111 episodes

The History of Modern Greece covers the events of the Greek People from the fall of Constantinople in 1453 to the Greek War of Independence in 1821-1832, to the modern day. We are a father and son team. We are not historians, but we are hardcore fans of history. We embarked on a mission to understand exactly how the Ancient Greek civilization transformed into the modern nation we see today. To prepare ourselves for the journey we purchased dozens of textbooks, watched numberless documentaries, and listened to as many historical podcasts as we could find. Come and join us on our journey to discover the History of Modern Greece.

History of Modern Greece Daniel Roberts

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    • 4.7 • 11 Ratings

The History of Modern Greece covers the events of the Greek People from the fall of Constantinople in 1453 to the Greek War of Independence in 1821-1832, to the modern day. We are a father and son team. We are not historians, but we are hardcore fans of history. We embarked on a mission to understand exactly how the Ancient Greek civilization transformed into the modern nation we see today. To prepare ourselves for the journey we purchased dozens of textbooks, watched numberless documentaries, and listened to as many historical podcasts as we could find. Come and join us on our journey to discover the History of Modern Greece.

    110: The Order of Assassins

    110: The Order of Assassins

    Send us a Text Message.The Order of Assassins is an order that dates back to the end of the Fatimid Caliphate and had its headquarters in a castle high up in the northern mountains of Persia. These Assassins were a menace to both the Crusaders and the Turks during the era of the Crusades. We cover the origin of their founding and the mystical legend told by Marco Polo.The History of Modern Greece Podcast covers the Greek people's events from the fall of Constantinople in 1453 to the Greek War...

    • 42 min
    109: The Second Crusade: Part 7: The Siege of Damascus

    109: The Second Crusade: Part 7: The Siege of Damascus

    Send us a Text Message.With a mighty army of crusaders assembled in Jerusalem, they picked their first target. Did they choose an enemy of the Crusader states? No, they decided to besiege the only city friendly to the Crusaders. Did it go well? No, the Second Crusade would ultimately become one of the greatest failures of the Crusader states.The History of Modern Greece Podcast covers the Greek people's events from the fall of Constantinople in 1453 to the Greek War of Independence in 1821-18...

    • 45 min
    108: The Second Crusade: Part Six: Roger II of Sicily

    108: The Second Crusade: Part Six: Roger II of Sicily

    Send us a Text Message.While Kings, princes, and Lords marched or sailed across Europe to participate in the Second Crusade, one king used this opportunity to wage his own personal war against the Byzantine Roman Empire—Roger II of Sicily.The History of Modern Greece Podcast covers the Greek people's events from the fall of Constantinople in 1453 to the Greek War of Independence in 1821-1832, through to the Greco-Turkish War from 1919 to 1922 to the present day.Website: www.moderngreecepodcas...

    • 46 min
    107: The Second Crusade: Part Five: King Louis & Eleanor's journey to Jerusalem

    107: The Second Crusade: Part Five: King Louis & Eleanor's journey to Jerusalem

    Send us a Text Message.King Louis and his wife, Eleanor of Aquitaine, journey across Europe and traverse the hostile lands of Anatolia. They encounter multiple Turkic armies and face a near-total catastrophe before being whisked away to Antioch. Here, Eleanor is caught up in a romantic tangle with her uncle, Raymond.The History of Modern Greece Podcast covers the Greek people's events from the fall of Constantinople in 1453 to the Greek War of Independence in 1821-1832, through to the Greco-T...

    • 47 min
    106: The Second Crusade: Part Four: King Conrad's Expedition

    106: The Second Crusade: Part Four: King Conrad's Expedition

    Send us a Text Message.King Conrad embarked across Europe and entered the Byzantine Empire before crossing the Bosphorus into Anatolia. Despite warnings from the Greek Emperor, Conrad was determined to follow in the exact footsteps of the First Crusaders. This decision turned out to be a terrible one and would spell the end of the German Campaign.The History of Modern Greece Podcast covers the Greek people's events from the fall of Constantinople in 1453 to the Greek War of Independence in 18...

    • 29 min
    105: The Second Crusade: Part Three: The Siege of Lisbon

    105: The Second Crusade: Part Three: The Siege of Lisbon

    Send us a Text Message.The first wave of Crusaders left Southern England and consisted of a rough coalition of English, Norman, French, Flemish, and Germans. When the rough seas forced their fleet of 200 ships to find a safe harbor in Portugal, King Alfonso convinced the entire army of Crusaders to wait out the summer in Portugal and assist in the siege of Lisbon... the first Great Siege of the Second Crusade.The History of Modern Greece Podcast covers the Greek people's events from the fall ...

    • 50 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
11 Ratings

11 Ratings

TheIncredibleHawk ,

Great storytelling of history

This podcast is a gem. They do a great job of identifying the underlying issues that influenced historical figures and put historical events into context. Their passion for learning and good storytelling comes through in every episode. I highly recommend it!

TJwheelie ,

Very good but not quite as advertised

The description of the podcast says it will cover from the fall of Constantinople through the Greco Turkish War in 1923
However they start much earlier and go over many of the major players (mostly) during the Byzantine or Eastern Roman period

Fortunately they deliver an interesting and well prepared podcast very well and should be humming along for awhile since they’re up to the second crusade as of mid April 2024

Ahmad1324 ,

Clear and concise

Gets straight to the point and explains things clearly. Also one of the only history podcasts that takes the time to explain the geography of Greece so the listener can visualize what is going on.

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