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Phillip Barlag
The ’’Greats’’ of History
A weekly series about people who have been called “The Great,” where we try to get past the honorific and understand who they were, what they did, and why some people seem to like them so much.
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5.0 stars from 31 ratings
“I’ve known Phillip for quite a long time. And, one thing to note is that he brings other views and ideas into everything he presents. So, it’s no surprise that he brings perspicacity, persistence and personality into this “great” podcast. I am thoroughly enjoying the trip through history. All I...”Read full review »
mitchjac via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/04/24
Fascinating deep dive into the lives of historical figures who have earned the title 'The Great.'
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“Engaging narrative and insightful analysis make history come alive, offering a nuanced understanding of what made these figures remarkable.”
Larzzzzz via Apple Podcasts ·
Netherlands ·
06/29/24
The “Greats”… a welcome surprise!
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“I never thought that a history podcast would ever make it into my daily commute, but here we are: after listening only a few minutes of the first episode of Mr. Barlag’s podcast series, I was hooked. Mr. Barlag delivers a great amount of knowledge without making it boring. Thank you, we need more...”Read full review »
masterwii via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/12/24
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