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Totalus Rankium @totalusrankium.bsky.social · 8h

Oh, 100%

But for some reason I would like to think she is just crazy and actually believes the stuff she says, rather than her just grifting.

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Totalus Rankium @totalusrankium.bsky.social · 8h

It’s genuinely surprising, but actually quite nice to discover the Greene is a True Believer of MAGA. I vehemently disagree with her politics and her manner - but I have to praise people sticking to their political beliefs. Because 95% of the GOP will do whatever to stay in power and get rich.

Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 9h

Definitely not America First.

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Totalus Rankium @totalusrankium.bsky.social · 8h

I will have to check- there were three Rumbullion! Rums in the calendar.

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A Flatpack History of Sweden Podcast / Kingdöm @flatpacksweden.bsky.social · 1d

We're delighted to say that we will again take part in the next online Intelligent Speech Conference on 28th February 2026! It’s where history podcasters and others join to present and discuss all things history.

The theme of the 2026 conference is Companions and Rivals!

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Wittenberg to Westphalia and also Why Tho? @w2wpodcast.bsky.social · 1d

Huzzah! We ride in February!

Intelligent Speech Online @intelligentspeech.bsky.social · 1d

We are extremely pleased to announce INTELLIGENT SPEECH ONLINE 2026! Join us on February 28th, 2026, for History's greatest Companions and Rivals!

Tickets are on sale now: intelligentspeechonline.com

Your ticket covers live attendance, as well as all sessions recorded to watch at your leisure.

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Intelligent Speech Online @intelligentspeech.bsky.social · 1d

We are extremely pleased to announce INTELLIGENT SPEECH ONLINE 2026! Join us on February 28th, 2026, for History's greatest Companions and Rivals!

Tickets are on sale now: intelligentspeechonline.com

Your ticket covers live attendance, as well as all sessions recorded to watch at your leisure.

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Totalus Rankium @totalusrankium.bsky.social · 1d

Ann Bonny is out! We get to one of the most interesting pirates of the age - Ann Bonny. The pirate world was not kind to women, so how did Ann navigate the tumultuous waters of being a pirate and a woman? Find out! totalusrankiump.podbean.com/e/19-ann-bon...

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Totalus Rankium @totalusrankium.bsky.social · 1d

Exciting news! Jamie and I will be keynote speakers in next year's Intelligent Speech Conference! (28th Frb 2026) More information in the the announcement episode. But tickets are on sale - use our discount code!(Rankium)

@intelligentspeech.bsky.social

totalusrankiump.podbean.com/e/exciting-a...

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Kevin Elliott @kjephd.bsky.social · 5d

Many historians of Rome identify Roman generals becoming the personal sources of payment for their armies as a key step in the downfall of the Republic, since it personalized military authority and freed armies to fight for their immediate leader, who paid them, instead of for the Republic

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Totalus Rankium @totalusrankium.bsky.social · 6d

Staurakios. Due to desperation

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Andrew Schneider @andrewcomposer.bsky.social · 6d

@totalusrankium.bsky.social Be advised, there is actually a financial institution in existence called Jeff Bank! Which emperor would invest in Jeff Bank?

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Totalus Rankium @totalusrankium.bsky.social · 13d

Cheers!

Totalus Rankium @totalusrankium.bsky.social · 13d

This is fantastic!

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Saga Thing Podcast @sagathingpodcast.bsky.social · 14d

Just finished interviewing the great Yoav Tirosh @realmundiriki about Ljósvetninga saga. While I liked the part where he called me brilliant, the roasting he gave John and me was most enjoyable!

This was a great interview. I look forward to editing (so much cursing!) and sharing with you all soon.

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Presidencies Podcast @presidencies.bsky.social · 14d

Once you're done listening to the latest episode, be sure to check out @plodding.bsky.social wherever you get your podcasts. Find out in their latest episode if Jefferson actually shot a man for treason in front of the White House. #history plodpod.com

The Podcast - Plodding through the Presidents

Deeply researched, deeply irreverent history podcast exploring lesser-known stories of the early presidents, founders, and their families.

plodpod.com

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Totalus Rankium @totalusrankium.bsky.social · 15d

totalusrankiump.podbean.com/e/18-jack-ra... Jack Rackham is out! At the end of Vane's episode he was overtaken by his quartermaster. But who was that man? Why was he wearing these clothes, and why are the turtle hunters so buff? Find out!

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Presidencies Podcast @presidencies.bsky.social · 21d

A new patron signed up recently to support the work of the Presidencies Podcast. Thanks so very much, Dalton, and thanks to all of our amazing patrons for your support! Patrons get access to exclusive content and other special perks - check it out! www.patreon.com/c/presidencies

Get more from Jerry Landry on Patreon

creating The Presidencies of the United States

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Totalus Rankium @totalusrankium.bsky.social · 22d

Fear not! The plan is to release these for free in the future.
Just the fact you are enjoying it is enough.
(Solidarity to all other teachers)

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Totalus Rankium @totalusrankium.bsky.social · 22d

For our patreons, we have got to album 6 in our ranking of all the Beatles albums! www.patreon.com/posts/art-1-...

ART: 1.6 Beatles - Rubber Soul | Totalus Rankium

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Saga Thing Podcast @sagathingpodcast.bsky.social · 24d

We're excited to announce that Saga Thing Tours will begin next April. Be one of the few to travel around Snæfellsnes exploring saga sites, taking in the scenery, and sharing laughs with John & Andy.

More info soon (including an actual tour website)!
#sagathing #sagathingtours #iceland #icelandtrip

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Totalus Rankium @totalusrankium.bsky.social · 27d

He was not a nice man. But an interesting one!

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Totalus Rankium @totalusrankium.bsky.social · 28d

Cheers! High praise indeed!

Zanfer @zanfer.bsky.social · 28d

I just got through all of Totalus Rankium: American Presidents podcast by @totalusrankium.bsky.social. Downright masterpiece! Best thing I’ve heard since Dan Carlin‘s Hardcore History. /1

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Totalus Rankium @totalusrankium.bsky.social · 28d

Ha! Sorry. *he* is on the list!

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Totalus Rankium @totalusrankium.bsky.social · 29d

Yep! I’m on the list.

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Totalus Rankium @totalusrankium.bsky.social · 29d

Anyone fans of our American President series should tune into channel 4 for a preview on what our eventual ep4 on Trump will be like. Some fantastic fact checking. More like this is needed.

Check out ep 1 here pca.st/episode/407b...

#trumpfactchecker #channel4

45.1 Donald Trump

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