast too!
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191. 540s BC part 7 China - 6 Battles and 1 Murder
April 17, 2024 01:00 - 31 minutes - 41 MBBut is PEACE on the horizon?? This is a podcast by Dan Hörning and Bernie Maopolski. If you like what we do you can support the Fan of History project on https://www.patreon.com/fanofhistory Contact information: E-mail: [email protected] 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...
What´s New In History - A Letter to Constantine
April 10, 2024 01:00 - 14 minutes - 12.1 MBDan, 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 article https://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/fanofhistory Contact information: E-mai...
190. 540s BC part 6 China - 549 BC
April 02, 2024 23:00 - 37 minutes - 48.9 MBIn this first of 3 episodes on China in the 550's, we have the year 549 covered... You know you always get a DEEP DIVE on Fan of History! We give you more background on the O.G. state of QI and the current drama going on there (murder, intrigue, deception.... you know, the usual stuff) You'll also get some wise advice from Confucius, Lao Tzu, and Dan. 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://ww...
What´s New In History - "Mummy-Making" $ecrets Revealed!
March 27, 2024 02:00 - 12 minutes - 10.5 MBSpecial thanks to listener Nancy Jo for sending this to us! This short episode explores the fascinating discovery of an ancient mummification workshop. Check it out! Show notes: Link to article https://www.science.org/content/article/secrets-mummy-making-revealed-residues-ancient-urns How to make a mummy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gg8254OKt_s 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.pa...
189. 540s BC part 5 Babylon, Egypt & India
March 20, 2024 02:00 - 41 minutes - 54.2 MBKing Nabonidus of Babylon focuses on everything else but the impending doom. He becomes the first archaeologist, stays away from Marduk, worships the moon and is generally an absent monarch. Amasis II rules over a golden era of Egypt, also blissfully unaware of the coming doom. Bimbisara assumes the throne of Magadha in India and begins the rise of the Magadhan Empire. Of these three monarchs, he is the only one who does not need to care about the rise of Cyrus. It will take a while unti...
What´s New In History - This CHANGES EVERYTHING we knew
March 13, 2024 02:00 - 15 minutes - 13.4 MBThis 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-67940671 This is a podcast by Dan Hörning and Bernie Maopolski. If you like what we do you can support t...
188. 540s BC part 4 Cyrus vs the Ionians
March 06, 2024 02:00 - 38 minutes - 52.7 MBWith his new advisor Croesus at his side, Cyrus the great ponders the problem with those devious Ionian Greeks. Link to passages in Herodotus for this episode https://penelope.uchicago.edu/Thayer/E/Roman/Texts/Herodotus/1C*.html This is a podcast by Dan Hörning and Bernie Maopolski. If you like what we do you can support the Fan of History project on https://www.patreon.com/fanofhistory Contact information: http://facebook.com/fanofhistory https://twitter.com/danhorning https://www.i...
187. 540s BC part 3 - Cyrus vs Croesus
February 21, 2024 02:00 - 34 minutes - 42.7 MBHerodotus tells us Croesus gave a bunch of nice things to Delphi and the other oracle. Many of the items were still seen in his day. That is why the Greeks said Rich as Croesus… The oracle famously tells Croesus that if he attacks the Persians he will destroy a mighty empire. LOL. But also to make an ally of whoever was the most powerful of the Greeks. Which great empire will prevail when the two power houses go up against each other? This is a podcast by Dan Hörning and Bernie Maopolsk...
What´s New In History - Why Fred Can't Wear His Crown
February 14, 2024 02:00 - 30 minutes - 11.5 MBSee Fred. See Fred's crown. But you'll never see it on his head! King Charles III of the UK became King on Sept 8, 2022 and was coronated on May 6 2023 Frederick X of Denmark became king of Denmark on Jan 14 2024 and but he never had a coronation. In fact he's not even allowed to wear his crown! WHY?? Well that's the focus of this episode with Special Guest Garry Cookson. The answer will surprise you! Show Notes: Garry's Blog: https://www.royalhistory.site Links to more information h...
186. 540s BC part 2 - The rise of Carthage
February 07, 2024 02:00 - 21 minutes - 27.5 MBOfficially, the “age of colonization" ends in 550 BC. There were a few random colonies founded after this time but not many and nothing really important, So (sadly?) we probably won’t have new colonies going forward. Its like if you were playing a video game the colonization phase is over and now its GAME ON! So… what’s going on in Carthage cuz that’s where that part of the game is going to be heating up between the Greeks and Carthagenians. This is a podcast by Dan Hörning and Bernie M...
185. 540s BC part 1 - Greece
January 24, 2024 02:00 - 34 minutes - 43.3 MBNow in the 540's BCE it's getting harder to break apart the regions of the world because they are getting more and more connected. But in this episode we can still just talk about Greece and two of its most important and well know cities: Athens and Sparta. In Athens will the third time be a charm? The "tyrant" Pisistratus comes back with mercenaries and invites his enemies for a nice breakfast. Let's see how that turns out! While in Sparta we have the Battle of the 300 Champions. There's ...
From the vault: Northern Europe 1000-500 BCE
January 17, 2024 14:37 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MBFrom 2020. There is no WNIH this week so we figured we would present to you the episode Dan is most proud of in the entire history of Fan of History. Naturally the patrons on Patreon does not get charged anything for this rerun of episode 101. Archaeologist Reidar Magnusson, specialized in Northern Europe 1000-500 BC, joins Dan to talk about what was really going on in the North during the end of the bronze age. Reidar sheds new light from recent findings on this exciting era in the area. H...
184. 550s BC part 7 - China
January 10, 2024 02:00 - 53 minutes - 71.7 MBThis 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 Link to Spring and Autumn Annals for the decade with comments from The Zhuan https://docs.google.com/document/d/184uBU3XGF9NmH3zfeBz98xNAeBF_UY3Fv_6o0e5UdKk/edit?usp=sharing Contact information: http://facebook.com/fanofhistory https://twitter.com/danhorning https://www.instagram.com/dan_horning/ Music: “Tudor Theme” by urmy...
What's New In History with Daniele Bolelli
January 03, 2024 02:00 - 39 minutes - 28.8 MBBernie 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 Tem...
183. 550s BC part 6 Americans learn to read
December 27, 2023 02:00 - 37 minutes - 47.9 MBWriting in the Americas might have been independently invented by the Zapotecs. We also revisit the Olmecs and Maya. Lets go to America! Lets talk about the first writing in America. Ancient american history focuses a lot on Mexico. 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://w...
What's New In History - Mind Blowing LIDAR study of Ancient Maya Lands in Guatemala
December 21, 2023 14:36 - 18 minutes - 22.4 MBYou won't believe what they've found! 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 Support the show...
182. 550s BC part 5 - Jainism
December 13, 2023 02:00 - 36 minutes - 45.2 MBDan 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/fanofhistory Contact information: http://facebook.com/fanofhistory https://twitter.com/danhorning https://www.instagram.com/dan_horning/ Music: “Tu...
What's New In History - The origin of Ancient Israelites
December 06, 2023 02:00 - 42 minutes - 35 MBThe 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 episode https://www.haaretz.com/archaeology/2023-10-09/ty-article/in-first-archaeologists-extract-dna-of-ancient-israelites/00000...
What's New In History - The origin of Ancient Israelites
December 06, 2023 02:00 - 42 minutes - 35 MBThe 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 episode https://www.haaretz.com/archaeology/2023-10-09/ty-article/in-first-archaeologists-extract-dna-of-ancient-israelites/00000...
181. 550s BC part 4 Greece - Sex in an Unnatural Way
November 29, 2023 02:00 - 50 minutes - 64.6 MBThe 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 Bar...
What's New In History - Bonobos and Herpes and Kissing, Oh My!
November 22, 2023 02:00 - 13 minutes - 11 MBWhat 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.html https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.adf0512 Chickens or people? You decide! https://curioustuff.com/the-oldest-kiss-in-the-world/ This is a podcast...
180. 550s BC part 3 Cyrus vs the Medes
November 15, 2023 02:00 - 25 minutes - 30.6 MBIn this episode we delve into the riveting story of Cyrus the Great's audacious revolt against the Medes, a pivotal moment that not only redefined the ancient Near East but also laid the foundations for the vast Persian Empire. Discover how Cyrus, a visionary and a rebel, challenged the formidable Median power, outwitting and outmaneuvering his adversaries with a blend of diplomacy, strategy, and sheer audacity. Join us as we explore the intrigues, the battles, and the brilliant maneuvers th...
180. 550s BC part 3 Cyrus the Great: The Revolt that Shaped an Empire
November 15, 2023 02:00 - 25 minutes - 30.6 MBIn this episode we delve into the riveting story of Cyrus the Great's audacious revolt against the Medes, a pivotal moment that not only redefined the ancient Near East but also laid the foundations for the vast Persian Empire. Discover how Cyrus, a visionary and a rebel, challenged the formidable Median power, outwitting and outmaneuvering his adversaries with a blend of diplomacy, strategy, and sheer audacity. Join us as we explore the intrigues, the battles, and the brilliant maneuvers th...
179. 550s BC part 2 - Three kings of Babylon
November 01, 2023 02:00 - 33 minutes - 40.5 MBThe unlikely events in Babylon that lead to the rise of Nabonidus, the last and final king of Babylon. 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 m...
What's New In History - A New Formula for the Growth of Christianity in the Roman Empire
October 25, 2023 20:58 - 38 minutes - 13.8 MBWhile I was microwaving some leftovers Garry stopped by to talk about his new and original contribution to biblical history. This brilliant and witty Aussie realized the traditional way of calculating the spread of Christianity in the Roman Empire was way off, so he devised a better way. How's that for spicing up my dinner?? You can hear all about it in this latest episode! Links: https://www.historyinthebible.com/supplementary_pages/growth_of_christianity.html This is a podcast by Dan Hö...
178. 550s BC part 1 - Cyrus becomes king
October 18, 2023 01:00 - 43 minutes - 51.7 MBThis is the official point where we become the Cyrus the Great podcast. This guy will change the world and make an empire bigger than even the Neo-Assyrian Empire and it all starts here with his very first kingship. 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/d...
What's New In History - Go Fly a (Desert) Kite
October 11, 2023 01:00 - 14 minutes - 10.6 MBAt 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! Links https://www.ox.ac.uk/news/2022-09-02-oxford-archaeologists-discover-monumental-evidence-prehistoric-hunting-across https://news.artnet.com/art-world/scientists-have-cracked-the-origins-of-...
177. 560s BC part 7 - the semi-legendary Buddha
October 04, 2023 01:00 - 52 minutes - 65.3 MBBernie 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/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...
What's New In History - Extracting DNA from Artifacts
September 27, 2023 01:00 - 11 minutes - 8.61 MB20,000 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/w...
176. 560s BC part 6 - did Buddha really exist?
September 20, 2023 01:00 - 30 minutes - 37.2 MBBernie 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/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 li...
What's New In History - The Dead Sea Scrolls
September 13, 2023 07:25 - 41 minutes - 31 MBA 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: ...
What's New In History - The Dead Sea Scrolls
September 13, 2023 07:25 - 41 minutes - 31 MBA 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: ...
175. 560s BC part 5 - China "The Spring and Autumn Annals"
September 06, 2023 01:00 - 41 minutes - 53.8 MBBernie 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 notes https://docs.google.com/...
What's New In History - The mystery of the lost colony of Roanoke solved
August 30, 2023 01:00 - 13 minutes - 11.6 MBIn the late 1500's the English colony in Roanoke Virginia vanished without a trace. All the people - GONE. Nothing left but a cryptic message. Now thanks to DNA evidence and the keen senses of your hosts we know what happened. Tune in to find out! Show Notes: https://www.ancient-origins.net/videos/roanoke-descendants-0018807 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 Con...
174. 560s BC part 4 - Croesus
August 23, 2023 01:00 - 32 minutes - 39.2 MBBernie 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....
What's New In History - Did Columbus Know About the New World BEFORE He Sailed?
August 16, 2023 01:00 - 19 minutes - 15.6 MBA 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/fanofhistory Contact information: http://facebook.com/fanofh...
What's New In History - Did Columbus Know About the New World BEFORE He Sailed?
August 16, 2023 01:00 - 19 minutes - 15.6 MBA 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/fanofhistory Contact information: http://facebook.com/fanofh...
173. 560s BC part 3 The final years of Nebuchadnezzar II
August 09, 2023 01:00 - 31 minutes - 38.7 MBBernie 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 E...
What's New In History - Are there Homo Floresienis still living on Flores Island??
August 02, 2023 01:30 - 46 minutes - 16.2 MBIn 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 imaginar...
What's New In History - Are there Homo Floresienis still living on Flores Island??
August 02, 2023 01:30 - 46 minutes - 16.2 MBIn 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 imaginar...
172. 560s BC part 2 - Rome
July 26, 2023 01:00 - 31 minutes - 37.8 MBBernie 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/fanofhistory Contact information: http://facebook.com/fanofhistory https://twitter.com/danhorning https://www.instagram.com/dan_horning/ Music: “Tudor Theme” by urm...
172. 560s BC part 2 - Rome
July 26, 2023 01:00 - 31 minutes - 37.8 MBBernie 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/fanofhistory Contact information: http://facebook.com/fanofhistory https://twitter.com/danhorning https://www.instagram.com/dan_horning/ Music: “Tudor Theme” by urm...
What's New In History - Huge Cache of Roman Tweezers Found
July 19, 2023 09:20 - 13 minutes - 10.4 MBBernie: 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-2023-6 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 C...
What's New In History - Huge Cache of Roman Tweezers Found
July 19, 2023 09:20 - 13 minutes - 10.4 MBBernie: 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-2023-6 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 C...
171. 560s BC Part 1 - Greece
July 12, 2023 01:30 - 41 minutes - 54.2 MBDan 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/fanofhistory Contact information: http://facebook.com/fanofhistory https:/...
171. 560s BC Part 1 - Greece
July 12, 2023 01:30 - 41 minutes - 54.2 MBDan 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/fanofhistory Contact information: http://facebook.com/fanofhistory https:/...
What's New In History - Artificial Intelligence (AI)
July 05, 2023 01:30 - 18 minutes - 15.3 MBIt'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 tablets 2. 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.com/art-...
What's New In History - Artificial Intelligence (AI)
July 05, 2023 01:30 - 18 minutes - 15.3 MBIt'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 tablets 2. 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.com/art-...
170. 570s BC part 4 - Babylonia
June 28, 2023 01:00 - 44 minutes - 57.4 MBDan 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/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/f...
170. 570s BC part 4 - Babylonia
June 28, 2023 01:00 - 44 minutes - 57.4 MBDan 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/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/f...