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Hanson compellingly portrays the ways Athens and Sparta fought on land and sea, in city and countryside, and details their employment of the full scope of conventional and non-conventional tactics, from sieges to targeted assassinations, torture, and terrorism. He also assesses the crucial roles played by warriors such as Pericles and Lysander, artists, among them Aristophanes, and thinkers including Sophocles and Plato. 

THE 'ELECTRIFYING' UNTOLD STORY OF SLAVERY IN THE ROMAN EMPIRE BY THE AUTHOR OF A FATAL THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM. 'Excellent . . . a thoughtful and refreshing, intimate and disturbing insight into the workings of the Roman Empire' - Sunday Times 'The most important book you'll ever...

Like a Bundle of Reeds explains why unity and mutual responsibility can heal our society and mitigate anti-Semitism. Using numerous quotes and references from Jewish sages and historians, the author sheds light on some of the Jews’ most daunting and mystifying questions: What is our role on this planet? Are we truly “the chosen people”? If we are, what were we chosen for? What is causing anti-Semitism, and can it be cured?

A fascinating account of the world’s most famous disease - polio - told as you have never heard it before. Epidemics of paralysis began to rage in the early 1900s, seemingly out of nowhere. Doctors, parents, and health officials were at a loss to explain why this formerly unheard-of disease began paralyzing so many children. Why did this disease start to become such a horrible problem during the late 1800s? Why did it affect children more often than adults? Why was it originally called teething paralysis by mothers and their doctors?

In Like Dreamers, acclaimed journalist Yossi Klein Halevi interweaves the stories of a group of 1967 paratroopers who reunited Jerusalem, tracing the history of Israel and the divergent ideologies shaping it from the Six-Day War to the present. Following the lives of seven young members from the 55th Paratroopers Reserve Brigade, the unit responsible for restoring Jewish sovereignty to Jerusalem, Halevi reveals how this band of brothers played pivotal roles in shaping Israel's destiny long after their historic victory.

Call 'Em Like Museum is a weekly podcast exploring how museums really work, and why we love them. Host Eric Johnson talks with museum directors, curators, experts, and passionate fans about what drives them, from homegrown passion projects to world-famous institutions. Each episode digs into museum curation, exhibit design, and the visitor experience — plus the essential question: What's actually worth buying in the gift shop? Season One spotlights museums in the San Francisco Bay Area, including the Walt Disney Family Museum, the de Young Museum, and the Winchester Mystery House.

This warm, affectionate duet of essays by two of the early twentieth century's most popular writers is a bit dated but still entertaining. Summary by David Wales

If you watch the news, you already know what pretty much everyone knows: everything is worse than ever. Politics, crime, big Pharma, the environment. According to media, what is worse than ever? Every freaking thing. And you interact with this message virtually every day. The rate of media consumption has never been higher.

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Build Like a Roman is a podcast about how the Roman world was built.Focusing on materials, craft, and construction, each episode explores the practical realities of Roman building — from stone, brick, and mortar to the organisation of labour and technical skill behind surviving structures.Short, focused episodes introduce core building materials before diving deeper into how buildings were made, maintained, and understood in the Roman world.For students of archaeology, history, and art history — and for anyone interested in how ancient buildings actually came into being.North Africa and ...

Every episode Lauretta takes a look at one quilt, the person who made it and the world that they lived in. Equal parts social history, material culture and quilt history. You may not think some stitches and fabric have much to say about history, but you'd be wrong.

He was a painter, poet, and novelist whose life was marked by the tumult of the Hungarian revolution—a time when his passion for freedom often placed him in danger. She was his first love, the girl with eyes like the sea—noble, kind, and loving at heart. How different her life could have been had she married a truly good man, as is the case with most. Yet, fate had her consistently drawing the unlucky tenth from the urn of destiny, leading her to reject his true love for a charming dandy. While he ventured into politics, she followed her whimsical heart. Nevertheless, throughout her life, ...

This series brings together episodes on the builders of the ancient world - The Egyptians, Greeks, Persians, Aztecs, Incas, and others.Each group is clearly identified with its own cover image, so you can easily follow themes across the series.Each season explores the materials, methods, and people behind some of history’s most ambitious construction—from the Indus to the Andes.I’m your host, Darren McLean, and this is Build Like an Ancient. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A podcast about Ancient Egypt with Dr Chris Naunton and Iszi Lawrence

The Minnesota Military and Veterans Museum Podcast brings you compelling stories, firsthand accounts, and expert insights spanning from pre-statehood conflicts to today’s service members.Through interviews, archival recordings, and behind-the-scenes looks at the new 40,000-square-foot museum under construction outside Camp Ripley, we explore the triumphs, tragedies, and untold stories of Minnesota’s military past.Whether you’re a veteran, a student of history, or someone who believes in preserving the legacy of service, this podcast connects you to the people, moments, and missions that ...

Discover the weirdest true facts from history—so unbelievable, they sound completely made up. Think history is boring? Think again. True Facts That Sound Like Bull$#t: World History is packed with strange, shocking, hilarious, and mind-blowing stories from across the globe. These are the kinds...

This is a storytelling podcast that brings the history of Sicilia to life for families around the world.Created especially for the children and grandchildren of Sicilian migrants, this podcast explores the island their ancestors left behind — from ancient thinkers like Archimedes in Siracusa, to Arab gardens, Norman rulers, village traditions, and the great waves of migration.Each episode is short, engaging, and family-friendly — designed to spark curiosity, connection, and belonging. It’s not just about dates and invasions. It’s about identity. About discovering where we came from. ...

In 1932, a widowed divorce ranch owner in Reno, Nevada tries to keep her business and family thriving while catering to her guests—women who commit the ultimate act of rebellion against America’s restrictive divorce laws to forge new, independent lives.

Discover the unsettling true stories behind movies based on real life. The truth is always stranger.

Boss Like Belle blends history and personal growth through stories of Belle da Costa Greene and Anne-Marie Eze. Belle, a Black woman passing as white, became a trailblazer at J. P. Morgan's library and inspired The Personal Librarian. Her legacy empowers Anne-Marie, a Harvard librarian, to lead boldly a century later. Join Anne-Marie, leadership expert Rachael Lowell Ellison, and guests to explore audacity and empowerment. Uncover how linking past and present can inspire bold steps in your journey. Produced by La Central Podcasts, supported by Harvard Library and the Morgan Library & Museum.