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The ’’Greats’’ of History

By: Phillip Barlag
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  • A weekly series about people who have been called “The Great,” where we try to get past the honorific and understand who they were, what they did, and why some people seem to like them so much.
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Episodes
  • Bonus Episode: Three New Things I've Learned About Thutmose III

    Bonus Episode: Three New Things I've Learned About Thutmose III
    May 31 2024

    Because learning a few new things about Sargon of Akkad was so much fun, I thought I would explore whether or not there were any fun new facts about Thutmose III that we could uncover together. Turns out, there are!

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    13 mins
  • Episode 7: Nebuchadnezzar II, part 2

    Episode 7: Nebuchadnezzar II, part 2
    May 29 2024

    Let's spend some time with a ruler who preferred hanging out at home to marching on campaign, and who built what might be the greatest city in human history.

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    39 mins
  • Episode 6: Nebuchadnezzar II, part 1

    Episode 6: Nebuchadnezzar II, part 1
    May 22 2024

    Let's meet and, hopefully, say goodbye to one of the most terrifying civilizations in human history. While we're at it, let's track the rise of someone who might just be the greatest builder in the ancient world.

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    39 mins
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