Podding Through Time
32 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 months ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsThe best Historical Variety Show on the web! Get your monthly dose of historical knowledge injected directly into your brain. Join our discord: https://discord.gg/tYYcQV5YVB
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Episodes
The Timurid Legacy/Cromwell's Head
September 28, 2023 03:00 - 1 hour - 53.2 MBIn the sixth season premiere Jacob and Evan cover many new topics: Who was Henry VIII, and who did he roughly woo? Who were the Timurids, and what was their legacy? Where exactly is Cromwell's head? How exactly did the rise of Putin transpire? What is the root of human innovation, and is boredom a necessary part of it? Support the show
Approaching Modernity/The Greatest Plane Theft
April 03, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 63.4 MBIn this episode Jacob and Evan chat about many interesting topics: Who was the Buddha, and how do world religions view him? How did the Neanderthals interact with Homo sapiens? What daring feat was performed over some alcohol and a bet? How strong was the earthquake in Turkey, and how does it compare to those of the past? What are the ethics of colonization, really though? Support the show
Conquest of the Old World/Sami and the Inuit
February 08, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 66.7 MBIn this episode Jacob and Evan engage in yet another long-winded conversation: Who was Mao Zedong, and what was his famed pastime? What great invention propelled Homo Erectus, and humanity, forward? What connects the Inuit and Sami peoples, and how did this connection change Alaska forever? Why is Iran in turmoil, and how does this reflect its recent past? Where do we start when reconstructing languages, and are there ways to bring back lost ones? Support the show
Xibalba and Jameson Whiskey Cannibalism (Spooktober Special 4)
November 01, 2022 01:00 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MBIn our certifiably fourth and definitely not third annual Halloween special, Jacob and Evan discuss spooky things from colonized lands. From the Maya underworld of Xibalba to the cannibalistic whims of whiskey tycoons in Africa. Get ready for some shivers, this one's as dark as they get. Support the show
Rise of the Homos/The Planet Vulcan
September 21, 2022 03:00 - 1 hour - 66.8 MBIn the newest installment Jacob and Evan explore a spicy list of topics: Who was Zenobia of Palmyra, and what was her claim to glory? What is the first archeological evidence of hominid culture? When did we think there was a planet closer to the sun than mercury, and who disproved it? How was Queen Elizabeth II viewed in life, and how did she impact the world? Who were the Etruscans really, if not proto-Romans? Support the show
Rise of the Africa of the Apes/Zambian Mars Program
August 16, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 60 MBIn the newest installment Jacob and Evan explore a spicy list of topics: Who was Helen of Troy, and what can she teach us about ancient mythology? When did humans separate from other apes, and what is the evolutionary chain? Why did Zambia have a mars program, and how is it viewed today? How do Ukraine and Russia relate to eachother, and how does this inform their current conflict? What is so interesting about the 1927 Liberian presidential election? Support the show
Saga of the Primates/The King of Jesters
February 02, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 70.6 MBIn the fifth season premiere Jacob and Evan discuss our newest subjects: Who was Akbar the Great, and what was his influence on Islam and Hinduism? What makes mammals so special, and why did they rise to prominence? What was perhaps the greatest joke ever told in a royal court, and who told it? Where is the European Union heading, and where did it begin? Why is Switzerland? Support the show
Satanic Panic and the Goddess of Death (Spooktober Special 3)
October 31, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBIn our third annual Halloween special, Jacob and Evan discuss even more spooky stuff from history. From the Japanese creator deity who became the goddess of death to the widespread panic over Satanic ritual abuse in 1980s America. Don't lose your head, this one is getting spooky. Support the show
Amidst Declining Empires/Indonesian Pasola
October 18, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBIn the fourth season finale Jacob and Evan explore a spicy list of topics: Who was Timur, and what was his unexecuted conquest? What world was Muhammed born into, and what empires caused it? How does Christianity merge with local traditions on the Indonesian islands? What is the history of the Taliban, and how does it bode for the future of Afghanistan? What is the Dogger Bank incident, and what does it say of Imperial Russian naval competence? Support the show
Jewish Kings of Yemen/Gombe Chimpanzee War
August 20, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 70.6 MBThis episode of Podding Through Time hits some hot discussion: Who was George Washington, and how did his great life come to an end? What was the Himyarite Kingdom, and why are they so religiously interesting? What was the Gombe Chimpanzee War, and how did their fighting change the way we see our great ape cousins? Why are billionaires leaving the planet, and who came with them? Who were the Mughal emperors, and how did they shape the modern national identity of India? Support the show
Nabataean Kingdom/Maori Women Seeking Men
July 19, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 62.7 MBYet another episode of Podding Through Time brings us some great topics: Who was Cleopatra, and what role did art of her play in ruling Egypt? What was the Nabataean Kingdom, and how did they learn to thrive in the desert? When were men in the highest demand, and how far would some women travel to acquire them? Why did Israel break out into violence, and was our hero Jacob okay? What is happening at Machu Pichu, and what effect could it have on the ancient city? Support the show
The Bible/Battle of Bamber Bridge
June 06, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 67.3 MBYet another episode of Podding Through Time brings us some great topics: Who was Ching Shih, and how did she extort the Qing Dynasty? Where do Arabs appear in the Bible, and what role do they play in the biblical narrative? What historic moment happened in a small town in Britain, in response to US military segregation? Why is Russia mobilizing its troops, and what claim does it have to Eastern European territory? How many times have we almost accidentally nuked ourselves, and how did i...
The Traders of Dilmun/My Way Killings
April 19, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 66.3 MBIn the fourth season premiere Jacob and Evan open a brand new can of worms, namely, Pre-Islamic Arabia: Who was Napoleon, and how did he measure things? Where is Dilmun, and what mysterious people lived there? What are the My Way killings, and what psychological phenomena can we infer from them? What is the maximum travel distance of Venetian beads, and who predicted their great journey? Who was Timur, and what great leader did he claim descendence from? Support the show
The Hope for Peace/Ark of the Covenant
February 07, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 73.3 MBIn the third season finale Jacob and Evan gobble up a new list of topics: Who was Hedy Lamarr, and what ground did she break for the world? What is the recent history of Israel and Palestine, and is there a chance of peace? Where is the Ark of the Covenant, and how could it have gotten there? What is the connection between the insurrection at the US capitol and dire wolves? Who was Wojtek the bear, and what was his great accomplishment? Support the show
Israel Triumphant/The Daimyō with a Twist
January 01, 2021 01:00 - 2 hours - 83.5 MBIn this spectacular episode Jacob and Evan discuss the wars and struggles of nations across the world: Who was Zhu Yuanzhang, and what was his influence on China? How did the Cold War affect Israel, and what was its relationship with Egypt? What is the most epic samurai moment ever, and what secret may the samurai in question be hiding? How did the development of vaccines begin and what is their lasting impact? What interesting discussion can we drum up from the Kingdom of Lesotho,...
Birth of Two Nations/The Gunman of Fiji
December 16, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 70.7 MBIn this exciting episode Jacob and Evan discuss the rise of nations and the squabbling of power: Who was Ibn Battuta, and how far did he really travel? How did the states of Israel and Palestine come to be, and how do they view this shared formation? What happens when a European with guns gets stranded on a pacific island, and how do the natives view him? How does the current transfer of power between United States presidents differ from past occasions? What kind of singing and mem...
Mummies and Ghosts, oh my! (Spooktober Special 2)
October 31, 2020 14:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBIn our second annual Halloween special, Jacob and Evan tell each other about some more spooky stuff from history. From the realities of becoming a mummy to the first ever ghost stories in history. This one will take your breath away, literally. Support the show
The Jewish Hope/San Marino Democracy
August 10, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 64.3 MBIn this long-delayed episode Jacob and Evan touch a litany of very serious subjects: Who was Marie Curie, and what was her effect on WW1? What is Zionism, and what was the motivation for the creation of the state of Israel? Where is San Marino, and what is so special about its existence? What is the deal with toppling confederate statues, and what do they really stand for? What was a more important technological breakthrough: The Wheel, or Knots? Support the show
The Jewish Hope/San Marino Democracy
August 10, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 64.3 MBIn this long-delayed episode Jacob and Evan touch a litany of very serious subjects: Who was Marie Curie, and what was her effect on WW1? What is Zionism, and what was the motivation for the creation of the state of Israel? Where is San Marino, and what is so special about its existence? What is the deal with toppling confederate statues, and what do they really stand for? What was a more important technological breakthrough: The Wheel, or Knots? Support the show
The Arab Hope/The Exhumed Pope Trial
May 25, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBIn the third season premiere Jacob and Evan begin a long journey down the road of spicy subjects: Who was Harald Hardrada, and how did his religious policies shape Norway? When did the current conflicts in the Middle East begin, and who was at fault? What was the incredible series of events that transpired after the death of Pope Formosus? How does the legislation of businesses today compare to that of the Gilded Age? What crazy Japanese painting could be used as a commentary of mod...
Portugal in Africa/Easter Island Extinction
April 20, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 55 MBIn the second season finale Jacob and Evan talk about the fate of many different peoples through history: Who was Taksin the Great, and what happened to his legacy? How did the colonization of the Swahili coast commence, and who instigated the ensuing conflicts? What happened to the trees on Easter Island, as well as the Rapa Nui people? How does the current global pandemic relate to and differ from the Spanish Flu of 1918? What kind of wild facts can Jacob share with us about Chine...
Great Visitors of Kilwa/The Colony That Destroyed Scotland
March 02, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 65.8 MBIn this installment Jacob and Evan spice it up with talk of culture and economics, among other things: Who was F. Scott Fitzgerald, and what impact did his love life have on his literary career? What explorers discovered the Kilwa Sultanate, and in what different ways did it impress them? Why did Scotland embark on colonial ventures, and how disastrously did they end? What is the precedent of presidential impeachment, and what can we learn about modern-day party politics from the past? ...
The Kilwa Sultanate/The Race of Death
January 21, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 42.5 MBJacob and Evan are back with a vengeance, bringing new and interesting topics: What made Saladin such a hero, and who was the mysterious group that managed to scare him away? How did the Kilwa Sultanate come to be, and why does it involve a city encircled by fabric? Who was the man that won a race after he died? What is happening in Iran right now, and what does it have to do with the Iranian revolutions? Support the show
The Rise of Islam/The Perpetual Nobel Nominee
December 24, 2019 01:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MBThe hiatus ends with a return to form for Jacob and Evan! And they bring great new topics: What did Mozart find funny, and why is the answer to that question poop jokes? How did the Swahili coast get its name, and what does that have to do with the rise of Islam? How does one man contribute so much to physics, get nominated so many times, and never win a Nobel prize? Why is everybody everywhere so angry all the time? Support the show
Spooky Stories from History (Spooktober Special)
October 28, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 53 MBIn the special Halloween episode of Podding Through Time Jacob and Evan tell each other spooky stories from history. From the real-life Dracula to the bible stories that keep you up at night. You don't want to miss this one. Support the show
Stalin and The Early Soviet WW2 w/ Paul DiCostanzo
October 15, 2019 15:00 - 2 hours - 99.6 MBOur first ever special bonus episode is a doozy! Today we take a deep dive with our friend Paul DiCostanzo from the A.D. History Podcast into the early Soviet Union and their situation prior to the invasion by Germany in 1941. The conversation flows from Stalin and his views of Hitler to a theoretical communist French state. Support the show
The Bantu Migration/Thai Muslim Fishing Town Soccer
September 23, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 64.7 MBThe second series of Podding Through Time kicks off with some great topics: Who was Ramesses II, and why do his peace treaties last so long? Who were the Bantu people, and what makes their languages some of the most complicated in the world? How does a tiny Muslim fishing town built on stilts in the water get so good at soccer? Why are people raiding area 51, and what did we predict would happen on that day? What are our favourite alt-history scenarios, and a bonus surprise at the end! ...
Colonial New Guinea/The Pope Who Hated Cats
September 09, 2019 20:00 - 1 hour - 75 MBIn the fifth episode and season finale of Podding Through Time, Jacob and Evan journey through some incredulous shenanigans from the past and present: What happened to Amelia Earhart, and why are there so many conspiracies regarding her disappearance? How many varying ways did European powers try to partition New Guinea, and what was the secret that it held for centuries from the larger world? Who was the pope that hated cats, and who else did he hate for seemingly no good reason? What i...
Kingdoms of Indonesia/United States Expedition to Korea
August 19, 2019 05:00 - 2 hours - 88.3 MBIn the fourth episode of Podding Through Time, Jacob and Evan explore many topics related to trade and the bigness of the world: Who was Mansa Musa I of Mali, what did his mighty image signify for the people in the wider world of his time, and what did he establish that can be seen to this day? What were the histories of the Indonesian kingdoms of Srivijaya and Majapahit and how do they relate to the world of East and South Asia as well as New Guinea? What was the United States Expedition...
Trade in New Guinea/Silk Worm Smuggling
July 29, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBIn the third installment of Podding Through Time Jacob and Evan tackle a brand new slew of fascinating topics: Who was Sun Tzu really, and how has his great work influenced history? What was the great cultural exchange that took place across the waters from New Guinea and what has its discovery done for the study of modern anthropology? How did the silk trade come to be, and how was China's monopoly on it eventually broken by two heretical monks? How has space travel changed from the fir...
Neolithic Agricultural Revolution in New Guinea/Berkebeiner Succession
July 15, 2019 16:00 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBIn the second episode of Podding Through Time, Jacob and Evan talk about even more great history topics, carrying on from last time: What were Otto von Bismarck's policies regarding the relationship of the Prussian state to the Catholic Church? When did agriculture first begin in New Guinea and which crops do we owe to their neolithic agricultural revolution? What was the curious origin story of King Haakon IV of Norway, who brought the medieval kingdom to the height of its golden age? W...
The Peopling of Australasia/Lady Death
July 01, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 69 MBThe pilot episode of Podding Through Time begins with a variety of interesting topics: What was the truth about Marco Polo and did he really hold high office in Mongol China? When did the first people arrive in Australia and New Guinea and what do we know about them? Who was "Lady Death," the most successful female sniper in history? What can the start of the Spanish-American War tell us about our modern political affairs? What role does the British monarchy have in Commonwealth na...