In this first episode of a three-part series, we’ll introduce the early
part of John Brown’s life
and his crusade against slavery. Among today’s topics, we’ll have the
ethics of punching a
Nazi, how the beating of an enslaved child set Brown on his path, how both
pro and anti-
slavery forces used Christianity to justify their stances, racism
masquerad ... Show More
Jul 2024
EPISODE 106: The Forge of the Samurai: The Genpei War Part 1
The Genpei War (1180-1185), pitting against one another the two most powerful clans of the era, the Minamoto and the Taira, is one of the most crucial turning points in Japanese history. Movies and video games have usually overlooked this conflict in favor of the civil wars of th ... Show More
1h 23m
May 2025
Conversations: Fulvia, the Woman Who Broke All the Rules in Ancient Rome w/ Dr Jane Draycott
Liv speaks with historian Dr Jane Draycott about Fulvia of ancient Rome, a woman at the centre of the fall of the Roman Republic... Unsurprisingly the conversation became something wider, looking at ancient women more broadly. Plus, we rant about the patriarchy, because it deserv ... Show More
1h 39m
Jan 2024
Episode #195- How Bad Was Caligula? (Part I)
The Roman Emperor Gaius, better known by his childhood nickname Caligula, is often counted among the worst rulers in the history of the world. According to some ancient sources his tumultuous four year reign was defined by wonton cruelty, sadistic sexual excess, and unchecked blo ... Show More
1h 10m
Sep 2024
How Rome Unified Italy
On today's episode, we explore how Rome dealt with the so-called "barbarians" who shaped its rise.
From the Greek idea that anyone outside their polis was a barbarian (bar, bar, bar...), to Rome's practical alliances with these tribes, we dive into the myths, wars, and politics t ... Show More
1h 22m