The AskHistorians Podcast
The AskHistorians Mod Team
The AskHistorians Podcast showcases the knowledge and enthusiasm of the AskHistorians community, a forum of nearly 1.4 million history academics, professionals, amateurs, and curious onlookers. The aim is to be a resource accessible to a wide range of listeners for historical topics which so often go overlooked. Together, we have a broad array of people capable of speaking in-depth on topics that get half a page on Wikipedia, a paragraph in a high-school textbook, and not even a minute on the History channel. The podcast aims to give a voice (literally!) to those areas of history, while not neglecting the more commonly covered topics. Part of the drive behind the podcast is to be a counterpoint to other forms of popular media on history which only seem to cover the same couple of topics in the same couple of ways over and over again.
Episodes
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Mar 28, 2014 • 47min
AskHistorians Podcast Episode 007
Delve into the intriguing contrasts between the U.S. government and ancient Rome’s political system. Discover how Rome transitioned from monarchy to republic, marked by the assassination of Tarquinius. Explore the essential roles of quaestors and aediles in financial oversight and civic duty. Learn about the complex political hierarchy, including the praetorship and the influence of wealth on voting. Finally, reflect on the evolution of political power and engage with the historical significance of Senate founders.
Mar 18, 2014 • 24min
AskHistorians Podcast Episode 006 (Removed)
This episode has been removed at the request of the original guest.
Mar 7, 2014 • 59min
AskHistorians Podcast Episode 005
Dive into the gripping narrative of Hernán Cortés's entrance into Tenochtitlan and his tense interactions with Moctezuma. Explore the complexities of their alliance, complete with house arrest and strategic maneuvers. Witness the clash between Cortés and Narváez, showcasing cunning military tactics. Learn about Alvarado's preemptive attack during a festival and the crucial role of Spanish cavalry in the conflict. Uncover the Aztecs' innovative military strategies against Spanish conquest and engage in lively discussions about Mesoamerican history.
Feb 28, 2014 • 1h 23min
AskHistorians Podcast Episode 004
This week we interview 400-Rabbits and talk tequila, anthropology and the Aztec Conquest.
Feb 23, 2014 • 24min
AskHistorians Podcast Episode 003
This week we look at the role of human sacrifice in Mesoamerican cultures. Tas and idjet read a series of answers from snickeringshadow on the topic.
Feb 13, 2014 • 34min
AskHistorians Podcast Episode 002
TasfromTAS tells the dreadful tale of the cannibal convict of Van Diemen's Land, Alexander Pearce. Also talks Tasmanian Gothic literature and sings a song.
Dec 20, 2013 • 47min
AskHistorians Podcast Episode 001
Welcome to the AskHistorians Podcast, created by the moderators of the largest history forum on the internet, AskHistorians.reddit.com. For the pilot episode, Artrw and Celebreth talk about Julius Caesar.
