Mar 30

Adolf Hitler (Part 2)

In part 2, we look at how Hitler went from building a movement to taking total power in Germany. 00:00 - How Tyrants Take Power 01:30 - Beer Hall Putsch Begins 08:00 - Hitler Sways the Crowd 12:50 - The Coup Collapses 23:30 - The Trial of the Century 38:30 - Writing Mein Kampf 44 ... Show More

2h 18m

Mar 3

Adolf Hitler (Part 1)

How did Hitler rise from being a shiftless, borderline-homeless bohemian, to creating one of the largest mass movements of the 20th century? And what can we learn about building a movement from him? 00:00 Hitler Finds His Voice03:15 Why Study Hitler06:20 Birth and Family Roots12: ... Show More

2h 7m

Feb 19

Stanford's Most Controversial Professor on Why Power Is Good For You | Jeffrey Pfeffer

Stanford GSB professor Jeffrey Pfeffer breaks down his 7 rules for taking power. --- Sponsors:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠David Senra Podcast⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Zashi Wallet⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Speechify⁠⁠ ⁠The Classical Society⁠ ⁠Premium Version

1h 4m

May 2024

The Cleopatras: A Dynasty of Rule Breakers

Cleopatra. It is one of the most recognisable names in ancient history, made famous by the exploits of Egypt’s controversial pharaoh queen. But did you know that the Cleopatra of Julius Caesar and Mark Antony fame was actually the seventh Cleopatra of her dynasty. From 180 BC, ... Show More

47m 9s

Sep 2024

Love, Betrayal, and the Battle for Rome (Replay)

HISTORY This Week returns with new episodes starting September 16th! In the meantime, listen to a favorite classic from the archives. September 2, 31 BCE. Two camps prepare for battle off the coast of Greece. On one side is Octavian, Julius Caesar’s heir apparent. On the other, ... Show More

40m 48s

Mar 2025

Rise of Julius Caesar

Julius Caesar is one of history’s most famous figures. But before his legendary conquests and romance with Cleopatra, how did he rise to power? In this episode of The Ancients, host Tristan Hughes is joined by Professor Catherine Steel to explore Caesar’s ea ... Show More

51m 51s

Jun 2019

Cleopatra Interview

<h1>Episode Notes</h1> Get 3 free books for kids at <a href="https://www.bobbybasilwriter.com" rel="nofollow">bobbybasilwriter.com!</a> In this episode, Alex interviews ancient Egyptian pharaoh Cleopatra and learns about the woman who ruled over Egypt ... Show More

8m 34s

Sep 2024

Cleopatra (Radio Edit)

Greg Jenner is joined by Dr Shushma Malik and comedian Thanyia Moore to learn about Cleopatra.Cleopatra – the seventh Ancient Egyptian Queen to bear that name – was born around 69 BCE and she’s seen by many historians as the final ruler of dynastic Egypt; a lineage that stretched ... Show More

28m 17s

Nov 2025

Antony and Cleopatra

Rome. Egypt. Love. War. Over 2,000 years ago, the fates of two ancient worlds collided in one of history’s most legendary love stories: Antony and Cleopatra.In this episode of The Ancients, Tristan Hughes is joined by Dr Daisy Dunn to uncover the truth behind the myth - from thei ... Show More

53m 27s

Oct 2025

Julius Caesar, with Mary Beard

What is the main difference between Julius Caesar and Alexander the Great? When did Julius Caesar become one of the major players of the Roman Republic? What was the true nature of Caesar’s relationship with Cleopatra? How did he manage to defeat his enemies to become Dictator of ... Show More

11m 18s

Aug 2024

Ptolemy XIII: The Forgotten Pharaoh

Antony and Cleopatra. Julius Caesar and Pompey the Great. These are household names thanks to Shakespeare’s plays, big budget TV shows and films, and histories written about them since antiquity. But Ptolemy XIII is an afterthought, if anyone bothers to think about him at all. ... Show More

46m 17s

Cleopatra (Part 1)