Fan of History

By Dan Hörning & Bernie Maopolski

Dan Horning and Bernie Maopolski discuss the events of ancient history all over the world, decade by decade, starting at 1000 BC and moving forward. We love history! History, History, History!

... more

4.8

3939 ratings

FAQs about Fan of History:

How many episodes does Fan of History have?

The podcast currently has 239 episodes available.

Best of Fan of History

The most played episodes among Podcast App listeners.

Number 1: What´s New In History - The Secret of Rome's Self-Repairing Concrete — Solved?
Some Roman concrete has been standing for nearly two millennia—and in certain environments, it seems to have gotten remarkably good at repairing its own cracks. How? Bernie and Garry Stevens from History IN the Bible explore the science and history behind Roman concrete, from volcanic materials and ancient building techniques to recent research suggesting that something once dismissed as evidence of sloppy mixing may actually have been an important part of the recipe. Were Roman engineers deliberately creating self-healing concrete? Did different builders use different recipes for different jobs? And how much have we really rediscovered about one of the ancient world's most impressive technologies? The Romans left us the concrete. Figuring out exactly how they made it is another matter. Of course we have a lot of fun along the way and meet a very interesting character - Leonardo da Vinci's Vitruvian Man. DEFINITELY check this episode out! Article links: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-a-1-900-year-old-latrine-helps-explain-why-roman-concrete-lasts/ https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/this-ancient-construction-site-in-the-ruins-of-pompeii-is-revealing-new-secrets-about-the-2000-year-old-recipe-for-roman-concrete-180987845/ https://news.mit.edu/2025/pompeii-offers-insights-ancient-roman-building-technology-1209 PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO WHAT'S NEW IN HISTORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL https://www.youtube.com/@whatsnewinhistory This is a podcast by Dan Hörning and Bernie Maopolski. Contact information: E-mail: [email protected] http://facebook.com/fanofhistory https://twitter.com/danhorning https://www.instagram.com/dan_horning/ Music: “Tudor Theme” by urmymuse. Used here under a commercial Creative Commons license. Find out more at http://ccmixter.org/files/urmymuse/40020 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
September 09, 202624min
Number 2: 232. 500s BC – The Americas part 2: Mountains, Rainforest, and Sea
While Greece and Persia dominate the history books, entire worlds are developing across the Americas. In this episode we explore: • The Chavín network that connected the Andes through religion, pilgrimage, trade, AND DRUGS! • The hidden civilizations of Amazonia beneath the rainforest canopy • The Saladoid expansion across the Caribbean and the first island farming cultures These societies were shaping entire regions — long before the civilizations most people recognize. Please subscribe to our YouTube Channel! www.youtube.com/@WhatsNewinHistory This is a podcast by Dan Hörning and Bernie Maopolski. Contact information: E-mail: [email protected] http://facebook.com/fanofhistory https://twitter.com/danhorning https://www.instagram.com/dan_horning/ Music: “Tudor Theme” by urmymuse. Used here under a commercial Creative Commons license. Find out more at http://ccmixter.org/files/urmymuse/40020 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
March 04, 202636min
Number 3: 231. 500s BC - The Americas Part 1 of 3: Before the Empires
Before the Maya kings. Before the Aztecs. Before the Inca. While the Mediterranean world reorganizes itself, two continents across the ocean are developing along very different lines. In this episode arc we explore: • The forgotten mound-builders of North America • The Epi-Olmec world and the possible birth of writing • Early Maya cities before dynasties and divine kings These were advanced civilizations that might surprise you. Please subscribe to our YouTube channel. Just subscribe! That's all I ask! http://www.youtube.com/@WhatsNewinHistory Show notes Ancient Americas YouTube Channel www.youtube.com/@AncientAmericas Use this link to share with family, friends, and barbarian hordes https://pod.fo/e/391dad This is a podcast by Dan Hörning and Bernie Maopolski. Contact information: E-mail: [email protected] http://facebook.com/fanofhistory https://twitter.com/danhorning https://www.instagram.com/dan_horning/ Music: “Tudor Theme” by urmymuse. Used here under a commercial Creative Commons license. Find out more at http://ccmixter.org/files/urmymuse/40020 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
February 18, 202633min
Number 4: 230. 500s BC part 13 - How a real Oarhole changed the history of Western Civilization
How do you ignite a decades-long East-West conflict? Sometimes all it takes is some meddlesome Greeks, a Persian Transformer, and a tight oarhole. In this episode, we revisit a pivotal moment in 500 BC as the Persians sail for Naxos and history starts to shift—permanently. PLEASE Subscribe to our YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@WhatsNewinHistory This is a podcast by Dan Hörning and Bernie Maopolski. Contact information: E-mail: [email protected] http://facebook.com/fanofhistory https://twitter.com/danhorning https://www.instagram.com/dan_horning/ Music: “Tudor Theme” by urmymuse. Used here under a commercial Creative Commons license. Find out more at http://ccmixter.org/files/urmymuse/40020 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
February 04, 202634min
Number 5: What´s New In History: Escaping Vesuvius — The Romans Who Lived
Most people think everyone died when Vesuvius erupted in AD 79. Pompeii and Herculaneum froze in time — but the story didn’t stop there. In this What’s New in History, we talk to Garry Stevens about the fascinating new perspective on the AD 79 eruption: archaeologists aren’t just finding victims — they’re finding evidence of Romans who survived and rebuilt their lives elsewhere. From Pliny’s eyewitness account to the trail of empty shrines and missing household gods, we rethink one of ancient history’s most dramatic disasters — with a side order of garum. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEW YOUTUBE CHANNEL RIGHT NOW!! https://www.youtube.com/@WhatsNewinHistory Links https://www.livescience.com/archaeology/romans/its-really-an-extraordinary-story-historian-steven-tuck-says-of-the-romans-he-tracked-who-survived-the-ad-79-eruption-of-mount-vesuvius https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dY_3ggKg0Bc https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_Jl93aN4tizHWWM3bx31_2MX-T6h7RJU/view?usp=sharing This is a podcast by Dan Hörning and Bernie Maopolski. Please subscribe to our YouTube channel!! www.youtube.com/@WhatsNewinHistory If you like what we do you can support the Fan of History project on https://www.patreon.com/fanofhistory Contact information: E-mail: [email protected] http://facebook.com/fanofhistory https://twitter.com/danhorning https://www.instagram.com/dan_horning/ Music: “Tudor Theme” by urmymuse. Used here under a commercial Creative Commons license. Find out more at http://ccmixter.org/files/urmymuse/40020 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
January 14, 202623min