Carl Rylett

A History of Europe Key Battles

History EN ↓ 252 episodes

A podcast on European conflicts from the perspective of each side to provide an alternative to the traditional national narratives. Going chronologically from the Ancient Greeks onwards I described to some extent how each battle was won or lost by particular decisions, tactics, technology or fortune. But the aim of each main narrative will be to place each battle in the context of the overall history of Europe. New series on the Interwar Years 1918-1945 begins 18th July 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Carl Rylett

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02.1 The Battle of Marathon 490 BC, Part 1 12.01.2014 19:41

In 490 BC the Ancient Greeks of Athens fought for their very survival and for their way of life against the Persian Empire. It is important because the Greeks were to help build the foundations of European civilisation www.historyeurope.net www.patreon.com/historyeurope Picture: The relief stone of Darius the Great in the Behistun Inscription Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...

01.1 A History of Europe, Introduction 28.12.2013 8:46

The year 2014 marks a hundred years since the beginning of the First World War- a war which started in Europe and tore the continent apart. It is a time for reflection on its legacy. This podcast acts as an introduction to the series of podcasts telling the history of Europe from the Ancient Greeks to the First World War Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.