Tides of History
About This Show
Show Info:
Everywhere around us are echoes of the past. Those echoes define the boundaries of states and countries, how we pray and how we fight. They determine what money we spend and how we earn it at work, what language we speak and how we raise our children. From Wondery, host Patrick Wyman, PhD (“Fall Of Rome”) helps us understand our world and how it got to be the way it is.
Most Recent Episode
Interview: Historian and Author Roger Crowley on the Portuguese Voyages to India
5 days ago
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46 minutes
How and why did the Portuguese end up sailing thousands of miles from their home country to acquire the riches of the Indian Ocean? To find out, I spoke to Roger Crowley, author of the recent book Conquerors: How Portugal Forged the First Global Empire. We also discussed his previous books, on the early modern Mediterranean, and how to write a great historical narrative.Bombas - Save 20% on your first purchase by going to bombas.com/TIDES and enter code TIDES at checkout.First Leaf - Get your 3-pack of introductory wine for just $15 by going to tryfirstleaf.com/TIDES.
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anne3c from
Love this show!
Historry can be stuffy, but this show is so interesting. I'm waiting every week for a new episode. It is well researched, and the host injects real life into the time periods he is describing, and makes it so easy to listen to. Never thought I'd be interested in the Roman empire, or military history, but I am hooked!
Date published: 2017-09-11
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John Locke from
Fantastic!
I felt truly drawn in by Patrick Wyman's style and grasp of history. Each episode felt as if I was being dropped into a different time period, with details on the culture, language, sounds and even smells of ancient life. Whether detailing life as a member of the well-respected bureaucratic class in the Byzantine Empire, or the growth of career mercenaries, and the development of private armies, the variety of each episode will keep you entertained and wanting more.
Looking forward to more to come !
Date published: 2018-02-09
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DaoudF from
Outstanding History
Patrick Wyman is a true historian. He takes the past and makes it come alive with very vivid descriptions and the use of characters. He is also very clear about his sources and how much we can really know for sure. This podcast challenges some common myths, but is not trying to be sensationalist. He is the kind of history teacher we all wish we had.
Date published: 2018-02-11
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skipper from
Enjoy history? This is your show!
Informative and enjoyable! Must listen if you want to learn about history!
Date published: 2018-03-11
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kathy k from
Enjoy every show and learn so much!
Always great content and well done! My favorite history podcast!
Date published: 2018-03-18
