Jan 15

Recent Discoveries in the Ancient Americas: Professor Shane Miller Returns

Every year, new archaeological discoveries claim to rewrite what we think we knew about the ancient Americas, but how much can we trust the initial reports we see? Professor Shane Miller, now of the University of Alabama, joins me again to place the White Sands footprints and oth ... Show More

52m 41s

Jan 8

Doing Business in Mid-Republican Rome

The rise of the Roman Republic was built on conquest and war, but also on the massively expanding economy of Italy as a whole and Rome in particular. What was it like to live through that, and what did an expanding economy actually mean?Patrick launched a brand-new history show! ... Show More

33m 24s

Jan 1

Interview with Professor Tom Birkett on "Runes: A Concise History"

Runic writing carries connotations of magic and fantasy, but it was a widespread, useful, and long-lasting system of writing. Professor Tom Birkett has written a fantastic overview of runic writing that returns it to the real time and place in which it existed - Runes: A Concise ... Show More

42m 48s

Nov 2021

Introducing: History Daily

On History Daily, we do history, daily. Every weekday beginning November 1st, host Lindsay Graham (American Scandal, American History Tellers) takes you back in time to explore a momentous event that happened on this day in history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast ... Show More

17m 40s

Jan 2024

The Race to the South Pole | The Secret History Returns…

With 'The Secret History of Antarctica: Death on the Ice' on the way, we wanted to share the story of how it all began. From History Daily, this is The Race to The South Pole. Every weekday, host Lindsay Graham (American Scandal, American History Tellers) takes you back in time t ... Show More

15m 56s

Oct 2023

History Daily: The Unearthing of the Cardiff Giant

October 16, 1869. An American trickster masterminds the discovery of a mysterious petrified giant in upstate New York. You can listen ad-free in the Wondery or Amazon Music app. Or for all that and more, go to <a href="https://intohistory.com/" rel="noope ... Show More

15m 18s

Jun 2024

History Daily: The Discovery of China’s Terracotta Army & The Execution of King Louis XVI

I'm on vacation, and I hope you'll get some time away soon, too! Our featured podcast today is one that you'll 100% want to listen to on your summer travels: History Daily. Each weekday on History Daily, host Lindsay Graham (not the senator) takes you back in time to explore a mo ... Show More

36m 7s