Linked by History

By: C.J. Weiss
  • Summary

  • Experience history through a series of individuals' lives, linked by the years of their birth and death.

    Each episode focuses on one historical figure, covering their entire life and the influences that shaped them. Then, in the same year their story ends, the next episode begins with the birth of our next featured figure. Through this format, we'll explore history up until relatively modern day to see how we are all Linked by History.

    Contact: mail@linkedbyhistory.com.

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Episodes
  • Kanishka the Great: Warrior Emperor Who Promoted Peaceful Buddhism
    Nov 11 2024

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    What happens when you raise a boy as a warrior from birth, then give him the reins to conquer all the neighboring tribes and kingdoms on your border? He develops into one of the greatest champions of one of the world's most peaceful religions, Mahayana Buddhism.

    Obviously.

    Kanishka the Great (79 - 150 AD) may have earned more credit than he deserved, but there's no doubt his influence in shaping the Silk Road altered history in a profound way.

    Want to read more about this episode's characters or aren't sure about their spelling? Here's a list of this episode's major characters:
    Kanishka - our protagonist
    Ashvaghosha - revered Buddhist monk in Kanishka's inner circle

    Credits
    Host: C.J. Weiss
    Music: Bobby Hall

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    39 mins
  • Pliny the Elder: Roman Author of the World's First Encyclopedia
    Nov 11 2024

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    What do you get when you combine a naturalist with a disciplined soldier? None other than Pliny the Elder (23 - 79 AD). With a work ethic few could match, he produced tome after tome of insights into the natural world. He did all of this while primarily working as either a soldier, lawyer, or governor until meeting his end in Pompeii. Ever dedicated to the empire, the only thing Pliny loved more than Rome was natural science.

    Want to read more about this episode's characters or aren't sure about their spelling? Here's a list of this episode's major characters:
    Pliny the Elder - our protagonist
    Publius Pomponius Secundus - Pliny's mentor a good friend
    Pliny the Younger - The Elder's nephew and adopted son
    Emperors Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius, Nero, Vespasian - Ordered list of Emperors during Pliny's life

    Credits
    Host: C.J. Weiss
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    Credits
    Host: C.J. Weiss
    Music: Bobby Hall

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    44 mins
  • Wang Mang: Usurper of the Western Han Dynasty
    Nov 11 2024

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    Adherent to Confucianism corrupted by absolute power or clever plotter who feigned virtuousness to usurp the throne? The life of Wang Mang (45 BC - 23 AD) was seemingly full of contradictions but just how much he plotted in advance of his coup is unclear. We'll explore his upbringing in the stable Han Empire, then follow along as he grows from revered Confucian practitioner to reviled emperor. Afterward, you can decide for yourself the truth of his intentions.

    Want to read more about this episode's characters or aren't sure about their spelling? Here's a list of this episode's major characters:
    Wang Mang - our protagonist
    (Future) Empress Ping - Wang Mang's daughter
    Wang Zhengjun - Empress (for a time) and Wang Mang's aunt
    Emperor Ai - 2nd Successor to Zhenjun's husband
    Chunyu Zhang - political rival of Wang Mang
    Princess Dowager Fu (AKA Grandma Fu) - Emperor Ai's grandmother

    Credits
    Host: C.J. Weiss
    Music: Bobby Hall

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    48 mins

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