Stoic Historian

About Stoic Historian

Explore the wisdom of the past with Stoic Historian—a podcast that blends ancient philosophy and biographies with historical insights. Each episode delves into the lives, ideas, and events that shaped history through a Stoic lens, offering timeless lessons for modern challenges. Perfect for history buffs, philosophy enthusiasts, and anyone seeking deeper understanding. #StoicHistorian #HistoryPodcast #Stoicism #Philosophy #AncientWisdom #PodcastAddict

Publisher

Stoic Historian

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

10 Aug 2024

Latest episode

26 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

150 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   26 Oct 2026

   The Collapse of Georgia’s Golden Age

   Explore the collapse of the Georgian Golden Age and a turning point in Georgia’s medieval history, drawing on historical chronicles and scholarship on the Caucasus. Sources and further reading Donald Rayfield, Edge of Empires Hayton of Corycus Christoph Baumer, History of the Caucasus (2023) The Georgian Chronicles Shihab al-Din Muhammad al-Nasawi Music credits Music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0. Tracks: “Achilles”, “Action”, “Ambiment”, “Ambush”, “An Upsetting Theme”, “Asian Drums”, “Autumn Day”, “Black Vortex”, “Call to Adventure”, “Crusade”, “Desert City”, “Dreamlike”, “Drums of the Deep”, “Enigma”, “Five Armies”, “For Originz”, “Hall of the Mountain King”, “Healing”, “Journey To Ascend”, “Luminous Rain”, “Machinations”, “Mirage”, “Mourning Song”, “Night Vigil”, “Odyssey”, “Overture”, “Passing Action”, “Realizer”, “Revival”, “Rising Tide”, “Rite of Passage”, “Ritual”, “Silent Night”, “Sunshine”, “The North”, “The Pyre”, “The Sky of our Ancestors”, “Thunderbird”, “Unholy Knight”, “Vanishing”, “Vortex”. License link as supplied: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b.. #GeorgianGoldenAge #Georgiahistory #medievalGeorgia #Caucasushistory #GeorgianChronicles #DonaldRayfield #EdgeofEmpires #HaytonofCorycus #ChristophBaumer #HistoryoftheCaucasus #Shihabal-DinMuhammadal-Nasawi See show notes: https://inlet.fm/stoic-historian/episodes/6adcf368ec7bc7a7c14d005d Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2. 

   28 Sept 2026

   Queen Rusudan's Battle: Georgia vs The World

   Explore the gripping saga of Queen Rusudan of Georgia as she navigates a tumultuous world stage. Delve into Donald Rayfield's analysis in Edge of Empires and Christoph Baumer's History of the Caucasus. The episode also references the works like The Georgian Chronicles and writings of Shihab al-Din Muhammad al-Nasawi, providing an insightful historical context. Musical scores featured include tracks like "Achilles," "Ambush," "Crusade," "Desert City," and many more by Kevin MacLeod, all licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0. For more details, visit Creative Commons. #QueenRusudan #Georgia #DonaldRayfield #ChristophBaumer #TheGeorgianChronicles #Shihabal-DinMuhammadal-Nasawi #KevinMacLeod #historicalcontext See show notes: https://inlet.fm/stoic-historian/episodes/6ab887abe180c293dfd42bba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3. 

   14 Sept 2026

   Queen Isabella of Armenia: The Final Days of Cilicia's Reign

   Explore the legacy of Queen Isabella of Armenia and the concluding chapter of the Rubenid dynasty. Delve into the lives of notable figures like Vahram of Edessa, Hayton of Corycus, and Sempad the Constable. Discover how the Cilician Armenians integrated with the Latins during the Crusades. Recommended Readings: "The Armenian Kingdom in Cilicia during the Crusades" by Ghazarian, Jacob G. Smbat Sparapet's Chronicle "Armenia and the Crusades: 1095-1396" by Thomas A. Sinclair "Itinerarium Regis Ricardi" by Geoffrey of Vinsauf Music Tracks: "Achilles", "Asian Drums", "Crusade", "Journey To Ascend", and more by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Music licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 and 4.0 Licenses. For full licenses, visit: CC 3.0 and CC 4.0 #QueenIsabella #Cilicia #Rubeniddynasty #ArmenianKingdom #Crusades #VahramofEdessa #HaytonofCorycus #SempadtheConstable See show notes: https://inlet.fm/stoic-historian/episodes/6aa7641b74c9a7411030718b Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Who has been a guest on Stoic Historian

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• Donald Rayfield
• Stephen H Rapp
• Antony Eastmond

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YouTube views

1,295,330

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 72 / 100

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Quality

95

Social presence

0

YouTube

93

Engagement

32

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