History podcaster Mike Duncan on offering a practical guide to revolutions

[@MrMooemoney]

History of rome is one of the best writing in educational podcasting ever

[@adampollack5774]

What else

[@raintwister6700]

I’m relistening it right now

[@skyanimal]

Mike Duncan is like a no holds barred historian. He is able to present a lot of information, and to scrutinize to an incredible degree, while making comparisons.

[@rotkivvonzer6091]

I just starting listening to his best podcast, and as a scholar of history, I have to say that every time I hear him say "hello, and welcome to the history of Rome" I feel like I'm mentally coming over a rise and seeing a huge and ancient city coming into view, full of secrets and knowledge. He is an amazing narrator and speaker.

[@sethbailey2557]

so damn proud of mike for this. articulate as ever, he nailed it. goddamn nailed it.

[@Hugh_Morris]

I constantly listen to History of Rome, over and over

[@skysurfer5cva]

I am almost done with my 12th through THOR podcast. It is a great story masterfully told.

[@gregmunn2945]

It's fantastic to listen before I go to bed, just shut my eyes and listen to ancient Rome.

[@Hugh_Morris]

I recommend everyone listen to the spiritual successor as well, History of Byzantium :)

[@gregmunn2945]

@@Hugh_Morris I hadn't heard of this but thank you I'll definitely check it out.

[@froggystyle642]

do do DO do do do DO do do do do do

[@colomacountry]

Mike is the bomb. HOR was so amazing. I only wish there was more details, it's very cliff notes style, but can be expected to pack all those years into under 200 podcasts. Excellent!

[@cogito919]

I’m almost 70 episodes into the Russian Revolution, and I have to say I’ve never been so enamored with history. I’m definitely planning on going back to previous revolutions. Duncan is very analytical in his account of history without editorializing, and of course he’s very entertaining.

[@fernandod3510]

This guy is a true master, he has given true value to our culture with the work he has produced. Gone to sleep listening to it many times, roadtrips, whenever I got the opportunity!

[@randygrimes895]

Mike is my absolute favorite! History of Rome is absolutely amazing!!

[@edvardferand9934]

Sad that the revolutions podcast will end, but excited to see what will come next.

[@JVIZ213]

It is still going technically! Funny you say this 2 years ago.

[@johnroberts8093]

I found history of rome about a year ago on you tube, hooked straight away. If I was at home I was listening to it non stop. As soon as I got home from work it was on until I went sleep listening to it. Just finished it for a second time and already considering doing it all again. I have a huge passion for history, especially early civilisations, and the level of detail, mixed with great storytelling and humour was, in my opinion, outstanding. I'm so glad it has won you awards, and when I've finished it for the 3rd time, I'll get on to revolutions. Well done and good luck for the future.

[@countravid3768]

When it often comes to history and modern problems, it is incorrect to say that history repeats itself, History is merely poetry, things may look the same they might feel the same but they can never be the same.

[@trevordaniels3444]

Mike actually discusses this in a podcast with Dan Carlin and its pretty cool. He said it doesn't repeat, but it rhymes.

[@dirkfunk48]

Congrats on the tv spot Mike

[@carlosmafia]

What a gift to this world Mike Duncan is. I have listened to him talk about Rome for hundreds, if not thousands of hours and I wish more would do the same and see the brilliant and harrowing similarities between the past and present.

[@slothfulcobra]

It's interesting how not only did the growing elite destroy the Roman Republic, they still maintained a good amount of power afterwards, despite having to constantly carry favor with their new Emperor, and then over the course of the 500 years the people and families involved in that elite power structure became the nobility of medieval Europe (although with a lot of drift and the occasional assertion of a new ruling class of invaders). Like the whole deal with how upper classes destroy democracy and welfare is that they do it out of sheer pragmatism to accumulate and then protect their power, and in theory they can do it indefinitely across a hundred regimes of warlords or fascists or whatever unless you specifically remove their influence.

[@Cmusko427]

Yo, will you be a part of a website I’m looking to start? It is supposed to be educational. To inform those who are interested concerning important and controversial points in history. Following this the hope is that those who participate will take to civilized and logical debate following a host of issues. In essence I hope to form a community dedicated in the pursuit of learning from history, developing rational views, and practicing their ability to have those fundamental one to one or small family conversations. I believe will that this will some day lead us as a race to a more prosperous and enlightened future.

[@nicholasschroeder3678]

Closing on in listening to all his Rome and Revoluitons podcasts. Been a great pleasure. Favorites were South America and Mexico: inherently interesting and I'd known so little about either. France for me was a slog. My friend, who turned me on to Duncan a year ago, said he's really enjoying Byzantium

[@viliussmproductions]

My copy of The Storm Before The Storm just arrived today. Can't wait for the next book and resumption of the podcast, best of luck to you, Mike!

[@liammelia6843]

Love Mike's work - and he always seems such a genuine humble guy too

[@aaronkuntz668]

30 hours of work is very impressive for the quality of each revolutions episode has.

[@BothTeamsPlayedHard]

This guy is a boss. Keep up the good work Mr. Duncan

[@timlangeloh4679]

History of Rome was a huge help during dark days. Fascinating and digestible, it was a delight. Ive even refferences it in college papers! Mike, thanks for your perspectives and educational spirit! Its nice to put a face to the friendly voice from all these years.

[@jbz11213]

The History of Rome is second to none. I’m halfway through and can’t stop listening! Keep going Mike

[@dablarts9384]

Great to finally put a face to the voice. Absolute legend

[@alexanderclaylavin]

This doctor is very good... and thorough

[@marcusaurelius7623]

He has a bachelor's.

[@nubber04]

Completed the history of Rome and on the final stretch of revolutions podcast. I can honestly say I haven't learnt a thing. But that's not an insult, I like to play the podcasts in the background it helps me feel less alone. Will buy the books when I finish it all to read

[@countravid3768]

When I listened to the history of Rome I didn't know that it was Russel Crowes stunt double

[@nortongood]

This man is a treasure!

[@hayesism]

Just on the off chance that Mike reads this: thank you so much. You have changed my life. It would take a long time to explain why, but I would just like it if Mike knew that he helped me defeat depression that had afflicted me for 20 years and probably would have ended my life. I know I'm just saying this into the ether but just wanted to say it somewhere.

[@pierrebezukhov2698]

Who wouldn't want Mike next to them when manning a barricade?

[@vincentianelli2677]

If I was behind a barricade I would want Mike on one side, and anyone who uses Pierre Bezukhov as a user name on the other.

[@freemti62]

I think I'd prefer him in the salons or coffee shops plotting strategy

[@froggystyle642]

My favourite thing about Mike is that he's just some guy. He was working in a supermarket when he started the podcast if I remember right.

[@johnmurdoch3083]

Just finished my third go at history of rome today..always sad at the last episode. Classic stuff.

[@gfh9786]

Mike, where can I make a donation for your Rome podcasts? It's great work.

[@tadroid3858]

We're lucky enough that Mike stuck with it long enough to become popular because he's always been awesome.

[@bflsceo5854]

Love the podcast, i would say he made me like history, taking flights i can say now i see places differently with a bit more appreciation

[@jayjoshi1028]

mike is the best no cap !

[@TheDevBhag]

Mike Duncan, you have THE BEST podcast in history! See what I did there? LOL

[@GrapeHate]

Mr. Duncan will eventually evolve into a full tweed suit.

[@maxgong009]

Honestly, History of Rome was one of my favs of all time. Wasn't as big of a fan for revolutions.

[@jabusch24]

A society that's historically literate is gonna function better than a society that's not historically literate. Love this

[@chaseboden1787]

The goat… respect

[@seabound1350]

Intersting. I had the same thoughts when i listened to the episodes leading up to ceasar. It felt like today.

[@HeliodromusScorpio]

it would be epic if he continued with the eastern roman empire

[@Condobius]

Luckily, History of Byzantium is amazing and does some very unique things with the certified Duncan format including topical episodes and specialist interview and even a few narrative episodes if I remember correctly. But yeah, it isn’t the man we all know and love!

[@salvadorfuentes7777]

What he says in the last two minutes is so urgently relevant today.

[@mrnarason]

I just realized this but Mike's voice sounds like Matt Dillahunty's I kinda want to see them both in the same room

[@freerbx793]

He looks both exactly and not at all like what I imagined he'd look like.

[@TheCagamerda]

Yes 😂

[@tysonclark5974]

France is a top 5 country. It would be fun to live in mersallie

[@vaahtobileet]

sounds a little different. Maybe his podcasts are bass boosted? :D

[@cg1tube]

Hi, What is Mr. Duncan's educational background?

[@matthewharris8819]

When Im watching him he doesn't sound like Mike Duncan. When I look away, he sounds like Mike Duncan. Weird.

[@goyrownway]

Appropriately enough, Mike looks a little like Russel Crowe.

[@moserr11]

Hello.

[@sjewitt22]

Great to know he is left wing.

[@apocalypseblues3897]

mike looks an awful lot like titus pullo

[@Destructow]

He looks like Russell Crowe

[@itsmeracoon7907]

Looks about what I expected him to look like lmaoo

[@babypanthersjr]

oh my god... thats his face....

[@sam_uelson]

Not the face I associated with the voice in my head