Category: Thematic episode
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1.29 Threads of beginnings
To close out season one, we discuss the impact of the Goths, Huns, and Gepids in the region, ask how we can discern ethnicity in our sources, and consider the effects of Christianity north of the Danube. We also explore some of my storytelling choices and glance at what’s next for the podcast. If you…
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1.28 Misty myths
The story of season one is done and we have plenty to discuss: the legacy of the Dacians, Romanization in the provinces, contrasting historical theories, and what it all means for that greatest of unresolved questions — What are the origins of the Romanian people? Transcript Hello and welcome to A history of Romania. Season 1,…
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1.00 Introduction
The introduction of the podcast gives you some context about Romanian history as well as a sense of the scope of the story and how I’ll tell it. Transcript Hello, and welcome to A history of Romania. My name’s Arthur, and I’ll be your storyteller. I was born and raised in Romania, and though I…