Rome Wasn't Burnt in a Day

The boys are back with a wild episode on the Fertile Crescent and the birth of civilization.

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The boys are back with a wild episode on General George Custer and his last stand.

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The boys are finally back from another hiatus and talking about one of the Golden Age of Piracy in the Caribbean.

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The boys are finally back from there hiatus and talking about one of history’s great virgins, Athelstan

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In this episode the boys join famed podcaster and social deviant Robert Garvey on a journey to the bleeding edge of human knowledge. In this episode we go deep into the history of the Vikings and their impact on the development of Northern Europe. We look into the major events, people, and places that spaced the Viking legacy but also why that legacy is mostly overlooked in Western History. The analyze the importance on written text being able to sustain a people and why the need-to-conquer may be a genetic trait. This episode takes you right to Valhalla’s doorstep and we hope the gods will bless for that. May the god of podcast listens bless our words.

Song: Valhalla Calling by Miracle of Sound

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The boys are finally back after a brief freedom fighting campaign in the Ukraine and they bring you the most high energy episode yet! This episode Josh and Chris go over the life of Attila the Hun, history’s most mysterious leader. The breakdown why Attila’s reign is one of the most influential in history and why the Hun’s had such an explosive yet short-lived empire. They also get existential and talk about why history is filled with chaotic predetermination and why the most important events have to happen at the perfect time to have the influence they do. We hope you join us as the boys travel to the murky waters of the underworld.

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In this episode the boys dive into the life of one of the most controversial characters in history, Kaiser Wilhelm II. They go over the life of Friedrich Wilhelm II, who was the last emperor of German. They go into detail about how childhood trauma impacted his self-confidence and how he was a very irratic and incoherent leader both international and domestically. The analysis how he was the cause for Germany’s post-WWI problems but also set the Nazi party up for success in WWII. Kaiser Wilhelm was truly just Trump before Twitter.

Here are the links for the Journalists/Sites that Josh mentioned in the the episode:

• Scott Horton
• Max Blumenthal
• Aaron Mate
• Caitlin Johnstone
• Antiwar.com
• Mintpressnews.com

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Your favorite wikipedia sluts are back with another episode on the Council of Nicaea. Josh and Chris discuss why the Council of Nicaea in 325 CE was such an important moment in the history of Christianity and helped to spread the religion across the world. They also discuss what made Constantine the Great one of the best Roman Emperors in history and star-studded event that the first Council was. The boys get more philosophical than usual in this one and we hope that you will enjoy this trip into the murky waters of human understanding.

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In this mini-episode, Josh is on his own because Chris is still on his journey to find the United Airlines Help Desk. Josh goes over the Modern Olympic Games, how they started, the influence they took from the Ancient Olympic Games, and the controversial aspects of the Games. This episode is a quick burn through history that gives you a lot of information in a short amount of time.

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In this episode of Rome Wasn’t Burnt in a Day, the boys are back with a wild episode on King Henry VIII; History’s greatest divorcee. Chris and Josh go over the life of the King and spend a lot of time analyzing his infamous six marriages in order to secure a male heir to the throne. This episode gets deep and definitely goes off the rails more than a few times.

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The boys are back with another great episode that goes over the history of Las Vegas. As the gaming capital of the world, Vegas is known for its casinos, women, and sports. However few people actually know the history of Las Vegas and how it became Sin City. In this episode Josh and Chris go over the early history of Las Vegas, from its days as a train stop to becoming a place of relaxation for Hoover Dam workers. Josh and Chris then discuss the mob influence on Las Vegas and how criminals truly helped Vegas become the city it is know as today.

Intro Song: Low Down Rolling Stone by Gary Clark Jr.
Outro Song: Waking Up in Vegas by Katy Perry

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The boys are back in town for episode #012! Legendary podcaster and intellectual Bob Garvey joins Josh and Chris for an episode that is non-stop wild. In this episode we examine the Apollo 11 Mission, which was the first in history to land a man on the moon. The episode starts with an examination of JFK’s speech in 1960 which challenged the Americans to be the first country to land a man on the moon. We then go through the space race, the many failures of the early space flights, and finally the Apollo Missions which finally landed a man on the moon. This rough timeline of history is also accompanied by many conversation detours that are sure to keep your interest piqued.

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Intro Song: The Boys Are Back In Town by Thin Lizzy
Outro Song: Stanley Kubrick by B.o.B

In this episode of Rome Wasn’t Burnt in a Day, Josh and Chris dive deep into the life and times of the greatest boxer of all time, Muhammad Ali. Ali, born Cassius Clay, is widely considered to be the best boxer ever and one of the most influential athletes of all time. Listen along as Josh and Chris take you on a journey from the early years of Clay’s life to his reign as a Heavyweight Champion to his draft dodging, political activism and ultimate legacy.

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In this episode of Rome Wasn’t Burnt in a Day, Chris and Josh discuss the man who had the original big dick energy, Rasputin. They discuss how Rasputin went from a lowly Serbian farmer all the way to sleeping with every member of the Tzarist Royal Family. Chris and Josh go into depth about Rasputin’s infamous sex cult, how he became known as a mystic and a healer, and finally how not even a bullet to the head could put him down. This is by far the wildest and most erratic episode the boys have recorded which only means it might be the best episode yet. 

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In this episode, Josh and Chris go wild talking about one of history’s favorite Pharaohs, King Tutankhamun. They go over the history or King Tut, starting at his birth all the way to his world tour as a museum exhibit. Josh and Chris discuss how Tut really out kicked his coverage when it comes to being remember as a historical figure, because he really had boring story. Join us as we go over all thing King Tut and the people that exploited his tomb for material gain.

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In this episode Chris and Josh go into one of the most famous stories from the 1980’s, Iran-Contra. They break down the situations that led to the Reagan Administration selling arms to Iran so that they could found the Contras in Nicaragua and why this was such an important story for American foreign policy. They also discuss the long lasting impacts of the scandal and how we still see aspects of it playing out today. 

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This episodes marks the beginning of our bonus episode series titled Burning Through History. In these bonus mini-episodes, Josh or Chris will independently talk about a history subject that the are passionate about or something that isn’t broad enough to fit into a whole episode. The Burning Through History episodes will be 20-30 minute breakdowns of a historical event or person and give you an idea of what they mean to history.

In this BTH episode, Josh breaks down the November 19, 2004 fight between the Pacers & Pistons, better know as the Malice at the Palace. Josh gives a background on the events that led to the brawl and talks about the outcome of brawl from an immediate to long-term perspective. He discusses why the NBA, media, and fans were all wrong in their assessment of the situation and who they blamed as the guilty. He finish by talking about how the NBA changed after this event and why it’s important to always learn about historical events from a different perspectives.

Click here to watch the Netflix Documentary Untold: Malice at the Palace

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In this episode Josh & Chris conclude their episode series about the History of Afghanistan by taking a look at Afghanistan from 9/11 to today. They discuss the initial reasons as to why the US invaded Afghanistan, the important distinction between the Taliban and al Qaeda and how Afghanistan quickly became the forgotten war in the United States. Finally the end the episode by comparing members of the Bush Administration to who their Star Wars character would be.

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Click Here for Link to Donald Rumsfeld saying the Pentagon can’t account for $2.3 Trillion

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In this episode, Josh and Chris get very topical and discuss the History of Afghanistan, the history of the Soviet Union occupation, and the rise of the Taliban and other Mujahideen groups. Part I takes you through the history of Afghanistan from the Sykes-Picot Agreement in 1916 to the 9/11 attacks in 2001. Josh and Chris break down how the USSR invaded Afghanistan and why their reasons for entering the country almost guaranteed that they wouldn’t be successful in any meaningful way. We also discuss the history of how the US backed armed militia groups in the region to foment insurrection and why the US never learned the lesson of the Russians when they invaded Afghanistan in 2001. Finally the episode ends with a tribute to the Afghanistan War by the great and powerful comedian Tim Dillon.

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Click Here for Link to Tim Dillon’s War in Afghanistan Tribute

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In this episode of Rome Wasn’t Burnt in a Day, Josh and Chris go deep into the history one of the most infamous corporations ever, The Dutch East India Company. The Dutch East India Company, or VOC, was found in 1602 in a response to the Portuguese Royal Family shutting down their trade routes to Netherlands. What started as a small conglomerate of merchant ships soon became one of the largest and most powerful corporations in history and now serves as a blueprint for how modern corporations are structured today. Join us as we sail through the oceans of history in search of the island of knowledge.

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In this episode Josh & Chris go deep into the murky waters of the unknown as they analyze one of the most notorious serial killers of the 20th century, the Unabomber. They go in-depth on Ted Kaczynski, his childhood, arrival at Harvard, his academic career, and why he decided to live life as a hermit. Then we  take a look at his bombing and why he chose the victims he did. Finally we finish the episode by reviewing Kaczynski’s infamous manifesto and debate some of the anti-technology views that are expressed in the paper.

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In this episode Josh reference a Joe Rogan Experience Episode #1459 with Tom O’Neill where they discuss Charles Manson and the MK Ultra Project. Click here to listen to the episode

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In this episode, Josh and Chris discuss the history of tanks. From the first machine gun mounted to a bicycle all the way the North Korean Military Parades of today, we get deep on what made the tank a revolutionary weapon of war. They discuss how the tank and tank innovation changed the course of both world wars and also made for an impressive display of military power.

Finally Josh and Chris close with a thought experiment where they consider what the most important word to describe humans might be.

All this and more in a great new episode of Rome Wasn’t Burnt in a Day!

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In this episode of Rome Wasn’t Burnt in a Day Chris and Josh take a look at one of the wildest Popes in history, Pope Alexander VI. Alex was a promiscuous, child bearing, and nepotistic Pope who would have kept up with any Bravo TV star in his pettiness. Chris and Josh breakdown what made Pope Alexander so notorious and if it really warrants his reputation. They also end the episode giving you some of their favorite history pickup lines and joke.

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In our first official episode we examine one of the most important documents in history, the US Constitution. Chris and Josh take a look at the events that lead to the writing of the Constitution and why its signing was such a monumental moment for modern liberal democracies. Chris and Josh also explore the lives and beliefs of some the CIS-White Males with Children who wrote the document and why they needed to change the document so much before it was officially signed. This episode is also full Chris and Josh’s Rome burning hot takes such as claiming that the original call for US Independence was more of a marketing campaign than a legitimate military strategy. Chris and Josh also finish the episode with their favorite history pickup lines, just so you can be ready to find your Martha Washington at the local alehouse this summer.

As you listen to the episode, please remember that we are just two kids who go wild for history and are in no way are experts on these subjects. Please take everything we say with a grain-of-salt and we strongly recommend that you do your own research on these topics.

If something we said in this episode was incorrect please email the wrong information and the correct to romewasntburnt@gmail.com and we will read it on the next show.

Introduction to Rome Wasn’t Burnt in a Day with Josh VanKooten and Chris Lanyon