The Express History Podcast

On this episode of The Express History Podcast, we're going to be unpacking the hyper-famous Classical Age of Ancient Greece. The goal is to go over the political and military history of the period and show how very unique cirumstances were created, which then allowed for the legendary ancient Greek intellectual achievements. If you enjoy the episode, feel free to follow and rate the podcast! Key...

On this episode of The Express History Podcast, we'll be exploring the fascinating history of Islamic Spain. Spain's many centuries under Islamic rule are crucial to understanding not just its own makeup as a country today, but also the wider development of European art and philosophy. If you enjoy the episode, feel free to follow and rate the podcast! Key Dates: 711 - Arab armies launch the invas...

On today's episode of The Express History Podcast, we're going to be talking about the European Age of Exploration. The goal is to look at how, in less than two centuries of restless sailing culminating in Ferdinand Magellan's circumnavigation of the globe, European explorers laid down the foundations for a globalised world. If you enjoy the episode, feel free to follow and rate the podcast! Key D...

In today's episode, we're going to be talking about the Republic of Venice. My main historical passion is cross-cultural interactions in the Mediterranean, and few cities have been as prominent as Venice on this front, so I'm really excited for this one. If you enjoy the episode, feel free to follow and rate the podcast! Key Dates: 697 - Supposed election of the first Doge of Venice 1082 - The Rep...

For the first episode of The Express History Podcast, we're going to be talking about the active conflict in Cyprus. This is a special one for me: Cyprus is one of my favourite places in the world, and the conflict which still affects the island is vastly under-publicised. If you enjoy the episode, feel free to follow and rate the podcast! Key Dates: 1571 - Cyprus becomes an Ottoman province 1878...

Hi, and welcome to the Express History Podcast! The show's motto is 'History, to the point'. Hosted by Tomaso Cetto, it's the place to find concise, clear explanations of various historical topics, from Ancient Greece to the Arab Conquests. The podcast is built around two core beliefs: that the study of the past is the best way to understand the present, and that history should be accessible to ev...