Quest for Power Podcast

Ranking all the rulers of Europe from the fall of Rome till the end of WWI.

[So You Think You Can Rule Persia? @RankingPersia]

New episode out now! 🔥

If there's one thing an empire doesn't need in a time of crisis, it's a child in charge, but maybe this one will be different! Tune in for more Roman meddling, a surprising regent, and a war hero's return.

[Presidencies Podcast @presidencies89]

A new episode is now available! The Madison administration got to work in 1815 trying to set things right after the war but encountered a bumpy road in trying to address the nation's economic woes and in restoring diplomatic ties to Spain. #history #POTUS https://t.co/ykjoVMc6Id

[Alexander Standard Podcast @AlexStandardPod]

Antigonos Gonatas plays all the hits you’ve heard before: kings abandoned by armies, uncomfortable marriages, and Athens and Sparta being stupid. Oh and an elephant plays with a baby (no one dies… promise). https://t.co/hNt07xWXl2

[So You Think You Can Rule Persia? @RankingPersia]

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The triumphant (more or less) hero has at last returned home at the low low price of a child's life and the empire's pride. But what brought him to this point, will he rule well, and what will come after him?

[Presidencies Podcast @presidencies89]

A new episode is now available! Join me as I discuss the end of the Civil War with historian Michael Vorenberg and how pinpointing exactly when that conflict ended is more complicated than it may seem on the surface. #history #POTUS #CivilWar #Lincoln https://t.co/mCupC7s7oj

[So You Think You Can Rule Persia? @RankingPersia]

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The son of Shahrbaraz succeeds him after a brief interregnum and will try to establish some legitimacy during the greatest crisis the empire has ever seen. But don't worry, there are many other contenders for the throne.

[Tsar Power (Podcast) @tsarpowerpod]

Part 2 of Sviatoslav Olgovich of Chernigov's life is out! How will he hold out compared to his peers? Will he get shipped of to Siberia or spend his summer in Sochi?

@AlexStandardPod

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[Presidencies Podcast @presidencies89]

A new episode is now available! Special guest Allen Guelzo joins us to discuss his research into Abraham Lincoln's concept of democracy, how it shaped his presidency, and what lessons it provides us in the present day. #history #POTUS #Lincoln https://t.co/E0XE5J4DRC

[Tsar Power (Podcast) @tsarpowerpod]

Patreon members, Pushkin Pt. 2 has been released! Let's talk about his post school days, and see how young Pushkin was really like.

https://t.co/MjN1Q7B7Ki

[So You Think You Can Rule Persia? @RankingPersia]

New episode out now! 🔥

Kavad II has overthrown his father and killed most of his brothers to get to the throne. Surely, it was all worth it? Join us for the horsemen of the apocalypse planning a world tour at our expense.

[Presidencies Podcast @presidencies89]

On the eve of his birthday, I give you William H Crawford Part Three! Join me and my special guest as we follow Crawford's life through the election of 1824 on and then determine whether he's earned a seat at the table of Cabinet All-Stars. #history #POTUS https://t.co/n2O5eAzZne

[So You Think You Can Rule Persia? @RankingPersia]

New episode out now! 🔥

Here's the second episode of our Last Rulers P@treon series!
Demetrius is overlooked compared to his brother but he also tried to reconquer Iran, with only a long imprisonment for it. But don't worry, his wife, kingdom, and soldiers all hate him, oh my...

[Alexander Standard Podcast @AlexStandardPod]

👑 Is he our new “best boy?” Is he the “hardest working boy?” Did Dustin lose friends along the way? Is our cat a domestic terrorist? (Yes) Check out part 1 of #Antigonos II #Gonatas! https://t.co/1Q2iRjBjSn

[So You Think You Can Rule Persia? @RankingPersia]

New episode out now! 🔥

The world-conqueror sits upon his throne in glory but Herodotus taught us to count no living man happy. Witness Icarus graze the sun with his fingertips before reality brings everything crashing down.

[Presidencies Podcast @presidencies89]

A new episode is now available! Check out my discussion with Bob Greene about his research into the life and career of Harry Vaughan and the corrupt role he played in the Truman administration. #history #POTUS #Truman https://t.co/YghLvsFLgr

[Tsar Power (Podcast) @tsarpowerpod]

Time for a Two-parter, as I did not expect this Prince of Chernigov to be my longest Script. What will the last of the Olgovichi do to ensure his family's survival? Guest Starring: @AlexStandardPod

https://t.co/Zax0b28XXF

[So You Think You Can Rule Persia? @RankingPersia]

New episode out now! 🔥

Khosrow's reign starts out with him as a puppet to the Romans first and the nobility second, how does he go from that to being called the Victorious? It will take a lot of skill, a lot of luck, and even more hubris.

[Presidencies Podcast @presidencies89]

A new Seat at the Table episode is now available! Join us as we continue our examination of the life and legacy of William H Crawford of GA by looking into his tenure in the Madison and Monroe administrations. #history #POTUS https://t.co/bYoNng96Dz

[Alexander Standard Podcast @AlexStandardPod]

Welcome to the finale! When Pyrrhus sets his mind to something, he sticks to it… until he sees something shiny and declares war on it! Oh, and today we cut people in half, the baby elephant DOES appear, and frisbee claims another victim (seriously)! 👑

https://t.co/0rdCBNf8wl

[Tsar Power (Podcast) @tsarpowerpod]

Time for a new Grand Prince of Kiev! This time, we have an episode full of evil machinations against the Monomakhi dynasty by the Chernigov dynasty!

https://t.co/C2XoWL65ql