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Alexander Standard Podcast
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Judging the successors of Alexander the Great from Perdiccas to Cleopatra VII. Who will meet the Alexander Standard? #RexyPod
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After rising to the rank of Major in the US Army and being discharged due to the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy, Anthony Woods in 2023 became the 1st openly gay man to head a state department in MD when appointed Secretary of Veterans Affairs. #LGBTHistoryMonth en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthony...
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Ep 34 "Friends Reunited". Domenico Michiel's tomb calls him "The terror of the Greeks". The Historia Ducum Venetorum calls him "a warlike man ... who slaughtered many enemies". But he also invented municipal street lighting. A man of many talents, then.👑
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In our second special episode, we take a look at one of the big names of physics. Learn more about the work of William Thomson, aka Lord Kelvin, and what he contributed to modern physics.👑🎢 ⚛️🧬🧪🗃️🥽

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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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Domenico Michiel features three times in the artwork of the Venetian Hall of Fame in the Palazzo Ducale. What did he do that was worth painting? Find out in this week's episode, "Raiders of the Lost Crusade", available wherever you get your podcasts. 👑
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This week we conclude a two-parter on our favourite Byzantine historian, Anna Comnena. Did she plot to murder her brother and take over the Roman Empire? Or is that utter nonsense? We have a view. 👑
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By August or September of 281, Seleukos finally crossed over into Europe and went to
Lysimachus’ former capital city, Lysimacheia, located in the European portion of modern
day Turkey.
👑 Hi everyone, 2025 continues to throw everything at us. We wanted to let you know that due to a recent loss in our family, the release of our next episode will be delayed. We deeply appreciate your understanding and support as we take some time to be with our loved ones.
👑 We felt a little wacky this episode. We learn how loud our cat drinks water, lots of familiar people die, and we have a revelation about Game of Thrones! Oh yeah, and stuff about #PhilipV. This episode is brought to you by sleep deprivation! www.podbean.com/eas/pb-qmnx4...
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We felt a little wacky this episode, and we're sticking to it. We learn how loud our cat drinks water, lots of familiar people die, and we have a revelation about Game of Thrones! Oh yeah, and stuff…
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Hey folks! We all thought Philip was going to come out today, but then the beginning of the school year happened… at least that’s the excuse Dustin is using. So, if you’ll indulge us, the REAL part 2 of Philip V will be out next week!
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The horsemen of the apocalypse were beating a path for Venice in the early 1100s, but among the chaos there was money for some massive ecclesiastical bling. The lower part of the Pala d'Oro dates from this time, featuring Palindrome Doxe Ordelaf Faledro. 👑
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It's all come to this, Khosrow II Parviz or Darius I the Great! To help us decide, we are joined by Trevor from the History of Persia and Plumas from Las Plumas de Simurgh, who will sponsor their champions. And listen to the end for a special announcement...
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We met Fortún Garcés when he was captured by Córdoba during his father's rule. So what happened in captivity? Join us to hear about sneaking away to monasteries, the sin of sloth, and the fascinating Onneca Fortunez in King Fortún of Pamplona's episode! 👑

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We've met Fortún Garcés before - when he was being captured by Córdoban forces on the battlefield during his father's reign. So what happened in captivity for 20 years? Join us to hear about sneaking ...
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This week we talk about what the Venetian lagoon looked like in 1100 -- four centuries before this iconic map was made. 👑
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Yes, sadly even a few of the modern sources we use have a tendency to “interpret” speeches quite creatively at times. And sometimes without even deigning to provide a citation! Barbarians…