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- Earliest Western Account of India + Caste System // 300 BC Megasthenes // Ancient Primary SourceSignup for your FREE trial to The Great Courses Plus here: http://ow.ly/DbeR30qCbGq--------------------------‐-----This is the first eyewitness description of India by someone from outside of India.If this channel is something you like, if you think saving primary sources is important, head over to the patreon and join up!https://www.patreon.com/voicesofthepast— Don’t forget to subscribe to my brother's channel History Time, where he makes full length historical documentaries:-https://www.youtube.com/historytime— Music courtesy of:-- Epidemic Sound— Voice actor & editor:-David KellyWe try to use copyright free images at all times. However if we have used any of your artwork or maps then please don't hesitate to contact me and we’ll be more than happy to give the appropriate credit.Text taken from "Ancient India as Described by Megasthenes and Arrian: Being a Translation of the Fragments of the Indika of Mecasthenes Collected by Dr. Schwanbeck, and of the First Part of the Indika of Arrian" by JW Crindle.Thanks to:Keenan Pepper / CC BY-SA (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)Photo Dharma from Penang, Malaysia / CC BY (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)Vijay Tiwari / CC BY-SA (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)By Photo Dharma from Sadao, Thailand - Detail of:., CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=61783990Nikhil99 / CC BY-SA (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)Kreativeart / CC BY-SA (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)Prarthana1830590 / CC BY-SA (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)Prince RoyTravel Miles With Smiles / CC BY-SA (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)
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21 min - th Century Executioner Reveals His Executions and their Crimes (1573-1617) Franz Schmidt's DiaryGet your special offer for MagellanTV here: https://try.magellantv.com/voicesofthepast. It's an exclusive offer for our viewers! Start your free trial today. MagellanTV is a new kind of streaming service run by filmmakers with 3,000+ documentaries! Check out our personal recommendation and MagellanTV’s exclusive playlists: https://www.magellantv.com/explore/history--------------Extracts taken from "A Hangman’s Diary: Being the Authentic Journal of Master Franz Schmidt, Public Executioner of Nuremberg 1573–1617."Translated by C. Calvert and A.W. Gruner.Published by D. Appleton, second impression October, 1928.Soundtrack licensed from Epidemic Sound/Artlist.Footage from Videoblocks.
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18 min - European Prisoner Relates Life Among Cannibals of Brazil (1557) // Trials of Hans StadenClaim your SPECIAL OFFER for MagellanTV here: https://try.magellantv.com/voicesofthepast. Start your free trial TODAY so you can watch Rio: The Great Saga and the rest of MagellanTV’s history collection: https://www.magellantv.com/explore/history--------------Extracts taken from:True History: An Account of Cannibal Captivity in Brazil by Hans StadenTranslated by Sir Richard Francis Burtonhttps://archive.org/details/captivityhansst00burtgoog/page/n135/mode/2upArt by Bilalerlangga.Thumbnail art by Alex Stoica.Music from Epidemic Sound and ArtlistStock footage from Videoblocks and ArtgridImage Credits:Tupi Housing By Valter Campanato/ABr - http://www.agenciabrasil.gov.br/media/imagens/2007/08/28/dsc_0100.jpg/view, CC BY 3.0 br, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=4201804By Wilfredor - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=50945629
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32 min - Roman Historian on The Founding of Rome // Livy on Romulus and Remus // 1st century BC Roman SourceThe beginning of the city that forged the western world.Here we have the story of Romulus and Remus, brought to us by Titus Livius, and the fable Romans passed down from generation to generation of the ancient origins of their empire - a tale of compassion, rebellion and fratricide.How do we actually know about history? Voices of the Past is a channel dedicated to recreating the original accounts from the people who lived through events, or who lived far closer to them than we do today. We do this word for word, with an accompanying soundtrack of rousing music and images.— Thanks for watching! Don’t forget to subscribe for new videos every single week! & Let us know in the comments what you’d like to see covered in the future.— Don’t forget to subscribe to our other channel History Time, where we make full length historical documentaries:-https://www.youtube.com/historytime— Music courtesy of:-- Epidemic Sound— Voice actor & editor:-David KellyWe try to use copyright free images at all times. However if we have used any of your artwork or maps then please don't hesitate to contact me and we’ll be more than happy to give the appropriate credit.thanks to:Renata3 [CC BY-SA 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)]
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14 min - Christopher Columbus' First Letter After Discovery of America // 1493 Primary SourceWritten aboard the Niña during the long journey home (and finished in Lisbon) here we have Christopher Columbus' first letter announcing the results of his monumental journey across the Atlantic; the islands he visited and his encounters with the natives - encounters that swiftly led to the death of millions and eventually the world we know today.How do we actually know about history? Voices of the Past is a channel dedicated to recreating the original accounts from the people who lived through events, or who lived far closer to them than we do today. We do this word for word, with an accompanying soundtrack of rousing music and images.— Thanks for watching! Don’t forget to subscribe for new videos every single week! & Let us know in the comments what you’d like to see covered in the future.— Don’t forget to subscribe to our other channel History Time, where we make full length historical documentaries:-https://www.youtube.com/historytime— Music courtesy of:-- Epidemic Sound— Voice actor & editor:-David KellyWe try to use copyright free images at all times. However if we have used any of your artwork or maps then please don't hesitate to contact me and we’ll be more than happy to give the appropriate credit.Thanks to:Ahmet AsarFritz_the_Cat
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25 min - Unremarkable Samurai Chronicles Genuine Life in Historical JapanIf you’re struggling, consider therapy with BetterHelp #ad. Clickhttps://betterhelp.com/voicesofthepast for a 10% discount on your first month of therapy with acredentialed professional specific to your needs.-----------------------------------Extracts taken from: Musui's Story: The Autobiography of a Tokugawa Samurai by Katsu Kokichi (Author), Teruko Craig (Translator, Introduction)University of Arizona Press (July 1, 1991)https://uapress.arizona.edu/book/musuis-storyEdited by Douglas Baker and David KellyNarration by David KellyThumbnail Art by Ettore Mazza
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33 min - A Letter from Iwo Jima // Major Charles Williamson // World War II Primary SourceHere we have something a little different to our usual videos.To complement The Armchair Historian's recent video on Iwo Jima, here we present a letter from an American soldier who took part in that fateful day.This is part of a World War 2 collaboration, enjoy these videos for more content!The Armchair Historian's Battle of Iwo Jima:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fghJ1c02KQHouse of History's video on the 20th July Plot:https://youtu.be/6g52o62ZHLEHistory House Productions' video on Poland in WW2:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1w7uYRMzLs&feature=youtu.beHow do we actually know about history? Voices of the Past is a channel dedicated to recreating the original accounts from the people who lived through events, or who lived far closer to them than we do today. We do this word for word, with an accompanying soundtrack of rousing music and images.— Thanks for watching! Don’t forget to subscribe for new videos every single week! & Let us know in the comments what you’d like to see covered in the future.— Become a patron for as little as a dollar a month & help keep this project going:-https://www.patreon.com/historytimeUK— Don’t forget to subscribe to our primary channel History Time, where we make full length historical documentaries:-https://www.youtube.com/historytime— History Time is now a podcast. You can find us wherever you get your podcasts from.—Join our community on social media:-Twitter:-https://twitter.com/HistoryTimeUK/Facebook:-https://www.facebook.com/HistoryTimeOfficial/Instagram:-https://www.instagram.com/historytime_ig/— Music courtesy of:-- Epidemic Sound- Joss Edwards Music:-https://soundcloud.com/jossedwardsmusic- Derek & Brandon Fiechter- Kevin MacLeod— Voice actor & editor:-David KellyWe've compiled a reading list of our favourite history books via the Amazon influencer program. If you do choose to purchase any of these incredible sources of information then Amazon will send us a tiny fraction of the earnings (as long as you do it through the link) (this means more and better content in the future) I'll keep adding to and updating the list as time goes on:-https://www.amazon.com/shop/historytimeAre you a budding artist, writer, illustrator, cartographer, or music producer? Send us an email! No matter how professional you are or even if you’re just starting out, we can always use new music and images in my videos. Get in touch! I’d love to hear from you.We try to use copyright free images at all times. However if we have used any of your artwork or maps then please don't hesitate to contact me and we’ll be more than happy to give the appropriate credit.Thanks to:The USMC for the photos, and...USA National Archives [CC BY-SA 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)]Recuerdos de Pandora
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7 min - First European Description of Life in Korea // 1668 'Hamel's Journal' // Primary SourceGet MagellanTV here: https://try.magellantv.com/voicesofthepast & get an exclusive offer extended to our viewers: an extra month FREE. MagellanTV is a new kind of streaming service run by filmmakers with 2,000+ documentaries! Check out our personal recommendation and MagellanTV’s exclusive playlists: https://www.magellantv.com/explore/history-------------------------------------------Hendrick Hamel was shipwrecked in Korea in 1653, becoming the first Westerner to provide a first-hand account of life in the kingdom. He describes a kingdom of contrasts - blatant liars, yet incredibly credulous, very well educated but terribly misogynistic - with a range of advanced ideas, underfloor heating in their houses being one remarkable example.Corea, Without and Within: Chapters on Corean History, Manners and Religion. With Hendrick Hamel ... byWilliam Elliot Griffis, Hendrik Hamel Publication date: 1885If this channel is something you like, if you think saving primary sources is important, head over to the patreon and join up!Http://www.patreon.com/voicesofthepast— Don’t forget to subscribe to my brother's channel History Time, where he makes full length historical documentaries:-https://www.youtube.com/historytime— Music courtesy of:-- Epidemic Sound— Voice actor & editor:-David KellyWe try to use copyright free images at all times. However if we have used any of your artwork or maps then please don't hesitate to contact me and we’ll be more than happy to give the appropriate credit.Thanks to:European Space AgencyRepublic of KoreaHanok四葉亭四迷 / CC BY-SA (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)Imagen de YD Choi en PixabayAdbarSteve46814by Junho Jung at Flickr from South Korea / CC BY-SA (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)Republic of Korea Seooreung_Royal_Tomb_58By https://wellcomeimages.org/indexplus/obf_images/2d/bc/3e9564baab6ddf6b20006d9ec5cc.jpgGallery: https://wellcomeimages.org/indexplus/image/V0018478.htmlWellcome Collection gallery (2018-03-22): https://wellcomecollection.org/works/kvsy8kee CC-BY-4.0, CC BY 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=36517817By Jocelyndurrey - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=47255719By lamoix - Doctor's Office, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=43960253by bifyu / CC BY-SA (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)By https://wellcomeimages.org/indexplus/obf_images/7d/ed/a234fc2aa4a6c3aa426a997f6c9d.jpgGallery: https://wellcomeimages.org/indexplus/image/V0037646.htmlWellcome Collection gallery (2018-03-21): https://wellcomecollection.org/works/qmcauudh CC-BY-4.0, CC BY 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=36627689Norman B. Leventhal Map CenterWikifrits / CC BY-SA (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)
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22 min - Puzzled European Voyager Recounts The Great Christian Kingdom of India (1499) // Vasco Da GamaGet your special offer for MagellanTV here: https://try.magellantv.com/voicesofthepast. It's an exclusive offer for our viewers! Start your free trial today. MagellanTV is a new kind of streaming service run by filmmakers with 3,000+ documentaries! Check out our personal recommendation and MagellanTV’s exclusive playlists: https://www.magellantv.com/explore/history--------------Extracts from "A Journal of the First Voyage of Vasco da Gama 1497-1499" translated by E. G. RAVENSTEIN, F.R.G.S.— Music courtesy of:-Epidemic SoundArtlist.ioImage credits:Golden bowl Photo Dharma from Sadao, Thailand, CC BY 2.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0, via Wikimedia CommonsWe try to use copyright free images at all times. However if we have used any of your artwork or maps then please don't hesitate to contact me and we’ll be more than happy to give the appropriate credit.
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17 min - Enslaved Icelander Recounts Atrocities of Barbary Pirate Raid (1627) // Diary of Ólafur EgilssonClaim your SPECIAL OFFER for MagellanTV here: https://try.magellantv.com/voicesofthepast. Start your free trial TODAY so you can watch Myths and Monsters and the rest of MagellanTV’s history collection: https://www.magellantv.com/explore/history--------------Extracts taken from The Travels of Reverend Olafur Egilsson: The Story of the Barbary Corsair Raid on Iceland in 1627.by Olafur Egilsson (Author), Karl Smari Hreinsson (Translator), Adam Nichols (Translator)https://www.amazon.com/Travels-Reverend-Olafur-Egilsson-Barbary/dp/0813228697Thumbnail Art and Art by Alex Stoica.Stock footage taken from Videoblocks and Artgrid.Music from Epidemic Sound and Artlist.Image Credits:Westman Islands By Bruce McAdamCamera location62° 55′ 41.37″ N, 20° 27′ 25.92″ WView this and other nearby images on: OpenStreetMap - originally posted to Flickr as Vestmannaeyjar, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=6994388Grass Roof Houses By michael clarke stuff - originally posted to Flickr as Grass-roof houses, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=7014145
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About History's Living Voices: The Past, Told by Those Who Lived It
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History's Living Voices is the ultimate, immersive history podcast that delivers firsthand, first-person historical accounts direct from the source.
In every episode, we cut out the middleman and go straight to the primary documents: personal diaries, battlefield maps with handwritten orders, private letters, and last-will-and-testaments. Through these authentic, unfiltered voices, discover the true human behind the legend. Imagine a seasoned medieval knight storyteller, having just removed his helmet, guiding you through the troop positions in an ancient manuscript, his words grounded in actual historical records—like a weathered document sealed with a critical year, such as '1776'.
From the front lines of global wars to the breakthroughs of visionaries, hear exactly what it felt like to be in the room where it happened. Perfect for fans of documentary storytelling and historical deep-dives who crave authenticity. If you want to know what it truly felt like to live through the moments that forged modernity, this is your journey.
Hit follow to listen to the people who wrote the real story of humanity.