Anthology Of Heroes History

In this episode, we dive into the turbulent final century of the Byzantine Empire through the eyes of one of its most fascinating figures: John VI Kantakouzenos.

A reluctant emperor, John inherited a crumbling empire beset by internal strife and foreign threats. While others dreamed of restoring Rome’s former glory, John envisioned a smaller, reformed state that could survive by diplomacy and pragmatism. His alliances with the rising Ottoman Turks, the Italian merchant republics, and the Serbian kingdom reveal the precarious balancing act required to hold the empire together.

We also explore the destructive civil wars that fractured the ruling Palaiologos dynasty, the growing dominance of Venice and Genoa in Byzantine politics, and the meteoric rise of the Ottoman Turks—an alliance that would later become the empire’s greatest enemy.

By the end of this episode, you’ll understand why the Byzantine Empire fell—and marvel at how it managed to survive as long as it did.

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"Capitulation is impossible! The 6th Army will do its historic duty." - Adolf Hitler.

In the conclusion of our series, we unravel the final months of the Battle of Stalingrad, exploring the consequences of Adolf Hitler's decision to forbid the the Sixth Army to retreat.

We witness the long-awaited breakthrough for The Red Army, as Joseph Stalin and Georgy Zhukov launch Operation Uranus.

We delve into the emotional impact on German soldiers confronting their mortality. Through their personal letters, we glimpse into their thoughts and feelings about Nazi leadership and Adolf Hitler.

After the dust settles, we examine the aftermath of the Battle of Stalingrad and its enduring legacy in Russian history.

Tune in for an exploration of this pivotal moment, where the human toll and historical significance intertwine in a tale of sacrifice, resilience, and grit.

NOTE: When discussing The Nuremberg trials, I make an error when I refer to Joseph Goebbels who was no longer alive. This should instead be Hermann Göring. Thanks to Albert, Antonik and others for pointing this out.

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CHAPTERS:

• 00:00-Introduction and Recap
• 01:58-Episode start
• 07:27-Fortress Stalingrad begins
• 16:49-Christmas in Stalingrad
• 21:05-Last chance at surrender with Winrich Behr
• 31:36-Paulus loses hope
• 40:56-Fate of the main characters
• 45:57-Red Army finds last letters from Stalingrad

📓SOURCES:

• Barbarossa Through Soviet Eyes: The First Twenty-Four Hours by Artem Drabkin, Alexei Isaev, Christopher Summerville
• Stalingrad by Antony Beevor
• Russia at War, 1941–1945: A History by Alexander Werth
• Blood red snow by by Günter K. Koschorrek
• Through the Maelstrom: A Red Army Soldier's War on the Eastern Front by Boris Gorbachevsky
• The forgotten soldiers by Guy Sajer
• Until the Eyes Shut: Memories of a machine gunner on the Eastern Front by Andreas Hartinger
• Stalin: Triumph and Tragedy by Dmitri Volkogonov
• Marshall of Victory: Memoirs of Giorgy Zhukov
• Blitzed: Drugs In The Third Reich by Norman Ohler
• The Diary of Wehrmacht Soldier William Hoffman
• Various accounts: IREMEMBER.RU
• German Propaganda Archive: Joseph Goebbels: 1933-1945 (calvin.edu)
• Barbarossa : the Russian-German conflict, 1941-45 by Alan Clarke
• Kiev 1941: Hitler's Battle for Supremacy in the East by David Stahel
• Reminiscences and Reflections. Volume 1 by Georgii Konstantinovich Zhukov
• The Third Reich at War by Richard J. Evans
• Moscow Strikes Back - 1942 USSR Propaganda Film
• Molotovs Radio Broadcast:
• Transcript: https://www.marxists.org/history/ussr/great-patriotic-war/pdf/22-06-1941-molotov-radiospeech.pdf
• Audio: https://collections.ushmm.org/search/catalog/irn1000646

🎉PATRONS

• Tom G 👑
• Angus S👑
• Seth M👑
• Claudia K👑
• Phil B
• Lisa K
• Malcolm G
• Alex G
• Caleb I
• Alan R
• Jim G
• Luke G
• Tom

✍🏻ATTRIBUTIONS

• All images are public domain unless stated otherwise.
• Paid Artlist.io license for 'Anthology Of Heroes Podcast' utilised for numerous sounds/music

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“Of all the sea tales told down the ages, none has held its mystique so long as the mutiny on board HMS Bounty”

In the year of 1789, in the vast Pacific Ocean; the mutinous crew of the HMS Bounty turn on their loathed Captain.

Jeering and laughing the men push him into a tiny, overcrowded rowing boat.

Wearing only his night-gown and surrounded by the endless sea; Captain Bligh knows his chances of survival are slim.

As his rowboat drifts away he swears at his old crew that they will face justice once he reaches London.

But he would have to find them first.

Part one of the gripping story of: ‘The Mutiny That Created A Nation: The Founding of Pitcairn Island’

(Part 1 of 2)

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In this episode, we explore the early life and rise to rebellion of Owain Glyndŵr, the last native Welshman to hold the title of Prince of Wales.

We delve into Glyndŵr's background and upbringing, his education and and his reluctant rebellion against England. We also examine the political and social context of Wales at the time, including the tensions between Welsh and English rulers and the discrimination Welsh people faced.

Finally, we explore his quarrel with Baron Reginald Grey, the spark that started the revolt.

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Bonus episode from the podcast 'Forgotten Wars'.

You're getting dropped right into the middle of the South African War of 1899-1902 (Anglo-Boer War) to hear the story of one of its forgotten heroes with a dark, dark success story. A major character from this story goes on to found the first Boy Scouts organization.

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