I'm working on a full genealogy for Viga-Glum on Family Echo. The site has really improved its options for tracking relationships. Here's the genealogy for the first episode plus a little extra: www.familyecho.com?c=hsmkpnedwi... #sagthing #vigaglum #sagas #iceland #sagasoficelanders #genealogy

This is now at 93,000. At 100k it'll get a debate in Parliament. I suspect most ppl in here want to see them out of politics and out of the UK. That includes Farage and Reform Ltd. An enquiry just for their finances. Please sign and share if you agree. petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...

Just bringing this to the attention of @totalusrankium.bsky.social listeners. #rexypod

Oh my god- this is amazing! I had no idea!

🚨BOOM! The Petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy has now rocketed past 70,000 signatures! Let’s get it to 100,000 this week. If a petition is what it’s going to take let’s get this done! petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...

Yes

Ffs. Really!? Elon would most certainly be an emperor of his time: if things were good- it would tick along (Hadrian). If things were bad he would have been eaten alive. (Too many to name). He has the arrogance that so many ‘also ran’ emperors had. He is not a genius- no one that bigoted can be.

Every now and then I think of the moments that could be a time-travelers flash point. Just imagine going back to 2018 and showing someone this.

After a brief detour into Italian history, we are back with Pitt Part Two. Marvel as we debate which animals Pitt and Fox should be in a Disney animated adaptation! And he saves Britain. bit.ly/43V27w3

It begins I'm probably already to late for it to match up with the @totalusrankium.bsky.social roman emperor series, but by jave I will try! I will try to post a little about every episode, but that might be to ambitious since I also try to have a life and let's face it, not all episodes are bangers

This is clever. I like it.

This week we look into the life of an Irish pirate called England! We have come across him a couple of times already, but lets see what his story is all about. totalusrankiump.podbean.com/e/32-edward-...

This was the best day.

This is very true

We go to the friend of Ann this week. What, if anything, makes her stand out from her partner in crime? Does she have a new and equally probably made up back story? Find out! totalusrankiump.podbean.com/e/20-mary-re...

Roman soldiers were paid through private funds.

It’s genuinely surprising, but actually quite nice to discover the Greene is a True Believer of MAGA. I vehemently disagree with her politics and her manner - but I have to praise people sticking to their political beliefs. Because 95% of the GOP will do whatever to stay in power and get rich.

We're delighted to say that we will again take part in the next online Intelligent Speech Conference on 28th February 2026! It’s where history podcasters and others join to present and discuss all things history. The theme of the 2026 conference is Companions and Rivals!

Huzzah! We ride in February!

We are extremely pleased to announce INTELLIGENT SPEECH ONLINE 2026! Join us on February 28th, 2026, for History's greatest Companions and Rivals! Tickets are on sale now: intelligentspeechonline.com Your ticket covers live attendance, as well as all sessions recorded to watch at your leisure.

Ann Bonny is out! We get to one of the most interesting pirates of the age - Ann Bonny. The pirate world was not kind to women, so how did Ann navigate the tumultuous waters of being a pirate and a woman? Find out!  totalusrankiump.podbean.com/e/19-ann-bon...

Exciting news! Jamie and I will be keynote speakers in next year's Intelligent Speech Conference! (28th Frb 2026) More information in the the announcement episode. But tickets are on sale - use our discount code!(Rankium) @intelligentspeech.bsky.social totalusrankiump.podbean.com/e/exciting-a...

Many historians of Rome identify Roman generals becoming the personal sources of payment for their armies as a key step in the downfall of the Republic, since it personalized military authority and freed armies to fight for their immediate leader, who paid them, instead of for the Republic

@totalusrankium.bsky.social Be advised, there is actually a financial institution in existence called Jeff Bank! Which emperor would invest in Jeff Bank?

Just finished interviewing the great Yoav Tirosh @realmundiriki about Ljósvetninga saga. While I liked the part where he called me brilliant, the roasting he gave John and me was most enjoyable! This was a great interview. I look forward to editing (so much cursing!) and sharing with you all soon.

Once you're done listening to the latest episode, be sure to check out @plodding.bsky.social wherever you get your podcasts. Find out in their latest episode if Jefferson actually shot a man for treason in front of the White House. #history plodpod.com

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!

A new patron signed up recently to support the work of the Presidencies Podcast. Thanks so very much, Dalton, and thanks to all of our amazing patrons for your support! Patrons get access to exclusive content and other special perks - check it out! www.patreon.com/c/presidencies

For our patreons, we have got to album 6 in our ranking of all the Beatles albums! www.patreon.com/posts/art-1-...

We're excited to announce that Saga Thing Tours will begin next April. Be one of the few to travel around Snæfellsnes exploring saga sites, taking in the scenery, and sharing laughs with John & Andy. More info soon (including an actual tour website)! #sagathing #sagathingtours #iceland #icelandtrip

Cheers! High praise indeed!

Anyone fans of our American President series should tune into channel 4 for a preview on what our eventual ep4 on Trump will be like. Some fantastic fact checking. More like this is needed. Check out ep 1 here pca.st/episode/407b... #trumpfactchecker #channel4

BBC Accused of Pro-Reform Bias as Lib Dems Launch Campaign to End ‘Wall to Wall’ Farage Coverage They accuse the BBC of “following Farage around like a lost puppy” and have complained to Ofcom to demand fair coverage bylinetimes.com/2025/09/09/b...

It really must be clear now, to any decent-minded person, that the primary political activity of the next few years is to destroy this party.

Episode 17.1 - Charles Vane is out! He is one of the biggest names in the golden age. Find out why! totalusrankiump.podbean.com/e/171-charle...

In the case of FDR vs LBJ, it seems that by far followers are more Team FDR. I actually defended him in the penultimate episode of American Presidents: Totalus Rankium. If you haven't already, check it out (as well as the entire series)! #FDR #LBJ #POTUS pca.st/a5xkj1cx

A follower on another platform asked what I am currently reading. In addition to Johnson’s biography of John Randolph of Roanoke and Ammon’s James Monroe, I’m also reading a cozy mystery ebook. I’m never just reading one book at a time. 📚

For those of you who don’t like to open links or don’t have instagram. I downloaded the video for you. If you haven’t heard about this guy before don’t scroll past it, his name is Jesse Welles. I promise you won’t be disappointed. #jessewelles #wellesmusic #thekaelosproject #kaelos #wordshaveweight

If you haven't checked out Plodding Through the Presidents yet, be sure to do so to learn about lesser known parts of US presidential history ranging from Jackson's adopted Native son to Jefferson's killer ram. Adams fans will love it! #history #POTUS plodpod.com

(Or maybe you are just interested in Abram showing off just how many Roman Emperors he can name… That’s okay too. bit.ly/4fVwbfE)

Very impressive remembering of emperors here!

@totalusrankium.bsky.social Very much aligned with your (and your listeners') interest. Check out starting at around 9:15 in our most recent episode on Cavour, the first Prime Minister of Italy. There is no cheating, no prep, no reading from a list. Just a kid who loves Roman history. bit.ly/4fVwbfE

@totalusrankium.bsky.social - I saw this book marketed in an email and immediately shouted "Maurice!" in a bad French accent. Don't ever think your podcast doesn't have an impact. 🤣

John's work on Saga Thing was recently featured in an article by his university. It's nice to see him recognized for the efforts he makes to promote the rich culture of medieval Iceland and to normalize public-facing scholarship in our field. Go John! www.bridgew.edu/stories/2025...

Howel Davies is here. He may not be a popular as Bonnet or Blackbeard, but he has a story! Join us as we review the con man of the seas. totalusrankiump.podbean.com/e/16-howel-d...

This past weekend, Bry was in England for the Rex Factor show and Pontipalooza 2.0: the Rexening! @totalusrankium.bsky.social @rexfactor.bsky.social @rankingpersia.bsky.social (and Grimm Reading and Prime Time!)

George clearly heard that we just released our Help! episode… (And maybe heard that we are still waiting for his best work…)

For our Patreons, ep 7 of Albums Totalus Rankium. See how we rank the album Help! against the other Beatles albums so far! www.patreon.com/posts/atr-1-...

We are back!! We proudly present our final episode on Benedict IX, featuring John from Saga Thing! @sagathingpodcast.bsky.social pontifacts.podbean.com/e/crossover-...