The Apple and The Hero

About The Apple and The Hero

Forget dusty textbooks! Join me, Dr. Sara Orfali, a Medieval historian with a passion for storytelling, as I peel back the layers of history in The Apple and The Hero. This podcast is your gateway to exploring the captivating myths, legends, and heroes that shaped the foundation of European countries - all through engaging anecdotes, thrilling tales, and insightful analysis. So, ditch the dates and delve into the drama, intrigue, and epic sagas that brought history to life. Whether you're a history buff or simply curious about the past, tune in to The Apple and The Hero for a captivating journey through the heart of Europe's legendary past!

Publisher

Sara Orfali

Category

history · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

20 Oct 2023

Latest episode

31 Oct 2024

Latest episodes

29 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   31 Oct 2024

   028_Roma Aeterna_Savior or Destroyer_The two Faces of Julius Caesar (Part 2)

   Send us a textAnd we are at the end of season one! In this last episode we'll see the rising and falling of the great Julius Caesar. Did he want to save Rome, or was his plan to condemn it?You decide!

2. 

   17 Oct 2024

   027_Roma Aeterna_Savior or Destroyer_The two Faces of Julius Caesar (Part 1)

   Send us a textHere we are, almost at the end of the first season. We have one last path to thread on, and it's that of one of the greatest names in Roman history: Julius Caesar.His name and his deeds have traversed the centuries intact, and he also picked up more legends and myths that we can count.He's been hailed as a destroyer, for the Roman Republic breathed its last because of him, but also as a creator, for the Roman Empire would have never seen the light, had it not been for his action...

3. 

   3 Oct 2024

   026_Roma Aeterna_The Beginning of the End

   Send us a textWe're getting closer to the finish line for this deep dive into the Roman history of the monarchy and the Republic.Things are getting chaotic; the dividing lines between patricians and plebeians are getting more and more blurred, and champions of the plebs like the Gracchi brothers start popping up everywhere. Rome is on the brink of chaos, and civil war is soon to follow. In a society which still hadn't recouped its losses after Hannibal, Marius and Sulla's proscription li...

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