  Welcome back all history fans to the Giants of History Podcast!   In this thirteenth and final episode in part one of our series on Cleopatra, we explore in great detail the assassination of Julius Caesar, as well as the impact his death had on Cleopatra’s immediate future, and ultimately, her life.  We hope you enjoy!   For exclusive access to “Giants of History | Stories” which are extra, all new full length episodes of Giants of History, visit Patreon.com/giantsofhistory.   This episode of Giants of History was brought to you by Audible.com.  Visit audibletrial.com/history to download your free audiobook   Gohistorypodcast.com | @giantshistory | gohistorypodcast@gmail.com   Please visit our website at gohistorypodcast.com for more information and to sign up for our email newsletter

Cleopatra:  The Assassination of Julius Caesar | Sic Semper Tyrannis

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Eyewitness accounts are the best way to explore history.  In this episode, we explore one of the most famous executions in history through the eyes of those that were in the room on that day, February 8th 1587...the day that the life of Mary, Queen of Scots came to an end.   Follow the show on Twitter:  @giantshistory

Mary, Queen of Scots:  Portrait of an Execution

It's common knowledge that Vincent van Gogh cut off part of his ear at some point in his life.  But, most have no idea of the events that led up to that bloody Sunday night in Arles, France, just before Christmas in 1888.     Twitter:  @giantshistory

Vincent van Gogh:  Bloody Sunday | The Ear

Part two in a two part series exploring the life of American abolitionist, Frederick Douglass. Follow the show on Twitter:  @giantshistory

Frederick Douglass Part 2:  The Fight

Part one in a two part series on Frederick Douglass. “You have seen how a man was made a slave…you shall see how a slave was made a man.” This is the line Frederick Douglass writes in his autobiography, just before he tells the story of the day he snapped, the day he just couldn’t take it anymore, the day he finally fought back. Follow the show on Twitter:  @giantshistory

Frederick Douglass Part 1:  The Gates of Hell

Welcome back all history fans to the Giants of History Podcast! In this twelfth and final episode of our series on Winston Churchill, we follow Churchill as his escape from the Boers reaches its final phase. He’s just one train ride away from ultimate freedom. We hope you enjoy! For exclusive access to “Giants of History | Stories” which are extra, full length episodes of Giants of History, visit patreon.com/giantsofhistory. Follow the show on Twitter: @giantshistory

Cleopatra: The Assassination of Julius Caesar | Sic Semper Tyrannis

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