totalusrankiump.podbean.com/e/18-jack-ra... Jack Rackham is out! At the end of Vane's episode he was overtaken by his quartermaster. But who was that man? Why was he wearing these clothes, and why are the turtle hunters so buff? Find out!

Domenico Michiel features three times in the artwork of the Venetian Hall of Fame in the Palazzo Ducale. What did he do that was worth painting? Find out in this week's episode, "Raiders of the Lost Crusade", available wherever you get your podcasts. 👑 histvenicepod.podbean.com/e/033-raider...

Throw back to our deep dive into the life of Perdiccas, the ambitious general who nearly had it all—until it all fell apart. www.podbean.com/eas/pb-59xeg... #AlexanderStandardPod #Perdiccas #HellenisticHistory #ListenNow

This week we conclude a two-parter on our favourite Byzantine historian, Anna Comnena. Did she plot to murder her brother and take over the Roman Empire? Or is that utter nonsense? We have a view. 👑 youtu.be/QFqfUsru_KM histvenicepod.podbean.com/e/rh02b-caus...

Throw back to #Selecus our Golden Boy! www.podbean.com/eas/pb-wyxqn...

Throw back! #Antigonus the One-Eyed was a big man with big stories. Listen to his story here, www.podbean.com/eas/pb-k3h4k... . #AlexanderStandardPod #Antigonus #HistoryPodcast

By August or September of 281, Seleukos finally crossed over into Europe and went to Lysimachus’ former capital city, Lysimacheia, located in the European portion of modern day Turkey.

👑 Hi everyone, 2025 continues to throw everything at us. We wanted to let you know that due to a recent loss in our family, the release of our next episode will be delayed. We deeply appreciate your understanding and support as we take some time to be with our loved ones.

👑 We felt a little wacky this episode. We learn how loud our cat drinks water, lots of familiar people die, and we have a revelation about Game of Thrones! Oh yeah, and stuff about #PhilipV. This episode is brought to you by sleep deprivation! www.podbean.com/eas/pb-qmnx4...

Throw back to the Golden Boy, Selecus I! Learn more here, www.podbean.com/eas/pb-wyxqn...

Hey folks! We all thought Philip was going to come out today, but then the beginning of the school year happened… at least that’s the excuse Dustin is using. So, if you’ll indulge us, the REAL part 2 of Philip V will be out next week!

Oh hey, we finished the Kievan Grand Princes. 👑 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2...

The horsemen of the apocalypse were beating a path for Venice in the early 1100s, but among the chaos there was money for some massive ecclesiastical bling. The lower part of the Pala d'Oro dates from this time, featuring Palindrome Doxe Ordelaf Faledro. 👑 histvenicepod.podbean.com/e/032-the-pa...

New episode out now! 👑 It's all come to this, Khosrow II Parviz or Darius I the Great! To help us decide, we are joined by Trevor from the History of Persia and Plumas from Las Plumas de Simurgh, who will sponsor their champions. And listen to the end for a special announcement...

We met Fortún Garcés when he was captured by Córdoba during his father's rule. So what happened in captivity? Join us to hear about sneaking away to monasteries, the sin of sloth, and the fascinating Onneca Fortunez in King Fortún of Pamplona's episode! 👑 spanisharpoda.podbean.com/e/64-yo-el-r...

Completed in the summer of 280 BCE, the Colossus of Rhodes stood tall as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and a big F you to our boy Demetrius I Poliorcetes. Learn more about him here! www.podbean.com/eas/pb-abmxm...

Look forward to listening! 👑⚜️

Throw back to the life of Philip II, the mastermind who set the stage for his son, Alexander the Great! From unifying Greece to transforming Macedonia into a powerhouse, his legacy is monumental. www.podbean.com/eas/pb-u6874...

This week we talk about what the Venetian lagoon looked like in 1100 -- four centuries before this iconic map was made. 👑 histvenicepod.podbean.com/e/031-birds-...

Throw back to our crossover episode with @rankingpersia.bsky.social as we discuss Alexander and his successors! #AlexanderStandardPod #Persia www.podbean.com/eas/pb-kswrr...

👁️ August is National Eye Exam Month! What better time to learn about Antigonus the One-Eyed. www.podbean.com/eas/pb-k3h4k... . 🏛️ #HellenisticHistory #AlexanderStandard

🗡️ In the late summer of 309 BCE, tragedy struck as Alexander IV and his mother Roxana were assassinated. Learn more here, www.podbean.com/eas/pb-rbfsi... #HellenisticHistory #AlexanderStandard

The beginning of the end! Let's take a look at the life of Mstislav II, the LAST (of our) Kievan rulers. The power switch begins. 👑 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2...

Ever wonder what it would look like if Dustin got WAY out of control while researching? This episode. We’re traveling back in time to the “Conspiracy of Apelles” in 218. Come witness the dumbest rivalry in ancient history! www.podbean.com/eas/pb-w6j3n...

We finally have our summary of the 34th First Annual IgNobel Prizes. Join us as we look at the first in person ceremony since COVID, and learn about some crazy research that first makes you laugh, then makes you think! 👑🎢⚛️🧪🥽 www.buzzsprout.com/2025504/epis...

Profits & Prophets. By 1099, the Crusader states were at loggerheads with Byzantium as well as the Muslims. Venice found herself on both sides of this rift in the Christian world. But that didn't stop her taking the opportunity to steal some Holy Bones. 👑 histvenicepod.podbean.com/e/030-profit...

Breaking News: Due to Dustin researching WAY too much about a single year of history, getting contact lenses, and taking an extra-long nap, Part 2 of our 1,000 part series on the reign of Philip V will be delayed. We apologize for any pain caused by this delay.

Posting this just because I may have released my biannual release of a Patreon Episode on the Free Feed! 👑 creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...

New episode out now! 👑 Today there will be two great challenges. First the semifinal between Khosrow II and Antiochus III, quickly followed by the mini-final between the loser and Seleucus I to determine our third and fourth places.

This Doxe looks glum, but his portrait was painted before he found out that he's the winner of our 11th century Top Doxe contest. Find out who he was, and how he triumphed over his rivals, by tuning in to this week's episode wherever you get your podcasts.👑 histvenicepod.podbean.com/e/029-top-do...

Team pita over here!

Go golden boy go!

García took the helm during the last few years of Iñigo's life, but in 851 he became king of Pamplona. Join us for shifting alliances, Viking hostages, and the beginning of uncle-niece marriages in García Iñiguez's episode! 👑 spanisharpoda.podbean.com/e/62-garcia-...

👑 The scion of the House of #Antigonos has appeared, on whom the fate of Macedon rests! And all he has to do is not to make friends with the wrong people. Come hear the tale of #PhilipV! www.podbean.com/eas/pb-949kk...

👑 "My boy, you must find a kingdom big enough for your ambitions. #Macedon is too small for you." Happy (maybe) birthday #Alexander! We may be hard on you but without you we would have nothing to talk about! Check out our episodes on Alex here www.podbean.com/eas/pb-gi9y4...

Recording day!! William Pitt the Elder is one of the most important figures in both British and American colonial history. I am so exited!

We have returned! The Lazi nobles meet in a ravine to discuss what to do with the Romans and Persians after the Roman commanders murdered King Gubaz II. open.spotify.com/episode/4iq1...

The medieval European worldview had Jerusalem at the centre. When Byzantium's request for help in retaking lost territory unleashed the crusades in the 1090s, Venice's key marketplace was significantly disrupted. This week we look at the background. 👑 histvenicepod.podbean.com/e/028-never-...

New episode out now! 👑 We have made it to the last of our rounds, it's only champions from here on out! Tune in to find out which of these rulers will gain a seat in the semifinals: Seleucus I, Kavad I, Bahram VI, Antiochus III, Musa.

New episode out now! 👑 Our first set of champions felled, it's time to make some really difficult decisions. Only two among these greats will survive to see the semifinals: Darius I, Mithridates II, Khosrow I, Shapur I, Khosrow II.

👑 Throw back to #Lysimachus! Let us know if you agree or disagree with our final judgement. www.podbean.com/eas/pb-stq5f...

⚔️ Throw back! What happens when a mediocre commander controls an empire? Tune in to find out all about Polyperchon’s rule. #AlexanderStandardPod #Polyperchon www.podbean.com/eas/pb-z7i4u...

New Episode! Do not listen to this around small children. 👑 www.patreon.com/posts/russia...

We're looking at food this week. Venice has a long-lasting seafood tradition, but her historic status as an international trading city means that some of the most characteristic Venetian culinary specialities have significant outside influences. 👑 histvenicepod.podbean.com/e/027-food-g...

Join us in wishing a very happy birthday to our amazing co-host Meredith! Lets make her birthday wish come true and get the show up to 40 ratings/reviews!

👑 A not so "mini" minisode! As we continue to prep for #PhilipV, let's learn about the first and second #PunicWars! Did #Rome bully #Carthage? Was #Hannibal a dumb-dumb with his Dumbo's? Did Dustin ever turn the ringer off on his phone? Find out today! www.podbean.com/eas/pb-gzzj8...

The Sverker dynasty is back on the throne and in today's episode, we see a cunning plan from Sverker the Younger to make it stay that way 👑 But making his toddler son the Jarl might not be the best decision ever...

Dear listeners, what with summer starting up, we've not managed to get you the first of the second set of rounds today but are planning on getting it to you on the 14th so you can look forward to that soon! 👑

👑 Enjoy this little mini-sode on Demtrius the Fair that we had to cut from Antigonus III Doson! www.podbean.com/eas/pb-wcr8v...

If you haven't already, be sure to check out the latest episode where we look at John Quincy Adams's impact on US foreign policy prior to becoming president. There's a little doctrine that he may have had a hand in crafting... #history #POTUS #JQA www.presidenciespodcast.com/satt-0312-jo...