Wonders of History

Chris Sheehy

A podcast that explores periods, events, people, and civilizations all throughout history that are often overlooked or particularly awe-inspiring. We try to maintain historical accuracy and give a grounded approach while at the same time keeping you hooked like that favorite history teacher you had in high school. Email me with comments and questions at chrispsheehy@gmail.com

Episodes

  1. 12/21/2020

    S1 E12: The Alexander of the West

    In the 12th episode of our series on Carthage, we learn about a talented but unlucky Greek kings's attempt to conquer himself an empire. In the process, he would accidentally unite Carthage and Rome, two great powers of the western Mediterranean. Will this new relationship outlive their common foe? Hit the play button and find out.

  2. 09/18/2020

    S1 E11: The Elephant in the Room

    In the eleventh episode of our series on Carthage, we talk about what the many of the wars we've covered so far actually looked like on the ground. A detailed exploration of Carthage's Army and Navy.

  3. 08/28/2020

    S1 E10: A Forgotten Crisis

    In the tenth episode of our series on Carthage, we resume with the quite overlooked story of how a greek army, led by Agathocles, waged a two-year war in Libya - encapsulated in a four-year war that started in Sicily. It was one of the greatest existential threats they ever faced and barely anyone knows of its existence. Let's change that.

  4. 08/10/2020

    S1 E9: Timoleon and Agathocles

    In the ninth episode of our series on Carthage, we finally move past the wars between Dionysius the first and the Magonids, and transition Carthage into a new republican era. Yet there are still plenty of challenges for the newly empowered Adirim and Council of 104 to face. They come in the form of two more Syracusan Tyrants, one after another. Timoleon and Agathocles.

  5. 07/26/2020

    S1 E8: Trouble in Paradise Part III

    In the eighth episode of our series on Carthage, we conclude the story of a near century of antagonism between the Magonids and their greatest enemy: Dionysius, Tyrant of Syracuse.

  6. 07/07/2020

    S1 E7: Trouble in Paradise Part II

    In this seventh episode of our series on Carthage, we examine the rise to power of Syracuse's most famous leader and one of the most notorious enemies of the Magonid dynasty: Dionysius. His struggle with Carthage will end the Second Sicilian War only to usher in the third with even more bloodshed.

  7. 06/16/2020

    S1 E6: Trouble in Paradise Part I

    In the sixth episode of our series on Carthage, we explore the epic saga that is the Sicilian Wars, starting with the second one. We discuss vibrant characters on both sides of the conflict with diverse motivations and personalities as well as the brutal sieges and battles they participated in.

  8. 05/30/2020

    S1 E5: Of Triangles and Crescents

    In the fifth episode of our season on the Carthaginians, we take a break from our usual narrative to discuss the intricacies and some of the sensational claims about their religion.

  9. 05/20/2020

    S1 E4: Rise of the Magonids

    In the fourth episode of our series on Carthage, we look at the rise of a new political dynasty that would steer Carthage towards superpower status. Along the way, we examine the inner workings of the mysterious yet fascinating Carthaginian Republic.

  10. 05/07/2020

    S1 E3: Manifest Melqart

    In this third episode of our season on the history of Carthage, we see how Carthage became a growing power in the Punic Mediterranean and examine the interplay between them and their main colonial rivals: The Greeks. We also get into the famous stories of Carthaginian explorers in the Atlantic. All roads lead to Melqart.

  11. 05/03/2020

    S1 E2: The Children of Tyre

    In the second episode of our season of Carthage, we explore the legends that surround the origins of the city as well as its very first years as a colony of Tyre.

  12. 05/03/2020

    S1 E1: The Other West

    In this first episode of our season on the history of Carthage, we take a look at the cultural forebears of the Carthaginians: The Phoenicians.

  • 12 Episodes

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About

A podcast that explores periods, events, people, and civilizations all throughout history that are often overlooked or particularly awe-inspiring. We try to maintain historical accuracy and give a grounded approach while at the same time keeping you hooked like that favorite history teacher you had in high school. Email me with comments and questions at chrispsheehy@gmail.com

Information

  • Creator
    Chris Sheehy
  • Years Active
    2020
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Chris Sheehy 2020
  • Show Website
    Wonders of History