Fan of History

Bernie and Dan talk about Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon, pious prince, the favorite of the god Marduk, exalted ruler who is the beloved of the god Nabû, the one who deliberates (and) acquires wisdom, the one who constantly seeks out the ways of their divinity (and) reveres their dominion, the indefatigable governor who is mindful of provisioning Esagil and Ezida daily and (who) constantly seeks...

In the far reaches of Indonesia lies Flores, a long narrow island of high mountains, precipitous cliffs, and deep ravines. While doing fieldwork on this remote island, our guest today - anthropologist Gregory Forth - came across people talking about a half-apelike, half-humanlike creature that once lived in a cave on the slopes of a nearby volcano.  Over the years he continued to record what...

Bernie och Dan talk about what's going on in Rome and its all about the reforms of Servius Tullius, the sixth king of Rome. The reforms set the stage for the upcoming republic. This is a podcast by Dan Hörning and Bernie Maopolski. If you like what we do you can support the Fan of History project on https://www.patreon.com/fanofhistory Contact information: http://facebook.com/fanofhistory https://...

Bernie: I'm not sure if I laughed more recording or editing and listening to this episode! Dan and I discuss an archaeological find at Roman settlement in England and hilarity ensues. Enough said... just check this episode out! Link: https://www.businessinsider.com/modern-obsession-hair-removal-traced-back-to-the-romans-2023-6 This is a podcast by Dan Hörning and Bernie Maopolski. If you like what...

Dan och Bernie give you some sports results from the olympics, news about the rise of tyrants and the founding of Heraclea Pontica and Barca. The power of Sparta is growing and Pisistratus gains more power in Athens through populism. Tyrants are popping up everywhere. This is a podcast by Dan Hörning and Bernie Maopolski. If you like what we do you can support the Fan of History project on https:/...

It's a Three-Fer! Dan joins Bernie in this episode where we're on the bleeding edge of historical research (and we're not referring to tip of a spear!) 1. How scholars are using AI to read Cuneiform tablets 2. How you can win 250,000 US Dollars by using AI to decipher 2,000 year old BURNED Roman scrolls  3. I kid you not.... an AI controlled robot that can put together a vase out of broken sh...

Dan and Bernie goes to Babylonia and the ongoing reign of Nebuchadnezzar II. This is a podcast by Dan Hörning and Bernie Maopolski. If you like what we do you can support the Fan of History project on https://www.patreon.com/fanofhistory Contact information: http://facebook.com/fanofhistory https://twitter.com/danhorning https://www.instagram.com/dan_horning/ Music: “Tudor Theme” by urmymuse. Used...

We were blessed to have an expert on this period of Roman history that's also pretty good with Swedish geography on this one... and it's our favorite podcaster Dan Horning! In this episode we explore a new find on the Island of Gotka Sandon and Bernie tries to pronounce Swedish words. Except for that it's a really good episode! Link to article: https://arkeonews.net/archeologists-discover-2000-yea...

Dan and Bernie visit Greece and their colonies where we find a tyrant with a new torture device, the founding of the Nemean Games, and colonies founding colonies. All that plus Dan and Bernie have some fun with AI. This is a podcast by Dan Hörning and Bernie Maopolski. If you like what we do you can support the Fan of History project on https://www.patreon.com/fanofhistory Contact information: htt...

This is the real thing! A respectable anthropologist's new book lays out a good case for the existence of truly ancient people in a remote area. Is it really Denmark? You'll have to listen to find out! Dan joins Bernie on this episode of What's New In History Link https://www.sapiens.org/biology/flores-island-ape-men/ This is a podcast by Dan Hörning and Bernie Maopolski. If you like what we do yo...

Lucius Tarquinius Priscus is assassinated by the sons of Ancus Marcius. The king's widow has to think fast and what could possible be a better solution than to assign that blessed slave as the next ruler of Rome? This is a podcast by Dan Hörning and Bernie Maopolski. If you like what we do you can support the Fan of History project on https://www.patreon.com/fanofhistory Contact information: http:...

Roman history expert Dan Horning joins Bernie on this episode of "What's New in History".  An archeologist makes a serendipitous discovery without lifting a shovel, but what does this finding tell us? Check it out to find out and be enlightened (and entertained too!) Links: https://www.livescience.com/archaeology/romans/ancient-roman-camps-from-secret-military-mission-spotted-using-google-ear...

We're in the heart of the Spring and Autumn Period of Chinese history. Our time now is the pre-dawn of Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism with the states in the central plains at each other's throats as usual. Today we have small battles and intrigue, culminating in another showdown between Jin and Chu. Plus we have our first meeting with Lao Tzu the founder of Taoism, and DEFINITELY listen to the...

We’re bringing sexy back! Well, we’re bringing back the Assyrian Empire which Fans of Fan of History find sexy. This dig near Mosul Iraq, in the ruins of the ancient city of Nineveh by Iraqi and American archeologists is definitely finding sexy artifacts: Precious objects made of ostrich eggshells, elaborately painted walls, furniture inlaid with carved hippopotamus and elephant ivory, and an espe...

In this SEVENTH episode of the 580's Dan and Bernie go to China for another battle and some new archeology. We're in the Spring and Autumn period where the jockeying for power and battles are still going full swing. We'll also catch you up to where we are now in Chinese history and how we got here. This is a podcast by Dan Hörning and Bernie Maopolski. If you like what we do you can support the Fa...

Yes it’s all true… The recent discovery of a 11,400-year-old village in Turkey challenges ideas of when and why humans first settled down. Excavations at monumental site Karahan Tepe, near the Turkish-Syrian border, suggest that society was established before the dawn of agriculture. LINKS https://www.haaretz.com/archaeology/2023-04-13/ty-article/what-drove-humans-to-settle-israeli-researchers-off...

Could this be the most famous person Dan and Bernie have podcasted about? Move over Baby Yoda... we've got baby Cyrus the Great! Maybe he's not a Jedi master but soon he will be the master of a HUGE EMPIRE. This story is full of thrills and close calls so don't miss it! This is a podcast by Dan Hörning and Bernie Maopolski. If you like what we do you can support the Fan of History project on https...

As Dan would say WHAT??!! Dan joins Bernie on this episode of What’s New In History where we learn that our hominid ancestors probably were “sailing” something like a HALF MILLION YEARS AGO! What sounds like a crazy theory at first will become much clearer after you hear our brilliant minds discuss this … as well as bigfoot, Chewbacca, South American monkeys, and UFOs. What else can you ask for! L...

Lots of hard to pronounce names in this one and lot's going on! Nebuchadnezzar - who's still on the warpath Psammetichus - RIP Ankhnesneferibre - Listen to Dan and Bernie pronounce her name Astyages - the Median crown prince gets a wife Cambyses - the new King of Anshan We have a good Herodotus story about Scythians, an underground city in Anatolia, battles in Sicily and Sardinia, and The Battle o...

A discussion with Professor Peter Brand about his latest book, Ramses II, Egypt’s Ultimate Pharaoh. Ramesses II was the most magnificent and iconic pharaoh in Egyptian history. His reign was the longest, the most “monumental” in buildings and artwork, the most innovative in diplomacy, and even the most procreative, with over one hundred royal offspring! Drawing on the latest research, Peter J. Bra...

It's a dream come true for Dan! He uses his great knowledge of ancient Rome to tell us more about the early, early days of the city and the legendary king Tarquin. You won't find a deeper dive than this... we have it all... Etruscans, the first Triumph, and War! But he doesn't stop there - oh no, not at all - we have a "disembodied phallus". Yep... that and the world's first tuba. Definitely check...

But unlike any cookbook you’ve ever seen! Bernie talks with Assyrian author Arim Hawsho about his soon to be published “cookbook”. It’s a cookbook but much, much more than that! Have a listen to hear all about it. And go to the website below for FREE recipes fit for a GOD! https://www.tableofgods.com/ If you like what we do you can support the Fan of History project on https://www.patreon.com...

Thank You to Matt Breen of The Explorer's Podcast for help with this podcast! https://explorerspodcast.com/hanno-the-navigator/ Dan and Bernie finally get to Hanno the Navigator of Carthage's exploration the west coast of Africa and the amazing things he encountered! Translation with commentary of the Periplus https://www.livius.org/articles/person/hanno-1-the-navigator/hanno-1-the-navigator-2/ Th...

In our latest episode of “What’s New In History”, Bernie tells of a recent discovery in Israel of a 3700 year old comb. But it’s more than meets the eye after a second look.   The lead archeologist, Yosef Garfinkel, said “I really think this is the most important object ever found in my excavations.” That’s a pretty bold statement…is it the comb of King David or maybe Abraham? Listen to find...

We go to Ancient Greece in this episode and meet Pythagoras the underage boxer, Thales the OG of western philosophy, and find out how the Greeks would execute you (hint it's not hemlock!) This and of course listen to find out about the biggest sucking machine in history! This is a podcast by Dan Hörning and Bernie Maopolski. Table of Gods cookbook: https://www.tableofgods.com/ If you like what we...