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Tides of History

Tides of History

337 Episodes • By Wondery / Patrick Wyman • wondery.com/shows/tides-of-histo...
Everywhere around us are echoes of the past. Those echoes define the boundaries of states and countries, how we pray and how we fight. They determine what money we spend and how we earn it at work, what language we speak and how we raise our children. From Wondery, host Patrick Wyman, PhD (“Fall Of ...more
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Tides of History
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The Aftermath of the Peloponnesian War and the March of the 10,000 Greeks
The famous Greco-Persian Wars didn't mark the end of... more
Jul 25 2024 41m
Betrayal and Leadership in Ancient Greece
Chapter 1 6 mins
Greek Mercenaries in Ancient Persia
Chapter 2 9 mins
Persian Influence on Greek Politics
Chapter 3 13 mins
Persian Intrigue in the Peloponnese
Chapter 4 4 mins
Xenophon's Journey With Greek Mercenaries
Chapter 5 11 mins
The Long Retreat of the Greeks
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The Samnites and the Alternative to Rome
We tend to think of Rome's rise to power in Italy as... more
Jul 18 2024 43m
Samnites
Chapter 1 5 mins
Roman Soldiers Ambushed in Samnium
Chapter 2 14 mins
The Origins and Identity of Samnites
Chapter 3 5 mins
Evolution of Samnite Settlements in Italy
Chapter 4 8 mins
Political Organization of Samnium and Romans
Chapter 5 14 mins
Samnite League and Roman Conflict
Chapter 6 29 sec
Financial Planning With Sandy Spring Trust
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Listen Now: Everything To Play For
Self-confessed sports geeks Elis James and Colin Mur... more
Jul 14 2024 7m
Chapter 1 7 mins
Exploring Wayne Rooney's Remarkable Journey
Chapter 2 33 sec
Rooney's Memorable Debut at Goodison
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Summer Reading Recommendations
It's summer, which means it's time for some pleasure... more
Jul 11 2024 39m
Positive "Ghost on the Throne" Review
Chapter 1 9 mins
Summer History Book Recommendations
Chapter 2 6 mins
Professional Paradoxes in History
Chapter 3 13 mins
Turning Points in Historical Conquests
Chapter 4 11 mins
Perspectives on Historical Conflicts
Chapter 5 1 min
Financial Planning and Podcast Recommendations
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The Roman Conquest of Italy
At the beginning of the 4th century BC, Rome was sti... more
Jul 4 2024 42m
Roman Republic
Chapter 1 4 mins
Latium Aristocrats Plan War Strategy
Chapter 2 15 mins
Evolution of Roman Republic Governance
Chapter 3 6 mins
Roman Walls
Chapter 4 7 mins
Roman Conquest Transforming Identity and Borders
Chapter 5 13 mins
Founding of Roman Nobilis Republic
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Listen Now: American History Tellers, First Ladies
The Cold War, Prohibition, the Gold Rush, the Space ... more
Jul 1 2024 7m
Chapter 1 6 mins
First Ladies of American History
Chapter 2 1 min
Michelle's Journey to Ivy League Success
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The Great Gender Divergence: Interview with Dr. Alice Evans
Gender is one of the fundamental forces structuring ... more
Jun 27 2024 51m
Elite Influence on Cultural Change
Chapter 1 10 mins
Exploring Gender Roles Throughout History
Chapter 2 5 mins
Global Gender Norms Through Ethnography
Chapter 3 8 mins
Female Employment in East Asia Rise
Chapter 4 5 mins
Cultural Perspectives on Gender Hierarchy
Chapter 5 6 mins
Cultural Influence on Gender Norms
Chapter 6 4 mins
Cultural Evolution of Gender Roles
Chapter 7 9 mins
Global Gender Norms and Cultural Influence
Chapter 8 5 mins
Gender Dynamics in Historical Context
Chapter 9 52 sec
Fun at King's Dominion Theme Park
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Rome's Patrician Republic
By 450 BC, the Roman Republic was beginning to take ... more
Jun 20 2024 44m
Crisis in Ancient Rome
Chapter 1 6 mins
Roman Warfare and State Farm Ads
Chapter 2 5 mins
The Evolution of the Roman Republic
Chapter 3 10 mins
Political Landscape of Ancient Italy
Chapter 4 11 mins
Warrior Aristocrats and Private Armies
Chapter 5 6 mins
Integration of Aristocrats in Early Rome
Chapter 6 9 mins
Aristocratic Ambitions and Roman Warfare
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Listen Now: Wow in the World's Summer of Wow!
Wow in the World is the #1 science podcast for kids ... more
Jun 17 2024 6m
Chapter 1 6 mins
Wow in the World
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The Birth of the Roman Republic
In 509 BC, the last king of Rome - Tarquinius Superb... more
Jun 13 2024 41m
Origins of Roman Republic Political Culture
Chapter 1 7 mins
Evolution of the Roman Republic
Chapter 2 6 mins
Understanding the Roman Republic's Early Period
Chapter 3 9 mins
The Birth of the Roman Republic
Chapter 4 6 mins
The Birth of the Roman Republic
Chapter 5 9 mins
The Transition to Republic in Rome
Chapter 6 5 mins
Roman Conflict and Legal Developments
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The Greatest Dynasty of Medieval France: Interview with Professor Justine Firnhaber-Baker
It's been a while since Tides of History has gone to... more
Jun 6 2024 48m
Medieval Kings Impact on Realms
Chapter 1 5 mins
Medieval Politics and the Capetian Dynasty
Chapter 2 12 mins
The Capetian Dynasty and Medieval France
Chapter 3 10 mins
Medieval Kings and Their Authority
Chapter 4 8 mins
Medieval vs. Modern Political Systems
Chapter 5 8 mins
Medieval French Queens and Political Power
Chapter 6 6 mins
Medieval Climate and Cultural Growth
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Sicily, Defeat, and the End of the Athenian Empire
The Peloponnesian War lasted for nearly 30 years, de... more
May 30 2024 45m
The Bosporus During the Peloponnesian War
Chapter 1 4 mins
End of the Peloponnesian War
Chapter 2 12 mins
The Peloponnesian War
Chapter 3 12 mins
The Sicilian Expedition
Chapter 4 9 mins
Athenian War Strategies and Political Revolutions
Chapter 5 9 mins
The Peloponnesian War
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Understanding the Alien World of Ancient Greece: Interview with Professor Greg Anderson
It's often said that the past is a foreign country, ... more
May 23 2024 56m
Historical Study of Greek Experience
Chapter 1 12 mins
Understanding Ancient Greece Through Ontological History
Chapter 2 4 mins
Ancient Greek Rituals and Beliefs
Chapter 3 4 mins
Reevaluating Ancient Monarchies and Power
Chapter 4 3 mins
Ancient Practices and Modern Advertising
Chapter 5 10 mins
Athenian Democracy and Cosmic Ecology
Chapter 6 10 mins
Exploring Ancient and Modern Societies
Chapter 7 13 mins
Challenging Modernity and Embracing Pluriversality
Chapter 8 53 sec
Tides of History Podcast Introduction
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The Peloponnesian War, Part 1: Plague, Attrition, and a Decade of Bloodshed
When the Peloponnesian War between Athens and Sparta... more
May 15 2024 44m
Athens and Sparta in Conflict
Chapter 1 6 mins
The Peloponnesian War
Chapter 2 12 mins
Origins of the Peloponnesian War
Chapter 3 6 mins
Strategic Thinking at the Outset
Chapter 4 13 mins
Plague of Athens and Aftermath
Chapter 5 10 mins
Decisive Battles of Demosthenes and Sparta
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Listen Now: Blame it on the Fame: Milli Vanilli
When Frank Farian first laid eyes on Rob Pilatus and... more
May 13 2024 4m
Chapter 1 3 mins
Milli Vanilli Scandal
Chapter 2 37 sec
True White Boy Talent and Fame
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The Athenian Empire and the Coming of the Peloponnesian War
The Peloponnesian War, the epic 30-year conflict bet... more
May 9 2024 40m
The Complex Athenian-Spartan Power Struggle
Chapter 1 10 mins
The Peloponnesian War
Chapter 2 8 mins
Greek Alliance and the Delian League
Chapter 3 7 mins
Thucydides and the Peloponnesian War
Chapter 4 5 mins
Greek City-State Power Struggles
Chapter 5 13 mins
Pericles and Athenian Democracy
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Listen Now: Once Upon a Beat
Get ready to hear your favorite stories remixed with... more
May 6 2024 7m
Once Upon a Beat
Chapter 1 6 mins
Podcast Once Upon a Beat
Chapter 2 56 sec
Legendary Rapper's Rapid Fire Flow
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What Made Classical Greece Special? Interview with Professor Josiah Ober
We're often told that Classical Greece lies at the r... more
May 2 2024 49m
Influence of Ancient Greek City-States
Chapter 1 5 mins
Influence of Ancient Greek Thought
Chapter 2 15 mins
The Significance of Classical Greece
Chapter 3 5 mins
The Competitive Culture of Ancient Greeks
Chapter 4 12 mins
Greek Warfare and Demographic Growth
Chapter 5 15 mins
Risk and Citizenship in Ancient Greece
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Warlords, War, and Society in Early Rome: Interview with Professor Jeremy Armstrong
Rome and war are inseparable topics, but how far bac... more
Apr 25 2024 1h
Roman History Research Interests Evolution
Chapter 1 9 mins
Early Roman Warfare and Historical Sources
Chapter 2 6 mins
Interpreting Early Roman History and Archaeology
Chapter 3 13 mins
Ancient Italy Ethnic Mobility
Chapter 4 10 mins
Roman Republic
Chapter 5 4 mins
Roman Expansion and Military Recruitment
Chapter 6 4 mins
Roman Army Tactical Independence and Strategy
Chapter 7 8 mins
Ancient Communities and Urban Dynamics
Chapter 8 7 mins
Exploring Urban Development and Comparative Cities
Chapter 9 50 sec
Introducing
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Listen Now: The Price of Paradise
When ex-Bunny girl Jayne Gaskin spots the desert isl... more
Apr 21 2024 6m
Chapter 1 5 mins
"The Price of Paradise"
Chapter 2 1 min
New Beginning
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Classical Greece
We're often told that Greece's Classical period lies... more
Apr 18 2024 38m
Classical Greek Society and Inequalities
Chapter 1 6 mins
Classical Greece's Lasting Influence
Chapter 2 11 mins
Rethinking Classical Greece Influence
Chapter 3 11 mins
The Greek World of City-States
Chapter 4 13 mins
Economic Institutions in Ancient Greece
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Carthage, Syracuse, and the Battle for Sicily
By 480 BC, the same year Xerxes and the Persians des... more
Apr 11 2024 40m
Mediterranean Power Shift in Sicily
Chapter 1 6 mins
Battle of Himera and Subscription Savings
Chapter 2 4 mins
The Rise of Carthage and Syracuse
Chapter 3 13 mins
Decoding Early Carthaginian Expansion Sources
Chapter 4 14 mins
Sicilian Tyranny and Carthaginian Hegemony
Chapter 5 5 mins
Mass Graves and Mediterranean Battles
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The Archaeology of the Indus Valley Civilization: Interview with Professor Cameron Petrie
Archaeology is changing quickly, and few people are ... more
Apr 4 2024 56m
Understanding the Two Rains Project
Chapter 1 9 mins
Ancient Archaeology in Iran & South Asia
Chapter 2 8 mins
Importance of Collaboration in Archaeology
Chapter 3 13 mins
Ancient Animal Exchange in Indus Region
Chapter 4 14 mins
Exploring Uniformity and Variation in Culture
Chapter 5 12 mins
Trade and Connectivity in Ancient Civilizations
Chapter 6 2 mins
Appreciation for Intellectual Exchange
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Business Wars: The Battle for OpenAI
Business Wars is a podcast about the biggest corpora... more
Apr 1 2024 8m
Chapter 1 7 mins
The OpenAI CEO Power Struggle
Chapter 2 52 sec
OpenAI's Shift to for-Profit Backlash
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The Rise of Carthage
Carthage is known mostly as Rome's great rival, but ... more
Mar 28 2024 41m
The Legacy of Carthage
Chapter 1 6 mins
Carthage's Rivalry With Rome
Chapter 2 5 mins
Understanding Carthage Through Its Enemies
Chapter 3 7 mins
Phoenician Expansion in the Western Mediterranean
Chapter 4 12 mins
Legendary Origins and Phoenician Settlements
Chapter 5 12 mins
Early Carthaginian Expansion and Influence
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