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Send us a textIn the last episode, we discussed the Third Dynasty and observed the advancements toward the pyramid complex. We begin this episode with Pharaoh Sneferu, the first king of the 4th Dynasty. He created three large pyramids which set the standard for true pyramid construction, making him one of Egypt's greatest rulers.Checkout the video version at:https://www.youtube.com/@DWAncientEgyptSupport the showThis Podcast series is available on all major platforms.See more resources, maps,...

Send us a textIn the last episode, we discussed the first Pharaohs and ended with little known Dynasty II. Pharaoh Khasekhemwy, the last Pharaoh of the 2nd Dynasty, united Egypt once more and was succeeded by his son, Pharaoh Djoser. We focus on this king, how he constructed the first step pyramid in Ancient Egypt, and follow the rise of the Old Kingdom.Checkout the video version at:https://www.youtube.com/@DWAncientEgyptSupport the showThis Podcast series is available on all major platforms....

Send us a textIn the last episode we focused on the First Dynasty Pharaohs and revealed their burial practices. In this episode, we reveal the Second Dynasty, the vague rulers involved, and the details we have, as available through archaeological research. Checkout the video version at:https://www.youtube.com/@DWAncientEgyptSupport the showThis Podcast series is available on all major platforms.See more resources, maps, and information at:https://www.dwworldhistory.comOutlines, Maps, and Epis...

Send us a textIn the last episode, we observed a brief chronology and focused on the geography of the Ancient Near East. In this episode, we will begin with a detailed breakdown of the historical timeline starting with the prehistoric developments that took place prior to written history.Checkout the video version at:https://www.youtube.com/@DWAncientBabylonSupport the showThis Podcast series is available on all major platforms.See more resources, maps, and information at:https://www.dwworldh...

Send us a textA document from the early Church called “The Passion of Saints Perpetua and Felicity” was so popular in the North African church that St. Augustine complained that it was more widely read than the Gospels. Perpetua was a prosperous young woman, married and the mother of a newborn son, who lived in Carthage in the late second century. Despite threats of persecution and death, Perpetua, Felicity (a slave and expectant mother), and their companions, Revocatus, Secundulus, Sat...

Send us a textIn 1240, seven prominent noblemen of Florence mutually decided to withdraw from the city to a solitary place for prayer and direct service to God. The Blessed Mother appeared to each of them individually and urged them to begin a more perfect life. Disregarding birth and wealth, in sackcloth under shabby and well-worn clothing they withdrew to a small building in the country. It was September 8th, selected so that they might begin to live a more holy life on the very day when th...

Send us a textThe Roman Martyrology, the Catholic Church's official list of recognized saints, for February 14th gives only one Saint Valentine: a martyr who died on the Via Flaminia.Join us as we follow the lives of the Saints. Throughout history, these remarkable and often revered individuals have left an indelible mark on the tapestry of human civilization. These exceptional individuals, spanning various cultures and eras, have played a pivotal role in shaping the course of history by exem...

Send us a textIn the last episode we focused on Genesis Chapters 1-11 and ended with the genealogy of Abraham, the first Patriarch. With his introduction, we go from the mythological to the historical age and arrive on a timeline around 2,000 B.C. Before beginning a very detailed biography of Abraham, we'll first provide an overview of the historical background for this period and focus on how these people lived. Checkout the video version at:https://www.youtube.com/@DWOldTestamentSuppor...

Send us a textIn the last episode we discussed Prehistoric Egypt and ended with the small communities along the Nile unifying into two separate kingdoms. In this episode we'll discuss how Egypt became the first nation in history, reveal the first historical document in the world, and show how Egypt unified by following the first pharaohs.Go further into the story of Ancient Egypt by following this new production hosted by David Wainright. Here you will find the most advanced study on the most...

Send us a textAndrew the Apostle, also called Saint Andrew, was an apostle of Jesus. He is the brother of Simon Peter and is a son of Jonah. Originally a disciple of John the Baptist, he became one of Jesus' closest apostles and eventually went on to preach in the Black Sea region where he would give his life for the faith.Join us as we follow the lives of the Saints. Throughout history, these remarkable and often revered individuals have left an indelible mark on the tapestry of human civili...

Send us a textWelcome to the DW World History Series. In the last episode we focused on an introduction to the world of Biblical Israel and discussed the outline and chronology of the Hebrew civilization. We 'Begin at the Beginning' in this episode as we focus on the Torah – the first five books of the Bible – the first five books of Moses. Checkout the video version at:https://www.youtube.com/@DWOldTestamentSupport the showThis Podcast series is available on all major platforms.See more...

Send us a textWelcome to the DW World History Series. Join us as we take you back to where it all began – a story involving the numerous books of the Old Testament - from the dawn of Creation to the end of the Maccabeans in 63 B.C. - while focusing on the biblical writings, the ancient Hebrews, the Temple, the traditions, and the history of God's chosen people.Checkout the video version at:https://www.youtube.com/@DWOldTestamentSupport the showThis Podcast series is available on all major pla...

Send us a textSaint Luke is one of the Four Evangelists—the four traditionally ascribed authors of the Canonical Gospels. The Early Church Fathers ascribed to him authorship of both the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles. Join us as we follow the lives of the Saints. Throughout history, these remarkable and often revered individuals have left an indelible mark on the tapestry of human civilization. These exceptional individuals, spanning various cultures and eras, have played a ...

Send us a textWelcome to the DW World History Series. Join us as we take you back to where it all began - a story involving numerous empires – from the dawn of civilization to the death of Darius III in 330 B.C. - while focusing on the artifacts, the literature, the religions, and the kings that made the Near East the cradle of civilization.Checkout the video version at:https://www.youtube.com/@DWAncientBabylonSupport the showThis Podcast series is available on all major platforms.See more re...

Send us a textIn the last episode we discussed an introduction to Ancient Egypt and reviewed the chronological timeline. In this episode we'll focus on the stages of Prehistory that involve the Paleolithic, Mesolithic, and Neolithic Ages. Here, we 'begin at the beginning'.Go further into the story of Ancient Egypt by following this new production hosted by David Wainright. Here you will find the most advanced study on the most mysterious civilization in the world!Checkout the video version at...

Send us a textPope Saint Gregory the Great was the Pope of the Catholic Church between 590 and 604 AD. An Anglican historian stated: “It is impossible to conceive what would have been the confusion, the lawlessness, the chaotic state of the Middle Ages without the medieval papacy; and of the medieval papacy, the real father is Gregory the Great.”Join us as we follow the lives of the Saints. Throughout history, these remarkable and often revered individuals have left an indelible mark on the t...

Send us a textWelcome to the DW World History Series. This study focuses on 3,000 years of Egyptian history beginning with King Narmer and ending with the death of Cleopatra VII in 30 B.C.Go further into the story of Ancient Egypt by following this new production hosted by David Wainright. Here you will find the most advanced study on the most mysterious civilization in the world!Checkout the video version at:https://www.youtube.com/@DWAncientEgyptSupport the showThis Podcast series is availa...