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History"s Living Voices: The Past, Told by Those Who Lived It

History"s Living Voicesis the ultimate, immersive history podcast that delivers firsthand, first-person historical accountsdirect from the source. In every episode, we cut out the middleman and go straight to the primary documents: personal diaries, battlefield maps with handwritten orders, private letters, and last-will-and-testaments. Through these authentic, unfiltered voices, discover the true human behind the legend. Imagine a seasoned medieval knight storyteller, having just removed his

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35:49

The Tale of Ragnar Lothbrok // Icelandic Saga // 13th...

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2026/07/21

To coincide with the start of season 6 of the TV series Vikings, here we have where it all began... Written in the 13th century in Iceland, the Tale Of Ragnar Lothbrok (Ragnars saga loðbrókar) tells the story of the legendary Viking king Ragnar Lothbrok and his sons, a story of love, tragedy, trickery and of course - a dragon. And yes! Voices of the Past now has a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/voicesofthepast So if you want more of this content and believe what the channel is doing is

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12:49

Roman Historian on The Founding of Rome // Livy on...

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2026/07/21

The beginning of the city that forged the western world. Here we have the story of Romulus and Remus, brought to us by Titus Livius, and the fable Romans passed down from generation to generation of the ancient origins of their empire - a tale of compassion, rebellion and fratricide. How do we actually know about history? Voices of the Past is a channel dedicated to recreating the original accounts from the people who lived through events, or who lived far closer to them than we do today. We do

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20:04

Roman Scholar Describes Ancient Africa // Pliny on...

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2026/07/21

Signup for your FREE trial to The Great Courses Plus here: http://ow.ly/PRXj30qdmY9 ------------------ A land containing not only powerful imperial dynasties and massive historical armies, but also tribes of dog-headed men, hungry cannibals and looming giants... Here we have Pliny The Elder's description of the lands south of Egypt - as far south into Ancient Africa as Rome had ventured at the time. Whether searching for the source of the Nile, or in attempts to conquer the ancient Kingdom of Kush,

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7:37

Rameses III Describes Invasion Of Sea Peoples //...

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2026/07/21

Between 1200 and 1150 BC there was a total collapse of many of the world's most powerful empires. Many causes have been theorised for The Late Bronze Age Collapse - a major one being the appearance of a mysterious peoples from the blue, a terror from the seas that wiped out civilization after civilization. Ancient Egypt was one of the few kingdoms able to hold off this mystery alliance, and here we have the Pharaoh Rameses III describing his struggle against the impending doom and fire of those

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8:57

Three Historical Accounts of the Dog-Headed Men //...

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2026/07/20

Somewhere in the distant seas past India, these three famous explorers from completely different backgrounds came across a race of men called the Cynocephaly: a remarkable people with the "heads of dogs". Though Sir John Mandeville's account (and very existence) is heavily questioned by historians, quite what brought the otherwise reliable Marco Polo and Ibn Battuta to corroborate the ancient legends of the Dog-Headed Men is less clear... If this channel is something you like, if you think saving

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14:39

The End of the World // Ragnarok as told by Snorri...

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2026/07/20

"...and at the end of world he shall go forth and harry, and overcome all the gods, and burn all the world with fire..." Here we have the 13th century lawspeaker and historian Snorri Sturluson's description of the Norse end of the world - Ragnarok ('twilight of the gods') - and the final fate of Odin, Thor and all the gods of Norse mythology. If this channel is something you like, if you think saving primary sources is important, head over to the Patreon and join

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31:25

Plato Describes Atlantis // First Mention of the...

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2026/07/20

Created by Plato as a antagonistic rival to his idealistic interpretation of "Ancient Athens", his portrait of Atlantis is nevertheless incredibly detailed - describing the history of the island, its geography, and finally the people who counted the doomed paradise their home before they met their end beneath the waves. How do we actually know about history? Voices of the Past is a channel dedicated to recreating the original accounts from the people who lived through events, or who lived far

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22:41

Earliest Foreign Account of China? // 9th cent....

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2026/07/20

This account gives us our first truly foreign perspective of life inside the Middle Kingdom - a place where the dead are fed until the living are bankrupt, and healthcare and education are subsidized by the state. Written in 851 and added to 50 years later by renowned Arab sailor Abu Zayd al-Sirafi. Enormous thanks to translator Tim Mackintosh-Smith and the Library of Arabic Literature for the use of this translation. https://nyupress.org/9781479830596/accounts-of-china-and-india/ If this channel

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8:19

Words of Hanno The Navigator - Ancient Explorer //...

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2026/07/19

Here we have the words of Hanno the Navigator, famed Carthaginian explorer and one of the earliest accounts of West Africa that has survived to the present day. Saved from the burning remains of Carthage by a Greek translation, the text itself allegedly hung on a temple wall along with the dried gorilla skins mentioned in his story for almost three hundred years, before Carthage was finally crushed entirely by Rome. Head over to Archaia Istoria for analysis of the

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24:49

Christopher Columbus' First Letter After Discovery of...

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2026/07/19

Written aboard the Niña during the long journey home (and finished in Lisbon) here we have Christopher Columbus' first letter announcing the results of his monumental journey across the Atlantic; the islands he visited and his encounters with the natives - encounters that swiftly led to the death of millions and eventually the world we know today. How do we actually know about history? Voices of the Past is a channel dedicated to recreating the original accounts from the people who lived through

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29:54

Nostradamus' First 100 Predictions // 16th Century...

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2026/06/22

This is the first 'century' of 16th century seer Nostradamus' prophecies, unedited and without commentary.If this channel is something you like, if you think saving primary sources is important, head over to the patreon and join up! https://patreon.com/voicesofthepast — Don’t forget to subscribe to my brother's channel History Time, where he makes full length historical documentaries:- https://www.youtube.com/historytime — Music courtesy of:- - Epidemic Sound — Voice actor & editor:- David

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27:53

Aztec Perspective on First Contact with Europeans //...

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2026/06/21

Mountains on the sea that signalled the coming apocalypse. This was the news that terrified the Aztecs and most of all their leader Moctezuma II. Here we have their description of first contact with Europe, researched and written down by Bernardino de Sahagún and the Nahuatl people throughout the second half of the 16th century. Broken Spears by Miguel Leon-Portilla Copyright © 1962, 1990 by Miguel Leon-Portilla Expanded and Updated Edition © 1992 by Miguel Leon-Portilla Reprinted with permission

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24:32

Real Samurai Explains Rules for Peace and War // 17th...

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2026/06/20

Big thanks to Antony Cummins and Yoshie Minami for the use of their fascinating translation, which is available at: https://www.amazon.com/Book-Samurai-One-Fundamental-Teachings/dp/1780288883 If this channel is something you like, if you think saving primary sources is important, head over to the patreon and join up! https://www.patreon.com/voicesofthepast — Don’t forget to subscribe to my brother's channel History Time, where he makes full length historical

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16:50

First European Description of Philippines (1521) //...

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2026/06/19

Get MagellanTV here: https://try.magellantv.com/voicesofthepast & get an exclusive offer extended to our viewers: an extra month FREE. MagellanTV is a new kind of streaming service run by filmmakers with 2,000+ documentaries! Check out our personal recommendation and MagellanTV’s exclusive playlists: https://www.magellantv.com/explore/history ------------------------------------------- Here we have Antonio Pigafetta's description of The Philippines, and Ferdinand Magellan's last days. If this

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6:58

Byzantine Historian Describes Ancient China // 7th...

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2026/06/18

Cities built by Alexander the Great, carriages of gold, warring states, animals bred to create a special thread...fantasy mixes with truth in this fascinating insight into the West's knowledge of China at the turn of the 7th century.Thanks to Mary and Michael Whitby for the use of their fantastic translation. https://www.amazon.com/History-Theophylact-Simocatta-Translation-Introduction/dp/019822799X Thanks to: By Getoryk - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0,

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15:22

5 Historical Accounts of Werewolves // Herodotus,...

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2026/06/17

Thanks to Squarespace for sponsoring this video. Go to Squarespace.com for a free trial and when you’re ready to launch, go to http://squarespace.com/voices and add code “VOICES" at checkout to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain ------------------------------------------ From Herodotus to The Beast of Gevaudan a legend that has never gone away... If this channel is something you like, if you think saving primary sources is important, head over to the patreon and join

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38:02

Aztec Perspective on the Conquest of Mexico // 16th...

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2026/06/15

Get MagellanTV here: https://try.magellantv.com/voicesofthepast & get an exclusive offer extended to our viewers: an extra month FREE. MagellanTV is a new kind of streaming service run by filmmakers with 2,000+ documentaries! Check out our personal recommendation and MagellanTV’s exclusive playlists: https://www.magellantv.com/explore/history ------------------------------------------- Here we have extracts from the Florentine Codex, a fascinating but controversial text compiled by Bernadino de

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14:45

Letter from English Samurai Describing his Life in...

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2026/06/15

Download World of Tanks for free here: https://tanks.ly/31qiCi9 Use code 'TANKTASTIC' for a T-127 Tank, 500 Gold, and 7-days of Premium Access Thanks to Wargaming for sponsoring this video! ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Here we have the incredible story of the first western samurai, Will Adams, in a letter he wrote in desperation to merchants trading into to the East Indies. If this channel is something you like, if you think saving primary sources is

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19:14

Earliest Western Account of India + Caste System //...

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2026/06/14

Signup for your FREE trial to The Great Courses Plus here: http://ow.ly/DbeR30qCbGq --------------------------‐----- This is the first eyewitness description of India by someone from outside of India. If this channel is something you like, if you think saving primary sources is important, head over to the patreon and join up! https://www.patreon.com/voicesofthepast — Don’t forget to subscribe to my brother's channel History Time, where he makes full length historical

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17:39

Three Terrifying First-Hand Accounts of Mongol...

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2026/06/13

Here we have three chilling first-hand accounts of Mongol attacks, and the tactics they used when they had a civilization in their grasp. Huge thanks to Jackmeister: Mongol History for their help in producing this video: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQEYhWVV3V-ItwJE-kgRd9w Taken from: Genghis Khan: the history of the world conqueror. Juvaini, Ata Malik, Boyle, J.A. [translator] A Literary History of Persia, Edward G Browne Robert Bedrosian - Armenian Historical Sources (attalus.org) If this

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