Podding Through Time

In the fifth season premiere Jacob and Evan discuss our newest subjects:Who was Akbar the Great, and what was his influence on Islam and Hinduism? What makes mammals so special, and why did they rise to prominence? What was perhaps the greatest joke ever told in a royal court, and who told it? Where is the European Union heading, and where did it begin?Why is Switzerland?Support the show (

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.Support the show (

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?Support the show (

This episode of Podding Through Time hits some hot discussion:Who was George Washington, and how did his great life come to an end?What was the Himyarite Kingdom, and why are they so religiously interesting?What was the Gombe Chimpanzee War, and how did their fighting change the way we see our great ape cousins?Why are billionaires leaving the planet, and who came with them?Who were the Mughal emperors, and how did they shape the modern national identity of India?Support the show

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?Support the show (

Yet another episode of Podding Through Time brings us some great topics:Who was Ching Shih, and how did she extort the Qing Dynasty?Where do Arabs appear in the Bible, and what role do they play in the biblical narrative?What historic moment happened in a small town in Britain, in response to US military segregation?Why is Russia mobilizing its troops, and what claim does it have to Eastern European territory?How many times have we almost accidentally nuked ourselves, and how did it come to that?Support the show

In the fourth season premiere Jacob and Evan open a brand new can of worms, namely, Pre-Islamic Arabia:Who was Napoleon, and how did he measure things? Where is Dilmun, and what mysterious people lived there? What are the My Way killings, and what psychological phenomena can we infer from them? What is the maximum travel distance of Venetian beads, and who predicted their great journey?Who was Timur, and what great leader did he claim descendence from?Support the show (

In the third season finale Jacob and Evan gobble up a new list of topics:Who was Hedy Lamarr, and what ground did she break for the world? What is the recent history of Israel and Palestine, and is there a chance of peace? Where is the Ark of the Covenant, and how could it have gotten there? What is the connection between the insurrection at the US capitol and dire wolves?Who was Wojtek the bear, and what was his great accomplishment? Support the show (

In this spectacular episode Jacob and Evan discuss the wars and struggles of nations across the world: Who was Zhu Yuanzhang, and what was his influence on China? How did the Cold War affect Israel, and what was its relationship with Egypt? What is the most epic samurai moment ever, and what secret may the samurai in question be hiding? How did the development of vaccines begin and what is their lasting impact? What interesting discussion can we drum up from the Kingdom of Lesotho, and how stylish was their first King? Support the show (

In this exciting episode Jacob and Evan discuss the rise of nations and the squabbling of power: Who was Ibn Battuta, and how far did he really travel? How did the states of Israel and Palestine come to be, and how do they view this shared formation? What happens when a European with guns gets stranded on a pacific island, and how do the natives view him? How does the current transfer of power between United States presidents differ from past occasions? What kind of singing and memorization skills can our hosts show off regarding national anthems? Support the show (

In our second annual Halloween special, Jacob and Evan tell each other about some more spooky stuff from history. From the realities of becoming a mummy to the first ever ghost stories in history. This one will take your breath away, literally. Support the show (

In this long-delayed episode Jacob and Evan touch a litany of very serious subjects:Who was Marie Curie, and what was her effect on WW1? What is Zionism, and what was the motivation for the creation of the state of Israel? Where is San Marino, and what is so special about its existence? What is the deal with toppling confederate statues, and what do they really stand for?What was a more important technological breakthrough: The Wheel, or Knots? Support the show

In the third season premiere Jacob and Evan begin a long journey down the road of spicy subjects:Who was Harald Hardrada, and how did his religious policies shape Norway? When did the current conflicts in the Middle East begin, and who was at fault? What was the incredible series of events that transpired after the death of Pope Formosus? How does the legislation of businesses today compare to that of the Gilded Age? What crazy Japanese painting could be used as a commentary of modern-day politics? Support the show (

In the second season finale Jacob and Evan talk about the fate of many different peoples through history:Who was Taksin the Great, and what happened to his legacy? How did the colonization of the Swahili coast commence, and who instigated the ensuing conflicts? What happened to the trees on Easter Island, as well as the Rapa Nui people? How does the current global pandemic relate to and differ from the Spanish Flu of 1918? What kind of wild facts can Jacob share with us about Chinese dinosaurs? Support the show (

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? Support the show (

Jacob and Evan are back with a vengeance, bringing new and interesting topics:What made Saladin such a hero, and who was the mysterious group that managed to scare him away?How did the Kilwa Sultanate come to be, and why does it involve a city encircled by fabric?Who was the man that won a race after he died?What is happening in Iran right now, and what does it have to do with the Iranian revolutions? Support the show (

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? Support the show (

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. Support the show (

Our first ever special bonus episode is a doozy! Today we take a deep dive with our friend Paul DiCostanzo from the A.D. History Podcast into the early Soviet Union and their situation prior to the invasion by Germany in 1941. The conversation flows from Stalin and his views of Hitler to a theoretical communist French state. Support the show (

The second series of Podding Through Time kicks off with some great topics:Who was Ramesses II, and why do his peace treaties last so long?Who were the Bantu people, and what makes their languages some of the most complicated in the world?How does a tiny Muslim fishing town built on stilts in the water get so good at soccer?Why are people raiding area 51, and what did we predict would happen on that day?What are our favourite alt-history scenarios, and a bonus surprise at the end! Support the show (