Anthology Of Heroes History

By Elliot Gates

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Inspiring stories of extraordinary figures who defied the odds and altered the course of history.

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Anthology Of Heroes History episodes:

06.19.2024
The Battle of Manzikert 1071 | Part Three: Emperor's Folly
“The most decisive disaster in Byzantine history” - Steven Runciman In the epic conclusion to our series, we delve into the monumental Battle of Manzikert in 1071. Through the perspectives of Alp Arslan and Emperor Romanos IV Diogenes,...
06.04.2024
The Battle of Manzikert 1071 | Part Two: Alp Arslan and The Seljuk Onslaught
In this episode we'll explore the rise of the Seljuk Turks and the crises within the Byzantine Empire leading up to the pivotal Battle of Manzikert in 1071. We delve into the transformation of the Seljuk Turks from a...
05.21.2024
The Battle of Manzikert 1071 | Part One: Wolves At The Door
“Our Empire is withering!” - Empress Eudokia Today, we'll explore the events leading up to the 1071 Battle of Manzikert through the reign of Byzantine Emperor Constantine IX. During Constantine IX's reign, the Byzantine Empire faces threats from...
05.13.2024
Quickfire: 4 Petty Letters Of The Ancient World
Join us for a lively journey into the ancient world as co-host Alexander Gates and I delve into the most scandalous and petty letters of antiquity. From expletive-laden tirades to guilt-tripping manipulations, we uncover the outrageous communications of everyday...
04.29.2024
Akhenaten The Heretic Pharaoh | Part 2: Wrath Of The Aten
"The Gods had turned their backs on this land" - Tutankhamun's Restoration Edict In part two of our series, we delve into the downfall of Akhenaten, The Heretic King. As Akhenaten's religious reforms shake the very foundations of...
04.15.2024
Akhenaten The Heretic Pharaoh | Part 1: Like Father, Like Son
"The Pharaoh's sinister smile seemed to whisper love me… but fear me.." Embark on a journey into ancient Egypt's shadows with our latest episode, as we delve deep into the enigmatic life of Akhenaten, the heretic pharaoh whose legacy...
02.27.2024
Zoroastrianism: Ancient Persia's Lost Religion (with Professor Almut Hintze)
In this episode, Professor Almut Hintze sheds light on the ancient and mysterious religion of Zoroastrianism. For over two millennia, it was one of the world's most practiced religions until the arrival of Islam in the seventh century led...
02.12.2024
Guest Episode: The Rise of Llywelyn the Great (Welsh History Podcast)
Bonus episode from the podcast 'Welsh History Podcast' sharing the story of influential Welsh figure: Llywelyn the Great He is young, angry and looking for revenge. Welsh History Podcast is a proud member of the Evergreen Podcast Network. You can...
01.23.2024
Hitler's 1941 Invasion of Russia | Part 5: Christmas In The Cauldron
"Capitulation is impossible! The 6th Army will do its historic duty." - Adolf Hitler. In the conclusion of our series, we unravel the final months of the Battle of Stalingrad, exploring the consequences of Adolf Hitler's decision to forbid...
01.09.2024
Hitler's 1941 Invasion of Russia | Part 4: Fortress Stalingrad
"In the blazing city, we do not suffer cowards..." - Vasily Chuikov. This episode marks the penultimate episode of our series tracing Operation Barbarossa, Hitler's 1941 invasion of the USSR. Join us as we follow Marshal Friedrich Paulus...
12.26.2023
Hitler's 1941 Invasion of Russia | Part 3: The Motherland Calls!
"It is time to finish retreating. Not one step back!" - Joseph Stalin. In part three of our series on Operation Barbarossa: The Wehrmacht, desperately needing fuel after Operation Barbarossa, surprises everyone by heading south to the Caucasus, targeting...
12.11.2023
Hitler's 1941 Invasion of Russia | Part 2: Rage Of The Reich
"If the Germans want a war of extermination, they will get it!" - Joseph Stalin. In this gripping continuation of our Operation Barbarossa series, The Red Army rallies as the Wehrmacht's relentless march towards Moscow accelerates. With the...
11.27.2023
Hitler's 1941 Invasion of Russia | Part 1: A Great Gamble
"The world will hold its breath!" - Adolf Hitler. In this episode we delve into Operation Barbarossa, Hitler's audacious invasion of the Soviet Union in 1941. The morning of June 22nd, 1941, witnessed four million men surging across the...
10.09.2023
Season 5 Wrapup
A quick update on what's coming in season 6, our release schedule, and a few audience Q&A; Questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
09.18.2023
The Fall Of Szigetvár (1566) | Part 2: Zrinski's Redemption
"A life of sin, cleansed by his final act" Join us for the conclusion of our two-part series on the 1566 Siege of Szigetvár, featuring Nikola Zrinski's renowned last stand. In this episode, we delve into the captivating...
09.04.2023
The Fall Of Szigetvár (1566) | Part 1: Suleiman's Last March
"The Battle That Saved The Civilization" In this series, we explore the 1566 Siege of Szigetvár, a crucial castle on the Hapsburg-Ottoman border. When the 71-year-old Ottoman Sultan, Suleiman the Magnificent, besieged Szigetvár, he didn't anticipate the fierce resistance....
08.21.2023
300: Last Stand of The Spartans | Part 2
"Go tell the Spartans passerby, that here, obedient to our laws, we lie...." In this episode Mark and I continue our deep-dive into the epic Battle of Thermopylae (480BC). In the shadow of a dusty gorge in southern...
08.14.2023
300: Last Stand of The Spartans | Part 1
"Eat well Spartans for tonight we dine with Hades!" - King Leonidas I In this series I'm joined by Mark Pimenta, host of the Warlords Of History Podcast. Mark and I discuss the lead up to one of...
08.07.2023
Guest Episode: The Battle of Stamford Bridge (Cauldron Military History)
Bonus episode from the podcast 'Cauldron - A Military History Podcast'. At the outset of the battle, several mailed horsemen rode up to the Viking lines. Tostig Godwinson moved up to hear what the Anglo Saxon riders had tot...
07.24.2023
Hungary's Deathblow: Massacre At Mohács | Part 2
"Woe! Woe to us Hungarians! What an evil age we have entered..." On August 29, 1526, the forces of Christendom clashed with the mighty Ottoman Empire, transcending the borders of Hungary and leaving an indelible mark on world history....
07.10.2023
Hungary's Deathblow: Massacre At Mohács | Part 1
"More was lost at Mohacs" - Hungarian proverb In this series we journey into the events leading up to the disastrous Battle of Mohacs in 1526. This pivotal battle forever altered the course of Hungarian and European history....
06.26.2023
The Great Emu War
"If we had a military division of these birds it would face any army in the world!" In this episode we explore one of the wackiest chapters in military history. In 1932, Australia declared war on its native...
06.12.2023
The 1291 Siege of Acre (with Roger Crowley)
'Last fight of the Crusaders' In this episode we witness the climax of an era: The Crusaders' "last stand" in the Holy Land. Journey back in time to the fortified city of Acre, where the Crusaders faced their...
05.29.2023
Sobibor Concentration Camp Revolt | Part 3: Redemption
‘"Jews revolted ...Some escaped ... foreign guards dead. ...SEND HELP!" In this episode, we delve into the remarkable journey of four survivors of the Sobibor Escape: Toivi Blatt, Sasha Perchersky, Schlomo Szmajzner, and Leon Felhendler. Following their daring...
05.15.2023
Sobibor Concentration Camp Revolt | Part 2: Escaping Hell
'They terrified at the impetus of the badly armed Jewish legions' This episode is Part 2 of our series on the Sobibor Escape. In this episode, we'll delve into the rebellion itself and the pivotal role played by...
05.01.2023
Sobibor Concentration Camp Revolt | Part 1: Blueprint For Extermination
'From the depths of my wounded heart was born a terrible wish for vengeance...' In this episode, we will delve into the lead up to one of the most significant acts of resistance during the Holocaust: The Sobibor Escape....
04.17.2023
Guest Episode: The Battle of Gettysburg Begins (History Daily)
Bonus episode from the podcast 'History Daily'. July 1, 1863. Confederate troops engage with Union troops outside of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, setting off one of the bloodiest and most important battles of the American Civil War. History Daily...
04.10.2023
Baybars, The Sultan That Stopped The Mongols (with James Waterson)
In this episode Elliot sits down with James Waterson, author of "The Knights of Islam: The Wars of the Mamluks." James provides an in-depth look into the history of the Mamluk Sultanate, with a special focus on the reign of...
03.27.2023
The Unconquered Tribe | Part 3: Abiaka, The Unyielding
'He would not give up as long he had a single charge of powder...' In this episode, we dive into the story of Abiaka, the Seminole warrior and chieftain who refused to be conquered. With Osceola gone, Abiaka and...
03.13.2023
The Unconquered Tribe | Part 2: Osceola vs the USA
‘A man that with the feeblest means, produced the most terrible effects' Today we explore the rise and fall of Osceola, a charismatic and determined leader of the Seminole people Osceola's courage in his wars with the United States...
02.27.2023
The Unconquered Tribe | Part 1: The Wild Ones
‘Go count the bleeding scalps of your murdered countrymen, of all ages, of all sexes!’ In this episode, we delve into the shrouded history of the Seminole people, a tribe with roots in Florida dating back centuries. We...
02.13.2023
The 1527 Sack of Rome | Part 2: Horror & Atrocities
“The Christians are doing what even the Turks never did!” In this episode, we explore the horrific aftermath of the 1527 Sack of Rome, one of the most devastating events in the city's history. As The Duke of...
01.30.2023
The 1527 Sack of Rome | Part 1: Tragedy and Treachery
“Hell was a more beautiful sight to behold.” In this episode, we delve into the tumultuous events leading up to the 1527 Sack of Rome , "The 9/11 of the 16th Century". At the center of it all...
10.31.2022
Season 4 Wrap-up
That's a wrap for Season 4. New episodes coming in late Jan/early Feb 2023. Take our listener survey for the chance to win an Anthology Of Heroes hoody tinyurl.com/aohsurvey Sign up to our mailing list to be...
10.10.2022
The Rise and Fall of Majorian | Part 2: Downfall of the Roman Empire
“Could the fall of the Roman Empire have been avoided?” The story of the last days of the Western Roman Empire is a tale of two men: Emperor Majorian and his advisor, Ricimer. Majorian was a brave and determined...
09.26.2022
The Rise and Fall of Majorian | Part 1: House of Cards
By the mid fifth century, The Roman Empire was a shadow of its former self. Decades of weak leadership had left the realm fragmented, broke and leaderless. The world was moving on.…but not everyone was willing to accept it....
09.05.2022
Ethiopia's Fight Against Colonisation | Part 2: David & Goliath
’This country is mine and no other nation can have it!’ It had happened. King Menelik II was now Emperor Menelik II. With his rival killed and his armoury overflowing with modern guns, The ancient kingdom of Ethiopia...
08.22.2022
Ethiopia's Fight Against Colonisation | Part 1: Scramble For Africa
‘If powers at a distance come to partition Africa, I do not intend to be an indifferent spectator...’ By the late 1800’s, Ethiopia was the only African kingdom not yet colonized by Europeans. As France and Britain gobbled...
08.01.2022
Vercingetorix, Caesar's Worst Nightmare | Part 3: Vae Victis
"A last alliance against tyranny - the battle for free Gaul" Gaul hung by a thread. As Rome’s grip tightened around their homeland, the Tribal Kings met to discuss their grim reality. Age-old rivalries were tossed aside for...
07.18.2022
Vercingetorix, Caesar's Worst Nightmare | Part 2: Gaul Strikes Back
‘Rome made a desert, and called it peace’. Caesar’s first foray into Gaul had been an overwhelming success. He had vanquished one of the most powerful tribes, and their wealth had paid off his debts. Emboldened by...
07.04.2022
Vercingetorix, Caesar's Worst Nightmare | Part 1: Veni, Vidi, Vici
"I am a free man, of a free state" When Julius Caesar became Governor of Gaul in 58BC he dreamt of fame, fortune and legacy. Conquest had always been the path to glory for a Roman senator and...
06.20.2022
The 21 Year Long Siege Of Candia (With Professor Buttigieg)
In this special episode I'm joined by Professor Emanuel Buttigieg from The University Of Malta! The Professor shares with me the fascinating story of The Siege Of Candia that took place over a whopping 21 years starting in 1648....
06.06.2022
The Last Muslim King Of Spain, Part 3: Thy Kingdom Come
'He bore the impending demise of his religion, culture and way of life' Boabdil had earned his bloody throne. But there was little time to celebrate. As the armies of Christendom camped outside the last Islamic stronghold in Spain,...
05.23.2022
The Last Muslim King Of Spain, Part 2: Eye Of The Storm
'Stop, stop! Don't kill him you fool, that's the Moorish King!' Boabdil's path to the throne had not been easy. He had been pressured into overthrowing his father by his mother and was captured during his first battle. ...
05.09.2022
The Last Muslim King Of Spain, Part 1: Kingdom In Crisis
You cry like a woman, for what you couldn't defend as a man' Boabdil was heir to a dying kingdom. In the 15th century, Granada was the last Muslim state in Spain. For 250 years it survived, living...
04.25.2022
El Cid: The Man Behind the Legend | Part 2
El Cid was down but not out! After sacking King Alfonso's lands he was in exile, barred from returning to his home and family. But, his deeds had made him famous and he soon found employment in the...
04.11.2022
El Cid: The Man Behind the Legend | Part 1
'In Spain's rich history, El Cid is remembered above all others' El Cid was a knight in 11th century Spain. Growing up in the borderlands between two religions, he gained a reputation for military skill and bravery....
03.28.2022
The Battle of Covadonga and the Dawn of The Reconquista
'In this tiny mountain hamlet, history was about to be made.' In this episode, we explore the story of Pelayo, the first king of Asturias, and his legendary victory at the Battle of Covadonga. To understand the significance...
03.01.2022
Season 3 Wrap-up
A summary of season 3 and some notes on what we've got planned for season 4. Thanks for the wild ride! Supporting pictures, source material and attributions can be found on our website. Join the Anthology on...
02.21.2022
The Mutiny That Founded A Nation (Bounty Mutiny of 1789), Part 2
The crew of the HMS Bounty were free from their hated captain, but what now? Their old lives were over. And the ferocious Polynesians weren't interested in sharing their islands with British sailors. As the crewmembers couple up...

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Anthology Of Heroes History episodes:

The Battle of Manzikert 1071 | Part Three: Emperor's Folly

The Battle of Manzikert 1071 | Part Two: Alp Arslan and The Seljuk Onslaught

The Battle of Manzikert 1071 | Part One: Wolves At The Door

Quickfire: 4 Petty Letters Of The Ancient World

Akhenaten The Heretic Pharaoh | Part 2: Wrath Of The Aten

Akhenaten The Heretic Pharaoh | Part 1: Like Father, Like Son

Zoroastrianism: Ancient Persia's Lost Religion (with Professor Almut Hintze)

Guest Episode: The Rise of Llywelyn the Great (Welsh History Podcast)

Hitler's 1941 Invasion of Russia | Part 5: Christmas In The Cauldron

Hitler's 1941 Invasion of Russia | Part 4: Fortress Stalingrad

Hitler's 1941 Invasion of Russia | Part 3: The Motherland Calls!

Hitler's 1941 Invasion of Russia | Part 2: Rage Of The Reich

Hitler's 1941 Invasion of Russia | Part 1: A Great Gamble

Season 5 Wrapup

The Fall Of Szigetvár (1566) | Part 2: Zrinski's Redemption

The Fall Of Szigetvár (1566) | Part 1: Suleiman's Last March

300: Last Stand of The Spartans | Part 2

300: Last Stand of The Spartans | Part 1

Guest Episode: The Battle of Stamford Bridge (Cauldron Military History)

Hungary's Deathblow: Massacre At Mohács | Part 2

Hungary's Deathblow: Massacre At Mohács | Part 1

The Great Emu War

The 1291 Siege of Acre (with Roger Crowley)

Sobibor Concentration Camp Revolt | Part 3: Redemption

Sobibor Concentration Camp Revolt | Part 2: Escaping Hell

Sobibor Concentration Camp Revolt | Part 1: Blueprint For Extermination

Guest Episode: The Battle of Gettysburg Begins (History Daily)

Baybars, The Sultan That Stopped The Mongols (with James Waterson)

The Unconquered Tribe | Part 3: Abiaka, The Unyielding

The Unconquered Tribe | Part 2: Osceola vs the USA

The Unconquered Tribe | Part 1: The Wild Ones

The 1527 Sack of Rome | Part 2: Horror & Atrocities

The 1527 Sack of Rome | Part 1: Tragedy and Treachery

Season 4 Wrap-up

The Rise and Fall of Majorian | Part 2: Downfall of the Roman Empire

The Rise and Fall of Majorian | Part 1: House of Cards

Ethiopia's Fight Against Colonisation | Part 2: David & Goliath

Ethiopia's Fight Against Colonisation | Part 1: Scramble For Africa

Vercingetorix, Caesar's Worst Nightmare | Part 3: Vae Victis

Vercingetorix, Caesar's Worst Nightmare | Part 2: Gaul Strikes Back

Vercingetorix, Caesar's Worst Nightmare | Part 1: Veni, Vidi, Vici

The 21 Year Long Siege Of Candia (With Professor Buttigieg)

The Last Muslim King Of Spain, Part 3: Thy Kingdom Come

The Last Muslim King Of Spain, Part 2: Eye Of The Storm

The Last Muslim King Of Spain, Part 1: Kingdom In Crisis

El Cid: The Man Behind the Legend | Part 2

El Cid: The Man Behind the Legend | Part 1

The Battle of Covadonga and the Dawn of The Reconquista

Season 3 Wrap-up

The Mutiny That Founded A Nation (Bounty Mutiny of 1789), Part 2

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