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The History of Being Human

History, anatomy and physiology, philosophy, psychology, anthropology. The podcast that attempts to resurrect sense and meaning from the dust of a billion factoids.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-history-of-being-human--5806452/support.

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54:13

HBH 7: Mysteries of The Jesus of History II

The History of Being Human ·

2020/05/15

In this episode I cover: --The Brutal Roman Siege of Jerusalem in 70 CE --Christ Mythicism, or can we know whether Jesus of Nazareth ever existed? --Mysteries about the genealogies of Jesus --Questions about the location of Jesus' birth --Especially what on earth were two natives of Nazareth doing in Bethlehem? --Was there ever a time that Cesar declared that "all the earth should be taxed"? --What year was Jesus of Nazareth born? What decade? Art: The History of Being Human by Ian Armstrong

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48:53

HBH 6: The Jesus of History

The History of Being Human ·

2020/04/27

In this episode we rush into a mystery where angels fear to tread and search for the Jesus of History. We visit Palestine of the 1st Century and discuss: --its brutal Roman occupation --its geopolitical situation --the various sects and parties vying for power --Herod and the Herodians --slaughter at the temple --Pontius Pilates complex persona --and even a little Roman intrugue. Now that's something everyone can enjoy!

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48:11

HBH 5: Weird Coincidences of History

The History of Being Human ·

2020/04/17

In this edition of the History of Being Human we present our list of the most uncanny, improbable, and influential coincidences in history. Events that make you wonder at times if there are hidden springs turning the wheels of history that we have yet to discover. We peek into the into the troubled minds of conspiracy theorists and their followers for a few enlightening moments and also ask the question of how much volitional control we can exert over the moment of our deaths. Art: Oz by Ian

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73:15

HBH 4: Armageddon and the Ends of Ages with Eric...

The History of Being Human ·

2020/04/07

Armageddon. John of Patmos saw the great battle, where the "demonic spirits" would join "the kings of the whole world" and battle against the armies of "God Almighty." Revelation 16: 14,16 reads: "They are demonic spirits that perform signs, and they go out to the kings of the whole world, to gather them for the battle on the great day of God Almighty...Then they gathered the kings together to the place that in Hebrew is called Armageddon." Since then, few words in the English language have carried

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56:37

HBH 3: Land of the Moloch Idols with Assaf Yasur-Landau

The History of Being Human ·

2020/04/02

You know about them, but do you know them? This episode we speak with someone who does. Dr. Assaf Yasur-Landau is a recognized expert in the Canaanites, Philistines, Phoenicians, ancient Israel, and all things Near-Eastern Bronze and Iron Aged both underwater and on land. In this wide-ranging discussion, Dr. Yasur-Landau explains -- as only a working archeologist can -- who the Canaanites were and how they fared in the Collapse of the Late Bronze Age. We talk about who some of the Sea Peoples

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37:31

HBH 2: COVID-19 and SARS-CoV-2

The History of Being Human ·

2020/03/22

Today we take a break from the Collapse of the Late Bronze Age to present a primer on the causative agent, the transmission, and the pathology of coronavirus disease (not to be confused with the collapse of the Late Petroleum Age). What is it? Where and what did it come from? How many ways can it transmit? What are its vectors? How does it gain entrance to your body? What happens once inside? Symptoms and signs. Some of this you already know. Some you most likely have never heard or considered.

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62:01

HBH 1: The Mystery of the Sea Peoples

The History of Being Human ·

2020/03/10

Welcome to the inaugural episode of The History of Being Human. The name is different but the podcast is the same. The Sea Peoples, ominous harbingers of the end of an entire age. In this episode we encounter this most mysterious force of destructive pillaging pirate pilgrims in history. The Sea Peoples. All of them, the Sherden, Shekelesh, Denyen, Lukka, Ekwesh, Peleset, Teresh, Tjeker, and of course Weshesh. Who were they? Where did they come from? What did they want? How did they destroy so

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33:31

Know Thyself 50: The Late Bronze Age Collapse I --...

The History of Being Human ·

2020/02/25

Welcome to the greatest mystery of the ancient world. In the 12 Century BCE, the greatest civilizations of the ancient world were suddenly and violently either eradicated or weakened so badly that they never recovered. Almost every city of importance was demolished, most of them never inhabited again. The Late Bronze Age was a dynamic, intriguing, optimistic time with vast nations and empires trading, writing letters, building and creating, traveling, intermarrying, and making war. And all of it,

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47:33

Know Thyself 49: The Mystery of the Mary Celeste

The History of Being Human ·

2020/02/04

The most famous real-life ghost ship in history is also one of the greatest maritime mysteries ever. A ship found floating is good condition without a soul aboard. Valuables untouched. No evidence of violence or serious damage. The personal belongings of the captain and crew undisturbed. Strange spots, marks in the wood. A famous inquiry with a prosecutor that comes right out of a cartoon. Wild theories, speculations, and accusations. No solutions. Cover Art: Oz by Ian Armstrong Music clip: Ghost

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60:18

Know Thyself 48: Lost Franklin Expedition Mysteries

The History of Being Human ·

2020/01/20

There are many mysteries haunting the memory of the Lost Franklin Expedition. Some questions have been answered, some remain to be answered, and others never will be. How did Franklin die? Who was Aglooka? The Ice Zombies? Could the Inuit have saved them? Why did 24 men die aboard ships with plenty of rations? Who sailed the ships South after they were abandoned? Did any men make it back to civilization? Did the expedition ever, at any point, have a chance? A deep dive into the questions that have

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55:33

Know Thyself 47: The White North Has Thy Bones -- The...

The History of Being Human ·

2020/01/07

1845 Two Ships leave England to seek the Northwest Passage, and disappear from the face of the Earth. Where had they gone? What happened to them? Almost two centuries later, we know some of the answers. But mysteries remain. The most complete audio presentation of the Lost Franklin Expedition anywhere. Part 1 -- The Story.

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49:01

Know Thyself 46: Heretics Must Die!

The History of Being Human ·

2019/11/26

It is one of the most infamous acts of butchery in history. Parisian Catholics vs Protestants at the height of the Reformation. People were going to die. A lot of people. In this episode you will hear the background, the intrigues, the animosities personal and religious, the kings and queens and dukes and admirals, the popes and reformers, and in the end the murderers and their victims. A sad, sordid, disturbing tale of how religious zealotry mixed with power lust, greed, and fear brought out the

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62:28

Know Thyself 45: Rampaging Mobs Edition

The History of Being Human ·

2019/11/06

This episode continues our excursion into the manifestations of mob behavior by covering some of the deadliest, most out-of-control, seething, frothing, infuriated hordes and outraged masses in history. Sports Hooliganism on a grand and deadly scale (as in 30,000 people massacred during the Nika riots), anti-Vaccination riots in Rio, Religious riots, salt riots, plague riots, riots and more riots. So light your Molotov cocktails, grab your rocks and clubs, and stake out your barricade for this

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56:01

Know Thyself 44: The Terror of History: Witch Trials...

The History of Being Human ·

2019/10/01

National Humanities Medal Award Winner, Author, Revolutionary, Historian Professor Teofilo Ruiz explains how the witch persecutions began, what they consisted of, why they stopped, and what it means for humanity. A fascinating, broad and deep discussion with a brilliant and distinguished historical researcher and multi-award-winning teacher and author. From Professor Ruiz: “I think that the role of a historian, the role of a teacher—and I truly believe this—is to go against the grain. To argue. To

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53:12

Know Thyself 43: The Bible in 50 Minutes

The History of Being Human ·

2019/09/17

IMPORTANT CORRECTION!! Near the end of the episode I commit a gaffe and state that there is no "Satan" in the Old Testament, which is obviously false. As per our interview with Dr. Price, there IS a Satan in the Old Testament, most fully developed in the book of Job. What I meant to say is that there is no DEVIL in the Old Testament! I conflated the two terms (as did later interpreters of the bible), and said "Satan" when I meant "Devil," hence the error. Satan in the Old Testament is the accuser

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41:21

Know Thyself 42: Steve Rathje on Identity and Reason

The History of Being Human ·

2019/07/30

Who are you going to believe -- the group or your own eyes? Answer (all too often): The Group. In the fascinating and wide-ranging discussion with Psychologist Steve Rathje, we take a hard look into: what reason is and why we developed it how our need for belonging drives our beliefs why we ignore inconvenient evidence whether it hurts worse to listen to the other side or get a root canal how even listening to conflicting evidence can threaten our identity why being smart can lead you deeper into

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40:48

Know Thyself 41: Witchfinder General Matthew Hopkins...

The History of Being Human ·

2019/07/17

The 1640s were a brutal time in England, with the breakdown of many state governmental functions during the English Civil War. It was a time of chaos, and the perfect opportunity for the one-man murrain known as Matthew Hopkins to begin accusing, swimming, pricking, and torturing hapless victims as witches. In 3 short years, Hopkins sent between 200 and 300 souls to the gallows. But Hopkin's comeuppance was, ahem, coming, although the form it would take has been open to some dispute until

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54:46

Know Thyself 40: The Witches of Trier

The History of Being Human ·

2019/06/25

For this episode I call an audible based on information I came across researching other topics. From 1581 to 1593 the city and surrounding villages of Trier, Germany were the scene of the greatest, worst, deadliest witch trials in European history. Powerful and weak, old and young, rich and poor became fuel for the pyres of Archbishop von Schonenberg and Bishop Binsfield. So many people died that the executioner became the equivalent of a multi-millionaire, while crops failed and two villages were

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36:37

Know Thyself 39: The Connecticut Witch Hangings with...

The History of Being Human ·

2019/06/05

Beth Caruso, author of "One of Windsor: The Untold Story of America's First Witch Hanging" tells us the stories of Alse Young and Lydia Gilbert, two of the first known victims of Witch Mania in The Colonies. Alse was hung 45 years before the more famous Salem witch fiasco, an event recorded in one line in the governor's daybook with her name left out. It was only through some serious sleuthing in the historical record that her story can be (somewhat) told. Lydia Gilbert, another victim in the

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45:01

Know Thyself 38: Witch Hunts and Black Mass

The History of Being Human ·

2019/05/23

Today we stare into the hooked nose of a most troubling historical evidence of our capacity for hysteria: the witch craze. How did witches go from being village wise women and cunning folk to enemy number one, a mortal threat to God and good Christians everywhere? How did burning old men and women for fun and profit become a respectable hobby? In this episode we cover the 1324 case of Alyse Kyteler, Petronilla de Midia (aka Meath), and Bishop Ledrede... We look back at the stirrings of the witch

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