Duo Stulti

On this episode, Titus and our esteemed guest Paz debate all things swords

On this very special episode, Titus and Dune do a deep dive into Christopher Beckwith's fascinating book, Warriors of the Cloister. PATREON: https://patreon.com/DuoStultiPod X: https://x.com/duostulti

In this episode, Titus and Dune defend an oft-maligned figure in Roman history: Theodora, a former slave girl and "dancer" turned empress, who oversaw the insanity of Justinian's reign. PATREON: https://patreon.com/DuoStultiPod X: https://x.com/duostulti

In this episode, Dune and Titus explore the absolutely insane stories contained within the Prose Edda PATREON: https://patreon.com/DuoStultiPod X: https://x.com/duostulti

In this episode, Titus and Dune break down the first moves of the great Norman-Byzantine War: Robert Guiscard and Bohemond de Hauteville's invasion of Greece. PATREON: https://patreon.com/DuoStultiPod X: https://x.com/duostulti

In this episode, Titus and Dune break down the events leading to the disastrous Battle of Manzikert and the anarchy that followed.

In this episode, Dune and Titus make the case that Tiberius was a misunderstood hero of Rome with an interesting vision as to how the empire should have been run... PATREON: https://patreon.com/DuoStultiPod X: https://x.com/duostulti

This week, Paz joins the Duo Stulti fellas to discuss the secret history behind the Knights Templar. SCARLET THREAD BOOK CLUB: https://www.patreon.com/u7261568?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator PATREON: https://patreon.com/DuoStultiPod X: https://x.com/duostulti

In this episode, Dune and Titus discuss the fascinating story behind the Aeneid, and the hidden truths it may contain. PATREON: https://patreon.com/DuoStultiPod X: https://x.com/duostulti

A continuation of last week's look into Mithridates VI of Pontus, Titus and Dune discuss the Third Mithridatic War and Mithridates' legacy.

In this episode, Titus makes the case that Mithridates, a formidable foe of Rome, has been unjustly maligned

In this episode, Dune and Titus discuss how the challenging and ever-shifting geography of Mesopotamia shaped the civilizations that called it home. PATREON: https://patreon.com/DuoStultiPod X: https://x.com/duostulti

This week, Titus breaks down to Dune the differences between the Byzantine Cataphract and the Frankish Knight PATREON: https://patreon.com/DuoStultiPod X: https://x.com/duostulti

In this episode, Dune and Titus continue their series on Manichaeism, focusing on how it travels through the Silk Road and survives in China. BOOK SOURCES: https://archive.org/details/manichaeisminlat0000lieu/page/n4/mode/1up

In this episode, Dune and Titus break down one of the strangest religions of late antiquity and the medieval era, and where it got its start.

In this episode, Titus and Dune explain why the concept of "feudalism" never actually existed, or at least never existed the way modern society views it. Make sure to vote in the attached poll on this episode!

In this episode, Dune and Titus defend the 8 foot tall emperor who kicked off the Crisis of the Third Century: Maximinus Thrax

In this episode, Dune and Titus break down a theory claiming that the Merovingian Kings of Francia are descended from Mary Magdalene

In this episode, Titus tells Dune all about the enigmatic Oxus Civilization and the mark they left on history

In this episode, Titus and Dune break down the fascinating trade networks of the classical world, focusing on the Amber Road and the Indo-Roman spice trade.

This week, Dune defends Akhenaten, an often maligned Pharaoh who spent his days praising the sun instead of addressing matters of the state. Was he a secret genius for doing so? Listen more to find out

In the final installment of our Understanding Justinian series, Dune and Titus talk about our overall thoughts on this enigma of a ruler.

This week Titus and Dune break down the complicated relationship between the Roman and Persian Empires during Justinian's reign.

In this episode, Dune and Titus discuss religious heresy and black dwarves

This week, Titus and Dune examine what may be Justinian's biggest disaster: the second half of the Gothic War.