Fantastic

Patrick Wyman does a fantastic job of doing really detailed and in depth history in a way that's accessible. I really enjoy this podcast, I've listened to every episode, some more than once.

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For The History lover

I LOVE this podcast. I heard his "Fall of Rome" episode on spotify and became hooked with the show . Patrick conducts an in-depth 60 mins (varies) history of the topic at hand. His discussion is rich in details and color. He breaks down the narratives and analyses the why's in history. A must listen!

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Fantastic

I love this podcast stated by professionals, Patrick is excellent at his knowledge of the middle ages. it is like attended a college class and free of charge.

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THE BEST

one of the BEST PODCASTS TRULY.
Narrator makes it easy to listen to and enjoyable. Thanks for making all my road trips fun.

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Been listening since the beginning

I first started listening to this podcast through the NPR One app, and is definitely my favorite history podcast.

Patrick's theatrical yet objectively factual style of presenting history is truly pleasing on the ears, something not true of most written/read history. His composite characters, while non-real, are not quite fiction, but a clever portal into the everyday lives of everyday people. It allows for the exploration of the set and setting of history at a much finer scale than big-man history.

There is an argument to be made that big-man history is similarly non-real. Yes, the characters technically existed, but are always shaped from the perspective of the historian, and as such, are at best an informed fiction. Because the largest figures in history are often tied to cultural identity, we should not be surprised that these informed fictions are inherently biased.

Patrick's composite characters, while never-existent, lack the celebrity that tarnishes the historical personas of big men, and as such are arguably less biased. They are a clever tool for the historian to explore the nuanced fabric of society -- a personification of society as it existed, integrated from the best understanding history has to offer. In this way they are even bigger than big men.

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Awesome

one of my favorite history podcasts. Great storytelling. I recommend it to anyone who loves history

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Love to learn and listen to this show

This show has educated me more than high school, college and graduate school:) my friends are constantly impressed by my knowledge:)

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Loved it!!

Very informative! Filled in a lot of missing pieces i never knew I was missing. Great podcast, now I am going to listen to the Rome one. Thank you.

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Excellent for history lovers

I discovered these Podcast episodes purely by accident but as the holder of a master's degree in European history I really enjoy the composite composite stories of peoples day-to-day lives backed up by good good academic sources. Narration is excellent.

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Great Solid Book/Narration

Great Solid Book/Narration. Good perspective and information that helps gain a better understanding of the time period.

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