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Presidencies Podcast @presidencies.bsky.social · 8d

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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History of Venice Podcast @historyofvenicepod.bsky.social · 12d

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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Funeral epitaph of Venetian Doge Domenico Michiel.

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Nobelesse Oblige @nobelessepod.bsky.social · 16d

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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Totalus Rankium @totalusrankium.bsky.social · 19d

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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History of Venice Podcast @historyofvenicepod.bsky.social · 19d

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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The ceiling and walls of the Sala dello Scrutinio in the Palazzo Ducale, Venice.

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Alexander Standard Podcast @alexstandardpod.bsky.social · 21d

Throw back to our deep dive into the life of Perdiccas, the ambitious general who nearly had it all—until it all fell apart. www.podbean.com/eas/pb-59xeg...

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Perdiccas

It took a while, but here we are: our first successor, Perdiccas! This episode has it all, even though Perdy didn’t last very long. We’ve got elephants, crocodiles, rebellion, marriage proposals (and…

Anna Comnena Episodes Trailer

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History of Venice Podcast @historyofvenicepod.bsky.social · 27d

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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Alexander Standard Podcast @alexstandardpod.bsky.social · 23d

Throw back to #Selecus our Golden Boy! www.podbean.com/eas/pb-wyxqn...

Part One: Seleukos Nikator

Finally, finally, finally! Seleukos Nikator, the one we've all been waiting for!!! Featuring our special guest star, Roberto from Tsar Power! Turns out Seleukos wasn't as innocent as we (just Dustin)…

Part One: Antigonus the One-Eyed

Alexander Standard Podcast @alexstandardpod.bsky.social · 28d

Throw back! #Antigonus the One-Eyed was a big man with big stories. Listen to his story here, www.podbean.com/eas/pb-k3h4k... . #AlexanderStandardPod #Antigonus #HistoryPodcast

Antigonus the One-Eyed was a big man, so big in fact that his story couldn’t be contained in a single episode. In part one we learn all about Antigonus’ parenting style, horrible dad jokes, and we…

Alexander Standard Podcast @alexstandardpod.bsky.social · Sep 18

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.

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…

Alexander Standard Podcast @alexstandardpod.bsky.social · Sep 16

👑 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.

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Alexander Standard Podcast @alexstandardpod.bsky.social · Sep 6

👑 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...

Part Two: Philip V

Part One: Seleukos Nikator

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Alexander Standard Podcast @alexstandardpod.bsky.social · Aug 30

Throw back to the Golden Boy, Selecus I! Learn more here, www.podbean.com/eas/pb-wyxqn...

Finally, finally, finally! Seleukos Nikator, the one we've all been waiting for!!! Featuring our special guest star, Roberto from Tsar Power! Turns out Seleukos wasn't as innocent as we (just Dustin)…

Alexander Standard Podcast @alexstandardpod.bsky.social · Aug 29

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!

Podcast Episode · Tsar Power · 08/28/2025 · 33m

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Tsar Power - Ranking the Russian Rulers @tsarpower.bsky.social · Aug 28

Oh hey, we finished the Kievan Grand Princes. 👑

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25.2 Mstislav II

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History of Venice Podcast @historyofvenicepod.bsky.social · Aug 27

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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Detail from the Pala d'Oro in San Marco, showing early 12th century Doxe Ordelaf Faledro (Ordelaffo Falier)

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So You Think You Can Rule Persia @rankingpersia.bsky.social · Aug 24

New episode out now! 👑

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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spanish-arpoda.bsky.social @spanish-arpoda.bsky.social · Aug 25

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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64. Yo, El Rey: Fortún Garcés | The Spanish ArPodA

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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Alexander Standard Podcast @alexstandardpod.bsky.social · Aug 25

Completed in the summer of 280 BCE, the Colossus of Rhodes stood tall as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and a big F you to our boy Demetrius I Poliorcetes. Learn more about him here! www.podbean.com/eas/pb-abmxm...

Part One: Demetrius the Besieger of Cities

Demetrius is what you would call a "Beautiful Disaster." He was supposedly quite beautiful, but he was definitely a disaster. Trust us, however hard you've ever partied, Demetrius partied harder. But…

Battle Royale: French Monarchs · Episode

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Presidencies Podcast @presidencies.bsky.social · Aug 22

Look forward to listening! 👑⚜️

Battle Royale: French Monarchs @battleroyale.bsky.social · Aug 22

Louis XV has arrived! After him, the deluge...

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61 - Louis XV, Part 1

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Alexander Standard Podcast @alexstandardpod.bsky.social · Aug 23

Throw back to the life of Philip II, the mastermind who set the stage for his son, Alexander the Great! From unifying Greece to transforming Macedonia into a powerhouse, his legacy is monumental. www.podbean.com/eas/pb-u6874...

Philip II of Macedon

Our second episode! "Do you know who my dad is?" Alexander the Great probably said to everyone. Well, do you know who his dad is? Join us as we review Philip II of Macedon and give our ranking…

Can Alexander Rule Persia?

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History of Venice Podcast @historyofvenicepod.bsky.social · Aug 19

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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Alexander Standard Podcast @alexstandardpod.bsky.social · Aug 19

Throw back to our crossover episode with @rankingpersia.bsky.social as we discuss Alexander and his successors! #AlexanderStandardPod #Persia www.podbean.com/eas/pb-kswrr...

Join us for a crossover episode with our friends at So You Think You Can Rule Persia! We will discuss Alexander, Alexander IV, Arrhidaeus and more! Facebook: The Alexander Standard Podcast Instagram…

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Alexander Standard Podcast @alexstandardpod.bsky.social · Aug 18

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…