A Step into History: Recent Episodes
Jace Andersen
Welcome to A Step into History!! This podcast is for those history intrigued people and those who want to explore the history around the world without having to leave their home! We'll begin our expedition in the ancient world and journey onward to the modern world. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jace-andersen/support
Its been awhile listeners. But guess what, the history is still here. The Dark Ages of Greece are over and we get into it with the Archaic Greece. The way they colonized, the polis, the beginnings of democracy and about half of what Archaic Greece is all about.
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Lets explore the reasons with collapse of the Mycenaean civilization and more stuff on Greece!
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Its at this point in time the Ancient Greece begins to make a turn towards the dark side…BUT! Before we talk about that, one pivotal moment in Ancient Greeces history that could be the beginning of the turn, The Trojan War.
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The title should tell you all you need to know…but I guess I could say something here as well. Olympic athletes from the ancient times? Uh, yes please! And because this is a history podcast and we have mostly been going in order in each area, the next peoples after the Mycenaean Greeks are the Dorian and Ionian. So turn up your volume, tune out the world, and explore more of ancient Greece!
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Olympics and Mycenaeans?! Say what! Yes that right. This is a two part episode covering the origins of Ancient Olympics (because why not) and then right into the Mycenaeans time and the fun they all had.
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The title of this episode should say it all. But we are packing up our invisible traveling trunks and going to Greece! After a "quick" overview, we'll dive into an island nation who ruled the seas for years, the Minoans.
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After Buddha, there was a great change in the people of ancient India. In this episode, we do some exploring into the different dynasties that developed after Buddha had passed away. From battles to complete peace, we'll see the different ways these dynasties chose to rule.
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As we get back in to the normal program, we explore one of the most influential leaders in history. The Buddha. Who was he? How did he become such an important person in history?
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We are taking a side step from our normal broadcast to bring you some history on a few holidays. Valentines Day, St. Patricks Day, and Easter. What connections to the past do each of these have? Are they linked to pagan traditions? Well you will find out in this episode.
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As we talk about what the Indus Valley people left for future generations, we get into details about the Vedic Period and the religious script that could have come from them.
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We finish up our history coverage on the Indus Valley People in this episode and explore the reasons of their end.
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We change gears and locations and begin in India's ancient history. Starting with the Indus Valley people. We'll explore what their cities were like, who they were as a people, and how they expanded to be the most extensive of the worlds 3 earliest civilizations.
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One of the great dynasties of Chinas ancient history begins. We will explore how the transfer from the Qin Dynasty to the Han Dynasty happened and what battles were fought.
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We finish up the Qin Dynasty in this episode. How the emperor may have died, what was left behind and more! So get ready, because this episode will blow your mind...maybe.
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Qin? Did you say Qin? Yes I did say Qin. We are talking about the Qin Dynasty and Qin Shi Huang Di! The things that this emperor did has changed China forever.
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Let us explore other traditions of Christmas and where they came from shall we?!
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We've already spoken about some traditions of Christmas, where it came from, was there something before. But now we dive into some of the folklore and legends, specifically the magically figure who flies a sleigh with reindeer and gives gifts to all the good girls and boys.
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It's that time, Christmas time is here, everybody knows theres not a better time of year. Hear that sleigh, Santas on his way. Hip hip hooray for Christmas vacation. Thats right ladies and gentlemen and others who may be listening, it's time for the history of Christmas. We begin with the origins of Christmas, what the ancient ancestors did during this time of year and what fantastic festivals they had. So be sure to bundle up tight, turn your lights on your Christmas tree, and relax to the history of Christmas.
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In this episode we discuss the life of Confucius. The teachings he brought and what he went through.
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There are many important aspects of the dynasties in China. We'll be focusing on the 1st dynasty and the 3rd in this episode. How the people were ruled, the battles fought, and the amazing contributions to history each dynasty has.
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We leave the Mediterranean areas and go to Ancient China. What history do they have? What stories are there to be told? How did China become "China"
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We finish up this section of the podcast talking about the spooky myths and monsters and where they came from.
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What makes Halloween, "Halloween"? We talk about monsters, rituals, and other spooky things through this episode.
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Halloween itself has so many different traditions, and one that I think is very important is the tradition of 'Trick or Treat'. Where did it start? How did it start? How is has it changed over time?
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Who's curious about Halloween? I know I am. I go over the origins of Halloween and what has led us to today normal celebration.
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The third and final Punic War leaves Carthage in a state of rubble. What happened? What happens next? I talk about all this and more in this episode.
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Hannibals army is making steady progress through Italy, but it won't last long. We'll cover a few more battles that Hannibal fought in and one that proved to be his defeat.
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After Alexander the Great forces the Phoenicians to leave, they find a new home that they are able to prosper in. Years pass, and Rome is not too happy about the progress of the people of Carthage. Causing a series of wars known as the Punic Wars.
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We move to an amazing maritime civilization located around the Mediterranean Sea and learn about what makes these people so fascinating.
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We dive into the 1200s BC and speak about the many nations on the move.
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We finish up discussing some more aspects of life that the ancient Egyptians lived.
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We continue to go over the famous pharaohs of Egypt.
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We begin exploring Egypt and talk about the pyramids, pharaohs and more!
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Through this episode, we discover the mysteries of Mesopotamia. We learn about the different forms of writing, law codes, and stories and ancient Mesopotamia
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Welcome to a Step Into History! We begin our podcast by the only reasonable way possible... at the beginning.
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