20 Best Italy History Podcasts

1. Emperors of Rome

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'Great empires are not maintained by timidity.' - Tacitus. A podcast series looking at the rulers of the ancient Roman empire, by Dr Rhiannon Evans, Dr Caillan Davenport and Matt Smith.
Hosts Matt Smith, Dr. Rhiannon Evans, Dr.Caillan Davenport
Producer/Network La Trobe University
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Location Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 3.4KFacebook 10.5KTwitter 3.2KInstagram 53.4K Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Since Mar 2014 Get Email Contact Get Influential Podcasters ContactsGet access to 500k active Podcasts in 1500 niche categories.Get targeted podcast contact list in your niche at your fingertips so you can focus on running your campaign.Email us the categories of Podcasters you want to reach out for your marketing campaign at anuj@feedspot.com Copy email. We'll share active Podcasters list with verified email contacts in an Excel or CSV format.Email us

2. Roman Emperors: Totalus Rankium

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Lighthearted look into the history of all the emperors of Rome. Join us as we rank them one by one. How well did they fight for the empire? How crazy were they? What did they look like, and most importantly: do they have a certain... Je na Caesar...?MORE Hosts Rob, Jamie
Producer/Network Rob and Jamie
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Location Coventry, England, United Kingdom
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 910Facebook 2.5KTwitter 3.1KInstagram 731 Avg Length 65 min Format Long form Since Mar 2016 Get Email Contact

3. The Partial Historians

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Join Dr Rad and Dr G as we discuss, spar, and laugh our way through different aspects of the ancient Roman world! Our main series 'From the Foundation of the City' follows Roman history year by year from the traditional foundation date of 753 BCE. We also interview academics and specialists from around the globe for their insights into history and the representation of Rome and the ancient Mediterranean in popular culture. Dr Fiona Radford is an expert on Rome on film and wrote her thesis on Kubrick's Spartacus. Dr Radford is exponent of not only Ancient History, but also Reception Studies...MORE Hosts Dr. Peta Greenfield, Dr. Fiona Radford
Producer/Network The Partial Historians
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Location Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 274Facebook 1.6KTwitter 16.6KInstagram 2.4K Avg Length 70 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

4. Rebuilding The Renaissance

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This podcast will explore the development of the art, architecture, culture and history in Italy, from ancient Roman times through the Renaissance. Listeners will develop an understanding of Italy's role in the development of Western civilization and an ability to appreciate and understand works of art in their historical context.MORE Host Rocky Ruggiero
Producer/Network Rocky Ruggiero
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Location Florence, Toscana, Italy
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 283Facebook 5.7KTwitter 659Instagram 5.7K Avg Length 25 min Format Medium form Since Jan 2019 Get Email Contact

5. Italian Roots and Genealogy

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This podcast is dedicated to Italian Genealogy, finding your Italian Roots and how to navigate through Italian records. Your host has over 12 years of experience and we will have excellent guests that will discuss a variety of genealogy topics. Please subscribe!MORE Host Bob Sorrentino
Producer/Network Bob Sorrentino
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 18Facebook 1.6KTwitter 234 Avg Length 38 min Format Medium form Since Feb 2020 Get Email Contact

6. Life Of Caesar

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Join veteran podcasters Ray Harris (The World War II Podcast) and Cameron Reilly (The Napoleon Bonaparte Podcast) as they go on a journey to discover the true story about the Caesars. WARNING: This podcast contains jokes, rude words and references to politics and religion. People easily triggered by such things should not listen. You poor snowflakes.MORE Hosts Cameron Reilly, Ray Harris
Producer/Network Cameron Reilly & Ray Harris
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 1KFacebook 3.8KTwitter 609 Avg Length 44 min Format Long form Since May 2014 Get Email Contact

7. When in Rome

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A regular podcast series about place and space in the ancient Roman Empire. 'I found Rome built of sun-dried bricks; I leave her clothed in marble.' - Augustus.
Host Matt Smith
Producer/Network Matt Smith
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Location Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 525Facebook 10.5KTwitter 4K Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Since Mar 2020 Get Email Contact

8. The History of Byzantium

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A podcast telling the story of the Roman (Byzantine) Empire from 476 AD to 1453. www.thehistoryofbyzantium.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Host Robin Pierson
Producer/Network thehistoryofbyzantium@gmail.com
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Location London, England, United Kingdom
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 6.7KFacebook 12.4KTwitter 13.2KInstagram 8.1K Avg Length 31 min Format Medium form Since May 2012 Get Email Contact

9. A History of Italy

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Join history buff, Mike Corradi on a journey through time as he unfolds the rich tapestry of the Italian peninsula's history. This chronological story starts with the collapse of the Western Roman Empire and leads you through the most iconic events, influential figures, and cultural milestones that have shaped Italy into what we see today...MORE Host Mike Corradi
Producer/Network Mike Corradi
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 389 Avg Length 20 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

10. The Renaissance Times

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Starting in Florence in the 14th century, a new era began to emerge in the West. People like Petrarch, who re-discovered Cicero's lost letters, and the new humanists - who valued the study of classical antiquity - ushered in a rebirth, or as we know it today, a 'renaissance' - in the study of the arts, the sciences, philosophy, and the theatre. They rediscovered what it meant to be human.MORE Hosts Cameron Reilly, Ray Harris
Producer/Network Cameron Reilly & Ray Harris
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Location Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 135Facebook 756 Avg Length 39 min Format Medium form Since Dec 2017 Get Email Contact

11. The Medici Podcast

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The Medici might not have the decadent drama of the Borgias, but they took center stage in the story of the formation of the modern Western world, from helping mold the Renaissance to trying to quell the Protestant Reformation to sponsoring and then trying to help shut up Galileo. This podcast looks at the story of the Medici and that of the fractured, tumultuous Italy they carved out a place in. Join us to see how a clan of middle-class bankers would up joining the ranks of European royalty and leaving a mark on the world.Website: https://medicipodcast.com/Venmo: @ Chad-Denton-15MORE Host Chad Denton
Producer/Network Chad Denton
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Location Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 51Facebook 72Twitter 22 Avg Length 22 min Format Medium form Since Sep 2020 Get Email Contact

12. Ancient Rome Refocused

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Producer/Network Rob Cain
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 109 Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Since Jan 2010 Get Email Contact

13. The Roman Republic Podcast

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The story of the Roman Republic, one of the most complex and yet captivating of all ancient civilizations in history, will take us on a centuries-long journey that will intrigue you, inspire you, and initiate you into the world of Roman history.MORE Email ****@outlook.com
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14. The Gentleman Ultra

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We bring nostalgia, history and tales from both within and beyond Calcio's four white lines. This is Italian Football through our eyes. This is the Gentleman Ultra.
Producer/Network The Gentleman Ultra
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 38Facebook 903Twitter 10.9KInstagram 1.3K Avg Length 43 min Format Long form Since Mar 2018 Get Email Contact

15. History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire

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Spanning a period of nearly 1500 years, this monumental work of history tracks the orbit of one of the greatest Empires of all time. The sheer scale and sweep of the narrative is breathtaking in its ambitious scope and brings to vivid life the collapse of a magnificent military, political, and administrative structure.MORE Email ****@loyalbooks.com
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16. Audiobook Ancient Rome History: The House Of Optimus. DVX

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Ancient Rome is interesting, inspiring and full of dramatic events. In this podcast we will follow Marcus Optimus, leader of one of Rome's largest trading houses. During the reign of the Emperor Trajan, the Roman empire expanded to its greatest extent. It stretched from Iran in the east to Scotland in the west, from Germany and Belgium in the north to Algeria and Egypt in the south. Find the ebook on Google Books. Author: Roger Belusa. https://play.google.com/store/books/details/Roger_Belusa_The_House_of_Optimus_DvX?id=jUfCDgAAQBAJMORE Producer/Network Roger Belusa
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17. Rome From Home

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Salve! Are you interested in the Ancient Romans? Then this is the perfect podcast for you! Rome From Home is a podcast which provides a snapshot into life in Ancient Rome, perfect for beginners and experts alike.MORE Producer/Network Audrey Nguyen
Avg Length 10 min Format Bite size Since Nov 2020 Get Email Contact