The Express History Podcast
History, to the point.The Express History Podcast hosted by Tomaso Cetto is the place to find concise, clear explanations of various historical topics, from Ancient Greece to the Arab Conquests.The podcast is built around two core beliefs: that the study of the past is the best way to understand the present, and that history should be accessible to everyone. With these beliefs in mind, the podcast is designed to provide the core information to get anyone started on all kinds of historical topics, whatever their background or training.
Islamic Spain
On this episode of The Express History Podcast, we'll be exploring the fascinating history of Islamic Spain. Spain's many centuries under Islamic rule are crucial to understanding not just its own makeup as a country today, but also the wider development of European art and philosophy. If you enjoy the episode, feel free to follow and rate the podcast!
Key Dates:
711 - Arab armies launch the invasion of the Iberian Peninsula
756 - Abd al-Rahman I declares the independent Emirate of Cordoba
961 - Death of Abd al-Rahman III
1094...
The European Age of Exploration
On today's episode of The Express History Podcast, we're going to be talking about the European Age of Exploration. The goal is to look at how, in less than two centuries of restless sailing culminating in Ferdinand Magellan's circumnavigation of the globe, European explorers laid down the foundations for a globalised world. If you enjoy the episode, feel free to follow and rate the podcast!
Key Dates:
1420 - Portuguese sailors reach Madeira
1472 - Portuguese sailors reach Sao Tome & Principe
1488 - The Portuguese explorer Bartolomeu Dias rounds the Cape of...
The Republic of Venice
In today's episode, we're going to be talking about the Republic of Venice. My main historical passion is cross-cultural interactions in the Mediterranean, and few cities have been as prominent as Venice on this front, so I'm really excited for this one. If you enjoy the episode, feel free to follow and rate the podcast!
Key Dates:
697 - Supposed election of the first Doge of Venice
1082 - The Republic obtains important trading privileges in Byzantine ports
1204 - Fourth Crusade, Venice makes major territorial gains in the Eastern Mediterranean
<...The Conflict in Cyprus
For the first episode of The Express History Podcast, we're going to be talking about the active conflict in Cyprus. This is a special one for me: Cyprus is one of my favourite places in the world, and the conflict which still affects the island is vastly under-publicised. If you enjoy the episode, feel free to follow and rate the podcast!
Key Dates:
1571 - Cyprus becomes an Ottoman province
1878 - The British Empire takes over the administration of Cyprus
1960 - Cyprus becomes an independent nation
1967 - Military...
Welcome to the Express History Podcast
Hi, and welcome to the Express History Podcast!
The show's motto is 'History, to the point'. Hosted by Tomaso Cetto, it's the place to find concise, clear explanations of various historical topics, from Ancient Greece to the Arab Conquests.
The podcast is built around two core beliefs: that the study of the past is the best way to understand the present, and that history should be accessible to everyone. With these beliefs in mind, the podcast is designed to provide the core information to get anyone started on all kinds of historical topics...
