"Hell is empty and all the devils are here." William Shakespeare "The old world is dying and the new world struggles to be born. Now is the time of monsters." Antonio Gramsci

New episode of History on Fire out today. One of the craziest WWI stories ever. historyonfirepodcast.com/episodes/202... #WWI #History

My man @danielebolelli.bsky.social said it best:

Over and over again, power-hungry emperors in ancient Rome were murdered by their own praetorian guard.

"Don't quote laws to men with swords" Pompey the Great. The irony, of course, is how a sword ended his career

“Every time the 2nd Army’s Arditi went into action it was not with a sense of resignation and duty, nor with the forced smile of self-control, but with outbursts of barbaric joy…” Mario Carli Episode coming out in January about the insanity of the Italo-Austrian front in WW I

New episode for supporters on Patreon and Substack. The bones tell a story. They tell that something awful happened in the 1300s in South Dakota. They tell of the things people do when conditions get dire enough. Link in comments

“We have become a Nazi monster in the eyes of the whole world—bullies and bastards who would rather kill than live peacefully. We are not just Whores for power and oil, but killer whores with hate and fear in our hearts.” ― Hunter S. Thompson

Here’s a link to the latest episode published on the History on Fire feed. The tale of 19th century boxer Bill Richmond is truly weirder than fiction. historyonfirepodcast.com/episodes/202...

My plans for 2026 substack.com/home/post/p-...

These are the news I need in my life: "Raccoon goes on drunken rampage in Virginia liquor store and passes out on bathroom floor". www.yahoo.com/news/article...

"O gods, to witness my oath, that I shall pursue Lucius Tarquin the Proud, his wicked wife, and all their race, with fire, sword, and all other means in my power; nor shall I ever suffer them or any other to reign at Rome." Lucius Junius Brutus.

For those asking for the context behind Bolsonaro’s insults at the start: he was still a congressman in 2014 and made headlines for being open about supporting the 1964 coup d’Etat. This was not a popular position in Brazil at the time. All Borges asked him was: “So there was no coup in 1964?”

You promise something, and you keep it. No ifs or buts. No exceptions. No excuses. It’s really simple. You don’t need to be a genius to pull this off. You just need an unyielding commitment to never betray the trust of those who give it to you. danielebolelli.substack.com/p/giving-one...

Latest History on Fire episode is out now. Why so much of history reads like an account of human beings doing horrible things to other human beings? historyonfirepodcast.com/episodes/202...

My instructional on half guard is heavily discounted at the moment. In addition to the temporary 50% discount, @BjjFanatics offers another 53% using the code APP2025, so what's normally priced at $ 80 should be less than $20 today. bjjfanatics.com/products/top...

Here's the latest History on Fire bonus episode for those keeping the podcast afloat by supporting it on Patreon and Substack. www.patreon.com/posts/143280...

New substack essay: danielebolelli.substack.com/p/the-table-...

In this second and final episode in this series, we see the age of Thebes’ Sacred Band coming to an end, as a new power rises in Macedon. historyonfirepodcast.com/episodes/202...

If you are inclined to subscribe (for free) to my substack, here's a link . Today's essay: "Working Out for Nerds" substack.com/home/post/p-...

Today, I saw a crow that looked like it starred in a zombie apocalypse movie. A huge chunk of one of his wings was missing. Almost fully severed. And yet, somehow, against all laws of physics, he (or maybe she--I didn't inquire) was still flying flawlessly. #zombiecrow

“There was no uproar, and no silence either, but that certain type of noise that results from anger and battle. Clashing shield on shield, they were shoving, fighting, killing, dying.” Xenophon New History on Fire episode: historyonfirepodcast.com/episodes/202...

Here's a short essay about Ancient Rome's superpower: danielebolelli.substack.com/p/stupidly-r... #ancientrome

Bonus episode for supporters on Patreon and Substack. In this one I explore Jason Momoa's 'Chief of War' and the first reaction to the video game 'Ghost of Yotei' www.patreon.com/posts/mini-e...

An essay of George Washington's warning about the greatest threat to the United States. While you are at it, feel free to subscribe for free to my substack danielebolelli.substack.com/p/george-was...

If you are interested in this topic, I strongly suggest listening to this episode of history on fire (link below) and deciding for yourself whether this is the right call or not. historyonfirepodcast.com/episodes/202...

The brutal reality of the Years of Lead. New History on Fire out today! historyonfirepodcast.com/episodes/202...

My History on Fire episode on The Years of Lead in Italy is available for supporters on Patreon and Substack. A modified version will be available tomorrow for free wherever you listen to podcasts #YearsofLead

It was a time of tear gas, terrorist attacks, false flag operations, bombs on trains, assassinations, street battles against neo-fascists, and the ever-present political violence. It was the time known as The Years of Lead. danielebolelli.substack.com/p/growing-up...

New bonus episode for supporters on Patreon and Substack. It's about a 1781 story in which an insurance policy led to the deaths of dozens of people thrown into shark-infested water in order to claim them as ‘lost cargo.’ www.patreon.com/posts/138362...

If you want to check out whenever I publish new essays, feel free to subscribe (for free) to my Substack. Today, it's a "A How-To Guide for Dictators and Cult Leaders" ;) danielebolelli.substack.com/p/a-how-to-g...

I was asked to teach a course I've never taught before about the History of Rome. It took me almost 500 hours of work. Had to up the tempo over the past 3 weeks to 15 hrs x day. I finally finished yesterday. This is how I'm feeling: www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMK8...

Episode 113: Rome’s Forgotten Guerrilla Master “For many of those for whom there is no light at the end of the tunnel, the story of Sertorius should be an example and an inspiration.” Philip Matyszak historyonfirepodcast.com/episodes/202...

A glorious piece of writing I recently found in my father's files danielebolelli.substack.com/p/writing-th... #TomRobbins

Bonus episode for those supporting my work on Patreon and Substack (substack link in comments): 1809, New Zealand. This story has it all. British sailors. Maori warriors. A major cultural misunderstanding. Revenge. And cannibalism. www.patreon.com/posts/136245...

I'm very happy that BJJ Fanatics just released my new jiujitsu instructional. I love sharing what has worked for me. I had a great time creating this. bjjfanatics.com/products/top...

If you are interested in my writing, you can subscribe for free on Substack (you can ignore the paid option unless you want bonus History on Fire episodes) danielebolelli.substack.com/p/the-god-of...

"...the judge squalled that I had shown contempt for the court, and that I should be hurled into a dungeon to rot until I betrayed my friend. So then, seeing they were all mad, I drew my sword and cleft the judge's skull...” Robert E Howard

New History on Fire episode! A crazy story from WWII when the U.S. Navy and mob boss Lucky Luciano got in business to help the war effort. #WWII #LuckyLuciano historyonfirepodcast.com/episodes/202...

Sebastian Major is one of the nicest people in podcasting and the host of the excellent @ourfakehistory.bsky.social . In this episode, we chat about his research on the mythology and real history of ancient Spartans. thedrunkentaoist.com/episodes/epi...

New bonus History on Fire for supporters on Patreon and Substack: bareknuckle boxers, Jamaican immigrants, and an all-female criminal gang. A review of the show "A Thousand Blows" www.patreon.com/posts/134015...

Recently, my daughter decided to combine her passion for story-telling and her passion for music by telling tales about songs and musicians. If this sounds interesting to you, it'd be a sweet present if you subscribed to her YouTube channel. www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7cr...

Sen Mike Lee, the guy currently trying to sell millions of acres of public land, is a direct descendant of John D. Lee, the butcher of the Mountain Meadows Massacre, where he and his gang slaughtered a bunch of people, including unarmed women and children.

It's probably not a terrible idea to know a little about the history of a country that your country is going to war against: historyonfirepodcast.com/episodes/202... #Iran

Amazing that I found the @danielebolelli.bsky.social series on Bruce Lee the same week I started reading the Tao Te Ching. When the student is ready, the teacher appears I especially dug the tangents on Lee’s personal philosophy. 5/5 highly recommended. historyonfirepodcast.com/episodes/202...

If I could get one law enforced worldwide, it'd be this: any head of state who wants to commit his country to war needs to first grab an ax and enter the arena for a death fight against the rival head of state who is similarly armed. This should be the prerequisite to starting a war. #war

In this episode, I tackle fatherhood in history: the bad (a lot), the good (considerably less), and the possible consequences. Looking at the evidence makes me wonder if much of history is the product of child abuse coming home to roost. historyonfirepodcast.com/episodes/202...

During the war, my step-grandfather (who arrested Mussolini) would end every one of his letters--regardless of topic—with the words "Death to the Nazi-Fascists!" #icansympathize #WWII #educarnecento

The Case Against Writing with AI. Writing, to me, is an emotional journey taking you to the core of who you are as a human being. AI can’t do it for you. It’s like asking someone else to lift weights, and expecting to get stronger from their effort. danielebolelli.substack.com/p/the-case-a...