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You're Dead to Me

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You're Dead to Me

BBC Radio 4
HistoryStrong Podcast

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HistoryStrong Podcast

HistoryStrong
The Rest Is History

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The Rest Is History

Goalhanger
歴史を面白く学ぶコテンラジオ（COTEN RADIO）

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歴史を面白く学ぶコテンラジオ（COTEN RADIO）

COTEN inc.
The Ancients

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The Ancients

History Hit
Dan Carlin's Hardcore History

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Dan Carlin's Hardcore History

Dan Carlin
The China History Podcast

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The China History Podcast

Laszlo Montgomery

14 Sept

The Mongol Secret Police: The Jamchis of the Steppe

While we have covered the Yam relay system, the diplomatic envoys, and the women who ruled empires, there is a darker, more pervasive engine driving the Mongol Empire: the Jamchi. These were not just spies in the Western sense; they were a vast, bureaucratic network of informants embedded in every corner of the Yuan Dynasty and the Golden Horde. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore how Genghis Khan institutionalized fear and intelligence gathering to maintain control over his rapidly expanding territories. We look at specific figures like Liu Taishi, the Uighur administrator who helped structure these networks, and examine the Yassa law that empowered them. How did an empire spanning from Korea to Hungary manage internal dissent without modern communication? The answer lies in the Jamchi—a shadowy apparatus that reported on everything from tax evasion to whispered criticism of the Khan. This episode peels back the curtain on the administrative ruthlessness that held the Pax Mongolica together. #MongolEmpire #Jamchi #GenghisKhan #YassaLaw #LiuTaishi #SecretPolice #IntelligenceNetwork #YuanDynasty #GoldenHorde #SteppeHistory #CentralAsia #SpiesAndEspionage #MongolAdministration #Karakorum #Informants #PaxMongolica #UighurCulture #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
07/06/2024

Mania for Subjugation

What's the recipe for making a historically world-class apex predator? In the case of Alexander the Great, it might be the three Ns: Nature, Nurture, and Nepotism.
08/06/2020

Kim Jong-il Part 1: Birth of North Korea

Kim Jong-il built a rogue state with nuclear missiles trained on its enemies – all while living a life of the utmost luxury. In the first episode of Real Dictators, we piece together the early life of this tyrant and that of the country he came to rule. Kim Jong-il is born during World War Two. His father – Kim Il-sung – fights the Japanese and helps found the state of North Korea. After the War, son and nation grow up together, as Kim Jong-il begins his own rise to power. Historians trace Kim’s early years, while defectors from North Korea reflect on the propaganda they grew up with. For ad-free listening, exclusive content and early access to new episodes, join Noiser+. Now available for Apple and Android users. Click the Noiser+ banner on Apple or go to noiser.com/subscriptions to get started with a 7-day free trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
03/01/2025

Mania for Subjugation II

Is it safe to hand control of the deadliest army in the world to a 20-year old? If you are Thracian, Triballian, Illyrian or Theban, the answer is definitely no. Alexander becomes king and fights off threats to his rule in all directions.
28/10/2024

The Trojan War

The Trojan War was a time of heroes. From the swift-footed Achilles, and the hot-headed Prince Paris, to the beautiful Queen Helen, and the all-powerful gods, Zeus, Athena, and Aphrodite. In these early days of what we now call Ancient Greece, the story of Troy was already a saga from a bygone age, re-imagined by Homer, and told around the world ever since. But was any of it true? Did those legendary heroes ever exist? How did Helen’s beauty launch a thousand ships? And could the Greeks really have breached the city walls by hiding inside a giant wooden horse? This is a Short History Of The Trojan War. A Noiser Production, written by Jo Furniss. With thanks to Professor Armand D’Angour, a classical scholar at Jesus College, Oxford, and presenter of the podcast It’s All Greek (And Latin) To Me. Get every episode of Short History Of a week early with Noiser+. You’ll also get ad-free listening, bonus material, and early access to shows across the Noiser network. Click the Noiser+ banner to get started. Or, if you’re on Spotify or Android, go to noiser.com/subscriptions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
31 Aug

19. The Tangut Wars - Part 1

Hello! My name is Corey and welcome to the Mongol Empire Podcast. In this episode Chinggis Khan launches a series of campaigns against the Tangut state of Da Xia. I provide a history of the nation and analysis for the campaigns of 1205 and 1207. Bibliography and Resources: https://mongolempirepodcast.com/ Support the Show: ko-fi.com/mongolempirepodcast Contact: corey@mongolempirepodcast.com Primary Source Credits: Chinese Text Project, edited by Dr. Donald Sturgeon. https://ctext.org Music Credits: "Majestic Hills" by Kevin MacLeod is used with a Lifetime Extended License. Researched, written and presented by Corey Still, CS Productions.
10 Sept

Lindsay Lohan, Part 1

Lindsay Lohan’s name has become synonymous with maladaptive child stardom, toxic tabloid culture, and the general trainwreckery of the mid-aughts—but it wasn’t always that way. In the first of two parts, Lena and Alissa unpack LiLo’s childhood, her precocious talent and early popularity, the media’s perverse fascination with her prepubescent body, and the beginnings of her Bad Behavior headlines which would drastically influence 2000s pop culture. Lena also shares moments throughout her youth and career during which her and Lilo’s paths have overlapped. This episode was first published on 09/08/2022.
Season 1, Episode 1

Ep.01 | The Rise of Genghis Khan | History of the Mongols | Podcast

Subscribe for weekly episodes:👉HistoryStrong 🎧 Listen to the full playlist here:👉History of the Mongols | Podcast Episode 2: 👉 Ep.02 Episode 1 of The History of the Mongols delves into the dramatic birth and early life of Temüjin, the man who would become Genghis Khan, founder of the Mongol Empire. In this premiere episode, we journey to the harsh, wind-swept steppe near the Onon River, where Temüjin’s clan faced exile, betrayal, and survival against the odds. Discover how this young boy, born into hardship, began forging the alliances and reforms that would eventually unite the fractured Mongol tribes under one banner. From tribal warfare to steppe diplomacy, this episode sets the foundation for a legendary rise to power, one that would shape medieval history, redefine warfare, and create the largest contiguous empire the world has ever seen. Whether you’re a fan of Genghis Khan, medieval history, steppe nomads, or immersive historical storytelling, this series is your definitive guide to the rise and legacy of the Mongol Empire. 👍 Enjoyed the episode? Leave a like, share your thoughts in the comments, and subscribe for more. #thehistoryofthemongols #historyofthemongols #genghiskhan #temujin #mongolempire #mongolhistorypodcast #steppenomads #medievalhistory #kublaikhan #historystrong #stronghistory #mongolia #mongolhistory #historypodcast #mongolianhistory #thehistoryof #secrethistoryofthemongols #fallofcivilisations #fallofcivilisationspodcast
03/05/2024

Екатерина II — великая или не очень? В финале сезона разбираемся, за что все любят императрицу, которая завоевала Крым, поделила Польшу и

Екатерина II — редкая фигура в истории России, которая, кажется, вызывает мало споров и в равной степени нравится и либералам, и консерваторам. А еще Екатерина — одна из ролевых моделей для современной российской власти: она правила больше тридцати лет, проводила прогрессивные реформы, при этом расширяла территорию империи (в том числе за счет Крыма и территории Польши) и могла твердой рукой подавить восстание Пугачева. В финале сезона ведущие «Прошедшего времени» Дмитрий Карцев и Сергей Фокин пытаются понять, за что все так любят Екатерину — и что это говорит о российском обществе. В выпуске: Есть мнение, что при Екатерине Россия была ближе всего к тому, чтобы стать типичной европейской страной. Почему не получилось?Насколько политика Екатерины соответствовала идеям Просвещения, которые ей так нравились? Почему она дала права и свободы дворянам, но при этом еще больше закрепостила крестьян?Екатерина и правда была великой? И вообще — нравятся ли нам великие правители? 🎧 Подкаст «Прошедшее время» есть на всех основных платформах, на ютьюбе, а также на сайте и в приложении «Медузы», которое работает в России без VPN. Вопросы и предложения присылайте на podcasts@meduza.io. «Медуза» работает только благодаря читателям. Посмотрите, как нас много! Даже если вы не можете оформить ежемесячный платеж, покажите, что вы рядом. Как поддержать нашу редакцию — даже если вы в России и вам очень страшно
23 Sept

Explaining the Belle Epoque World (1895-1914)

In this episode of History 102, 'WhatIfAltHist' creator Rudyard Lynch and co-host Austin Padgett explore the Belle Époque era (1895–1914), examining how Europe's peak of pre-war cultural and technological advancement dissolved into bureaucratic mass society. They analyze the tension between aristocratic traditions, romantic philosophy, and the industrial forces that reshaped the modern world after World War I. -- SPONSOR: ZCASH The right technology reshapes politics and culture toward freedom and prosperity. Zcash—the "machinery of freedom"—delivers unstoppable private money through encryption. When your wealth is unseen, it's unseizable. Download Zashi wallet and follow @genzcash to learn more: ⁠⁠https://x.com/genzcash⁠⁠ -- FOLLOW ON X: @whatifalthist (Rudyard) @LudwigNverMises (Austin) @TurpentineMedia -- TIMESTAMPS: (00:02:40) Belle Époque: Pinnacle or Alternative Path (00:16:40) What Changed Between 1910 and 1920 (00:32:10) How Modernity Removes Non-Autistic Thinking (00:38:30) Limits of the Left-Right Spectrum (00:53:20) Unconscious Drivers Behind 20th Century Politics (01:16:20) Pre-World War I Intellectual Landscape (01:21:40) The Failed Romantic Synthesis (01:36:50) Why Moderns Ignore Pre-1960 History Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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