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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...

Funeral epitaph of Venetian Doge Domenico Michiel.

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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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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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!

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

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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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…

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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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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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)…

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

Part One: Antigonus the One-Eyed 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…

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

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.

👑 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.

Part Two: Philip V 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…

👑 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 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)…

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

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!

25.2 Mstislav II Podcast Episode · Tsar Power · 08/28/2025 · 33m

Oh hey, we finished the Kievan Grand Princes. 👑

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

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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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...

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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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…

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...

Look forward to listening! 👑⚜️

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…

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...

A map of Venice from 1500

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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Can Alexander Rule Persia? 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…

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...

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…

Part One: Antigonus the One-Eyed 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…

👁️ August is National Eye Exam Month! What better time to learn about Antigonus the One-Eyed. www.podbean.com/eas/pb-k3h4k... . 🏛️ #HellenisticHistory #AlexanderStandard

Alexander IV Well, we learned a lot in this episode! First, being the son of a king may not be as awesome as you’d think. Sure, you get the royal treatment, but you never know when someone might throw you in a…

🗡️ In the late summer of 309 BCE, tragedy struck as Alexander IV and his mother Roxana were assassinated. Learn more here, www.podbean.com/eas/pb-rbfsi...

#HellenisticHistory #AlexanderStandard

25.1 Mstislav II Podcast Episode · Tsar Power · 08/14/2025 · 1h 9m

The beginning of the end! Let's take a look at the life of Mstislav II, the LAST (of our) Kievan rulers. The power switch begins. 👑

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Part One (.5): Philip V There’s been a conspiracy… in Macedon! Ever wonder what it would look like if Dustin got WAY out of control while researching? This episode. We’re traveling back in time and doing a deep dive on the…

Ever wonder what it would look like if Dustin got WAY out of control while researching? This episode. We’re traveling back in time to the “Conspiracy of Apelles” in 218. Come witness the dumbest rivalry in ancient history! www.podbean.com/eas/pb-w6j3n...

The 33rd First Annual IgNobel Prizes - Nobelesse Oblige It's that time of year again, when the most important awards in scientific research are announced. That's right, it's the IgNobel Prizes! We're a little late but here are the latest and greatest in sc...

We finally have our summary of the 34th First Annual IgNobel Prizes. Join us as we look at the first in person ceremony since COVID, and learn about some crazy research that first makes you laugh, then makes you think! 👑🎢⚛️🧪🥽
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Illustration from a medieval manuscript showing a ship from the First Crusade.

Profits & Prophets. By 1099, the Crusader states were at loggerheads with Byzantium as well as the Muslims. Venice found herself on both sides of this rift in the Christian world. But that didn't stop her taking the opportunity to steal some Holy Bones. 👑
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