Selim II leads the Ottomans. Marco Brigadin the Venetians. They will clash over the island of Cyprus. But who will be victorious, and who will be defeated (and flayed)? The two sides meet on this medi...Show More
Calling all History Nerds! I’m not even finished this episode yet and it’s worth a recommendation. Season 2 is focused on the Ottoman Empire, which is one of those topics that is little known in the west but so important globally. This episode is just snapped a whole new lens on the situation for me...Show More
@epekilis That is a great season and I wear my history / empire nerd hat proudly - I’ve listened to every season with new episodes in regular rotation!
@benrempel Loved the first season of Empire and Season 2 is even better. I haven’t looked forward but do they do one focused on the Persian empire? You had so many great travel podcast recommendations for me that I’ve really enjoyed. How about history podcasts? What’s on your list? I listen to a...Show More
@epekilis Yes, Empire does cover a lot of ground - after the Ottomans, they do a season on slavery, then one on Russia and then the Persian Empire, all excellent listening. Thanks for the recommendations on your list, I will definitely check those out! In terms of my own list at present, you are rig...Show More
@benrempel Thanks! I’m an avid listener of History Extra and In Our Time. Forgot about those ones. Pretty sure I’ve heard the odd episode of Gone Medieval. Will explore the others. On a Canadian note, by pure coincidence just found out about a podcast by Parks Canada called ReCollections. Quite ...Show More
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epekilis recommended:Nov 28th, 2024
Calling all History Nerds! I’m not even finished this episode yet and it’s worth a recommendation. Season 2 is focused on the Ottoman Empire, which is one of those topics that is little known in the west but so important globally. This episode is just snapped a whole new lens on the situation for me...Show More
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benrempelNov 30th, 2024
@epekilis That is a great season and I wear my history / empire nerd hat proudly - I’ve listened to every season with new episodes in regular rotation!
epekilisDec 1st, 2024
@benrempel Loved the first season of Empire and Season 2 is even better. I haven’t looked forward but do they do one focused on the Persian empire? You had so many great travel podcast recommendations for me that I’ve really enjoyed. How about history podcasts? What’s on your list? I listen to a...Show More
benrempelDec 3rd, 2024
@epekilis Yes, Empire does cover a lot of ground - after the Ottomans, they do a season on slavery, then one on Russia and then the Persian Empire, all excellent listening. Thanks for the recommendations on your list, I will definitely check those out! In terms of my own list at present, you are rig...Show More
epekilisDec 3rd, 2024
@benrempel Thanks! I’m an avid listener of History Extra and In Our Time. Forgot about those ones. Pretty sure I’ve heard the odd episode of Gone Medieval. Will explore the others. On a Canadian note, by pure coincidence just found out about a podcast by Parks Canada called ReCollections. Quite ...Show More