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Excellent and surprisingly varied podcast, especially once you get into the Rediscovered and Bloodlines series, the former of which covers the West’s rediscovery of the ancient world from Egypt to Persia to Mesopotamia, the latter following the direct descendants of Antony and Cleopatra. It provides a great overview of ancient history in tje first 30-odd episodes that provide a great setting and context for all that follows.
Jake3527 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/16/22
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While a touch dry (which is probably unavoidable, we just don't know enough about the major players), it's a good, sweeping look at the ancient history of the western and near-eastern world. Which is my only real complaint - there's not a jot of info about the far east or the new...Read full review »
netdance via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/21/13
I've never had the incentive for whatever podcast to do a review or even rate for that matter, but I have to say how excellent this podcast is. Scott certainly makes a great travel companion, and the history rarely falters in terms of light entertainment. I might add it's quite...Read full review »
IWHBYD via Apple Podcasts · Australia · 04/03/13
I enjoyed this podcast series very much and I look forward to what ever the author produces next. It ranks with the seminal "History of Rome" but the author brings his own style and voice that greatly compliments the material. Please make more!Read full review »
HexManiac via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 01/14/14
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