Empires, Anarchy & Other Notable Moments

Oct 29 2024 120 ep. 53 mins 37

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An educational resource leading listeners through important milestones in history and providing a greater understanding of civilizations, individuals, and everything in between. Topics are tailored to the needs of high school students, teachers, and life-long learners.

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Oct 02 2024 59 mins

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Cleopatra Part II: Capturing Caesar

Sep 11 2024 40 mins

This is the second episode in a series of six which covers the life of the Egyptian Queen Cleopatra. Finding herself on the outside looking in, Cleopatra, the co-regent of Egypt, decides to embark on a risking alliance with the foreign born Roman Julius Caesar, a man who is dealing with the aftermath of his own lengthy civil war. Contact the show at [email protected] If

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