Agora Podcast Network

Podcastnik's Travis Dow shares the story of the castle guarding the mouth of Hell. Xander and Erik from ReConsider remind us that the most terrifying thing of all is reality.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Thom talks to Prof. Claude Myron Goozer and Daniel Daughhetee from The Canon Ball!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Benjamin Jacobs from Wittenberg to Westphalia share's Martin Luther's NSFW ideas on witch deterrence; Then Heather Teysko from the Renaissance English History Podcast takes shelter with a bewitching spirit.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tiny Vampires' Raven Forrest Fruscalzo makes her Agoraphobia debut to tell us about body-snatchers. Then Stephen Guerra discusses the legend of Pope John VII.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Thom Daly reads "The Devil & Tom Walker" by Washington Irving and Claude Myron Goozer dissects James Merrill's "The Changing Light at Sandover."  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

With the rise of Trump, the Brexit, and the better than expected electoral showing of extremist political elements around the world and across the political spectrum, it is clear that there is much discontent within the modern political arena. These events have begun to call into question the very legitimacy of our democratic institutions and governments. Today we are going to address the issue of legitimacy squarely from a political science and philosophy perspective. Within the westphalian state system, What is legitimacy and how is it procured? What happens when it is lost? How does this discussion relate to modern events?  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ben Jacobs (Wittenberg to Westphalia) hosts the Agora US Electoral Reform Special featuring Roifield Brown (10 American Presidents), Thom Daly (American Biography), Erik Fogg (ReConsider) and Dominic Perry (History of Egypt). Topics include the Electoral College, gerrymandering, the permanent campaign cycle and more!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

ReConsider hosts Erik and Xander join Thom to discuss media, intellectual bubbles and the art of thinking!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Thom's back and he's joined by the History of Egypt's Dominic Perry to talk about celebrating Christmas in the summer... and ancient Egypt!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today Zack Twamley form When Diplomacy Fails, Ben Jacobs from Wittenberg to Westphalia, Travis Dow from the History of Germany and your host Steve Guerra from the History of the Papacy Podcast discuss how the Treaty of Westphalia set the stage for the modern conception of the state and the state system. agorapodcastnetwork.com “Procession of the King” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Chris Stewart (History of China), Steven Guerra (History of the Papacy), Ben Jacobs (Wittenberg to Westphalia) and Thom Daly (American Biography) evaluate Marcus Aurelius and Tang Taizong head-to-head in the Duel of the Philosopher Kings! Musical attribution: opening and exit music by Brandon Liew (edited) used under a Creative Commons license (link below). Collection 1 (Brandon Liew) / CC BY 4.0  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Special guest host David Crowther speaks with Elias Belhaddad, host of the History of Islam podcast!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In the EPIC Agoraphobia finale, Ben Jacobs (Wittenberg to Westphalia) discusses the apple tree that ate Roger Williams in a dark exploration of Rhode Island's past. Then Chris Stewart returns to close Agoraphobia out with the tale of the Painted Skin!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In the lucky 13th episode of the Exchange Benjamin Jacobs from Wittenberg to Westphalia takes center stage!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Stephen Guerra of the History of the Papacy tells of an abandoned psychiatric hospital in Buffalo. Xander and Erik from Reconsider talk of the Cold War nearly going hot.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dominic Perry, host of the Egyptian History Podcast, explores the permeable barriers separating the lands of the living and the dead in ancient Egypt. Then Thom Daly (American Biography) gives a dramatic reading of Edgar Allen Poe's chilling tale of revenge with help from special voice guest Chris Stewart (History of China).  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Travis Dow (Podcastnik.com) and Heather Teysko (Renaissance English History Podcast) share spooky stories in the first installment of Agoraphobia!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Thom nerds out with the hosts of the Lands of Leviathan podcast Peter Sleeman and Broc Rademan. They talk alot about JRR Tolkien...  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The one where Thom makes his triumphant return to The Exchange and he's joined by Jamie Redfern.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome to Agora Presents. What is a State. Most people on Earth live in a State, but explaining what a state is and how they developed is a difficult question. Join Pete from the Lands of Leviathan, Ben from Wittenberg to Westphalia and Erik and Xander from Reconsider as they guide us through The State. Your host today is Steve Guerra of the History of the Papacy Podcast. If you want to join the conversation with your questions or comments you can reach us at: The Agora Podcast Network: www.agorapodcastnetwork.com The History of the Papacy Podcast: http://atozhistorypage.com/ The Lands of Leviathan Podcast: https://landsofleviathan.com/ Reconsider Podcast: www.reconsidermedia.com/ Wittenberg to Westphalia Podcast http://wittenbergtowestphaliapodcast.weebly.com/ The History of the Papacy Podcast atozhistorypage.com Edited by: Andrew Pfannkuche “Procession of the King” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0...  See acast.com/privacy for privacy a