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Podding Through Time

Jacob and Evan

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Podding Through Time - Amidst Declining Empires/Indonesian Pasola
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10/18/21 • 81 min

In the fourth season finale Jacob and Evan explore a spicy list of topics:

  • Who was Timur, and what was his unexecuted conquest?
  • What world was Muhammed born into, and what empires caused it?
  • How does Christianity merge with local traditions on the Indonesian islands?
  • What is the history of the Taliban, and how does it bode for the future of Afghanistan?
  • What is the Dogger Bank incident, and what does it say of Imperial Russian naval competence?

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Podding Through Time - Nabataean Kingdom/Maori Women Seeking Men
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07/19/21 • 91 min

Yet another episode of Podding Through Time brings us some great topics:

  • Who was Cleopatra, and what role did art of her play in ruling Egypt?
  • What was the Nabataean Kingdom, and how did they learn to thrive in the desert?
  • When were men in the highest demand, and how far would some women travel to acquire them?
  • Why did Israel break out into violence, and was our hero Jacob okay?
  • What is happening at Machu Pichu, and what effect could it have on the ancient city?

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Podding Through Time - Great Visitors of Kilwa/The Colony That Destroyed Scotland
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03/02/20 • 95 min

In this installment Jacob and Evan spice it up with talk of culture and economics, among other things:

  • Who was F. Scott Fitzgerald, and what impact did his love life have on his literary career?
  • What explorers discovered the Kilwa Sultanate, and in what different ways did it impress them?
  • Why did Scotland embark on colonial ventures, and how disastrously did they end?
  • What is the precedent of presidential impeachment, and what can we learn about modern-day party politics from the past?
  • How has art and literature shaped the history of civilization, and what can we learn from studying it more closely?

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Podding Through Time - Spooky Stories from History (Spooktober Special)
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10/28/19 • 77 min

In the special Halloween episode of Podding Through Time Jacob and Evan tell each other spooky stories from history. From the real-life Dracula to the bible stories that keep you up at night. You don't want to miss this one.

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Podding Through Time - The Rise of Islam/The Perpetual Nobel Nominee
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12/24/19 • 55 min

The hiatus ends with a return to form for Jacob and Evan! And they bring great new topics:

  • What did Mozart find funny, and why is the answer to that question poop jokes?
  • How did the Swahili coast get its name, and what does that have to do with the rise of Islam?
  • How does one man contribute so much to physics, get nominated so many times, and never win a Nobel prize?
  • Why is everybody everywhere so angry all the time?

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Podding Through Time - Approaching Modernity/The Greatest Plane Theft
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04/03/23 • 92 min

In this episode Jacob and Evan chat about many interesting topics:

  • Who was the Buddha, and how do world religions view him?
  • How did the Neanderthals interact with Homo sapiens?
  • What daring feat was performed over some alcohol and a bet?
  • How strong was the earthquake in Turkey, and how does it compare to those of the past?
  • What are the ethics of colonization, really though?

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Podding Through Time - Conquest of the Old World/Sami and the Inuit
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02/08/23 • 97 min

In this episode Jacob and Evan engage in yet another long-winded conversation:

  • Who was Mao Zedong, and what was his famed pastime?
  • What great invention propelled Homo Erectus, and humanity, forward?
  • What connects the Inuit and Sami peoples, and how did this connection change Alaska forever?
  • Why is Iran in turmoil, and how does this reflect its recent past?
  • Where do we start when reconstructing languages, and are there ways to bring back lost ones?

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In our certifiably fourth and definitely not third annual Halloween special, Jacob and Evan discuss spooky things from colonized lands. From the Maya underworld of Xibalba to the cannibalistic whims of whiskey tycoons in Africa. Get ready for some shivers, this one's as dark as they get.

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Podding Through Time - Rise of the Homos/The Planet Vulcan
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09/21/22 • 97 min

In the newest installment Jacob and Evan explore a spicy list of topics:

  • Who was Zenobia of Palmyra, and what was her claim to glory?
  • What is the first archeological evidence of hominid culture?
  • When did we think there was a planet closer to the sun than mercury, and who disproved it?
  • How was Queen Elizabeth II viewed in life, and how did she impact the world?
  • Who were the Etruscans really, if not proto-Romans?

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In our third annual Halloween special, Jacob and Evan discuss even more spooky stuff from history. From the Japanese creator deity who became the goddess of death to the widespread panic over Satanic ritual abuse in 1980s America. Don't lose your head, this one is getting spooky.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Podding Through Time have?

Podding Through Time currently has 31 episodes available.

What topics does Podding Through Time cover?

The podcast is about News, History, Variety, Entertainment, Podcasts and Education.

What is the most popular episode on Podding Through Time?

The episode title 'Conquest of the Old World/Sami and the Inuit' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Podding Through Time?

The average episode length on Podding Through Time is 91 minutes.

How often are episodes of Podding Through Time released?

Episodes of Podding Through Time are typically released every 41 days, 3 hours.

When was the first episode of Podding Through Time?

The first episode of Podding Through Time was released on Jul 1, 2019.

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