A.D. History Podcast
Summary: Have you ever wondered about all the history we’ve missed? The amazing figures that are seemingly forgotten, incredible events passed over, or what a picture of true world history actually looks like? Or how history played out in the eyes of those who lived it and made it? The A.D. History Podcast explores the last two thousand years of world history, in an innovative new way. Join hosts Paul K. DiCostanzo and Patrick Foote as they examine the past two millennia, beginning in 1 AD, progressing forward ten years every episode until they reach the modern day. Within each ten-year installment, Paul and Patrick aim to share incredibly important, but often overlooked historic events and figures from around the world in prospective fashion; trying to see history through the eyes and in the world of those who lived it. By identifying these sometimes lesser known, but in no way less significant aspects of history, A.D. History seeks to identify the many disparate threads that weave the fuller, richer tapestry of history from around the world.
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Why did the Roman economy nearly collapse during the crisis of the third century? To answer that question we are joined by a special guest contributor. We also examine the highly revealing case study of how Roman Gaul experienced it's third century crisis on the ground. Specifically how it contributed to the creation of the short-lived Gallic Empire splinter state, founded by Postumus in 260AD. ...**DONATE to the A.D. History Podcast on Patreon!: https://patreon.com/adhistorypodcast/
In our newest installation of A.D. History, we take our first look at the Korean Peninsula during antiquity. Specifically with one of it's own Three Kingdoms kicking up the dust against the standout of all of China's Three Kingdoms - Cao Wei. For our second segment, Paul takes a foray into exactly who the Sassanid Persians were. As a power that will exist for the next four centuries during our show, it is well due to better understand who they were, how they operated, and how they lived. While it is not easy for modern scholars to answer these very specific questions, we take our best stab to get under the surface of their civilization...** DONATE TO A.D. HISTORY ON PATREON!: https://patreon.com/adhistorypodcast/
In this newest episode of A.D. History, Paul and Patrick have finally arrived at the storm that is the Crisis of the Third Century for ancient Rome. It is a complex melange of military conflict, political struggles at the highest levels, unexpected characters making their way to the forefront, and a deeply compelling struggle endured by this incredibly famous ancient super power... ** CONTRIBUTE TO A.D. HISTORY ON PATREON!: https://patreon.com/adhistorypodcast/
In our newest episode of the A.D. History Podcast, we witness the meteoric rise of the Sassanid Empire; a power that will make an indelible mark on the history of the world over the next four centuries. Furthermore, we look into the Roman emperor Elagabalus, a Roman emperor who wasn't truly all that Roman at all... *CONTRIBUTE to the A.D. History Podcast on Patreon by visiting https://patreon.com/adhistorypodcast
In today's episode, we fully and truly wrap his mini-series documenting the death rattle of the Han Dynasty by discussing the final emperor to call himself a Han. Additionally, we foray into BOTH Chinese history and world history; discussing the scintillating intersection between General Cao Cao, Sun Tzu's "The Art of War," as well as the work's greater impact on the history of intelligence and covert operations!... *CONTRIBUTE TO THE A.D. HISTORY PODCAST ON PATREON!: https://patreon.com/adhistorypodcast/
As Paul and Patrick kick off the beginning of the A.D. History Podcast season three, they begin laying down the framework for the upcoming so-called "Crisis of the Third Century" for Rome; examining the incredible rise of Septimius Severus. In addition to the remarkable decade long campaign of legendary poet-warlord Cao Cao, leading to the formation of the Wei Kingdom.
As has become the tradition for A.D. History at the conclusion of every season, Paul and Patrick touch on the topics they missed. For whatever reason, these very interesting and worthy topics did not make the initial cut... until now! Topics such as the lesser known Antonine Wall, the invention of what we know as modern paper, and the exceptional chaos of The Year of the Five Emperors... *SUPPORT THE A.D. HISTORY PODCAST ON PATREON! https://patreon.com/adhistorypodcast
For this conclusion of A.D. History’s second century season, the Han Dynasty’s collapse and Japan’s Queen Himiko come to the forefront. With the close of the second season, it is a truly fitting climax. *SUPPORT THE A.D. HISTORY PODCAST ON PATREON!: https://patreon.com/adhistorypodcast
The newest episode of A.D. History takes you foremost to the waning years of the Eastern Han Dynasty from 181AD to 190AD, as it struggles to quell the Yellow Turban Rebellion. We also introduce Galen of Pergamon; a father of modern Western medicine who despite his now historical low profile popularly - held major influence in medicine for 1,500 years after his death. In many ways Galen singlehandedly laid the framework of modern medicine. **Donate to the A.D. History Podcast on Patreon!: https://patreon.com/adhistorypodcast
For this episode of the A.D. History Podcast, Paul and Patrick are joined by TGNR’s Founder and Editor-in-Chief Kristen E. Strubberg. Together they discuss the reality of Emperor Commodus' mental health; specifically against his popular cultural portrayal. Yes, we are looking at you, Ridley Scott. Additionally, Patrick in particular explores a question from our recent “Who Wrote the Gospels?” episode: why isn’t there only a single gospel narrative in the New Testament? As opposed to the four that are now the canonical norm? It's a valid question, and one Tatian in this decade proffered a solution for, today known as the Diatessaron. So, what did the single gospel look like? Find out in this newest episode! **Donate to the A.D. History Podcast on Patreon!: https://patreon.com/adhistorypodcast
Go to https://NordVPN.com/adhistory and use code ADHISTORY to get a 2-year plan plus 1 additional month with a huge discount. It’s risk free with Nord’s 30 day money-back guarantee! We see how Rome fought the Antonine Plague compared to COVID-19 today, and uncover the unusual relationship between Rome & Han Dynasty China. *DONATE TO THE A.D. HISTORY PODCAST ON PATREON: https://patreon.com/adhistorypodcast
Happy 2021! Paul and Patrick are back from the holidays hiatus and have a brand new episode of A.D. History for you! In this episode of the A.D. History Podcast, Paul and Patrick are teaming up to tackle the enormous questions: Who wrote the gospels in the Christian New Testament? As well as exploring the conceptual origins for creating a New Testament canon, through the case study of one Marcion of Sinope. *SUPPORT THE A.D. HISTORY PODCAST ON PATREON: patreon.com/adhistorypodcast
For the holiday season Paul and Patrick debut the special series, "A.D. HISTORY WATCHES," reviewing - as historians - the satire classic "Monty Python's Life of Brian." Also, as mentioned in this episode’s opener: What do you think future historians will take the most interest in looking back at 2020? Clearly it will be largely be dominated by the ongoing pandemic, but what else do you think will draw their interest? Let us know your thoughts by emailing the show at adhistorypodcast@tgnreview.com, or on our social media outlets, and we will include them for our special segment on this question! On a final note: this episode of the A.D. History Podcast marks a brief hiatus for Paul and Patrick, as our next episode will release on 16 January, 2021. At which time A.D. History will pick up where we have left off, exploring 151AD - 160AD. These last three months, releasing a new episode every two weeks, has been a tremendous challenge. So we are taking a much needed breather to recharge for our 2021 ahead. Cheers to you, and our upcoming 2021 together!
Special Holiday deal! Go to https://NordVPN.com/adhistory and use code ADHISTORY to get 68% off a 2 year plan plus 4 additional months free. It’s risk free with Nord’s 30 day money-back guarantee! Learn how a VPN works: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCWNRzoQGis In this newest edition of the A.D. History Podcast, we explore a very unlikely - yet highly revealing - aspect of Roman society, satire. Specifically by exploring one of Rome's most infamous satirists... Juvenal! For the second segment, Paul breaks down in full exactly how the hell we ended up with the historical concept of the "Five Good Emperors." If you enjoyed our previous episode's interview with Sam Aranow, it would be very difficult to consider the acts of Hadrian as "good." So, what gives? We have the very answer for you!
Special Black Friday deal! Go to https://NordVPN.com/adhistory and use code ADHISTORY to get 68% off a 2 year plan plus 4 additional months free. It’s risk free with Nord’s 30 day money-back guarantee! Learn how a VPN works: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCWNRzoQGis. Did the Jewish people ever have a chance to return to Jerusalem under Roman Rule? Was Hadrian as good an emperor as he's often made out to be? Well, do we have a story and interview for you!
