Giants of History
Giants of History is a documentary podcast that explores the lives of history’s most fascinating and influential figures. Each series highlights the best stories and the most monumental moments in each subject’s respective life. Education & inspiration through storytelling. www.gohistorypodcast.com | @gohistorypodcst
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Winston Churchill: The Great Escape Part 12 | Freedom!
05/18/2020
Winston Churchill: The Great Escape Part 12 | Freedom!
Welcome back all history fans to the Giants of History Podcast! In this twelfth and final episode of our series on Winston Churchill, we follow Churchill as his escape from the Boers reaches its final phase. He’s just one train ride away from ultimate freedom. We hope you enjoy! For exclusive access to “Giants of History | Stories” which are extra, full length episodes of Giants of History, visit patreon.com/giantsofhistory. Follow the show on Twitter: @giantshistory
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Winston Churchill: The Great Escape Part 11 | Hideout
04/17/2020
Winston Churchill: The Great Escape Part 11 | Hideout
Welcome back all history fans to the Giants of History Podcast! In this eleventh episode of our series on Winston Churchill, we follow Churchill as he continues his efforts to escape from Boer territory, wandering through the South African veld at night. And just as Churchill is about to run out of options, he sees something in the distance that changes everything. We hope you enjoy! For exclusive access to “Giants of History | Stories” which are extra, full length episodes of Giants of History, visit patreon.com/giantsofhistory. Follow the show on Twitter: @giantshistory
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Winston Churchill: The Great Escape Part 10 | The Manhunt & Trainspotting
01/06/2020
Winston Churchill: The Great Escape Part 10 | The Manhunt & Trainspotting
Welcome back all history fans to the Giants of History Podcast! In this tenth episode of our series on Winston Churchill, we follow Churchill as he formulates his plan to get out of Boer Territory, and win back his freedom, which lies 300 miles away in Portuguese East Africa. We hope you enjoy! For exclusive access to "Giants of History | Stories" which are extra, full length episodes of Giants of History, visit patreon.com/giantsofhistory. Follow the show on Twitter: @giantshistory
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Winston Churchill: The Great Escape Part 9 | Freedom
10/25/2019
Winston Churchill: The Great Escape Part 9 | Freedom
Welcome back all history fans to the Giants of History Podcast! In this ninth episode of our series on Winston Churchill, we follow Churchill as he wins back his freedom after escaping from prison, only to find himself in the middle of the South African veld, hundreds of miles from true safety. We hope you enjoy! For exclusive access to “Giants of History | Stories” which are extra, full length episodes of Giants of History, visit patreon.com/giantsofhistory. Follow the show on Twitter: @giantshistory
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Winston Churchill: The Great Escape Part 8 | Now or Never
09/30/2019
Winston Churchill: The Great Escape Part 8 | Now or Never
Welcome back all history fans to the Giants of History Podcast! In this eighth episode of our series on Winston Churchill, we follow Churchill during the immediate lead up to, and the execution of his bold plan to escape. We hope you enjoy! For exclusive access to “Giants of History | Stories” which are extra, full length episodes of Giants of History, visit patreon.com/giantsofhistory. Follow the show on Twitter: @giantshistory
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Winston Churchill: The Great Escape Part 7 | In Captivity
07/22/2019
Winston Churchill: The Great Escape Part 7 | In Captivity
Welcome back all history fans to the Giants of History Podcast! In this seventh episode of our series on Winston Churchill, we explore Churchill’s arrival at his prison in Pretoria, South Africa, his day to day life as a prisoner of war, and the formation of his plan to ultimately escape from his Boer captors. We hope you enjoy! For exclusive access to “Giants of History | Stories” which are extra, full length episodes of Giants of History, visit patreon.com/giantsofhistory Follow the show on Twitter: @giantshistory
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Winston Churchill: The Great Escape Part 6 | Prisoner
05/07/2019
Winston Churchill: The Great Escape Part 6 | Prisoner
Welcome back all history fans to the Giants of History Podcast! In this sixth episode of our series on Winston Churchill, we explore Churchill’s first few days as a prisoner of war, and his early plans for escape. We hope you enjoy! For exclusive access to “Giants of History | Stories” which are extra, all new full length episodes of Giants of History, visit patreon.com/giantsofhistory Gohistorypodcast.com | @giantshistory | [email protected] Please visit our website at gohistorypodcast.com for more information and to sign up for our email newsletter
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Winston Churchill: The Great Escape Part 5 | Chaos & Carnage
03/29/2019
Winston Churchill: The Great Escape Part 5 | Chaos & Carnage
Welcome back all history fans to the Giants of History Podcast! In this fifth episode of our series on Winston Churchill, we explore the Boer’s trap of the British reconnaissance train, its aftermath, and Churchill’s reaction to it. This is a wild one. We hope you enjoy! For exclusive access to “Giants of History | Stories” which are extra, all new full length episodes of Giants of History, visit patreon.com/giantsofhistory Gohistorypodcast.com | @giantshistory | [email protected]
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Winston Churchill: The Great Escape | Part 4
03/06/2019
Winston Churchill: The Great Escape | Part 4
Welcome back all history fans to the Giants of History Podcast! In this fourth episode of our series on Winston Churchill, we explore the reconnaissance mission that Churchill joins aboard an armored train in eastern South Africa, which is scheduled to travel north out of Estcourt headed towards Ladysmith. But that plan takes a severe turn when the armored train encounters members of the Boer Army along the way. We hope you enjoy! For exclusive access to “Giants of History | Stories” which are extra, all new full length episodes of Giants of History, visit patreon.com/giantsofhistory Gohistorypodcast.com | @giantshistory | [email protected]
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Winston Churchill: The Great Escape | Part 3
02/19/2019
Winston Churchill: The Great Escape | Part 3
Welcome back all history fans to the Giants of History Podcast! In this third episode of our series on Winston Churchill, we explore Churchill's arrival in South Africa for the Boer War, his race from Cape Town to Natal, and his arrival at Estcourt where he plans to join a reconnaissance mission on an armored train. We hope you enjoy! For exclusive access to “Giants of History | Stories” which are extra, all new full length episodes of Giants of History, visit Patreon.com/giantsofhistory Gohistorypodcast.com | @giantshistory | [email protected]
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Winston Churchill: The Great Escape | Part 2
12/27/2018
Winston Churchill: The Great Escape | Part 2
Welcome back all history fans to the Giants of History Podcast! This episode is the second in a short series that covers one of the greatest escape stories in modern history…and the hero of this story is none other, than Winston Churchill. We hope you enjoy! For exclusive access to “Giants of History | Stories” which are extra, all new full length episodes of Giants of History, visit Patreon.com/giantsofhistory Gohistorypodcast.com | @giantshistory | [email protected]
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Winston Churchill: The Great Escape | Part 1
11/30/2018
Winston Churchill: The Great Escape | Part 1
Welcome back all history fans to the Giants of History Podcast! This episode is the first in a short series that covers one of the greatest escape stories in modern history…and the hero of this story is none other, than Winston Churchill. We hope you enjoy! For exclusive access to “Giants of History | Stories” which are extra, all new full length episodes of Giants of History, visit Patreon.com/giantsofhistory Gohistorypodcast.com | @giantshistory | [email protected]
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Cleopatra: The Assassination of Julius Caesar | Sic Semper Tyrannis
09/05/2018
Cleopatra: The Assassination of Julius Caesar | Sic Semper Tyrannis
Welcome back all history fans to the Giants of History Podcast! In this thirteenth and final episode in part one of our series on Cleopatra, we explore in great detail the assassination of Julius Caesar, as well as the impact his death had on Cleopatra’s immediate future, and ultimately, her life. We hope you enjoy! For exclusive access to “Giants of History | Stories” which are extra, all new full length episodes of Giants of History, visit Patreon.com/giantsofhistory. This episode of Giants of History was brought to you by Audible.com. Visit audibletrial.com/history to download your free audiobook Gohistorypodcast.com | @giantshistory | [email protected] Please visit our website at gohistorypodcast.com for more information and to sign up for our email newsletter
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Cleopatra: Daggers & Dinner | The Soothesayer
07/30/2018
Cleopatra: Daggers & Dinner | The Soothesayer
Welcome back all history fans to the Giants of History Podcast! In this twelfth episode of our series on Cleopatra, we continue to explore the events leading up to the assassination of Julius Caesar, including the many bad omens that appeared as the Ides of March approached. We hope you enjoy! For exclusive access to “Giants of History | Stories” which are extra, all new full length episodes of Giants of History, visit Patreon.com/giants of history. This episode of Giants of History was brought to you by Audible.com. Visit audibletrial.com/history to download your free audiobook Gohistorypodcast.com | @giantshistory | [email protected] Please visit our website at gohistorypodcast.com for more information and to sign up for our email newsletter Editor’s Note: Many of the quotes used in this episode are from Barry Strauss’ book “The Death of Caesar.” Mr. Strauss is mistakenly referred to as “Robert Strauss” during one of those references
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Cleopatra: The Crown | The Conspiracy
06/20/2018
Cleopatra: The Crown | The Conspiracy
Welcome back all history fans to the Giants of History Podcast! In this eleventh episode of our series on Cleopatra, we explore the events leading up to the assassination of Julius Caesar and some of the conspirators who spearheaded the charge. We hope you enjoy! All new episodes of the show are now available at www.patreon.com/giantsofhistory This episode of Giants of History was brought to you by Audible.com Visit audibletrial.com/history to download your free audiobook Gohistorypodcast.com | @giantshistory | [email protected]
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Cleopatra: The Reunion | A Gathering Storm
05/15/2018
Cleopatra: The Reunion | A Gathering Storm
Welcome back all history fans to the Giants of History Podcast! In this tenth episode of our series on Cleopatra, we explore Cleopatra and Caesar’s reunion in Rome as well as cover some of the events that occur while Cleopatra is in the city. We hope you enjoy! All new episodes of the show are now available at www.patreon.com/giantsofhistory This episode of Giants of History was brought to you by Audible.com Visit audibletrial.com/history to download your free audiobook Gohistorypodcast.com | @giantshistory | [email protected]
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Cleopatra: Journey to the Eternal City
05/08/2018
Cleopatra: Journey to the Eternal City
Welcome back all history fans to the Giants of History Podcast! In this ninth episode of our series on Cleopatra, we explore Cleopatra’s long journey from Egypt to Rome, and the lead up to her reunion with Julius Caesar. We hope you enjoy! All new episodes of the show are now available at www.patreon.com/giantsofhistory This episode of Giants of History was brought to you by Audible.com Visit audibletrial.com/history to download your free audiobook Gohistorypodcast.com | @giantshistory | [email protected]
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Cleopatra: Celebrations | The Golden Heir
03/06/2018
Cleopatra: Celebrations | The Golden Heir
Welcome back all history fans to the Giants of History Podcast! In this eighth episode of our series on Cleopatra, we explore the cruise Cleopatra and Caesar take up the Nile after the War for Alexandria ends, the birth of their baby Caesarion, and the triumphs celebrated by Caesar upon his return to Rome. We hope you enjoy! All new episodes of the show are now available at www.patreon.com/giantsofhistory This episode of Giants of History was brought to you by Audible.com Visit audibletrial.com/history to download your free audiobook Gohistorypodcast.com | @giantshistory | [email protected] Please visit our website at gohistorypodcast.com for more information and to sign up for our email newsletter
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Cleopatra: The War for Alexandria
02/07/2018
Cleopatra: The War for Alexandria
Welcome back all history fans to the Giants of History Podcast! In this seventh episode of our series on Cleopatra, we explore the War for Alexandria and the impact the war has on the relationship between Cleopatra and Caesar. We hope you enjoy! All new episodes of the show are now available at www.patreon.com/giantsofhistory This episode of Giants of History was brought to you by Audible.com Visit audibletrial.com/history to download your free audiobook Gohistorypodcast.com | @giantshistory | [email protected]
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Cleopatra: The Tide Turns | Prelude to War
01/11/2018
Cleopatra: The Tide Turns | Prelude to War
Welcome back all history fans to the Giants of History Podcast! In this sixth episode of our series on Cleopatra, we explore the immediate aftermath of the first meeting between Cleopatra and Julius Caesar and the events that their union that evening causes. We hope you enjoy! This episode of Giants of History was brought to you by Audible.com Visit audibletrial.com/history to download your free audiobook Gohistorypodcast.com | @giantshistory | [email protected]
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Cleopatra: Julius Caesar | A Severed Head
12/27/2017
Cleopatra: Julius Caesar | A Severed Head
Welcome back all history fans to the Giants of History Podcast! In this fifth episode of our series on Cleopatra, we take some time to explore the history of Julius Caesar and Pompey the Great, as it's their rivalry, and subsequent civil war, which will eventually bring Caesar to Egypt. And it is this event, the arrival of Caesar in Egypt, which will once again tip the balance of power in Egypt away from Ptolemy XIII and back toward Cleopatra. We hope you enjoy! This episode of Giants of History was brought to you by Audible.com Visit audibletrial.com/history to download your free audiobook Gohistorypodcast.com | @historygiants | [email protected]
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Cleopatra: Queen of Egypt | Gods Against Her
12/05/2017
Cleopatra: Queen of Egypt | Gods Against Her
Welcome back all history fans to the Giants of History Podcast! In this fourth episode of our series on Cleopatra, we explore Cleopatra’s first three years as Pharaoh of Egypt and the power struggle that rages between her and her younger brother and co-ruler, Ptolemy XIII. We hope you enjoy! This episode of Giants of History was brought to you by Audible.com Visit audibletrial.com/history to download your free audiobook Gohistorypodcast.com | @gohistorypodcst | [email protected]
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Cleopatra: Face to Face with Caesar | A Formidable Mind
11/13/2017
Cleopatra: Face to Face with Caesar | A Formidable Mind
Welcome back all history fans to the Giants of History Podcast! In this third episode of our series on Cleopatra, we explore the famous first meeting of Cleopatra and Julius Caesar, as well as the places and experiences that forged her formidable intellect and education. We hope you enjoy! This episode of Giants of History was brought to you by Audible.com Visit audibletrial.com/history to download your free audiobook Gohistorypodcast.com | @gohistorypodcst | [email protected]
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Cleopatra: First Impressions | Family & Filicide
10/25/2017
Cleopatra: First Impressions | Family & Filicide
Welcome back all history fans to the Giants of History Podcast! In the second episode of our series on Cleopatra, we explore Cleopatra’s family and aspects of her early childhood. We hope you enjoy! This episode of Giants of History was brought to you by Audible.com Visit audibletrial.com/history to download your free audiobook Gohistorypodcast.com | @gohistorypodcst | [email protected]
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Cleopatra: Path to the Throne | The Reckoning with Rome
10/03/2017
Cleopatra: Path to the Throne | The Reckoning with Rome
Welcome back all history fans to the Giants of History Podcast! In the first episode of our series on Cleopatra, we explore the historical path of Cleopatra’s ascension to the throne of Egypt, as well as the world into which she would ultimately be born and have to fight for power in. We hope you enjoy! This episode of Giants of History was brought to you by Audible.com Visit audibletrial.com/history to download your free audiobook Gohistorypodcast.com | @gohistorypodcst | [email protected]
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Cleopatra: The Final Pharaoh | Series Introduction
09/18/2017
Cleopatra: The Final Pharaoh | Series Introduction
Welcome back all history fans to the Giants of History Podcast! In this introductory episode to our new series on Cleopatra, we explore some of the misunderstandings and lesser known facts about the legendary queen and her reign. We hope you enjoy! This episode of Giants of History was brought to you by Audible.com Visit audibletrial.com/history to download your free audiobook Gohistorypodcast.com | @gohistorypodcst | [email protected]
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John D. Rockefeller: The Cleveland Massacre
01/17/2017
John D. Rockefeller: The Cleveland Massacre
Welcome back all history fans to the Giants of History Podcast! In this fifth and final episode of our John D. Rockefeller series, we explore the rise of Standard Oil from a single refinery operation to one of the largest companies in the history of American business. But it was one event in particular, in 1872, which truly launched Standard Oil and Rockefeller to the pinnacle of power. We hope you enjoy! This episode of Giants of History was brought to you by Audible.com Visit audibletrial.com/history to download your free audiobook Gohistorypodcast.com | @gohistorypodcst | [email protected]
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John D. Rockefeller: Black Gold | Bold Move
01/06/2017
John D. Rockefeller: Black Gold | Bold Move
Welcome back all history fans to the Giants of History Podcast! In this fourth episode of a now five part series, we explore the big pivot Rockefeller makes into the oil refining business. And amidst a number of competitors in the market, Rockefeller’s business acumen quickly finds a way to elevate his refinery over all the others. But another bold move is soon on the horizon for Rockefeller, and he puts all his skills to use in order to see his vision for the business realized. We hope you enjoy! This episode of Giants of History was brought to you by Audible.com Visit audibletrial.com/history to download your free audiobook
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John D. Rockefeller: Servant to Master
12/21/2016
John D. Rockefeller: Servant to Master
Welcome back all history fans to the Giants of History Podcast! In this third episode of a now four part series, we explore Rockefeller’s first three years as a bookkeeper in the business world…a time which he would later refer to as his “apprenticeship”. But Rockefeller has bigger plans for himself as we shall see, and his time as a bookkeeper at Hewitt & Tuttle proves to be the perfect training ground for the future king of capitalism. We hope you enjoy! This episode of Giants of History was brought to you by Audible.com Visit audibletrial.com/history to download your free audiobook Gohistorypodcast.com | @gohistorypodcst | [email protected]
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John D. Rockefeller: Job Day | Beat the Streets
12/06/2016
John D. Rockefeller: Job Day | Beat the Streets
Welcome back all history fans to the Giants of History Podcast! In the second episode of a three part series, we explore the ups and downs in the life of the young John D. Rockefeller… and it would be one of these down times that would serve as the catalyst for Rockefeller’s entry into business and put him on his path to wealth and riches beyond imagination. We hope you enjoy! This episode of Giants of History was brought to you by Audible.com Visit audibletrial.com/history to download your free audiobook Gohistorypodcast.com | @gohistorypodcst | [email protected]
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