Fan of History

Dan Hörning & Bernie Maopolski
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Dan Horning and Bernie Maopolski discuss the events of ancient history all over the world, decade by decade, starting at 1000 BC and moving forward. We love history! History, History, History! That’s all we think of … History in the morning, History for lunch, History for dinner… even history right before bed! And we talk about all the key people in Ancient History – Julius Caesar, Gilgamesh, Jesus, Budha, Lao Tzu, Confucious, Solon, Pythagoras, Alexander the Great, Plato, Socrates, Aristotle, Herodotus, Homer, Ashurnasirpal, Sennacherib, Ashurbanipal, Croesus, Cyrus the Great, and Pisistratus. And the Great Historical Civilizations in History like the Assyrian Empire, Israel, Judah, Babylonia, Egypt, Ancient Greece, Roman Republic and Roman Empire, The Zhou of China, India, and the historical civilizations of the Americas like The Olmecs, Maya, and Chauvin. We have another show on this same feed - What’s New In History - that spans all the eras of history. On What’s New in History we talk about AI, DNA studies, archeology, and characters of history like Christopher Columbus, Napoleon, Adolf Hitler, Joan of Arc, Martin Luther, Albert Einstein, Abraham Lincoln, George Washington, Charles Darwin, and Jesus. We have guests like Daniele Bolelli of History on Fire, Gil Kidron of a podcast of Biblical Proportions, and Gary Stevens of History in the Bible. Dan Horning Talks about history from Stockholm Sweden and Bernie Maopolski talks about history from Scranton, PA, USA    So if you like History podcasts, like Dan Carlin Hardcore History, you will like our history podcast too! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fanofhistory?locale=sv_SE E-mail: zimwaypodcast (at) gmail.com for Eva and Zimway and bmaopolski@gmail.com for Bernie Follow Dan on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dan_horning/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. JAN 14

    What´s New In History: Escaping Vesuvius — The Romans Who Lived

    Most people think everyone died when Vesuvius erupted in AD 79. Pompeii and Herculaneum froze in time — but the story didn’t stop there. In this What’s New in History, we talk to Garry Stevens about the fascinating new perspective on the AD 79 eruption: archaeologists aren’t just finding victims — they’re finding evidence of Romans who survived and rebuilt their lives elsewhere. From Pliny’s eyewitness account to the trail of empty shrines and missing household gods, we rethink one of ancient history’s most dramatic disasters — with a side order of garum. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEW YOUTUBE CHANNEL RIGHT NOW!! https://www.youtube.com/@WhatsNewinHistory Links https://www.livescience.com/archaeology/romans/its-really-an-extraordinary-story-historian-steven-tuck-says-of-the-romans-he-tracked-who-survived-the-ad-79-eruption-of-mount-vesuvius https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dY_3ggKg0Bc https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_Jl93aN4tizHWWM3bx31_2MX-T6h7RJU/view?usp=sharing This is a podcast by Dan Hörning and Bernie Maopolski. Please subscribe to our YouTube channel!! www.youtube.com/@WhatsNewinHistory If you like what we do you can support the Fan of History project on https://www.patreon.com/fanofhistory Contact information: E-mail: zimwaupodcast@gmail.com http://facebook.com/fanofhistory https://twitter.com/danhorning https://www.instagram.com/dan_horning/ Music: “Tudor Theme” by urmymuse. Used here under a commercial Creative Commons license. Find out more at http://ccmixter.org/files/urmymuse/40020 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    22 min

  2. 12/10/2025

    229. 500s BC Part 12 When Coins Took Over the World Part 2

    Picking up where we left off, in part 2 of my conversation with Leo from Classical Numismatics, we go deeper—tracing the earliest coins across Rome, Persia, and beyond. If you think everyone used silver, think again. From punch-marked coins in India to Roman bronze lumps, the diversity of 500 BC money tells a wild story of innovation and imitation. Please rate us (highly) on Apple Podcasts and Spotify Leo's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ClassicalNumismatics Great Playlists - I recommend starting with ANCIENT GREEK COINS https://www.youtube.com/@ClassicalNumismatics/playlists https://www.kinzercoins.com/ HELP SUPPORT OUR SHOW! https://buymeacoffee.com/whatsnewinhistory If you like what we do you can support the Fan of History project on https://www.patreon.com/fanofhistory or https://buymeacoffee.com/whatsnewinhistory To easily share this episode with friends and family use this link https://pod.fo/e/35a649 This is a podcast by Dan Hörning and Bernie Maopolski. Contact information: E-mail: zimwaupodcast@gmail.com http://facebook.com/fanofhistory https://twitter.com/danhorning https://www.instagram.com/dan_horning/ Music: “Tudor Theme” by urmymuse. Used here under a commercial Creative Commons license. Find out more at http://ccmixter.org/files/urmymuse/40020 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    38 min

  3. 11/26/2025

    228. 500s BC part 11: When Coins Took Over the World

    How did little metal disks became power, propaganda, and paychecks? Could you buy a round of drinks with a coin in 500BC? Well that depends! Some places maybe yes and some places maybe a goat would be better. In this episode, Bernie talks with Leo from Classical Numismatics about the early days of coinage—how it started in Lydia around 650 BC, spread to the Greek world, and why these early coins weren’t just money—they were power, propaganda, and prestige. Please rate us (highly) on Apple Podcasts and Spotify Leo's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ClassicalNumismatics Great Playlists - I recommend starting with ANCIENT GREEK COINS https://www.youtube.com/@ClassicalNumismatics/playlists https://www.kinzercoins.com/ HELP SUPPORT OUR SHOW! https://buymeacoffee.com/whatsnewinhistory If you like what we do you can support the Fan of History project on https://www.patreon.com/fanofhistory or https://buymeacoffee.com/whatsnewinhistory To easily share this episode with friends and family use this link https://pod.fo/e/35a649 This is a podcast by Dan Hörning and Bernie Maopolski. Contact information: E-mail: zimwaupodcast@gmail.com http://facebook.com/fanofhistory https://twitter.com/danhorning https://www.instagram.com/dan_horning/ Music: “Tudor Theme” by urmymuse. Used here under a commercial Creative Commons license. Find out more at http://ccmixter.org/files/urmymuse/40020 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    37 min

  4. 11/19/2025

    What´s New In History - A Slice of PIE

    Before Greek, Latin, or Sanskrit, there was PIE: Proto-Indo-European. Bernie and Garry Stevens unpack the new book PROTO, focusing on the Anatolian branch—especially the Hittites—and what their strange, early divergence tells us about migrations, language, and identity in the ancient world. Come for the ancient words; stay for the PIE. Use this link to share with your friends, family, and social media! https://pod.fo/e/3556de This is a podcast by Dan Hörning and Bernie Maopolski. If you like what we do you can support the Fan of History project on https://www.patreon.com/fanofhistory Contact information: E-mail: zimwaupodcast@gmail.com http://facebook.com/fanofhistory https://twitter.com/danhorning https://www.instagram.com/dan_horning/ Music: “Tudor Theme” by urmymuse. Used here under a commercial Creative Commons license. Find out more at http://ccmixter.org/files/urmymuse/40020 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    34 min

  5. 11/12/2025

    227. 506 BC - The Clash at Boju: Sun Tzu’s Moment

    It’s 506 BCE. The armies of Wu and Chu have finally met at Boju after years of rising tension, personal vendettas, and political ambition. In this episode, we break down the strategies, leadership, and terrain behind one of the most dramatic military clashes of the Spring and Autumn period. With Sun Tzu in the field and kings on the line, the fate of states hangs in the balance. chew Will Chu finally find a friend or is Wu too much for Chu? Find out in this dramatic episode! This is a podcast by Dan Hörning and Bernie Maopolski. Use this link to share with your friends, family, and social media! https://pod.fo/e/351125 If you like what we do you can support the Fan of History project on https://www.patreon.com/fanofhistory Contact information: E-mail: zimwaupodcast@gmail.com http://facebook.com/fanofhistory https://twitter.com/danhorning https://www.instagram.com/dan_horning/ Music: “Tudor Theme” by urmymuse. Used here under a commercial Creative Commons license. Find out more at http://ccmixter.org/files/urmymuse/40020 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    42 min

  6. 10/29/2025

    226. 506 BC The Battle of Boju (500s BC part 9)

    It started with exiles, legendary assassinations, and a dream of revenge. This is the opening act of the Wu–Chu War, where the state of Wu punched far above its weight — and the state of Chu didn’t see it coming. When Chu underestimated its ambitious neighbor, all hell broke loose. In Part 1, we cover the rise of Wu, the backstory of King Helü and the legendary strategist Sun Tzu - author of "The Ancient Art of War" - and how one of the great underdog campaigns in ancient Chinese history began. Thank you to all the long time fans and Supporters of this podcast! We REALLY APPRECIATE you! This is a podcast by Dan Hörning and Bernie Maopolski. Use this link to share with your friends, family, and social media! https://pod.fo/e/346ca3 If you like what we do you can support the Fan of History project on https://www.patreon.com/fanofhistory Contact information: E-mail: zimwaupodcast@gmail.com http://facebook.com/fanofhistory https://twitter.com/danhorning https://www.instagram.com/dan_horning/ Music: “Tudor Theme” by urmymuse. Used here under a commercial Creative Commons license. Find out more at http://ccmixter.org/files/urmymuse/40020 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    38 min

  7. 10/15/2025

    225. 508 BC Greek Democracy part 4 (530s BC part 8)

    In this "final" episode of our examination of ancient Greek democracy we compare it with the early Roman Republic which began "coincidentally" at the same time. This won't be the last time we refer to the structures of these political systems over the next few centuries so this episode is required listening for all Fan of History fans! (And well worth it) Thank you to all the long time fans and Supporters of this podcast! We REALLY APPRECIATE you! This is a podcast by Dan Hörning and Bernie Maopolski. Use this link to share with your friends, family, and social media! https://pod.fo/e/33dc13 If you like what we do you can support the Fan of History project on https://www.patreon.com/fanofhistory Contact information: E-mail: zimwaupodcast@gmail.com http://facebook.com/fanofhistory https://twitter.com/danhorning https://www.instagram.com/dan_horning/ Music: “Tudor Theme” by urmymuse. Used here under a commercial Creative Commons license. Find out more at http://ccmixter.org/files/urmymuse/40020 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    39 min

  8. 10/08/2025

    What´s New In History: Sloths, Mastodons, and Armadillos the Size of Cars

    New science is rewriting the story of Ice Age South America. Humans didn’t just live alongside the giants — they hunted them. Join me as we explore the lives, deaths, and legacies of the GIANT BEASTS that vanished 11,600 years ago. Please help support the show! https://buymeacoffee.com/whatsnewinhistory Links to articles: https://phys.org/news/2025-10-early-humans-dined-giant-sloths.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.adx2615 Mylodon - Wikipedia https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mylodon Megatherium - Wikipedia https://share.google/TUGQzoT3OYKGaatW7 If you like what we do you can support the Fan of History project on https://www.patreon.com/fanofhistory or https://buymeacoffee.com/whatsnewinhistory This is a podcast by Dan Hörning and Bernie Maopolski. Use this link to share with friends, family, and social media! https://pod.fo/e/33983a Contact information: E-mail: zimwaupodcast@gmail.com http://facebook.com/fanofhistory https://twitter.com/danhorning https://www.instagram.com/dan_horning/ Music: “Tudor Theme” by urmymuse. Used here under a commercial Creative Commons license. Find out more at http://ccmixter.org/files/urmymuse/40020 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    19 min
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Dan Horning and Bernie Maopolski discuss the events of ancient history all over the world, decade by decade, starting at 1000 BC and moving forward. We love history! History, History, History! That’s all we think of … History in the morning, History for lunch, History for dinner… even history right before bed! And we talk about all the key people in Ancient History – Julius Caesar, Gilgamesh, Jesus, Budha, Lao Tzu, Confucious, Solon, Pythagoras, Alexander the Great, Plato, Socrates, Aristotle, Herodotus, Homer, Ashurnasirpal, Sennacherib, Ashurbanipal, Croesus, Cyrus the Great, and Pisistratus. And the Great Historical Civilizations in History like the Assyrian Empire, Israel, Judah, Babylonia, Egypt, Ancient Greece, Roman Republic and Roman Empire, The Zhou of China, India, and the historical civilizations of the Americas like The Olmecs, Maya, and Chauvin. We have another show on this same feed - What’s New In History - that spans all the eras of history. On What’s New in History we talk about AI, DNA studies, archeology, and characters of history like Christopher Columbus, Napoleon, Adolf Hitler, Joan of Arc, Martin Luther, Albert Einstein, Abraham Lincoln, George Washington, Charles Darwin, and Jesus. We have guests like Daniele Bolelli of History on Fire, Gil Kidron of a podcast of Biblical Proportions, and Gary Stevens of History in the Bible. Dan Horning Talks about history from Stockholm Sweden and Bernie Maopolski talks about history from Scranton, PA, USA    So if you like History podcasts, like Dan Carlin Hardcore History, you will like our history podcast too! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fanofhistory?locale=sv_SE E-mail: zimwaypodcast (at) gmail.com for Eva and Zimway and bmaopolski@gmail.com for Bernie Follow Dan on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dan_horning/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Dan Hörning & Bernie Maopolski
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2026
  • Episodes
    214
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Dan Hörning
  • Show Website
    Fan of History

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