Anthology Of Heroes History

Aurelian had accomplished more in two years than lesser Emperors had in 50. Both The Goths and Germans had been humbled by his ruthless campaigns.His message was clear: The Roman Empire is omnipotent, know your place or face its might. But in Syria lay Zenobia, the self proclaimed ‘Queen Of The East’. With a force that rivalled the Roman army, she would not accept annexation quietly.All the while The Emperors political rivals waited eagerly for the first sign of weakness...The explosive conclusion to the life of Emperor Aurelian ‘Restorer Of The World’.Join The Anthology on Instagram for extra content related to this episode! (https://www.instagram.com/anthologyofheroes/)Supporting Pictures/Sources/Further Reading/Attributions are available in episode links.Become a Patreon and lend your voice to the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the late third century, The Roman empire teetered on the brink of total collapse.Barbarian hordes pour over the deserted border fortresses. Plague ripples through the cities, while hyperinflation pushes the population into poverty.The government is in freefall. Emperors are raised in rapid succession before being murdered and replaced with another.It seemed that, finally after 700 years of prominence The Realm’s fall was imminent.But at the 11th hour when all seemed lost, one man would breath new life into the dying state.For his efforts, the senate would grant him the title Restitutor Orbis - Restorer Of The World.Join The Anthology on Instagram for extra content related to this episode! (https://www.instagram.com/anthologyofheroes/)Supporting Pictures/Sources/Further Reading/Attributions are available in episode links.Become a Patreon and lend your voice to the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Khalid ibn al-Walid's life had taken a full 360 turn.Throwing family tradition aside he'd embraced Islam and helped Muhammad smash the old idols he had once worshipped.He was quickly becoming The Prophet's favoured general, who gave him the title Sayfullah (The Sword of God). But the newly minted army of Islam was about to face a monumental challenge. Peeking over the northern border of The Caliphate sat the two largest empires in the known world: Rome and Sassanid Persia.The rapid spread of Islam had shocked them into an alliance, and now the full military might of these ancient juggernauts was about to bought down upon Khalid and his army.In the fertile fields of the Yarmouk gorge world history was about to be made...Listen in to learn how Islam rose to become one of the largest religions in the world!(Part 2 of 2)Join The Anthology on Instagram for extra content related to this episode! (https://www.instagram.com/anthologyofheroes/)Supporting Pictures/Sources/Further Reading/Attributions are available in episode links.A Little History Podcast can be found here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Khalid was a member of the aristocracy in the Arabian trading city of Mecca.When a local named Muhammad began claiming he was the Prophet of God, Khalid and his family fought tooth and nail to stamp out his movement.Less than two years later Khalid was the highest ranking commander in the Muslim army, where his name alone spread fear through the Roman and Persian army.Tune in to hear the story of the man responsible for the early expansion of Islam - Khalid ibn al-Walid, The Sword Of Allah (Sayfullah).(Part 1 of 2)Join The Anthology on Instagram for extra content related to this episode! (https://www.instagram.com/anthologyofheroes/)Supporting Pictures/Sources/Further Reading/Attributions are available in episode links.Our guest trailer, from "The History Emporium And Pals Podcast" can be found here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ahmad Shah Durrani had made his mark. Every tribesman in Afghanistan recognised him as King.In Delhi, the Grand Mughal cowered behind his peacock thrown, in fear of what the Afghan warlord would do next.But all was not well for the Pearl of Pearls, by vanquishing the Mughals, he had ripped the scab off a wound that had been festering for generations.The people of India: Sikhs, Marathi's and Jat's had tolerated subjugation for a millennia, but bowing to a foreign Afghan king - don't be ridiculous. An enormous battle was coming, and neither side would be taking prisoners...The climactic end to the life of Ahmad Shah Durrani and The Last Afghan Empire.Part 2 of 2.Join The Anthology on Instagram for extra content related to this episode! (https://www.instagram.com/anthologyofheroes/)Supporting Pictures/Sources/Further Reading/Attributions are available in episode links.Warlords of History Podcast can be found here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who was Ahmad Shah Durrani?Ahmad Shah Durrani was an Afghan chieftain who rose to power leading Persian armies in the 18th century.After his Persian overlord was murdered he threw off the yoke of oppression and declared an independent Afghan state for his people.But could one man unite the disparate and quarrelling tribes of the Afghanistan into the Durrani empire?Part 1 of 2.Join The Anthology on Instagram for extra content related to this episode! (https://www.instagram.com/anthologyofheroes/)Supporting Pictures/Sources/Further Reading/Attributions are available in episode links.'Understanding Mythology' podcast can be found here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this special episode I sit down with three other history podcasters and discuss the 2012 Movie '11 September 1683, Day of the Siege'.This is a historical movie, that tells the story of the Ottoman Siege of Vienna in the 17th century.The movie is unkind to Islam, unkind to history and most of all unkind to its viewers.Enjoy our pain!IMDB Score 4.3/10,Rotten Tomatoes Score: 28%This podcast available as a video! View it here on Youtube(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXUWpO4EqlA)Co-hosts:Victoria (https://www.instagram.com/smoke_and_shadow_podcast/)Zac (https://www.instagram.com/conflictedpodcast/)Tyler: (https://www.instagram.com/historyboizpodcast/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simo Häyhä was a Finnish farmer born in the 1900's, known around his village for his wickedly sharp aim with a hunting rifle.In 1939, his life was turned upside down when Stalin and The Red Army invaded Finland.Rushed to the front, his kill-count quickly rose.His fellow Finns nicknamed him The Magic Sniper, but to the Russians he was Belaya Smert, The White Death.In the freezing darkness, with a mouthful of snow to conceal his breath, The White Death lay waiting. Entire Russian platoons would come to a standstill, none wanting to be the next to fall into the crosshairs...Tune in for the story of Finland's national hero, Simo Häyhä!Join The Anthology on Instagram for extra content related to this episode!Supporting Pictures/Sources/Further Reading/Attributions are available in episode links.Checkout The History Of Asia with Kristoff here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Part 2 of this two-part series, we continue our exploration of Admiral Yi Sun Sin's remarkable life and legacy. We delve into his leadership style and military strategy, his personal beliefs and values, and his impact on Korean and East Asian history. We also examine his conflicts with fellow Admiral Won Gyun and the political intrigue that plagued the Korean navy during the Imjin War.We detail Yi Sun Sin's most famous victory, The Battle of Myeongnyang, where he and his fleet of just 13 ships managed to defeat a Japanese fleet of 330 vessels. We examine the naval tactics and strategies used by Yi Sun Sin during the battle, and his tragic demise in the final minutes.Finally, we reflect on the lessons that can be learned from Yi Sun Sin's life and leadership, and his legacy which continues to this day.Join The Anthology on Instagram for extra content related to this episode!Supporting Pictures/Sources/Further Reading/Attributions are available in episode links.Check out the HistoryBoiz lads here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this two-part series, we delve into the remarkable life and legacy of Admiral Yi Sun Sin, one of Korea's greatest military heroes.In Part 1, we explore Yi Sun Sin's background and upbringing, his military career, and his role in the Imjin War, a 16th-century conflict between Korea and Japan.We examine the political and social context of the time, including the tensions between Korea, Japan, and China, and the impact of the war on the Korean people.We also explore the naval tactics and strategies used by Yi Sun Sin and his fleet, including his famous turtle ship, and the impact of his victories on the course of the war.Additionally, we discuss Yi Sun Sin's imprisonment due to false accusations made by fellow Admiral Won Gyun, and the subsequent exoneration and reinstatement of Yi Sun Sin.Join The Anthology on Instagram for extra content related to this episode!Supporting Pictures/Sources/Further Reading/Attributions are available in episode links. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices