History does not repeat, but it has a way of humming the same tune. Whenever I study Rome, I am reminded that the patterns of power, culture, and identity never really go away. They just shift and reappear in new forms. That is why, when I look at certain modern...
History often repeats itself, though never in exactly the same way. The story of Rome’s decline provides insights that feel eerily relevant in today’s digital age. While Rome fell to barbarians in the end, the empire’s internal decay, loss of civic cohesion, erosion...
About This Episode: Did William Shakespeare really write the greatest plays in the English language… or have we been sold a 400-year-old lie? For centuries, schools, universities, and institutions have defended the official story of a small-town actor with no higher...
History is filled with leaders who rose from obscurity, achieved great heights, and then fell due to missteps that could have been avoided. Maximinus Thrax is one of those leaders. His life provides timeless lessons about ambition, loyalty, and the importance of...
About This Episode: Was Richard III really the child-murdering villain Shakespeare portrayed…or the victim of one of history’s greatest smear campaigns? In this deep-dive conversation, I’m joined by historian and Gone Medieval host Matt Lewis to unpack the truth...
