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History Unwritten

History Unwritten

Cody Michaels

Guided narrative history of the rest of the world. Each season we explore a different historical civilization from Africa, Asia or the Americas, from its beginning to its end, stopping along the way to talk about the people who lived in it and how they lived.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best History Unwritten episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to History Unwritten for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite History Unwritten episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

History Unwritten - The Tale of Khun Chang and Khun Phaen
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01/03/23 • 75 min

The Tale of Khun Chang and Khun Phaen is the seminal work in Thai classical literature. The romance between Khuns Chang and Phaen and the female love interest Wanthong are our window into Ayutthayan gender and social class. While what we find may be disagreeable to modern sensibilities, we are nonetheless compelled to bear witness and learn more - to better understand the era in question.

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History Unwritten - 1.2 - The Fractured Land

1.2 - The Fractured Land

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04/03/20 • 27 min

West Africa after the fall of Ghana. Introducing the Malinke, Mema, Soso and the jeliw bards of Mali.

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History Unwritten - 3.12a - Addendum + Announcements
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12/18/21 • 6 min

A quick appendix to 3.12 + schedule announcements for 2021/22

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History Unwritten - 2.1 - The Land of Snows

2.1 - The Land of Snows

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08/07/20 • 31 min

In which we embark on our second series on the Tibetan Empire. Before we launch into the history however, we ought to understand what we mean by "Tibet" and why we're telling this history, and what this history means to the Tibetans of today.

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History Unwritten - 1.1 - In Search of Ghana

1.1 - In Search of Ghana

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03/16/20 • 27 min

The beginning of human civilization in the Sahara and West Africa. From rock paintings in isolated mountains to the riches of Ancient Ghana, concluding in the dramatic destruction of the region's first great civilization.

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History Unwritten - 0.1 - Introduction

0.1 - Introduction

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03/15/20 • 6 min

Introducing History Unwritten, the format of the show and how I will be structuring the podcast.

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History Unwritten - 3.19 - A New Siam

3.19 - A New Siam

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04/29/22 • 37 min

Ayutthaya is gone, but Siam lives. A new kingdom, forged by two capable generals, restored Thai authority over their country. That New Siam would survive, stronger than ever, to the present day, becoming modern Thailand.

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History Unwritten - 3.18 - Collapse

3.18 - Collapse

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04/15/22 • 32 min

Ayutthaya would fall in much the same way it did in 1569: at the hands of an ambitious Burmese King. But this time, there would be no comign back. Ayutthaya was no more, and the future of Thai history would be entirely new.

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History Unwritten - 3.17 - An Age of Culture

3.17 - An Age of Culture

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03/25/22 • 31 min

The reigns of Thai Sa and Borommakot were peaceful and prosperous. The half-century before the city's fall thus became a golden age for art, literature and religion. This "Age of Culture" would last just until the collapse, but would forge Thai culture as it exists today.

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History Unwritten - Season 4 Announcement & Schedule
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04/30/22 • 2 min

In which we reveal the identity of Series 4 - along with an announcement of the schedule.

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FAQ

How many episodes does History Unwritten have?

History Unwritten currently has 55 episodes available.

What topics does History Unwritten cover?

The podcast is about History, Podcasts, Africa and Asia.

What is the most popular episode on History Unwritten?

The episode title 'Season 4 Announcement & Schedule' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on History Unwritten?

The average episode length on History Unwritten is 33 minutes.

How often are episodes of History Unwritten released?

Episodes of History Unwritten are typically released every 14 days.

When was the first episode of History Unwritten?

The first episode of History Unwritten was released on Mar 15, 2020.

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