Fan of History

31/07/2024

With Garry Stevens and Gil Kidron
I was visiting Barcelona and a ran into Gil. Before I knew it a discussion about ancient history broke out.

Hope you enjoy it!

The episode can be found here: https://pod.fo/e/258c63

24/07/2024

We wrap up Cyrus in this episode Fan of History style with all the nitty gritty details... Enjoy!

You'll find the new episode here: https://pod.fo/e/256407

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He's good and dead now. We wrap up Cyrus in this episode Fan of History style with all the nitty gritty details... Enjoy! This is a podcast by Dan Hörning and Bernie Maopolski. If you like what we do you can support the Fan of History project on https://www.patreon.com/fanofhistory Contact informat...

17/07/2024

Unlock the secrets of Plato’s final legacy… the real story of the Atlantis myth.

Jack Kelley is a film maker, classicist, and seeker of the truth. It looks like he found it! Jack tells Bernie about the just released documentary "The Atlantis Puzzle"... how it came to be and how his serendipitous reading on a vacation to Greece led to this amazing revelation.

I was fascinated by our conversation and even more so by the documentary!

You'll find the new episode here: https://pod.fo/e/25331c

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Unlock the secrets of Plato’s final legacy… the real story of the Atlantis myth. Jack Kelley is a film maker, classicist, and seeker of the truth. And "by GEORGE" it looks like he found it! Jack tells Bernie about the just released documentary "The Atlantis Puzzle"... how it came to be and how h...

10/07/2024

Will the world's greatest conqueror remain undefeated?

We are back to Persia and our hero Cyrus the Great. We know he can't live forever, but how will he meet his end?

We discuss all the amazing stories and facts in this first of 2 episodes Fan of History style. Check it out!

You'll find the new episode here: https://poddtoppen.se/podcast/958058555/fan-of-history/197-530s-bc-part-5-death-of-cyrus-the-great

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26/06/2024

We're in the Spring and Autumn Period and man is this a really fun episode! I mean, where can you get all this in one place:
• Human Sacrifice
• Ghosts and Ghost Theory
• Beguiling
• Tibetan Buddhism
• and beheading a horse!

Not only the fun stuff but Confucius, Sun Tzu, Lao Tzu, and the really big star Zichan of Zheng posts the laws for the first time. WHAT... NO LAWS??

And after this episode was recorded this rolled off Garry from History In the Bible podcast's tongue
"The purpose of the law is to bind the poor without protecting them; and to protect the rich without binding them".

Listen to this really informative and FUN episode to hear all that and actually way more. Dan and I had a great time recording this one!

You'll find the new episode here: https://poddtoppen.se/podcast/958058555/fan-of-history/196-530s-bc-part-4-china

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We're in the Spring and Autumn Period and man is this a really fun episode! I mean, where can you get all this in one place: • Human Sacrifice • Ghosts and Ghost Theory • Beguiling • Tibetan Buddhism • and beheading a horse! Not only the fun stuff but Confucius, Sun Tzu, Lao Tzu, and the r...

12/06/2024

We're back in China for the first in a 2 part series. Confucius is a young man now... let's see what he's up to along with his really impressive contemporary Zichan of Zheng.
As a bonus Bernie explains the Chinese feudal system in the Spring and Autumn Period.
A fun time to be had by all!

You'll find the new episode here: https://poddtoppen.se/podcast/958058555/fan-of-history/195-530s-bc-part-3-china

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We're back in China for the first in a 2 part series. Confucius is a young man now... let's see what he's up to along with his really impressive contemporary Zichan of Zheng. As a bonus Bernie explains the Chinese feudal system in the Spring and Autumn Period. A fun time to be had by all! This is a....

11/06/2024

Jerker Jerkerson (aka Dan) podcasting.

05/06/2024

Garry and Bernie have a really interesting conversation about history podcasting, you the listener, and our love of history. Be a fly on the wall and join us!

You'll find the new episode here: https://poddtoppen.se/podcast/958058555/fan-of-history/bonus-episode-behind-the-scenes

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Garry and Bernie have a really interesting conversation about history podcasting, you the listener, and our love of history. Be a fly on the wall and join us! This is a podcast by Dan Hörning and Bernie Maopolski. If you like what we do you can support the Fan of History project on https://www.patr...

29/05/2024

Cyrus finishes the conquest of Babylon and Babylonia, frees the Jews from captivity, and manages the largest empire in the world.

You find the new episode here: https://poddtoppen.se/podcast/958058555/fan-of-history/193-530s-bc-part-2-more-cyrus

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15/05/2024

In classic Fan of History style we give you Cyrus the Great's conquest of Babylon. No spoilers... Check it out!

You'll find the new episode here: https://poddtoppen.se/podcast/958058555/fan-of-history/193-530s-bc-part-1-the-fall-of-babylon-again

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In classic Fan of History style we give you Cyrus the Great's conquest of Babylon. No spoilers... Check it out! Links Herodotus: https://penelope.uchicago.edu/Thayer/E/Roman/Texts/Herodotus/1d*.html This is a podcast by Dan Hörning and Bernie Maopolski. If you like what we do you can support the Fa...

08/05/2024

Bernie and Gil discuss the Babylonian Intelligence Service and the destruction of Jerusalem by the Babylonians. The first time around didn't go so well for the Assyrians but maybe the Babylonians had an ace in hole?

Listen to find out!

https://poddtoppen.se/podcast/958058555/fan-of-history/whats-new-in-history-ancient-spy-craft

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Bernie and Gil discuss the Babylonian Intelligence Service and the destruction of Jerusalem by the Babylonians. The first time around didn't go so well for the Assyrians but maybe the Babylonians had an ace in hole? Listen to find out! This is a podcast by Dan Hörning and Bernie Maopolski. If you l...

02/05/2024

I've heard Dan Carlin say if it happened in Western history it probably happened even more so in Chinese history. In that vein we give you Lu Pu Pie's House of Drinking and Wife Swapping.
(locations opening soon in Scranton, PA USA and Stockholm, Sweden)

Special guest: Cornelia Boberg from the Swedish history podcast Nu blir det historia!

ENJOY!

You'll find the new episode here: https://poddtoppen.se/podcast/958058555/fan-of-history/192-540s-bc-part-8-peace-in-china

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I've heard Dan Carlin say if it happened in Western history it probably happened even more so in Chinese history. In that vein we give you Lu Pu Pie's House of Drinking and Wife Swapping. (locations opening soon in Scranton, PA USA and Stockholm, Sweden) Special guest: Cornelia Boberg from the Swedi...

17/04/2024

6 Battles and 1 Murder But is PEACE on the horizon??

You'll find the new episode here: https://poddtoppen.se/podcast/958058555/fan-of-history/191-540s-bc-part-7-china-6-battles-and-1-murder

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This is a podcast by Dan Hörning and Bernie Maopolski. If you like what we do you can support the Fan of History project on https://www.patreon.com/fanofhistory Contact information: E-mail: [email protected] http://facebook.com/fanofhistory https://twitter.com/danhorning https://www.instagram...

10/04/2024

Dan, our Roman expert, helps Bernie with this episode. Constantine was the first Christian emperor, and as a Christian would never be into ancestor worship... Right?

Find out right here!
https://poddtoppen.se/podcast/958058555/fan-of-history/whats-new-in-history-a-letter-to-constantine

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Dan, our Roman expert, helps Bernie with this episode. Constantine was the first Christian emperor, and as a Christian would never be into ancestor worship... Right? Find out right here! LINK to article https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ancient-letter-emperor-constantine-monumental-discovery-temple-italy...

08/04/2024

From the vault on this Eclipse day.

Lots of hard to pronounce names in this one and lot's going on! Nebuchadnezzar - who's still on the warpath Psammetichus - RIP Ankhnesneferibre - Listen to Dan and Bernie pronounce her name Astyages - the Median crown prince gets a wife Cambyses - the new King of Anshan We have a good Herodotus stor...

03/04/2024

In this first of 3 episodes on China in the 550's, we have the year 549 covered... You know you always get a DEEP DIVE on Fan of History!

We give you more background on the O.G. state of QI and the current drama going on there (murder, intrigue, deception.... you know, the usual stuff)

You'll also get some wise advice from Confucius, Lao Tzu, and Dan.

You'll find the new episode here: https://poddtoppen.se/podcast/958058555/fan-of-history/190-540s-bc-part-6-china-549-bc

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In this first of 3 episodes on China in the 550's, we have the year 549 covered... You know you always get a DEEP DIVE on Fan of History! We give you more background on the O.G. state of QI and the current drama going on there (murder, intrigue, deception.... you know, the usual stuff) You'll also g...

27/03/2024

Special thanks to listener Nancy Jo for sending this to us!
This short episode explores the fascinating discovery of an ancient mummification workshop.

Check it out! You'll find it wherever you listen to you podcast: https://poddtoppen.se/podcast/958058555/fan-of-history/whats-new-in-history-mummy-making-ecrets-revealed

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Special thanks to listener Nancy Jo for sending this to us! This short episode explores the fascinating discovery of an ancient mummification workshop. Check it out! Show notes: Link to article https://www.science.org/content/article/secrets-mummy-making-revealed-residues-ancient-urns How to make a....

20/03/2024

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20/03/2024

Dan and Bernie visits Babylon and India.

You'll find the new episode here: https://poddtoppen.se/podcast/958058555/fan-of-history/189-540s-bc-part-5-babylon

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This is a podcast by Dan Hörning and Bernie Maopolski. If you like what we do you can support the Fan of History project on https://www.patreon.com/fanofhistory Contact information: http://facebook.com/fanofhistory https://twitter.com/danhorning https://www.instagram.com/dan_horning/ Music: “Tudo...

13/03/2024

This very recent discovery in the Amazon will blow your mind!

This discovery certainly did blow Dan and Bernie's minds! And that's not hyperbole, exaggeration, or click bait. No kidding.

A really old city has been found in the heart of the Amazon jungle where only stone age hunter gatherers were supposed to be. Wait till you hear how many people lived there and when.

Don't miss this episode. You'll find it here: https://poddtoppen.se/podcast/958058555/fan-of-history/whats-new-in-history-this-changes-everything-we-knew

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This discovery certainly did blow Dan and Bernie's minds! And that's not hyperbole, exaggeration, or click bait. No kidding. A really old city has been found in the heart of the Amazon jungle where only stone age hunter gatherers were supposed to be. Wait till you hear how many people lived there an...

06/03/2024

With his new advisor Craesus at his side, Cyrus the great ponders the problem with those devious Ionian greeks.

You'll find the new episode here: https://poddtoppen.se/podcast/958058555/fan-of-history/188-540s-bc-part-4-cyrus-vs-the-ionians

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With his new advisor Craesus at his side, Cyrus the great ponders the problem with those devious Ionian greeks. This is a podcast by Dan Hörning and Bernie Maopolski. If you like what we do you can support the Fan of History project on https://www.patreon.com/fanofhistory Contact information: http:...

04/03/2024

This is super interesting!

The Caral-Supe civilization developed independently in Peru 5,000 years ago. It may be unique because some claim that marine resources, rather than agriculture, led to its development.

21/02/2024

Herodotus tells us Croesus gave a bunch of nice things to Delphi and the other oracle. Many of the items were still seen in his day. That is why the Greeks said Rich as Croesus…
The oracle famously tells Croesus that if he attacks the Persians he will destroy a mighty empire. LOL. But also to make an ally of whoever was the most powerful of the Greeks.
Which great empire will prevail when the two power houses go up against each other?

You'll find the new episode here: https://poddtoppen.se/podcast/958058555/fan-of-history/187-540s-bc-part-3-cyrus-vs-croesus

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Herodotus tells us Croesus gave a bunch of nice things to Delphi and the other oracle. Many of the items were still seen in his day. That is why the Greeks said Rich as Croesus… The oracle famously tells Croesus that if he attacks the Persians he will destroy a mighty empire. LOL. But also to make...

14/02/2024

See Fred. See Fred's crown. But you'll never see it on his head!
King Charles III of the UK became King on Sept 8, 2022 and was coronated on May 6 2023
Frederick X of Denmark became king of Denmark on Jan 14 2024 and but he never had a coronation. In fact he's not even allowed to wear his crown!
WHY??
Well that's the focus of this episode with Special Guest Garry Cookson. The answer will surprise you!

You'll find the new episode of What´s New In History where you listen to your podcast: https://poddtoppen.se/podcast/958058555/fan-of-history/whats-new-in-history-why-fred-cant-wear-his-crown

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See Fred. See Fred's crown. But you'll never see it on his head! King Charles III of the UK became King on Sept 8, 2022 and was coronated on May 6 2023 Frederick X of Denmark became king of Denmark on Jan 14 2024 and but he never had a coronation. In fact he's not even allowed to wear his crown! WHY...

07/02/2024

Help me name this Ancient Greek transformer! It's supposed to be a Trireme that changes into a Trojan Horse... and vice versa. Why does it have wheels? IDK, you'll have to ask our future AI overlords, but as of now the Singularity is NOT near.

07/02/2024

Officially, the “age of colonization" ends in 550 BC. There were a few random colonies founded after this time but not many and nothing really important, So (sadly?) we probably won’t have new colonies going forward.

Its like if you were playing a video game the colonization phase is over and now its GAME ON!

So… what’s going on in Carthage cuz that’s where that part of the game is going to be heating up between the Greeks and Carthagenians.

You'll find the new episode wherever you listen to podcast: https://poddtoppen.se/podcast/958058555/fan-of-history/186-540s-bc-part-2-the-rise-of-carthage

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Officially, the “age of colonization" ends in 550 BC. There were a few random colonies founded after this time but not many and nothing really important, So (sadly?) we probably won’t have new colonies going forward. Its like if you were playing a video game the colonization phase is over and no...

24/01/2024

Now in the 540's BCE it's getting harder to break apart the regions of the world because they are getting more and more connected. But in this episode we can still just talk about Greece and two of its most important and well known cities: Athens and Sparta.

In Athens will the third time be a charm? The "tyrant" Pisistratus comes back with mercenaries and invites his enemies for a nice breakfast. Let's see how that turns out!
While in Sparta we have the Battle of the 300 Champions. There's going to be some serious PTSD going on here!
We will also learn about legendary wrestler Milo of Crotone and his unreal feats of strength, the Olympics, and all the usual banter and insights you get from Fan of History!

You'll find the new episode here: https://poddtoppen.se/podcast/958058555/fan-of-history/185-540s-bc-part-1-greece

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Now in the 540's BCE it's getting harder to break apart the regions of the world because they are getting more and more connected. But in this episode we can still just talk about Greece and two of its most important and well know cities: Athens and Sparta. In Athens will the third time be a charm?....

21/01/2024

20/01/2024

https://www.livescience.com/archaeology/10-extraordinary-treasures-that-archaeologists-unearthed-this-year

From stashes of gold and silver coins to intricately designed jewelry, here are some of the top treasure finds of 2023.

10/01/2024

What´s going on in China in the 550s BC?

You'll find the new episode here: https://poddtoppen.se/podcast/958058555/fan-of-history/184-550s-bc-part-7-china

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This is a podcast by Dan Hörning and Bernie Maopolski. If you like what we do you can support the Fan of History project on https://www.patreon.com/fanofhistory Contact information: http://facebook.com/fanofhistory https://twitter.com/danhorning https://www.instagram.com/dan_horning/ Music: “Tudo...