PODCAST · history
A.D. History Podcast
by Paul K. DiCostanzo, Patrick Foote
Weaving a Tapestry of World History from 1AD to HD
Episodes
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Brexit 1.0: Rome Abandons Britain | 401AD-410AD
Rome abandons Britain in c. 410AD, initiating history's FIRST Brexit; and Rome's scourge the Visigoth King Alaric I comes onto the scene. The post Brexit 1.0: Rome Abandons Britain | 401AD-410AD appeared first on TGNR.
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The Modern Reality of Being a Dutch History Teacher F/ History Hustle [SPECIAL]
Teaching Dutch history today is not straightforward, and Dutch history teacher Stefan from YouTube's History Hustle shares his experience. The post The Modern Reality of Being a Dutch History Teacher F/ History Hustle [SPECIAL] appeared first on TGNR.
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Should Elizabeth II Be Remembered As “Elizabeth The Great”? | [SPECIAL]
Does Elizabeth II actually merit being known to history as "Elizabeth the Great," or even "Elizabeth the Wise"? The post Should Elizabeth II Be Remembered As “Elizabeth The Great”? | [SPECIAL] appeared first on TGNR.
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Marcellinus and the Great Tsunami of 365AD & More! | What We Missed 4th Century
The Great Tsunami of 365AD was a pivotal natural disaster in the ancient world you've never heard of, and Marcellinus' account is harrowing... The post Marcellinus and the Great Tsunami of 365AD & More! | What We Missed 4th Century appeared first on TGNR.
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The Men Who Followed Aurelian: Crisis Continues | 275AD-280AD
The men who followed Aurelian before Diocletian arrives barely kept Rome's ship afloat, and only continued the Crisis of the Third Century. The post The Men Who Followed Aurelian: Crisis Continues | 275AD-280AD appeared first on TGNR.
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How Did Aurelian Reunite the Roman Empire? | 271AD-280AD
Emperor Aurelian is best known for his success reuniting the Roman Empire. But how did he do it, when all others who tried failed? The post How Did Aurelian Reunite the Roman Empire? | 271AD-280AD appeared first on TGNR.
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How Historically Accurate is The Death of Stalin (2017)? | A.D. HISTORY WATCHES
How historically accurate is the 2017 comedy “The Death of Stalin”? As funny as the film is, it plays fast and loose with it’s history. The post How Historically Accurate is The Death of Stalin (2017)? | A.D. HISTORY WATCHES appeared first on TGNR.
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How Truly Gallic Was The Gallic Empire? | 261AD-270AD
For a so-called Gallic Empire splitting from Rome, it's still very Roman. Also, the Palmyrene Empire is also trying to split from Rome itself. The post How Truly Gallic Was The Gallic Empire? | 261AD-270AD appeared first on TGNR.
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Why Did The Roman Economy Fail In The Third Century? | 251AD-260AD
A special guest dives into how the ancient Roman economy worked, and what lead to it's near collapse in the Crisis of the Third Century. The post Why Did The Roman Economy Fail In The Third Century? | 251AD-260AD appeared first on TGNR.
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Korea Stands Up to Cao Wei & Who Exactly Were the Sassanids? | 241AD-250AD
One of the Korean Three Kingdoms stands up to Cao Wei, and we take a much closer look as to who the Sassanids were as a civilization. The post Korea Stands Up to Cao Wei & Who Exactly Were the Sassanids? | 241AD-250AD appeared first on TGNR.
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How Did The Crisis Of The Third Century Begin For Rome? | 231AD-240AD
The Crisis of the Third Century, Rome’s top inner struggle at this point, starts with Severus Alexander’s loss to the Sassanids, and Maximinus Thrax‘s bloody rule. The post How Did The Crisis Of The Third Century Begin For Rome? | 231AD-240AD appeared first on TGNR.
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Founding the Sassanid Empire & Elagabalus: The Roman Emperor Who Wasn’t Truly Roman? | 221AD-230AD
The Sassanid Empire overcomes the Parthians by storm, and Emperor Elagabalus proves to be an emperor who isn’t that Roman at all. The post Founding the Sassanid Empire & Elagabalus: The Roman Emperor Who Wasn’t Truly Roman? | 221AD-230AD appeared first on TGNR.
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The Art of War: Intelligence and Covert Ops & The Last Emperor of the Han Dynasty | 211AD-220AD
Today we explore the intersection of The Art of War, Cao Cao, and the work’s immense influence on the history of intelligence; as well as look into the unusual life of the last Han emperor. The post The Art of War: Intelligence and Covert Ops & The Last Emperor of the Han Dynasty | 211AD-220AD...
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The Emergence of Septimius Severus & The Campaigns of Cao Cao | 201AD-210AD
Severus creates a dynasty playing a key role in the Crisis of The Third Century. While Cao Cao fights to bring former Han lands into his grip. The post The Emergence of Septimius Severus & The Campaigns of Cao Cao | 201AD-210AD appeared first on TGNR.
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Antonine Wall, Invention of Paper, Year of the FIVE Emperors & More! | WHAT WE MISSED 2nd CENTURY
From the Antonine Wall to The Year of the Five Emperors, in the 2nd Century we haven't been able to cover it all. Now they get their due! The post Antonine Wall, Invention of Paper, Year of the FIVE Emperors & More! | WHAT WE MISSED 2nd CENTURY appeared first on TGNR.
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Han Dynasty Death Rattle & The Mystery of Queen Himiko | 191AD-200AD
The Han Dynasty collapse occurs in it‘s final hour and swan song; and what can we know of Japan’s elusive Queen Himiko? The post Han Dynasty Death Rattle & The Mystery of Queen Himiko | 191AD-200AD appeared first on TGNR.
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Who Wrote the Gospels? | 151AD-160AD
Paul and Patrick answer the question: Who Wrote the Gospels? While exploring Marcion of Sinope inspiring the idea of a New Testament canon. The post Who Wrote the Gospels? | 151AD-160AD appeared first on TGNR.
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Monty Python’s Life of Brian REVIEW | A.D. HISTORY WATCHES
For the holiday season we debut the series "A.D. HISTORY WATCHES," reviewing as historians the satire classic "Monty Python's Life of Brian." The post Monty Python’s Life of Brian REVIEW | A.D. HISTORY WATCHES appeared first on TGNR.
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Juvenal The Satirist & How The Hell We Got The Five Good Emperors | 141AD-150AD
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The Kitos War & Bar Kokhba Revolt | 131AD-140AD F/ Sam Aronow
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Hadrian Builds a Wall & Zhang Heng: China’s da Vinci? | 121AD-130AD
Today Paul and Patrick examine why Hadrian built his wall, and introduce the Chinese Renaissance man, Zhang Heng. The post Hadrian Builds a Wall & Zhang Heng: China’s da Vinci? | 121AD-130AD appeared first on TGNR.
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Kama Sutra: The TRUE Story & The Enduring Roman Pantheon | 111AD-120AD
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What Was The Relationship Like Between Rome & Ancient Greece? & Exploring the Hopewell Tradition | 101AD-110AD Feat. Ryan Stitt
Paul & Patrick are joined by Ryan Stitt to explore the relationship between Rome and Ancient Greece; and also delve into the Hopewell Tradition. The post What Was The Relationship Like Between Rome & Ancient Greece? & Exploring the Hopewell Tradition | 101AD-110AD Feat. Ryan Stitt appeared first…
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Trung Sisters, Destruction of Pompeii & More! | What We Missed 1st Century A.D.
From the Vietnamese Trung sisters, the fate of Pompeii, and fire of Rome; Paul and Patrick cover what they missed in the 1st Century A.D.! The post Trung Sisters, Destruction of Pompeii & More! | What We Missed 1st Century A.D. appeared first on TGNR.
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Trajan: The People’s Emperor? & Kushan Empire Contact with Han China | 91AD-100AD
Trajan is one of Rome's "Five Good Emperors,” and his shocking common touch set him apart. While the Kushan Empire formally contacts China. The post Trajan: The People’s Emperor? & Kushan Empire Contact with Han China | 91AD-100AD appeared first on TGNR.
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Rome Eyes Ireland & Domitian the Despot | 81AD – 90AD Feat. J.J. McCullough
How close did Rome come to invading Ireland? Also, how did Domitian create his Roman despotism? We are joined by guest J.J. McCullough. The post Rome Eyes Ireland & Domitian the Despot | 81AD – 90AD Feat. J.J. McCullough appeared first on TGNR.
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Second Temple Destruction, Siege of Masada Fortress & Roman Colosseum Construction | 71AD – 80AD
When the Romans destroy the Second Temple of Jerusalem, and successfully siege Masada; they celebrate by building the famed Roman Colosseum. The post Second Temple Destruction, Siege of Masada Fortress & Roman Colosseum Construction | 71AD – 80AD appeared first on TGNR.
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Buddhism Arrives in China & Halley’s Comet in the First Jewish-Roman War | 61AD – 70AD
Buddhism's arrival in China forever changes Chinese culture, and Halley's Comet playing a unique role in the First Jewish-Roman War. The post Buddhism Arrives in China & Halley’s Comet in the First Jewish-Roman War | 61AD – 70AD appeared first on TGNR.
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Boudicca Resists Rome & The Aeolipile: The Unknown FIRST Steam Engine | 51AD – 60AD
Boudicca's resistance against Rome remains British legend. Yet the Aeolipile - the first steam engine 2,000 years ago - remains obscure. The post Boudicca Resists Rome & The Aeolipile: The Unknown FIRST Steam Engine | 51AD – 60AD appeared first on TGNR.
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Caligula: Truly a Mad Emperor? & Roman Conquest of Britain | 41AD – 50AD Feat. Kristen E. Strubberg
Did Roman emperor Caligula suffer from mental illness? Guest Kristen E. Strubberg explores further. Also, why did Rome finally invade Britain? The post Caligula: Truly a Mad Emperor? & Roman Conquest of Britain | 41AD – 50AD Feat. Kristen E. Strubberg appeared first on TGNR.
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Historical Jesus: What Do We Know? & Founding the Kushan Empire | 31AD – 40AD
In today’s A.D. History Podcast, we probe what historians know about the historical Jesus. As well as learn the origins of the Kushan Empire. The post Historical Jesus: What Do We Know? & Founding the Kushan Empire | 31AD – 40AD appeared first on TGNR.
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Murder of Germanicus Cold Case & Strabo’s The Geography | 21AD – 30AD
In episode 3 of the A.D. History Podcast, we probe the Germanicus murder cold case, and see the Roman world in Strabo's The Geography. The post Murder of Germanicus Cold Case & Strabo’s The Geography | 21AD – 30AD appeared first on TGNR.
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The Death of Wang Mang, Augustus, and the Roman Republic | 11AD – 20AD
In episode 2, 11AD - 20AD, Paul and Patrick explore the Xin Dynasty of Wang Mang, the death of Augustus, and end of the Roman Republic. The post The Death of Wang Mang, Augustus, and the Roman Republic | 11AD – 20AD appeared first on TGNR.
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The World of Baby Jesus & Rise of Wang Mang | 1AD -10AD
The world baby Jesus was born into was more turbulent than we realize, and Wang Mang’s rise in the Han Dynasty would make Machiavelli proud. The post The World of Baby Jesus & Rise of Wang Mang | 1AD -10AD appeared first on TGNR.
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Introducing the A.D. History Podcast
Do you ever wonder about the history you've missed? The new A.D. History Podcast explores the last 2000 years of history in a whole new way. The post Introducing the A.D. History Podcast appeared first on TGNR.
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Weaving a Tapestry of World History from 1AD to HD
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