History on Fire

This episode focuses on one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of the late 20th century: the oldest, fully preserved human body ever found. The man emerged from the ice in the Alps over 5,000 years ago after his death. The more archaeologists discovered about him, the more haunting the mystery of his fate became. This is a tale of murder, Neolithic battles, the possibly European origins of acupuncture, the best mountain climber who ever lived, Brad Pitt’s tattoo, and one of the oldest cold cases ever. This is what history looks like when you have no written sources. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the most legendary characters in history comes to visit us in this episode: Spartacus was an auxiliary soldier in the Roman army, a deserter, an outlaw, a gladiator, and the leader of one of the greatest slave rebellions in history. Under his leadership, over 70,000 people defeated the Roman legions multiple times. This episode features mass crucifixions, Dionysian orgies, a master course in guerrilla warfare, walls built with corpses, the most brutal punishment in military history, pirates, and overambitious Romans losing their heads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover the brutal challenges faced by ancient Roman slaves as they rose up against their masters in a series of gripping rebellions. From political intrigues and heroic mass suicides to love-struck aristocrats arming their slaves, this episode delves into a world of betrayal, prophecy, and extreme human behavior.

In this quick intro, we explore the guiding philosophy of the podcast, Dan Carlin’s influence, and future plans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices