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> .. while a pleasingly informal new biography by the American podcast host Mike Duncan, “Hero of Two Worlds” .. If you're interested in a podcast about the Fr
by chrononaut 5y ago
> .. while a pleasingly informal new biography by the American podcast host Mike Duncan, “Hero of Two Worlds” ..
If you're interested in a podcast about the French revolution (and other revolutions), Mike Duncan's "Revolutions" podcast is absolutely fantastic: https://thehistoryofrome.typepad.com/revolutions_podcast/ https://thehistoryofrome.typepad.com/revolutions_podcast/
- mchusma 5y agoI'm listening to this now, midway between the french revolution (the third revolution in the series). It's good, I do recommend it.
- NamTaf 5y agoThirded this recommendation. I'm ploughing through the 5th of (so far) 10 series - the Spanish American revolution - and every single one has thus far been fascinating. I cannot wait to then circle back around to his History of Rome podcast, which from reviews looks to be held in high regard.
- seattleiteite 5y agoI recently had the pleasure of being in the Naval Museum in Cartagena. When the tour guide got to the section of the museum featuring Vernon's attempted takeover of the city, I was ecstatic. I was like, "I know about this! George Washington's brother fought in that battle!" Thanks to Mike I can be THAT guy on history tours now lol.
- kayadera 5y agoYou are in for a treat. I've listened to the History of Rome several times, and it's fascinating each time. Enjoy!
- mmmpop 5y agoAgree, it's a slog for the fist couple dozen episodes as Mike gets into his groove but it's really great and I look forward to listening again once he wraps up Revolutions.
- VintageCool 5y agoBy the time he gets to "the long national nightmare known as Hannibal", it's pretty good!
- seattleiteite 5y agoThe author had nice, if somewhat demure, things to say about Mike Duncan. I absolutely love his Revolutions podcast and find his series on the French and Haitian revolutions to be particularly fun and interesting.
- seibelj 5y agoI recommend starting with the Haitian Revolution https://open.spotify.com/playlist/560AoqxmtPsadedqGKyKEz https://open.spotify.com/playlist/560AoqxmtPsadedqGKyKEz Not crazy long, gives you a clear explanation about why it happened, and a solid feeling about what life was like back then. Highly, highly recommend.
- bedobi 5y agoYes! The Haitian one is the best!
- nadagast 5y agoMike Duncan and Revolutions is great, endorse! His previous podcast, The History of Rome, is also great.
- bedobi 5y agoThe season on the Haitian Revolution is the best of them! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vR80t5Jg6Ec&list=PLn2IQnuuK7zIhMead7WCSx5hkTL20YmPV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vR80t5Jg6Ec&list=PLn2IQnuuK7...
- philipov 5y agoMy favorite is the Revolutions of 1848, because it's a non-linear narrative covering many separate revolutions that all occurred at once.