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The Rest Is HistoryMay 8, 2023
330: Herodotus: The Birth of History
About This Episode
Born on the Western edge of an empire that stretched all the way to India, Herodotus was a Greek historian of the 5th century BC. His major work The Histories, a long and detailed account of the Greco-Persian Wars and the cultures of the ancient world, is considered the founding work of History in Western literature. Herodotus was known for his thorough research, his use of eyewitness accounts, and his engaging storytelling style, and was not impervious to feuding with other historians… Join Tom and Dominic as they look into the life of the "father of History". *The Rest Is History Live Tour 2023*: Tom and Dominic are back on tour this autumn! See them live in London, New Zealand, and Australia! Buy your tickets here: restishistorypod.com Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Producer: Theo Young-Smith
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Books Mentioned
The Wolf Girl, The Greeks and the Gods
Tom Holland
“Tom Holland discusses his book which features Gorgo, a Spartan princess, and explores the historical context of the war involving Greeks and Persians.”
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“The podcast discusses Herodotus, referred to as the father of history, and his significant contributions to historical writing.”
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Histories
Herodotus
“Herodotus speaks to people who had taken part in the events of the Persian invasion, marking the birth of historical method and the creation of history.”
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