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Journey back to Russia in a multi part series spearheaded by Andrew Roth discussing the early days of Russia with some of the tribes and clans and how the country began its centuries long saga of historical tales and events .

In this episode Wyatt and Andrew discuss two modern authors who are some of their favorites to read.

CONTENT WARNING - Some things related to life on a German U-boat are pretty gross. If you have a sensitive stomach, skip those parts of the episode. In this wild card episode Wyatt discusses what life was like on a German U-boat. Andrew discusses some of Roosevelt’s life work before he was president, specifically his time as commissioner of the NYC police. References - Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania by Erik Larson - The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt by Edmund Morris

In this episode Wyatt discusses the important connection between theology and history as well as his intentions to explore this connection in future episodes of the podcast.

David continues his discussion of Emperor Maurice and his reign over Byzantium. He concludes the discussion with what lead to the downfall of his reign, and the aftermath.

David Graske returns and joins us to discuss Byzantium, the reign of Emperor Maurice, and what led to his downfall. Part 2 will be released next week!

We discuss various film adaptations of the classic Christmas Carol story.

Wyatt discusses two important figures that helped shape the later Protestant Reformation Resources - John Wycliffe by Charles River Editors (audiobook) - Jan Hus: The Life and Legacy of the Christian Theologian Executed for Heresy Before the Reformation by Charles River Editors (audiobook)

In the war of 1812 Part 2 we discuss politics and specific naval battles that impacted the war. References - American History: 1492 - Present by Thomas S. Kidd - The Naval War of 1812: A Complete History by Theodore Roosevelt

The 2nd episode in the Semi-Forgotten Presidents Series is here! This episode covers the Presidency and life of Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States. Listeners will hear parts of how President Carter lived his life as a child, what he did before and after his Presidency, and other important acts he accomplished in his Presidency presidency outside of the Camp David Peace Accords. NOTE TO LISTENERS: Two facts need to be corrected. President Carter was President from 1977 to 1981 NOT 1977-1980. Also, I did find information on Rachel Clark. I will use info for future episode about President Carter. Thank you. Sources: Alter, Jonathan, His Very Best: Jimmy Carter, A Life (New York: Simon & Schuster, 2020), 7. Carter, Jimmy, A Full Life: Reflections at Ninety (New York: Simon & Schuster, 2015), 3-26. "Jimmy Carter: 39th President of the United States 1977-1981," World Book of American Presidents, ed. William H. Nault, Robert O Zeleny, and Seva Johnson (Chicago: World Book Encyclopedia Inc, 1982), 239-241.

Wyatt discusses four books on the biblical and historic doctrine of justification by faith. Books Discussed - Justification By Faith Alone by Martin Luther - Doctrine on Which the Church Stands or Falls - Justification: An Introduction by Thomas R Schreiner - Justification by Faith by James White  Other Books To Read on Justification by Faith - Martin Luther’s Commentary on Galatians - Faith Alone: The Evangelical Doctrine of Justification by RC. Sproul - The God Who Justifies by James White - The Marrow of True Justification by Benjamin Keach

Note: Title change is not mentioned in the episode. An explanation for the title change will be explained in a future episode. Andrew Roth is back with the start of the third single episode series: Rome After the Republic . In this episode, Andrew begins this saga with the man who changed Rome forever: Julius Caesar. He is mostly remembered by the play written by William Shakespeare. Thankfully, parts of that play are true. However, the play only covers his horrific death and the aftermath that occurred. This episode covers various parts of his life and the situation Rome was in before and during Caesar's participation. Various sources are used. Sources: 1. Beard, Mary, Emperor of Rome (New York: Liveright, 2023), 1-10. 2. "Julius Caesar: Roman Ruler," Britannica, https://www.britannica.com/biography/Julius-Caesar-Roman-ruler. 2. Plutarch, Fall of the Roman Republic (Suffolk, England: Penguin Group, 2005), 254-322. Additional Translators: Rex Warner and Robin Seager. 3. Shakespeare, William "Julius Caesar - Act 3, Scene 2," Folger Shakespeare Library, accessed April 13th, 2025, https://www.folger.edu/explore/shakespeares-works/julius-caesar/read/3/2/. 4. "The Roman Empire: In the First Century: Julius Caesar," PBS, Accessed April 7th, 2025, https://www.pbs.org/empires/romans/empire/julius_caesar.html. 5. Watkins, Thayer, "A Timeline of the Life of Julius Caesar," San Jose University, https://www.sjsu.edu/faculty/watkins/caesarjulius.htm.

Wyatt continues his discussion of Jan Comenius by looking at the biography written by Matthew Spinka. He quotes from and discusses the first four chapters of the book that help the listener understand Comenius’ historical context, his life, and his work. Sources - Jan Comenius: That Incomparable Moravian by Matthew Spinka

We talk about African Americans who helped shape and improve the lives of African Americans in American History. Andrew’s Sources - The Measure of a Man: A Spiritual Autobiography by Sidney Poitier - Hollywood Black: The Stars, Films, and Filmmakers by Donald Boole Wyatt’s Sources - What to the Slave is the 4th of July? By Frederick Douglas - Poetry Foundation Website

The Second of Three New Series! Andrew Roth is back with his 2nd original series for his single episodes of History Brothers, Russian History and Culture! In this episode, Andrew talks Ivan the Terrible, the first Tzar of Russia. Audiences will learn the circumstances that possibly brought Ivan to paranoia, will learn about his successes and his losses as Tzar, and will learn about what "The Terrible" truly means! Sources cited: Bushkovitch, Paul. 2012. A Concise History of Russia. New York: Cambridge University Press. Montefiore, Simon Sebag. 2016. The Romanovs: 1613-1918. New York: Vintage Books.