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 Rome”) helps us understand our world and how it got to be the way it is. Listen to Tides of History on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to bonus episodes available ...
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Superseding 'EPIC MW', a long standing Podcast created by The Turning Tides Project. Room to Spill The Tea by The Turning Tides Project is a short Podcast, focusing on topics chosen by YOU across our Social Media streams. Be engaged, inspired, amused and involved in our Podcast as we try and navigate the topics our Audience have chosen.
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Tides is the story of Dr. Winifred Eurus, a xenobiologist trapped on an unfamiliar planet with hostile tidal forces. She must use her wits, sarcasm and intellectual curiosity to survive long enough to be rescued. But there might be more to life on this planet than she expected. . .
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Turning Tides is a podcast whose main mission is to explore crucial turning points in history and how those events affected the cultures and people of the past and today. Airs bi-weekly on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Samsung Podcasts, Pandora, iHeart Radio, Listen Notes, and Podcast Index. Support us at @TurningTidesPodcast1 on PayPal. Thank you for listening! Researched and Written by Joseph Pascone. Edited and Revised by Melissa Marie Brown. Website: https://theturningtidespodca ...
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Tides is a values-based, social change platform that leverages individual and institutional leadership and investment to positively impact local and global communities.
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"Rising Tides" delves into the intersection of environmental issues and social justice. In this podcast, I speak with activists, scientists, policymakers, and community leaders at the forefront of the movement for a fair and sustainable world. From the impacts of climate change on marginalized communities to innovative solutions and policy changes, this podcast sheds light on the struggles and triumphs in the quest for environmental justice.
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The Official Roundtable Podcast of the Legends Anonymous Guild on US-Sargeras
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Chiang Monlin (1886-1964) was president of Peking University in the 1930s. Via this book, readers can relive the quiet village life of his childhood, the fast-changing urban life of his teen years and the impact of his growing awareness of Western thought, and the years of studying abroad that would shape his thinking. This took place against the background of the end of dynastic rule in China and the country's transition into a republic, a journey full of social change, conflict, and war.
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We can gain great knowledge through telling and listening to other people’s stories. Each episode tells a new story of challenges, obstacles, accomplishments, and triumphs for you to learn from and change your own life. Let their stories serve as your inspiration.
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When we share with one another through raw conversations and reflection, we can learn how to better manage the challenges and transitions in our lives. KeAnna and Bridget interview women who are willing to vulnerably share their experiences with healing and mental health. The hosts then reflect on what they learned from the interview. Each episode provides tips and best practices for tackling the real challenges that are a part of all of our lives.
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The Tides Show is all about kindness and education around mental health and the lgbtq+ community. Listen to educate yourself on a wide variety on topics from supporting others, how to best honor yourself and those around you, and how to advocate for what you need. Listen in your car or anywhere else to relax, and to join Renn in the journey of mental health destigmatization!
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Cuddly as a cactus and charming as an eel, Whoville's favorite talk show host is back on the mic! The Grinch may hate the holidays, but he loves his new celebrity status as a chart-topping podcaster. With Cindy Lou and Max by his side, join The Grinch each week as he stubbornly refuses the joys of the season, cozies up to his celebrity guests — and…
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Turning Tides: Paraguayan War: One Vast Tomb, 1867 - 1870: Episode 2
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Turning Tides: Paraguayan War will discuss the War of the Triple Alliance, or López's War, as well as the effects of the war on South America and the rest of the world. The second and final episode, One Vast Tomb, will cover the period from 1867 to 1870, in which the Paraguayan population suffers from both the allied blockade and Lopez's increasing…
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Ancient DNA and the Iron Age Mediterranean: Interview with Dr. Hannah Moots
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Ancient DNA has transformed our understanding of the more distant reaches of the human past, but what can it tell us about more recent ages of history? Dr. Hannah Moots has extensively investigated the genomic history of the Iron Age Mediterranean, offering striking new insights into an age of mobility and interaction over huge spaces. Patrick's bo…
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Behind the closed doors of government offices and military compounds, are hidden stories and buried secrets from the darkest corners of history. Each week, Luke Lamana, a Marine Corp Reconnaissance Veteran, pulls back the curtain on what once was classified information exposing the secrets and lies behind the world’s most powerful institutions. Fro…
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The Foundation of the Hellenistic Kingdoms
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As the dust began to settle after Alexander's death, the possibility of one of his relatives truly ruling the dead king's empire grew smaller and smaller. The power lay with the generals, and as they fought it out, the outlines of a new world order began to take shape. Patrick's book is now available! Get The Verge: Reformation, Renaissance, and Fo…
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The Successors of Alexander the Great
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With mountains of treasure, huge armies, and ambitions that no amount of conquest could ever slake, Alexander's Successors spent the next 40 years after the king's death fighting over his inheritance. Patrick's book is now available! Get The Verge: Reformation, Renaissance, and Forty Years that Shook the World in hardcopy, ebook, or audiobook (read…
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The Death of Alexander the Great
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The last years of Alexander the Great's reign were a troubled time. The king wanted to keep fighting, but his soldiers were spent after years of campaigning. Then, quite suddenly, the king died, and it was up to his generals to determine the fate of the empire he'd built. Patrick's book is now available! Get The Verge: Reformation, Renaissance, and…
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Alexander the Great: Soldier, Priest, and God. Interview with Professor Fred Naiden
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Professor Fred Naiden wrote one of my favorite books on Alexander the Great - Soldier, Priest, and God - and it provides a much different view of Alexander than the warrior king we so often see in modern treatments. Alexander was a deeply religious person, and his ideas and beliefs about religion were at the core of understanding his actions. Patri…
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Turning Tides: Paraguayan War: Let Them Come, 1864 - 1866: Episode 1
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Turning Tides: Paraguayan War will discuss the War of the Triple Alliance, or López's War, as well as the effects of the war on South America and the rest of the world. The first episode, Let Them Come, will cover the period from 1864 to 1866, in which President Francisco Solano López of Paraguay invades Argentina and is forced back by the armies o…
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The Other Ancient Civilisations: Interview with Raven Todd DaSilva
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When we think of the ancient world, we tend to think of just a few societies: Egypt, Mesopotamia, and so on. But the more distant reaches of the past contained multitudes, and Raven Todd DaSilva has written a new book - The Other Ancient Civilisations - about some of them. I chat with her about her favorite lesser-known archaeological cultures and …
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Alexander the Great, the End of the Persian Empire, and the Descent into India
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Alexander the Great's campaigns didn't end once he had defeated the Persian king Darius III and conquered the heart of his empire; he went still further, into the vastness of the Iranian Plateau and Central Asia, and then south into India. Patrick's book is now available! Get The Verge: Reformation, Renaissance, and Forty Years that Shook the World…
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Turning Tides: Charles XII: God on My Side, 1715 - 1721: Episode 4
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Turning Tides: Charles XII will discuss the life and times of King Charles XII of Sweden, as well as his effect on the surrounding areas. The fourth and final episode, God on My Side, will cover the period from 1715 to 1721, in which the Great Northern War ends and King Charles XII dies in the trenches during battle. If you'd like to donate or spon…
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Henry V, the Greatest Medieval King: Interview with Dan Jones
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Henry V of England was the archetypal medieval king, a warrior par excellence whose example inspired English kings for centuries to come, the victor at Agincourt and conqueror of much of France. Tides of History's returning champion guest, Dan Jones, joins me to talk about his new book on Henry V, the king's childhood and adolescence, and why he ma…
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Issus, Gaugamela, and Alexander's Conquest of Persia
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It took Alexander just three years to effectively conquer the Persian Empire. Two decisive battles - Issus and Gaugamela - proved his supremacy over the Persian king Darius III, and the two-century rule of the Achaemenids died on battlefields in the Fertile Crescent. Patrick's book is now available! Get The Verge: Reformation, Renaissance, and Fort…
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Turning Tides: Charles XII: Tyr in Exile, 1707 - 1714: Episode 3
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Turning Tides: Charles XII will discuss the life and times of King Charles XII of Sweden, as well as his effect on the surrounding areas. The third episode, Tyr in Exile, will cover the period from 1707 to 1714, in which King Charles XII campaigns throughout Russia and Ukraine before ultimately being defeated at the Battle of Poltava. If you'd like…
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The Fascinating History of Gladiators: Interview with Alexander Mariotti
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Gladiators are one of the most enduring symbols of the Roman world, but what do we really know about them? Gladiator historian Alexander Mariotti joins me to discuss the logic behind gladiatorial games, the lives of real gladiators, and how the reality contrasts with the popular image we have today. Patrick's book is now available! Get The Verge: R…
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Alexander the Great Invades Persia
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Alexander wasn't yet "The Great" when he invaded the westernmost provinces of the Persian Empire in 334 BC, but he quickly showed that he was a serious threat to the old and still-powerful state ruled by Darius III. Patrick's book is now available! Get The Verge: Reformation, Renaissance, and Forty Years that Shook the World in hardcopy, ebook, or …
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Turning Tides: Charles XII: Art of War, 1703 - 1706: Episode 2
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Turning Tides: Charles XII will discuss the life and times of King Charles XII of Sweden, as well as his effect on the surrounding areas. The second episode, Art of War, will cover the period from 1703 to 1706, in which King Charles XII campaigns throughout Poland and eventually brings war to Central Europe. If you'd like to donate or sponsor the p…
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The Assassination of Philip and the Rise of Alexander the Great
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Philip of Macedonia was a towering figure, and if he had been succeeded by anyone other than Alexander the Great, he would be far better known today. But in 336 BC, at the peak of his powers, Philip was assassinated, and it became Alexander's kingdom to expand. He would do so beyond anyone's wildest dreams. Patrick's book is now available! Get The …
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Welcome to my podcast! In the following episodes, I'll speak with experts in the field of environmental justice striving for a fair and sustainable world. From the impacts of climate change on marginalized communities to innovative solutions and policy changes, this podcast sheds light on the struggles and triumphs in the quest for environmental ju…
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Elite Networks, Mafia Families, and the Rise of Rome: Interview with Professor Nicola Terrenato
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When we think of the rise of Rome, our usual image is one of conquest: Roman armies marching out year after year to subdue their adversaries. But Professor Nicola Terrenato has an alternative way of understanding that process, one rooted in negotiation, the relationships and networks of elite families, and the self-interest of powerful individuals …
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Turning Tides: Charles XII: By Defeating My Enemies, 1682 - 1702: Episode 1
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Turning Tides: Charles XII will discuss the life and times of King Charles XII of Sweden, as well as his effect on the surrounding areas. The first episode, By Defeating My Enemies, will cover the period from 1682 to 1702, in which Charles XII is born, comes to power, and attempts to expand his empire through conquest. If you'd like to donate or sp…
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Philip the One-Eye and the Macedonian Conquest of Greece
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We all know the name of Alexander the Great, but his father Philip the One-Eye was no less important a historical figure. In just 20 years, he turned Macedonia into the preeminent power in the Greek world, laying the foundation for the much better-known exploits of his son and heir. Patrick's book is now available! Get The Verge: Reformation, Renai…
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Hello everyone. We've been away for a little bit but we're back with a mini-episode updating you on a coupkle of things that we are doing...
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Philip the One-Eye and the Rise of Macedonia
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For most of the history of ancient Greece, Macedonia was a backwater: a semi-barbarian kingdom on the fringes of the Greek world, only tangentially involved in the dealings of the sophisticated city-states to the south. But with the rise of King Philip II, father of Alexander the Great, all of that began to change very quickly. Patrick's book is no…
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Turning Tides: No Future Except Hell: An Interview with Mark Bulik, NYT Senior Editor and author of Ambush at Central Park: When the IRA Came to New York
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Turning Tides welcomes Mark Bulik, a senior editor at the New York Times and author of Ambush at Central Park: When the IRA Came to New York for an interview in which he discusses his new book, as well as his first book, The Sons of Molly Maguire: the Irish Roots of America's First Labor War. Mark Bulik's Website: https://markbulik.com/ The Sons of…
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Italy Before Rome: Interview with Dr. Kathryn Lomas
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What was Italy like during the period of Rome's rise to power? Dr. Kathryn Lomas, author of The Rise of Rome: From the Iron Age to the Punic Wars, joins me to discuss the fascinating history of Italy outside and inside the city of Rome. Patrick's book is now available! Get The Verge: Reformation, Renaissance, and Forty Years that Shook the World in…
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Summer Mailbag! Patrick Answers Your Questions
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It's time for another mailbag! Patrick answers questions about the Axial Age, the best places to see Iron Age archaeology, and how to be a discerning consumer of history. Patrick's book is now available! Get The Verge: Reformation, Renaissance, and Forty Years that Shook the World in hardcopy, ebook, or audiobook (read by Patrick) here: https://bit…
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Turning Tides: The Mughal Empire: Tears of Blood, 1708 - 1858: Episode 3
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Turning Tides: The Mughal Empire will discuss the rise and fall of the Mughals in the Indian subcontinent. The third episode, Tears of Blood, will cover the period from 1708 to 1858, in which the Mughal Empire steadily declined before completely capitulating during the First War of Indian Independence. If you'd like to donate or sponsor the podcast…
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The Aftermath of the Peloponnesian War and the March of the 10,000 Greeks
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The famous Greco-Persian Wars didn't mark the end of the relationship between Persia and Greece, but its beginning. For the next 150 years, the seemingly internal politics of the Greek world became increasingly tied to what was happening under the rule of Persia's Greek king, culminating in the Peloponnesian War and its aftermath. Patrick's book is…
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