Neil Eckart

War And Conquest

History EN ↓ 223 episodes

The rise of Western Civilization through its political and military conflicts. Sarcasm throughout but still as grounded to reality as possible, there's no reason this can't be fun. Multiple episodes on a specific time period or leader with a different metal intro for every episode

Author

Neil Eckart

Episodes

{9.2} Charlemagne: The Man, The Myth, The Legend 27.09.2020 31:22

748- 772 AD: The early years of Charlemagne's life and how he rose to become king of all the Franks Song: Biggly Wiggly Style by The Devil Wears Prada- With Roots Above and Branches Below www.warandconquest.com warandconquestpcast@gmail.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdUOD52RBg1BBm_zndE-DdA https://www.patreon.com/warandconquest War and Conquest Podcast on Facebook warandconquestpcast on Ins...

{9.1} Charlemagne: Who Is This Frank Everyone Keeps Talking About? 20.09.2020 28:40

5th-8th Century AD: The Franks are one in a long list of those who pick the corpse of the Roman Empire, but against all odds they outlast their contemporaries Song: Pieces by Of Mice and Men- EARTHANDSKY www.warandconquest.com warandconquestpcast@gmail.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdUOD52RBg1BBm_zndE-DdA https://www.patreon.com/warandconquest War and Conquest Podcast on Facebook warandconq...

War and Conquest Plus: The Pyrrhic War 13.09.2020 24:39

Due to the host being incapacitated by illness, the Charlemagne series has been delayed. So here' this months Patreon exclusive episode on the house

Season 8 Source Review 30.08.2020 18:21

All the music and sources used in the Octavian/ Augustus Series

{8.16} The Finale of The House of Caesar 23.08.2020 35:43

14 AD- 68 AD: Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius and Nero all take their turns ensuring that the first Imperial Dynasty of Rome went up in flames in the most glorious of fashions www.warandconquest.com warandconquestpcast@gmail.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdUOD52RBg1BBm_zndE-DdA https://www.patreon.com/warandconquest War and Conquest Podcast on Facebook warandconquestpcast on Instagram warandco...

{8.15} The Tragedy of The Julio-Claudians 16.08.2020 27:57

23 BC- 14 AD: With the death of Augustus looming on the horizon, he desperately scrambles to keep one of his heirs alive long enough to inherit the empire Song: Lust of The Lost by Famous Last Words- Two Faced Charade( Instrumental) www.warandconquest.com warandconquestpcast@gmail.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdUOD52RBg1BBm_zndE-DdA https://www.patreon.com/warandconquest War and Conquest P...

{8.14} Augustus: From Cantabria to Teutoburg Forest 09.08.2020 39:12

26 BC-9 AD: Auguatus and his legates oversee the largest expansion of the Roman Empire in it's history. Conquering regions from the mountains of Spain to the dark forests of Germania as well as dealing with the Parthians of the far of deserts Song: Ties That Bind by August Burns Red- Defender www.warandconquest.com warandconquestpcast@gmail.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdUOD52RBg1BBm_zndE-...

{8.13} The Ascension of Augustus 03.08.2020 36:41

29 BC- 23 BC: After a long series of civil wars, Octavian can finally reap the rewards of his hard earned power over the Roman Empire Song: Reassemble by A Day To Remember- Bad Vibrations www.warandconquest.com warandconquestpcast@gmail.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdUOD52RBg1BBm_zndE-DdA https://www.patreon.com/warandconquest War and Conquest Podcast on Facebook warandconquestpcast on Ins...

Siege of Vienna Livestream with Cauldron Podcast 28.07.2020 44:19

1683 AD: In the livestream that was full of technical difficulties, we discuss the Ottoman Siege of Vienna during the 17th century and its wider implications

Off The Rails: Aaron C from We Talk About Dead People 27.07.2020 1:09:02

Explicit: A free episode of the Patreon show Off The Rails. Aaron and I talk about society's issues, literature and movies.

{8.12} Rise of Octavian: The Last Ptolemy 19.07.2020 28:44

30 BC: Octavian finally comes to Egypt to end the war and finally solidify his power over the Roman world. Song: The Descent by Polaris- The Death of Me www.warandconquest.com warandconquestpcast@gmail.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdUOD52RBg1BBm_zndE-DdA https://www.patreon.com/warandconquest War and Conquest Podcast on Facebook warandconquestpcast on Instagram warandconquest1 on Twitter V...

{8.11} Actium: Antony's Reckoning 14.07.2020 35:44

31 BC: Octavian and Marc Antony finally meet in the climatic finale to their stormy, decades long political and personal relationship on the seas outside Actium Song: Infest by Breakdown of Sanity- Mirrors www.warandconquest.com warandconquestpcast@gmail.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdUOD52RBg1BBm_zndE-DdA https://www.patreon.com/warandconquest War and Conquest Podcast on Facebook warandco...

{8.10} Rise of Octavian: Breaking of the Triumvirate 05.07.2020 28:38

34-32 BC: A war of words heats up to the point that renewing the triumvirate, that is due to expire, becomes impossible and war is the only possible outcome Song: When Everything Means Nothing by Fit For A King- Dark Skies www.warandconquest.com warandconquestpcast@gmail.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdUOD52RBg1BBm_zndE-DdA https://www.patreon.com/warandconquest War and Conquest Podcast on...

{8.9} Rise of Octavian: Throwing the Dice in Parthia 28.06.2020 30:21

36 BC: Marc Anthony goes all in with his invasion of Parthia only to discover, like so many before him, the struggles of the Anatolian wilderness Song: Breaking Point by The Browning- Hypernova www.warandconquest.com warandconquestpcast@gmail.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdUOD52RBg1BBm_zndE-DdA https://www.patreon.com/warandconquest War and Conquest Podcast on Facebook warandconquestpcast...

Battle of Carrhae 21.06.2020 24:44

53 BC: Marcus Crassus leads 7 legions out into the desert of Mesopotamia in the first major battle between Rome and the Parthian empire www.warandconquest.com warandconquestpcast@gmail.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdUOD52RBg1BBm_zndE-DdA https://www.patreon.com/warandconquest War and Conquest Podcast on Facebook warandconquestpcast on Instagram warandconquest1 on Twitter Venmo: @Warand Con...

{8.8} Rise of Octavian: Clearing the Board 15.06.2020 28:52

36-35 BC: Octavian's generals have won him the war but it is on his shoulders to make sure his enemies never raise arms against him again Song: Gears by Miss May I- Monument www.warandconquest.com warandconquestpcast@gmail.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdUOD52RBg1BBm_zndE-DdA https://www.patreon.com/warandconquest War and Conquest Podcast on Facebook warandconquestpcast on Instagram warandc...

{8.7} Rise of Octavian: Wrath of Agrippa 07.06.2020 42:31

38-36 BC: After a series of terrible luck fighting the Pirate Lord, Sextus Pompey, Octavian's right hand man Agrippa returns from Gaul to punish his friend's enemies Song: Wishful Sinking by blessthefall- Hard Feelings Featured Podcast: History That Doesn't Suck www.warandconquest.com warandconquestpcast@gmail.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdUOD52RBg1BBm_zndE-DdA https://www.patreon.com/war...

{8.6} Rise of Octavian: Bandaging Italy 31.05.2020 27:57

40 BC: A series of peace talks gives the Roman people their first hope for peace in years. Is it a new day or a lesson in Realpolitik Song: Reassemble by A Day To Remember- Bad Vibrations www.warandconquest.com warandconquestpcast@gmail.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdUOD52RBg1BBm_zndE-DdA https://www.patreon.com/warandconquest War and Conquest Podcast on Facebook warandconquestpcast on Ins...

Next Series Voting Options 28.05.2020 13:52

A short description to help those who are eligible to pick their vote on the next series topic

{8.5} Rise of Octavian: Bleeding Italy 24.05.2020 31:08

41-40 BC: Octavian returns to Italy and begins to settle his veterans by seizing land from Roman citizens causing wide-scale unrest Song: The Coffin is Moving by ICE NINE KILLS- The Predator Becomes The Prey Featured Podcast: The History of Christianity www.warandconquest.com warandconquestpcast@gmail.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdUOD52RBg1BBm_zndE-DdA https://www.patreon.com/warandconque...

{8.4} Do or Die at Philippi 17.05.2020 29:38

42 BC; The long awaited clash between the Liberators and the Cesareans on the plains of Philippi . Nearly 40 legions clash to decide the fate of the Republic Song: Illuminate by Texas in July - Bloodwork Today's featured podcast: The History of Byzantium www.warandconquest.com warandconquestpcast@gmail.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdUOD52RBg1BBm_zndE-DdA https://www.patreon.com/warandconqu...

{8.3} Rise of Octavian: Second Triumvirate 10.05.2020 27:25

43 BC: After the Senate turns on Octavian he takes his legions south to Rome to declare himself Consul. As enemies close in from all sides, he must pick what side he will commit his forces to. Song: Nothing Left by As I Lay Dying- An Ocean Between Us www.warandconquest.com warandconquestpcast@gmail.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdUOD52RBg1BBm_zndE-DdA https://www.patreon.com/warandconquest...

{8.2} Mutina: Age of the Wolf 03.05.2020 30:48

December 44- April 43 BC: Rhetoric in the senate finally turns to bloodshed outside the walls of Mutina as Octavian and the Consular Army marches North to humble Marc Antony. Song: End of All We Know by Bleed From Within- Fracture www.warandconquest.com warandconquestpcast@gmail.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdUOD52RBg1BBm_zndE-DdA https://www.patreon.com/warandconquest War and Conquest Pod...

{8.1}Rise of Octavian: No Forgiveness, No Peace 26.04.2020 29:23

44 BC: Octavian returns to Italy and immediately challenges Marc Antony for leadership of the Cesarean party while a distraught Cicero tires to keep peace Song: Worst in me by Bad Omens- Bad Omens www.warandconquest.com warandconquestpcast@gmail.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdUOD52RBg1BBm_zndE-DdA https://www.patreon.com/warandconquest War and Conquest Podcast on Facebook warandconquestpca...

Season 7 Sources and Show Updates 19.04.2020 20:46

2020 AD: A half asleep Neil talks about the sources used in researching the show and talks about what to look forward to in the future www.warandconquest.com warandconquestpcast@gmail.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdUOD52RBg1BBm_zndE-DdA https://www.patreon.com/warandconquest War and Conquest Podcast on Facebook warandconquestpcast on Instagram warandconquest1 on Twitter Venmo: @Warand Conq...