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“Cheerful and witty podcast that introduces the history of bronze-age Mesopotamia and the Levant. The host balances comprehensibility and comprehensiveness, and has clearly poured hundreds of hours into researching the content matter. Others may complain that the host isn’t a credentialed...”Read full review »
nonickname13): downdbdyeb via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/18/24
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“Makes the oldest stories come alive.”
Angkorian via Apple Podcasts ·
Denmark ·
11/23/23
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“This is a great Podcast if you love the Old Testament.”
Elie Mac via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/14/23
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“As a student of the Ancient Near East, this podcast is wildly offensive. Reductive and distorted tellings that are heavily editorialized by the podcast host whose interpretations and vocal performances are overly sexualized and somehow still boring. Do yourself a favor and follow Irving Finkel or...”Read full review »
j.avhamelek via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/03/23
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“Unlike the previous reviewer, I find the presenter’s attempt at humor to be rather tiresome. And I’ve found recent episodes have gone downhill. They have become overly reliant on the Hebrew Bible, referring to it as “scripture” which is an unwelcome tell tale sign. 2 stars down from 4.”
JEG439 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/29/23
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“Well presented, with wit. Not overly academic, but well researched,”
cloudland 111 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/21/23
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“The narrator’s candor, humor and self-deprecating wit make hearing about these interesting ancient stories mucho fun!”
DRosado49 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/28/23
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“Anyone who has an interest in ancient history will enjoy this podcast. It takes a few episodes to get going, but I am fully hooked. Great stuff in every way.
Also, the recent episodes about ancient Israel are fascinating, irrespective of your religious views (or lack thereof). The podcaster...”Read full review »
Louise Rz via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/28/23
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“Hugely enjoyable podcast!
These are the best stories. From myth to history to theology, archaeology, military science and a good sprinkling of wit, James covers a wide range of topics with this engaging show.
Thoroughly recommend for history lovers.”
BeanoCM via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/27/23
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“Really interesting and excellent pod. Thanks!!”
sockpuppetsaurus via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/18/23
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“Entertaining, informative, great presentation.”
lfcjig via Apple Podcasts ·
Iceland ·
12/10/22
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“This podcast seems to have gone under the radar but it’s a really well put together and well researched gem.”
Rudi von Starnberg via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/13/22
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“Oldest Stories is one of those podcasts that is hard not to fall in love with. The ancient tales of Sumer, Akkad, Assyria, and especially the Hittites are stories so fascinating and thrilling and it is wonderful to have it presented in such a well presentation and engaging podcast. Host is...”Read full review »
Šuppiluliuma via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/30/22
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“There’s so much information in this whole series I’ve binged from the 1st to the last 3 times!!! Normally I can’t stand re-listening to pods but this one is stand alone exceptionally interesting. Please don’t disappear like everyone else does and also please, keep coming with your personal...”Read full review »
cadylash via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
04/11/22
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“Excellent and interesting stuff”
bobski 123 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/21/21
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“This is a fantastic podcast. The episodes are well narrated and include the uncertainties inherent in history as well as some wonderfully snarky comments about morality and endless recitations. James doesn’t shy away from the less palatable portions but he keeps it family friendly. For anyone...”Read full review »
nubckaes via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/20/21
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“I’ve thoroughly enjoyed working through the show, well researched, enjoyable and easy listening. Production quality has improved since the first few episodes. Have learned lots since starting listening.”
Nigel No-Mates via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
03/14/21
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“James breathes life and personality into ancient history in a way I have never before experienced. He is the professor I wish I’d had in university and the bard we are so very fortunate to hear now.”
Kritique73 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/30/20
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“Would recommend”
dm2freedman via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/22/20
“James Bleckley takes you on a journey trough the Bronze Age in a very casual manner, this is not what I would call a 'scholarly' podcast. He takes liberties, unapologetically ignores alternative interpretations he dislikes, but on the other hand, certainly does his homework for each...”Read full review »
LuckyLuigi via Apple Podcasts ·
Netherlands ·
09/12/20
“This is a truly excellent podcast. Even with a lifelong interest in mythology and decent background in ancient history I have learned a lot from each episode. This podcast has made me think a lot more deeply about the innovations of ancient cities (how they departed from earlier human societies,...”Read full review »
Bjartur108 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/31/20
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“Great transmission of these ancient texts for anyone! Also, as a student of Hebrew and ANE texts, this is a fun way to refresh on these texts. In my deep digging in the ground (ארץ) of podcasts, this has been a monumental and genuinely joyful find!”
PhilSuzCox via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/20/20
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“This is a great listen and I didn’t expect to so many laugh out loud moments when hearing ancient history”
barbara the dog washlady via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
04/28/20
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