Giants Of History

  • Autor: Vários
  • Narrador: Vários
  • Editora: Podcast
  • Duração: 24:45:24
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Sinopse

Giants of History is a documentary podcast that explores the lives of historys most fascinating and influential figures. Each series highlights the best stories and the most monumental moments in each subjects respective life. Education & inspiration through storytelling.www.gohistorypodcast.com | @gohistorypodcst

Episódios

  • Cleopatra: Julius Caesar | A Severed Head

    27/12/2017 Duração: 32min

    Welcome back all history fans to the Giants of History Podcast! In this fifth episode of our series on Cleopatra, we take some time to explore the history of Julius Caesar and Pompey the Great, as it's their rivalry, and subsequent civil war, which will eventually bring Caesar to Egypt.  And it is this event, the arrival of Caesar in Egypt, which will once again tip the balance of power in Egypt away from Ptolemy XIII and back toward Cleopatra.  We hope you enjoy! This episode of Giants of History was brought to you by Audible.com Visit audibletrial.com/history to download your free audiobook Gohistorypodcast.com | @historygiants | gohistorypodcast@gmail.com

  • Cleopatra: Queen of Egypt | Gods Against Her

    05/12/2017 Duração: 26min

    Welcome back all history fans to the Giants of History Podcast! In this fourth episode of our series on Cleopatra, we explore Cleopatra’s first three years as Pharaoh of Egypt and the power struggle that rages between her and her younger brother and co-ruler, Ptolemy XIII.  We hope you enjoy! This episode of Giants of History was brought to you by Audible.com Visit audibletrial.com/history to download your free audiobook Gohistorypodcast.com | @gohistorypodcst | gohistorypodcast@gmail.com

  • Cleopatra: Face to Face with Caesar | A Formidable Mind

    13/11/2017 Duração: 38min

    Welcome back all history fans to the Giants of History Podcast! In this third episode of our series on Cleopatra, we explore the famous first meeting of Cleopatra and Julius Caesar, as well as the places and experiences that forged her formidable intellect and education.  We hope you enjoy! This episode of Giants of History was brought to you by Audible.com Visit audibletrial.com/history to download your free audiobook Gohistorypodcast.com | @gohistorypodcst | gohistorypodcast@gmail.com

  • Cleopatra: First Impressions | Family & Filicide

    25/10/2017 Duração: 25min

    Welcome back all history fans to the Giants of History Podcast! In the second episode of our series on Cleopatra, we explore Cleopatra’s family and aspects of her early childhood.  We hope you enjoy! This episode of Giants of History was brought to you by Audible.com Visit audibletrial.com/history to download your free audiobook Gohistorypodcast.com | @gohistorypodcst | gohistorypodcast@gmail.com

  • Cleopatra: Path to the Throne | The Reckoning with Rome

    03/10/2017 Duração: 30min

    Welcome back all history fans to the Giants of History Podcast! In the first episode of our series on Cleopatra, we explore the historical path of Cleopatra’s ascension to the throne of Egypt, as well as the world into which she would ultimately be born and have to fight for power in.  We hope you enjoy! This episode of Giants of History was brought to you by Audible.com Visit audibletrial.com/history to download your free audiobook Gohistorypodcast.com | @gohistorypodcst | gohistorypodcast@gmail.com

  • Cleopatra: The Final Pharaoh | Series Introduction

    18/09/2017 Duração: 27min

    Welcome back all history fans to the Giants of History Podcast! In this introductory episode to our new series on Cleopatra, we explore some of the misunderstandings and lesser known facts about the legendary queen and her reign.  We hope you enjoy! This episode of Giants of History was brought to you by Audible.com Visit audibletrial.com/history to download your free audiobook Gohistorypodcast.com | @gohistorypodcst | gohistorypodcast@gmail.com

  • John D. Rockefeller: The Cleveland Massacre

    17/01/2017 Duração: 29min

    Welcome back all history fans to the Giants of History Podcast! In this fifth and final episode of our John D. Rockefeller series, we explore the rise of Standard Oil from a single refinery operation to one of the largest companies in the history of American business.  But it was one event in particular, in 1872, which truly launched Standard Oil and Rockefeller to the pinnacle of power.  We hope you enjoy! This episode of Giants of History was brought to you by Audible.com Visit audibletrial.com/history to download your free audiobook Gohistorypodcast.com | @gohistorypodcst | gohistorypodcast@gmail.com

  • John D. Rockefeller: Black Gold | Bold Move

    06/01/2017 Duração: 27min

    Welcome back all history fans to the Giants of History Podcast! In this fourth episode of a now five part series, we explore the big pivot Rockefeller makes into the oil refining business.  And amidst a number of competitors in the market, Rockefeller’s business acumen quickly finds a way to elevate his refinery over all the others.  But another bold move is soon on the horizon for Rockefeller, and he puts all his skills to use in order to see his vision for the business realized.  We hope you enjoy! This episode of Giants of History was brought to you by Audible.com Visit audibletrial.com/history to download your free audiobook

  • John D. Rockefeller: Servant to Master

    21/12/2016 Duração: 28min

    Welcome back all history fans to the Giants of History Podcast! In this third episode of a now four part series, we explore Rockefeller’s first three years as a bookkeeper in the business world…a time which he would later refer to as his “apprenticeship”.  But Rockefeller has bigger plans for himself as we shall see, and his time as a bookkeeper at Hewitt & Tuttle proves to be the perfect training ground for the future king of capitalism.  We hope you enjoy! This episode of Giants of History was brought to you by Audible.com Visit audibletrial.com/history to download your free audiobook Gohistorypodcast.com | @gohistorypodcst | gohistorypodcast@gmail.com

  • John D. Rockefeller: Job Day | Beat the Streets

    06/12/2016 Duração: 21min

    Welcome back all history fans to the Giants of History Podcast! In the second episode of a three part series, we explore the ups and downs in the life of the young John D. Rockefeller… and it would be one of these down times that would serve as the catalyst for Rockefeller’s entry into business and put him on his path to wealth and riches beyond imagination.  We hope you enjoy! This episode of Giants of History was brought to you by Audible.com Visit audibletrial.com/history to download your free audiobook Gohistorypodcast.com | @gohistorypodcst | gohistorypodcast@gmail.com

  • John D. Rockefeller: Birth of a Capitalist

    30/11/2016 Duração: 25min

    Welcome back all history fans to the Giants of History Podcast! In this first episode of a three part series, we explore the rough and humble beginnings of America’s most legendary capitalist, John D. Rockefeller.  His early years are anything but typical, but a tough living situation forces him to develop a skill set that he’ll find very useful later in life.  Also, an early experience with money proves a revelation for the young Rockefeller and sets him on his path.  We hope you enjoy! This episode of Giants of History was brought to you by Audible.com Visit audibletrial.com/history to download your free audiobook Gohistorypodcast.com | @gohistorypodcst | gohistorypodcast@gmail.com

  • Abraham Lincoln: Work Tooth & Nail | A Letter

    21/10/2016 Duração: 07min

    Welcome back all history fans to the Giants of History Podcast! In this supplemental episode, we explore a letter that Abraham Lincoln wrote to his stepbrother when he was thirty-nine years old.  This letter once again puts on display Lincoln’s attitude toward a strong and solid work ethic.  We hope you enjoy! This episode of Giants of History was brought to you by Audible.com Visit audibletrial.com/history to download your free audiobook Gohistorypodcast.com | @gohistorypodcst | gohistorypodcast@gmail.com Please visit our website at gohistorypodcast.com for more information and to sign up for the email newsletter

  • Abraham Lincoln: Lincoln's Famous Failures | The Power of Perseverance

    21/10/2016 Duração: 15min

    Welcome back all history fans to the Giants of History Podcast! In this episode, we explore one of the greatest Presidents in United States history Abraham Lincoln.  Lincoln’s life is a study in the power of perseverance, and nowhere is that power better put on display then in reviewing a list that has become legendary in this day and age, and that is the list of “Lincoln’s Famous Failures.”  There is so much to be learned from Lincoln and this lesson is one that certainly transcends generations and time.  We hope you enjoy! This episode of Giants of History was brought to you by Audible.com Visit audibletrial.com/history to download your free audiobook Gohistorypodcast.com | @gohistorypodcst | gohistorypodcast@gmail.com Please visit our website at gohistorypodcast.com for more information and to sign up for the email newsletter

  • Leonardo da Vinci: Priceless | Home for a Beautiful Mind

    09/11/2015 Duração: 54min

    Welcome back all history fans to the Giants of History Podcast! In our sixth and FINAL episode of the Leonardo da Vinci series, we follow Leonardo as he paints the most famous piece of artwork ever produced by human hands…the Mona Lisa. After that we join Leonardo as he travels to France to live out the final few years of his life under the patronage of King Francis I. From there, Leonardo passes away, and forever after belongs to the ages…     We hope you enjoy! This episode of Giants of History was brought to you by: audibletrial.com/history   Visit audibletrial.com/history to download your free audiobook Twitter: search “Giants of History” Gohistorypodcast.com | @gohistorypodcst | gohistorypodcast@gmail.com Please visit our website at gohistorypodcast.com for more information and the complete book list used to research this program. 

  • Leonardo da Vinci: The Mysterious Supper | On the Road

    19/10/2015 Duração: 33min

    Welcome back all history fans to the Giants of History Podcast! In our fifth episode of the Leonardo da Vinci series, we follow Leonardo as he starts work on The Last Supper, leaves Milan and returns to Florence after eighteen years, and then joins the employment of Cesare Borgia.     We hope you enjoy! This episode of Giants of History was brought to you by: audibletrial.com/history   Visit audibletrial.com/history to download your free audiobook Twitter: search “Giants of History” Gohistorypodcast.com | @gohistorypodcst | gohistorypodcast@gmail.com Please visit our website at gohistorypodcast.com for more information and the complete book list used to research this program. 

  • Leonardo da Vinci: Renaissance Man | Uomo Universale

    22/09/2015 Duração: 34min

    Welcome back all history fans to the Giants of History Podcast! In our fourth episode of the Leonardo Da Vinci series, Leonardo puts on display a few other talents that he possesses. He also sets up his own studio in Milan and begins his ascent towards legendary status. We hope you enjoy! This episode of Giants of History was brought to you by: audibletrial.com/history   Visit audibletrial.com/history to download your free audiobook Twitter: search “Giants of History” Gohistorypodcast.com | @gohistorypodcst | gohistorypodcast@gmail.com Please visit our website at gohistorypodcast.com for more information and the complete book list used to research this program. 

  • Leonardo da Vinci: A Studio of His Own | Masterpieces in Milan

    14/09/2015 Duração: 36min

      Welcome back all history fans to the Giants of History Podcast!   In our third episode of the Leonardo Da Vinci series, Leonardo has left the studio of Verrocchio after ten years as his formal apprentice and established his own studio.  But after a few years working on his own, he decided to leave Florence for Milan where the next phase of his career would begin.    We hope you enjoy!   Gohistorypodcast.com | @gohistorypodcst | gohistorypodcast@gmail.com  

  • Leonardo da Vinci: Florence | The Apprentice

    08/09/2015 Duração: 32min

      Welcome back all history fans to the Giants of History Podcast!   In our second episode of the Leonardo Da Vinci series, Leonardo has left Vinci to enter the studio of Verrocchio as a formal apprentice.  For the next ten years he works through his apprenticeship refining his skill set and becoming a reputable artist in his own right.  Enjoy the ride! gohistorypodcast.com | @gohistorypodcst | gohistorypodcast@gmail.com  

  • Leonardo da Vinci: Disciple of Experience

    31/08/2015 Duração: 28min

    Welcome back all history fans, to the Giants of History Podcast! In our second series, we study and explore one of the most famous people to ever walk the Earth...Leonardo Da Vinci! In episode #1, we cover Leonardo’s life from birth up until the age of thirteen, just before he enters the studio of Verrocchio to formally begin his apprenticeship in Florence. We hope you enjoy! www.gohistorypodcast.com | @gohistorypodcst | gohistorypodcast@gmail.com

  • Pablo Picasso: Suicide in Paris | A Blue Story

    13/08/2015 Duração: 33min

    Welcome back all history fans to the Giants of History Podcast! In our first ever stand-alone episode, we explore one of the most impactful stories in all of art history, and at the centerpiece of the narrative, is the one and only, Pablo Picasso. Visit the website at gohistorypodcast.com to see the complete list of books and resources used in the research of this show, as well as to view all the paintings that the events in this story inspired.  It is truly incredible  

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