Faces Of History

Thee Duke Of New York
  • 0.0 (0)
  • Education
  • Weekly

FACES OF HISTORY is the podcast where legends lose their marble pedestals and real people emerge from the shadows of myth. Hosted by Thee Duke Of New York, each episode peels back the layers of the world’s most controversial, misunderstood, or larger-than-life figures — from traitors and tyrants to unsung heroes and rebels who changed everything. Forget dry lectures — this show brings you the raw truth, messy motives, hidden scandals, and untold stories that history class left out. Dive deep into the betrayals, ambitions, victories, and downfalls that turned ordinary humans into infamous names

  1. 1d ago

    SIR PATRICK STEWART: A LEGENDARY LIFE | From Yorkshire to Star Trek and X-Men | 1940–2026 I FACSE OF HISTORY

    From a working-class childhood in Yorkshire to becoming one of the most respected actors in the world, Sir Patrick Stewart lived an extraordinary life. Best known for portraying Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek: The Next Generation and Professor Charles Xavier in the X-Men films, Stewart built a remarkable career across Shakespearean theatre, television, and cinema. But his story was about much more than fame. In this episode of Faces Of History, Thee Duke Of New York explores his early life, his journey through the Royal Shakespeare Company, his rise to international stardom, his personal struggles, his advocacy against domestic violence, and the legacy he leaves behind. Sir Patrick Stewart died on October 28, 2026, aged 86. This is a tribute to an actor whose performances inspired generations and whose life demonstrated the power of resilience, intelligence, compassion, and artistic dedication. Subscribe, like, and share to support Faces Of History and help us continue bringing you meaningful stories about remarkable people. Hashtags #PatrickStewart #SirPatrickStewart #StarTrek #JeanLucPicard #XMen #ProfessorX #Shakespeare #FacesOfHistory #LegendaryActors #1940to2026 YouTube Tags Sir Patrick Stewart, Patrick Stewart biography, Patrick Stewart life story, Patrick Stewart documentary, Patrick Stewart death, Patrick Stewart 1940 2026, Captain Jean Luc Picard, Jean Luc Picard actor, Star Trek The Next Generation, Professor Charles Xavier, Professor X, X Men actor, Royal Shakespeare Company, Shakespearean actor, Patrick Stewart memoir, Making It So, Patrick Stewart legacy, famous British actors, Faces Of History, Thee Duke Of New York Sources • Reuters — Patrick Stewart, Shakespearean actor turned Star Trek and X-Men star, dies at 86: his life, career, knighthood, and death. • BBC — Sir Patrick Stewart: Actor who moved effortlessly between Star Trek and Shakespeare: his Yorkshire childhood, family background, and theatre career. • The Guardian — Sir Patrick Stewart obituary: his Royal Shakespeare Company work and the significance of his performances. • PBS — Patrick Stewart reflects on life and career in his memoir: his memoir and major screen roles. • Esquire — What I've Learned: Patrick Stewart: his reflections on childhood and personal history. • Los Angeles Times — Ian McKellen's tribute to Patrick Stewart: his friendship with Ian McKellen and the response to his death.

    SIR PATRICK STEWART: A LEGENDARY LIFE | From Yorkshire to Star Trek and X-Men | 1940–2026 I FACSE OF HISTORY

  2. Jul 12

    Apartheid: How It Rose, How It Fell, and Why It Still Matters — Faces of History Podcast

    Tonight on Faces Of History, Thee Duke Of New York guides you through the story of Apartheid — a system that tried to divide and destroy, but instead inspired one of humanity’s greatest struggles for freedom. Hear the voices that rose, the walls that fell, and the echoes that still shape our world. "What lessons from Apartheid do you think the world still needs to hear today?" Apartheid history, Nelson Mandela, Soweto Uprising, South African history, Bantustans, freedom struggle, civil rights, Faces Of History podcast #Apartheid #FacesOfHistory #NelsonMandela #SouthAfrica #HistoryPodcast #CivilRights #Freedom

    Apartheid: How It Rose, How It Fell, and Why It Still Matters — Faces of History Podcast

  3. Jul 5

    Illuminati: Misunderstood By The Entire World | Faces Of History Podcast

    Step beyond the myths and memes and into the candlelit truth behind the world’s most misunderstood secret society. In this episode of Faces Of History, Thee Duke Of New York guides you through the birth, life, and legend of the Illuminati — the tiny Bavarian circle of thinkers that became a centuries-old symbol of conspiracy, control, and the power of free thought. Who were they really? Why did they terrify kings and priests? And why does their name still haunt us today? Light a candle, lean in, and decide for yourself. Do you think secret societies still shape the world today — or is it all myth? Let me know below. Illuminati, Adam Weishaupt, secret societies, Enlightenment thinkers, Bavarian Illuminati, Faces Of History podcast, misunderstood history, real Illuminati facts #Illuminati #FacesOfHistory #SecretSocieties #AdamWeishaupt #HiddenHistory #Conspiracy #Enlightenment #Podcast

    Illuminati: Misunderstood By The Entire World | Faces Of History Podcast

  4. Jun 28

    Faces Of History — The Great Depression: How It Happened and Why It Still Matters

    “Join Thee Duke Of New York on Faces Of History as we travel back to the breadlines, dust storms, and shuttered banks of the Great Depression. Discover how it began, how families survived, how leaders tried to fix it — and why this hard chapter still holds vital lessons for us today. History breathes here — lean in and listen.” “Could the world face another Great Depression today? What lessons should we remember — and what scares you the most? Let’s talk about it below.” ________________________________________ #GreatDepression #FacesOfHistory #AmericanHistory #StockMarketCrash #FDR #DustBowl #Hoovervilles #NewDeal #HistoricalPodcast ________________________________________ Happy 4th Of July!!!! Happy July 4th!!!!

    Faces Of History — The Great Depression: How It Happened and Why It Still Matters

  5. Jun 21

    Apollo 11: How Three Astronauts Took Humanity to the Moon | Faces Of History

    Join Thee Duke Of New York as we climb aboard Apollo 11 — the mission that turned three test pilots into legends and Earth’s dream of touching the stars into a footprint in lunar dust. From the farm fields of Ohio to the cold expanse of the Sea of Tranquility, discover the full, human story of Armstrong, Aldrin, and Collins — and why their leap still echoes today. Faces Of History: the past is alive — and it’s calling you to look up. Where were you — or where do you wish you could have been — when Armstrong took that small step? Share your thoughts below! Apollo 11 podcast, Neil Armstrong biography, Buzz Aldrin life story, Michael Collins astronaut, moon landing facts, NASA history, Apollo mission, why Apollo 11 matters, space exploration podcast Happy Father's Day!!! Happy Father's Day!!!!#Apollo11 #MoonLanding #FacesOfHistory #SpaceHistory #NeilArmstrong #BuzzAldrin #MichaelCollins #NASA #SpacePodcast #HistoryPodcast

    Apollo 11: How Three Astronauts Took Humanity to the Moon | Faces Of History

  6. Jun 14

    Faces Of History: Caravaggio — The Rebel Who Changed Painting Forever

    Step into the shadows with Thee Duke Of New York as Faces Of History unpacks the raw, violent, breathtaking story of Caravaggio — the Baroque master who broke every rule and changed art forever. From plague-stricken childhood to Rome’s smoky taverns, from murder and exile to paintings that still blaze with shocking realism — discover the man who turned saints into sinners and sinners into saints. One brushstroke at a time. “Do you think Caravaggio’s art justified his wild life? Can an artist’s darkness be separated from their genius? Let’s talk below!” Caravaggio podcast, Faces Of History Caravaggio, Caravaggio biography, chiaroscuro painting, Baroque master, Caravaggio Rome, art rebel, painter’s life story ________________________________________ #FacesOfHistory #Caravaggio #ArtHistory #BaroqueArt #Chiaroscuro #HistoryPodcast Happy Flag Day!!! You're the emblem of the land i love. The Home of the free and home of the brave. Happy Flag day!!!

    Faces Of History: Caravaggio — The Rebel Who Changed Painting Forever

  7. Jun 7

    Iry-Hor: The Forgotten First Pharaoh of Ancient Egypt | Faces Of History Podcast

    Who was Iry-Hor — the forgotten name carved in the oldest royal tombs of Abydos? Join Thee Duke Of New York as we travel back more than 5,000 years to explore the life, reign, and legacy of Egypt’s earliest known king. Discover how a simple mudbrick tomb and a scratched serekh helped birth a civilization of pyramids, gods, and pharaohs that still captivates us today. This is Faces Of History: Pharaoh Iry-Hor — where the past lives as long as we dare to remember. “Do you think Iry-Hor should be remembered as Egypt’s true first Pharaoh — or does that title belong to Narmer? Let’s discuss!” ________________________________________ Iry-Hor, first Pharaoh, earliest Egyptian kings, Abydos necropolis, Predynastic Egypt, ancient Egyptian history, proto-king, Faces Of History Iry-Hor, early Egypt podcast. ________________________________________ #FacesOfHistory #IryHor #AncientEgypt #Pharaohs #PredynasticEgypt #Abydos #HistoryPodcast #FirstKings #Egyptology

    Iry-Hor: The Forgotten First Pharaoh of Ancient Egypt | Faces Of History Podcast

  8. May 31

    Amerigo Vespucci: The Man Who Named a Continent | Faces Of History Podcast

    Join Thee Duke Of New York in this episode of Faces Of History as we sail beside Amerigo Vespucci — the Florentine merchant whose name gave birth to ‘America.’ Discover his childhood, his voyages along South America’s coast, how he challenged Columbus’s maps, and why his legacy still shapes how we see the world today. A vivid story of curiosity, ambition, and the power of a name. “Do you think Vespucci deserves to have two continents named after him — or should it have been Columbus? Tell me what you think below.👇” ________________________________________ • Amerigo Vespucci podcast • Who named America? • Faces Of History Amerigo Vespucci • History of America’s name • Age of Discovery explorers • Amerigo Vespucci voyages • Vespucci legacy ________________________________________ #FacesOfHistory #AmerigoVespucci #HistoryPodcast #AgeOfExploration #HowAmericaGotItsName #HistoryDeepDive #Explorers ________________________________________

    Amerigo Vespucci: The Man Who Named a Continent | Faces Of History Podcast
See All (57)

About

FACES OF HISTORY is the podcast where legends lose their marble pedestals and real people emerge from the shadows of myth. Hosted by Thee Duke Of New York, each episode peels back the layers of the world’s most controversial, misunderstood, or larger-than-life figures — from traitors and tyrants to unsung heroes and rebels who changed everything. Forget dry lectures — this show brings you the raw truth, messy motives, hidden scandals, and untold stories that history class left out. Dive deep into the betrayals, ambitions, victories, and downfalls that turned ordinary humans into infamous names

Information

  • Creator
    Thee Duke Of New York
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    57
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Thee Duke Of New York
  • Show Website
    Faces Of History