Linked by History

C.J. Weiss
Linked by History

Experience history through a series of individuals' lives, linked by the years of their birth and death.Each episode focuses on one historical figure, covering their entire life and the influences that shaped them. Then, in the same year their story ends, the next episode begins with the birth of our next featured figure. Through this format, we'll explore history up until relatively modern day to see how we are all Linked by History.Contact: mail@linkedbyhistory.com.

Episodes

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    Lucilla: Easily Marcus Aurelius's Best Kid

    Send us a textWhile most people familiar with Lucilla (150 - 182 AD) know her from the Gladiator Cinematic Universe, she differed significantly in real life from her movie character. Enchanted by power and all of its trappings, she blended nobility and greed in a unique combination.Her life's story is defined by woe and her resilience to rise above it, though I can't say her principles didn't suffer for it. To be fair, how would you come out if you lost half a dozen siblings, both parents, yo...

    54 min

  2. NOV 11

    Kanishka the Great: Warrior Emperor Who Promoted Peaceful Buddhism

    Send us a textWhat happens when you raise a boy as a warrior from birth, then give him the reins to conquer all the neighboring tribes and kingdoms on your border? He develops into one of the greatest champions of one of the world's most peaceful religions, Mahayana Buddhism.Obviously.Kanishka the Great (79 - 150 AD) may have earned more credit than he deserved, but there's no doubt his influence in shaping the Silk Road altered history in a profound way.Want to read more about this episode's...

    39 min

  3. NOV 11

    Pliny the Elder: Roman Author of the World's First Encyclopedia

    Send us a textWhat do you get when you combine a naturalist with a disciplined soldier? None other than Pliny the Elder (23 - 79 AD). With a work ethic few could match, he produced tome after tome of insights into the natural world. He did all of this while primarily working as either a soldier, lawyer, or governor until meeting his end in Pompeii. Ever dedicated to the empire, the only thing Pliny loved more than Rome was natural science.Want to read more about this episode's characters or a...

    44 min

  4. NOV 11

    Wang Mang: Usurper of the Western Han Dynasty

    Send us a textAdherent to Confucianism corrupted by absolute power or clever plotter who feigned virtuousness to usurp the throne? The life of Wang Mang (45 BC - 23 AD) was seemingly full of contradictions but just how much he plotted in advance of his coup is unclear. We'll explore his upbringing in the stable Han Empire, then follow along as he grows from revered Confucian practitioner to reviled emperor. Afterward, you can decide for yourself the truth of his intentions. Want to read more ...

    48 min
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About

Experience history through a series of individuals' lives, linked by the years of their birth and death.Each episode focuses on one historical figure, covering their entire life and the influences that shaped them. Then, in the same year their story ends, the next episode begins with the birth of our next featured figure. Through this format, we'll explore history up until relatively modern day to see how we are all Linked by History.Contact: mail@linkedbyhistory.com.

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  • Creator
    C.J. Weiss
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Linked by History
  • Show Website
    Linked by History

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