https://tgnreview.com/adhistorypodcast/enHistoryCopyright Paul DiCostanzohttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a8c82d3286c272d7cf85def34b19b968.jpghttps://tgnreview.com/adhistorypodcast/Wed, 07 May 2025 22:23:10 +0000Paul DiCostanzoPaul DiCostanzoadhistorypodcast@tgnreview.comThe A.D. History Podcast explores the last 2000 years of world history in innovative fashion. Join hosts Paul K. DiCostanzo and Patrick Foote as they dive deep into the past two millennia, starting in 1 AD, progressing forward ten years every episode...yesepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/armenia-at-arms-for-christianity-451ad-460ad--65984433Armenia At Arms for Christianity | 451AD-460AD appeared first on TGNR.]]>https://tgnreview.com/?p=30576Wed, 07 May 2025 21:08:22 +0000Paul DiCostanzoArmenia steeped in their Christian faith, makes the first major military stand to defend the religion against Sassanid dominion. The post https://tgnreview.com/2025/05/07/armenia-at-arms-for-christianity-451ad-460ad/ appeared first on...Armenia At Arms for Christianity | 451AD-460AD appeared first on TGNR.]]>5022clean58fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/attila-the-fierce-part-3-441d-450ad--62673732Attila The FIERCE | Part 3 441D-450AD appeared first on TGNR.]]>https://tgnreview.com/?p=30361Sat, 09 Nov 2024 07:00:04 +0000Paul DiCostanzoAttila the Hun in 441AD-450AD - with the death of his brother - achieves rule over all Hunnic lands, and achieves his infamous reputation. The post https://tgnreview.com/2024/11/09/attila-the-fierce-part-3-441d-450ad/ appeared first on...Attila The FIERCE | Part 3 441D-450AD appeared first on TGNR.]]>6373clean57fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/napoleon-2023-ridley-scott-s-historical-hit-piece-a-d-history-watches-review--58813786Napoleon (2023): Ridley Scott’s Historical Hit Piece | A.D. HISTORY WATCHES REVIEW appeared first on TGNR.]]>https://tgnreview.com/?p=30128Sun, 25 Feb 2024 07:14:05 +0000Paul DiCostanzoNapoleon (2023) suffers from criminal amounts of historical inaccuracies, seemingly in service to Ridley Scott creating a hit piece. The post...Napoleon (2023): Ridley Scott’s Historical Hit Piece | A.D. HISTORY WATCHES REVIEW appeared first on TGNR.]]>3048clean65fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/attila-the-hun-p-2-in-power-431ad-440ad--58436464Attila the Hun: P.2 In Power | 431AD-440AD appeared first on TGNR.]]>https://tgnreview.com/?p=30083Wed, 24 Jan 2024 18:40:41 +0000Paul DiCostanzoIn Part 2 we see how Attila the Hun conducted himself as king, and what Saint Patrick did that influences Ireland to this day! The post https://tgnreview.com/2024/01/24/attila-the-hun-p-2-in-power-431ad-440ad/ appeared first on https://tgnreview.com.Attila the Hun: P.2 In Power | 431AD-440AD appeared first on TGNR.]]>3922cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oppenheimer-did-nolan-nail-the-history-a-d-history-watches-review--57295920Oppenheimer: Did Nolan Nail the History? | A.D. HISTORY WATCHES REVIEW appeared first on TGNR.]]>https://tgnreview.com/?p=29962Wed, 18 Oct 2023 19:34:52 +0000Paul DiCostanzoOppenheimer (2023) is one of the few exceptions of Hollywood and Christopher Nolan getting the history right in a major blockbuster. The post https://tgnreview.com/2023/10/18/oppenheimer-did-nolan-nail-the-history-a-d-history-watches-review/ appeared...Oppenheimer: Did Nolan Nail the History? | A.D. HISTORY WATCHES REVIEW appeared first on TGNR.]]>5999clean54fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/attila-the-hun-p-1-the-early-years-421ad-430ad--56138301Attila the Hun: P.1 The Early Years | 421AD-430AD appeared first on TGNR.]]>https://tgnreview.com/?p=29894Tue, 18 Jul 2023 13:07:45 +0000Paul DiCostanzoAttila the Hun, as mysterious in some ways as the Huns themselves, has surprising origins in his earliest years. The post https://tgnreview.com/2023/07/18/attila-the-hun-p-1-the-early-years-421ad-430ad/ appeared first on https://tgnreview.com.Attila the Hun: P.1 The Early Years | 421AD-430AD appeared first on TGNR.]]>4374clean53fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/alaric-i-sacks-rome-411ad-420ad--54653098Alaric I Sacks Rome | 411AD-420AD appeared first on TGNR.]]>https://tgnreview.com/?p=29856Wed, 21 Jun 2023 22:02:07 +0000Paul DiCostanzoAlaric I, the first king of the Visigoths, stands poised to do something tragic to the city of Rome that has not happened for over 800 years! The post https://tgnreview.com/2023/06/21/alaric-i-sacks-rome-411ad-420ad/ appeared first on...Alaric I Sacks Rome | 411AD-420AD appeared first on TGNR.]]>6896clean52fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-imitation-game-decoding-hot-historical-garbage-a-d-history-watches-review--52941257The Imitation Game: Decoding Hot Historical Garbage | A. D. HISTORY WATCHES REVIEW appeared first on TGNR.]]>https://tgnreview.com/?p=29463Sat, 06 Aug 2022 07:00:26 +0000Paul DiCostanzoThe Imitation Game (2014) is a film best described as a "historical hot mess," in its depiction of the life and work of Alan Turing. The post...The Imitation Game: Decoding Hot Historical Garbage | A. D. HISTORY WATCHES REVIEW appeared first on TGNR.]]>4704yes414fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-did-the-library-of-alexandria-actually-burn-down-391-ad-400-ad--52941217How Did The Library of Alexandria Actually Burn Down? | 391 AD-400 AD appeared first on TGNR.]]>https://tgnreview.com/?p=29424Sat, 09 Jul 2022 06:41:28 +0000Paul DiCostanzoThe Library of Alexandria and its destruction is often thought a single inferno. In reality, the Library's demise was much more prolonged. The post https://tgnreview.com/2022/07/09/how-did-the-library-of-alexandria-actually-burn-down-391-ad-400-ad/...How Did The Library of Alexandria Actually Burn Down? | 391 AD-400 AD appeared first on TGNR.]]>7723clean413fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/battle-of-adrianople-381-ad-390-ad--52941356Battle of Adrianople | 381 AD-390 AD appeared first on TGNR.]]>https://tgnreview.com/?p=29379Mon, 06 Jun 2022 19:52:45 +0000Paul DiCostanzoThe Battle of Adrianople shows the clear decline of Roman power, and Magnus Maximus becomes an unlikely Welsh folk hero. The post https://tgnreview.com/2022/06/06/battle-of-adrianople-381-ad-390-ad/ appeared first on https://tgnreview.com.Battle of Adrianople | 381 AD-390 AD appeared first on TGNR.]]>4492clean412fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-first-great-migration-disaster-371ad-380ad--52941374The First Great Migration Disaster | 371AD-380AD appeared first on TGNR.]]>https://tgnreview.com/?p=29273Mon, 04 Apr 2022 07:00:37 +0000Paul DiCostanzoThe Great Migration in Europe eventually proved fatal to the Western Roman Empire, but the first casualties were the Thervingi Goths. The post https://tgnreview.com/2022/04/04/the-first-great-migration-disaster-371ad-380ad/ appeared first on...The First Great Migration Disaster | 371AD-380AD appeared first on TGNR.]]>7204clean411fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/julian-the-apostate-the-last-attempt-to-end-christianity-361ad-370ad--52941279Julian the Apostate: The Last Attempt to End Christianity | 361AD-370AD appeared first on TGNR.]]>https://tgnreview.com/?p=29235Mon, 21 Mar 2022 17:47:11 +0000Paul DiCostanzoJulian the Apostate was the last pagan emperor of Rome, who was the last emperor to try and end Christianity - but the game was up. The post https://tgnreview.com/2022/03/21/julian-the-apostate-the-last-attempt-to-end-christianity-361ad-370ad/...Julian the Apostate: The Last Attempt to End Christianity | 361AD-370AD appeared first on TGNR.]]>5667clean410fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/war-in-ukraine-a-historical-guide-to-the-russian-invasion--52941566War in Ukraine: A Historical Guide to the Russian Invasion appeared first on TGNR.]]>https://tgnreview.com/?p=29205Sat, 05 Mar 2022 22:50:34 +0000Paul DiCostanzoRussia's invasion of Ukraine is steeped in history; this is your historical guide to understand how that history is coming alive in this war. The post https://tgnreview.com/2022/03/05/war-in-ukraine-a-historical-guide-to-the-russian-invasion/ appeared...War in Ukraine: A Historical Guide to the Russian Invasion appeared first on TGNR.]]>4124clean49fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/meet-the-huns-history-s-perfect-enigma-351ad-360ad--52941234Meet the Huns: History’s Perfect Enigma | 351AD-360AD appeared first on TGNR.]]>https://tgnreview.com/?p=29174Sun, 20 Feb 2022 18:07:47 +0000Paul DiCostanzoThe Huns, despite their incredible impact on history, are still a mystery. Where they originated or how they lived are largely lost to time. The post https://tgnreview.com/2022/02/20/meet-the-huns-historys-perfect-enigma-351ad-360ad/ appeared first on...Meet the Huns: History’s Perfect Enigma | 351AD-360AD appeared first on TGNR.]]>5895yes48fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/did-the-u-s-have-to-use-the-atomic-bombs-in-ww2-mini-documentary--52941261Did The U.S. HAVE To Use The Atomic Bombs in WW2? | Mini Documentary appeared first on TGNR.]]>https://tgnreview.com/?p=29150Sat, 05 Feb 2022 08:00:31 +0000Paul DiCostanzoDid the U.S. HAVE to use the atomic bombs during the Second World War? How could they have used the atomic bombs differently against Japan? The post https://tgnreview.com/2022/02/05/did-the-u-s-have-to-use-the-atomic-bombs-in-ww2-mini-documentary/...Did The U.S. HAVE To Use The Atomic Bombs in WW2? | Mini Documentary appeared first on TGNR.]]>2195clean47fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gladiator-2000-a-historical-fever-dream-a-d-history-watches-review--52941278Gladiator (2000): A Historical Fever Dream | A.D. HISTORY WATCHES REVIEW appeared first on TGNR.]]>https://tgnreview.com/?p=29134Sat, 29 Jan 2022 08:16:33 +0000Paul DiCostanzoRidley Scott's epic Gladiator (2000) throws history to the wind, and is only concerned with one question: "ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED?!" The post https://tgnreview.com/2022/01/29/gladiator-2000-a-historical-fever-dream-a-d-history-watches-review/...Gladiator (2000): A Historical Fever Dream | A.D. HISTORY WATCHES REVIEW appeared first on TGNR.]]>5335clean46fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-day-santa-claus-died-341ad-350ad--52941684The Day Santa Claus Died | 341AD-350AD appeared first on TGNR.]]>https://tgnreview.com/?p=29090Sat, 11 Dec 2021 08:00:39 +0000Paul DiCostanzoWho was Saint Nicholas of Myra, the inspiration for Santa Claus? What about his legacy makes him still play a major role in our world today? The post https://tgnreview.com/2021/12/11/the-day-santa-claus-died-341ad-350ad/ appeared first on...The Day Santa Claus Died | 341AD-350AD appeared first on TGNR.]]>4118clean45fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-was-constantine-so-great-331ad-340ad--52941481Why Was Constantine So Great? | 331AD-340AD appeared first on TGNR.]]>https://tgnreview.com/?p=29068Mon, 29 Nov 2021 23:43:04 +0000Paul DiCostanzoConstantine has been called “The Great,” but why? Why does a Roman Emperor who died 1,700 years ago have fingerprints on our modern world? The post https://tgnreview.com/2021/11/29/why-was-constantine-so-great-331ad-340ad/ appeared first on...Why Was Constantine So Great? | 331AD-340AD appeared first on TGNR.]]>4092clean44fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-council-of-nicaea-fact-vs-fiction-321ad-330ad--52941662The Council of Nicaea: Fact Vs. Fiction | 321AD-330AD appeared first on TGNR.]]>https://tgnreview.com/?p=29044Sat, 13 Nov 2021 08:00:43 +0000Paul DiCostanzoThe Council of Nicaea is the most well known of the first seven ecumenical councils, yet most are mistaken about what REALLY happened there. The post https://tgnreview.com/2021/11/13/the-council-of-nicaea-fact-vs-fiction-321ad-330ad/ appeared first on...The Council of Nicaea: Fact Vs. Fiction | 321AD-330AD appeared first on TGNR.]]>5290clean43fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-curious-case-of-constantine-and-christianity-311ad-320ad--52941256The Curious Case of Constantine and Christianity | 311AD-320AD appeared first on TGNR.]]>https://tgnreview.com/?p=29020Tue, 02 Nov 2021 21:09:31 +0000Paul DiCostanzoHow Roman Emperor Constantine became Christian, and his experience at the Battle of Milvian Bridge is a historical enigma we seek to solve. The post https://tgnreview.com/2021/11/02/the-curious-case-of-constantine-and-christianity-311ad-320ad/...The Curious Case of Constantine and Christianity | 311AD-320AD appeared first on TGNR.]]>5161clean42fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-history-of-christian-persecutions-in-rome-founding-san-marino-301ad-310ad--52941295A History of Christian Persecutions in Rome & Founding San Marino | 301AD-310AD appeared first on TGNR.]]>https://tgnreview.com/?p=29006Tue, 19 Oct 2021 20:04:30 +0000Paul DiCostanzoDespite an infamous reputation, Rome's policy towards Christianity was never consistent, with many ambiguous turns painting a muddy picture. The post...A History of Christian Persecutions in Rome & Founding San Marino | 301AD-310AD appeared first on TGNR.]]>5338clean41fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/founding-the-gupta-empire-mayan-classical-period-more-what-we-missed-third-century-ad--52941449Founding the Gupta Empire, Mayan Classical Period & More! | What We Missed Third Century AD appeared first on TGNR.]]>https://tgnreview.com/?p=28978Sat, 25 Sep 2021 07:00:27 +0000Paul DiCostanzoIn our "What We Missed," we take our first steps exploring the Gupta Empire. As well as discussing the Mayan Civilization's Classical Period. The post...Founding the Gupta Empire, Mayan Classical Period & More! | What We Missed Third Century AD appeared first on TGNR.]]>5330clean313fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-diocletian-ended-rome-s-crisis-of-the-third-century-p-2-291ad-300ad--52941556How Diocletian Ended Rome’s Crisis Of The Third Century P.2 | 291AD-300AD appeared first on TGNR.]]>https://tgnreview.com/?p=28964Sat, 11 Sep 2021 07:00:55 +0000Paul DiCostanzoDiocletian’s reforms ending Rome’s Crisis of the Third Century are greatest in how he changed Rome’s military, and new army of bureaucrats. The post...How Diocletian Ended Rome’s Crisis Of The Third Century P.2 | 291AD-300AD appeared first on TGNR.]]>6411clean312fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-diocletian-ended-rome-s-crisis-of-the-third-century-p-1-281ad-290ad--46283226**Join Field Marshal Odo's ADophyte Army on Patreon!: https://patreon.com/adhistorypodcast/]]>https://tgnreview.com/?p=28937Sat, 28 Aug 2021 07:00:25 +0000Paul DiCostanzoEmperor Diocletian's rule not only proved definitive in extricating Rome from the Crisis of the Third Century, but his sweeping reforms served as the societal framework for numerous great powers in the European Middle Ages. Diocletian did not set out...**Join Field Marshal Odo's ADophyte Army on Patreon!: https://patreon.com/adhistorypodcast/]]>4493yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/yellow-turban-rebellion-galen-a-father-of-modern-medicine-you-never-knew-about-181ad-190ad--43699255
**Donate to the A.D. History Podcast on Patreon!: https://patreon.com/adhistorypodcast]]>https://tgnreview.com/?p=28718Sat, 27 Feb 2021 08:00:18 +0000Paul DiCostanzoThe newest episode of A.D. History takes you foremost to the waning years of the Eastern Han Dynasty from 181AD to 190AD, as it struggles to quell the Yellow Turban Rebellion. We also introduce Galen of Pergamon; a father of modern Western medicine...
**Donate to the A.D. History Podcast on Patreon!: https://patreon.com/adhistorypodcast]]>5020yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/commodus-on-the-couch-the-all-in-one-gospel-the-diatessaron-171ad-180ad-f-kristen-e-strubberg--43470296
Additionally, Patrick in particular explores a question from our recent “Who Wrote the Gospels?” episode: why isn’t there only a single gospel narrative in the New Testament? As opposed to the four that are now the canonical norm? It's a valid question, and one Tatian in this decade proffered a solution for, today known as the Diatessaron. So, what did the single gospel look like? Find out in this newest episode!

**Donate to the A.D. History Podcast on Patreon!: https://patreon.com/adhistorypodcast]]>https://tgnreview.com/?p=28684Sat, 13 Feb 2021 08:00:46 +0000Paul DiCostanzoFor this episode of the A.D. History Podcast, Paul and Patrick are joined by TGNR’s Founder and Editor-in-Chief Kristen E. Strubberg. Together they discuss the reality of Emperor Commodus' mental health; specifically against his popular cultural...
Additionally, Patrick in particular explores a question from our recent “Who Wrote the Gospels?” episode: why isn’t there only a single gospel narrative in the New Testament? As opposed to the four that are now the canonical norm? It's a valid question, and one Tatian in this decade proffered a solution for, today known as the Diatessaron. So, what did the single gospel look like? Find out in this newest episode!

**Donate to the A.D. History Podcast on Patreon!: https://patreon.com/adhistorypodcast]]>6101yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/antonine-plague-vs-today-what-was-the-relationship-between-rome-and-han-dynasty-china-161ad-170ad--43209096https://NordVPN.com/adhistory and use code ADHISTORY to get a 2-year plan plus 1 additional month with a huge discount. It’s risk free with Nord’s 30 day money-back guarantee!

We see how Rome fought the Antonine Plague compared to COVID-19 today, and uncover the unusual relationship between Rome & Han Dynasty China.

*DONATE TO THE A.D. HISTORY PODCAST ON PATREON: https://patreon.com/adhistorypodcast]]>https://tgnreview.com/?p=28658Sat, 30 Jan 2021 08:00:30 +0000Paul DiCostanzoGo to https://NordVPN.com/adhistory and use code ADHISTORY to get a 2-year plan plus 1 additional month with a huge discount. It’s risk free with Nord’s 30 day money-back guarantee! We see how Rome fought the Antonine Plague compared to COVID-19...https://NordVPN.com/adhistory and use code ADHISTORY to get a 2-year plan plus 1 additional month with a huge discount. It’s risk free with Nord’s 30 day money-back guarantee!

We see how Rome fought the Antonine Plague compared to COVID-19 today, and uncover the unusual relationship between Rome & Han Dynasty China.

*DONATE TO THE A.D. HISTORY PODCAST ON PATREON: https://patreon.com/adhistorypodcast]]>5507yesfull