Beyond the Big Screen

Description: Today we are joined by Dr. Arthur Herman, New York Times best selling author of Viking Heart: How Scandinavians Conquered the World to talk about how and why the Scandinavians of the Middle Ages took to the seas as raiders and traders. We discuss some of the cultural, technological and strategic innovations that turned everyday Danes, Swedes, Norwegians and others into the most efficient warriors of their times and how those aspects carried through history.You can learn more about Beyond the Big Screen and subscribe at all these great places:http://atozhistorypage.com/Click to Subscribe:https://www.spreaker.com/show/4926576/episodes/feedemail: steve@atozhistorypage.comwww.beyondthebigscreen.comhttps://www.patreon.com/historyofthepapacyOn Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/groups/atozhistorypagehttps://www.facebook.com/HistoryOfThePapacyPodcasthttps://twitter.com/atozhistoryLearn More About our Guest:Arthur Herman, Author of Viking Heart: How Scandinavians Conquered the Worldhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/1328595900/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_BMMV58P37N2SMNYPSK53Music Provided by:"Crossing the Chasm" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Armies throughout history have wanted to surprise their enemies for maximum military effect. The Middle Ages were no different. What was the Medieval version of Shock and Awe? Coming soon on Beyond the Big Screen.

Title: A Downstairs Perspective on the Fall of Richard NixonDescription: Today we are joined by journalist Donald Stinson to discuss his insider’s perspective on the run up to the impeachment of President Richard M. Nixon. Donald Stinson is the author of: This is a unique perspective because Donald was a young college student working in many areas of the White House. Donald wasn’t given special access to the events that were happening, he took advantage of every opportunity he had to get behind the scenes! You can learn more about Beyond the Big Screen and subscribe at all these great places:http://atozhistorypage.com/Click to Subscribe:https://www.spreaker.com/show/4926576/episodes/feedemail: steve@atozhistorypage.comwww.beyondthebigscreen.comhttps://www.patreon.com/historyofthepapacyOn Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/groups/atozhistorypagehttps://www.facebook.com/HistoryOfThePapacyPodcasthttps://twitter.com/atozhistoryLearn More About our Guest:Donald StinsonAuthor of: Downstairs at the White House: The story of a teenager, an Oval Office, and a ringside seat to Watergatehttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B076Y3JXY6/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_taft_p1_i0Music Provided by:"Crossing the Chasm" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Here is a quick teaser for upcoming episodes of Beyond the Big Screen.You can learn more about Beyond the Big Screen and subscribe at all these great places:http://atozhistorypage.com/Click to Subscribe:https://www.spreaker.com/show/4926576/episodes/feedemail: steve@atozhistorypage.comwww.beyondthebigscreen.comhttps://www.patreon.com/historyofthepapacyOn Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/groups/atozhistorypagehttps://www.facebook.com/HistoryOfThePapacyPodcasthttps://twitter.com/atozhistoryLearn More About our Guest:Donald StinsonAuthor of: Downstairs at the White House: The story of a teenager, an Oval Office, and a ringside seat to Watergatehttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B076Y3JXY6/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_taft_p1_i0Music Provided by:"Crossing the Chasm" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Today we are joined by podcaster and blogger Kate MacDonald to discuss the 2017 film Wonder Woman starring Gal Gadot. Kate will take us through how this movie was inspired by and incorporates elements of the early 20th century Scottish adventure writer, John Buchanan’s works into this movie. There is much more to this movie than golden lassos and epic battle scenes!You can learn more about Beyond the Big Screen and subscribe at all these great places:http://atozhistorypage.com/Click to Subscribe:https://www.spreaker.com/show/4926576/episodes/feedemail: steve@atozhistorypage.comwww.beyondthebigscreen.comhttps://www.patreon.com/historyofthepapacyOn Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/groups/atozhistorypagehttps://www.facebook.com/HistoryOfThePapacyPodcasthttps://twitter.com/atozhistoryLearn More About our Guest:Kate MacDonaldhttps://katemacdonald.netOn Twitter @KateRLTBMusic Provided by:"Crossing the Chasm" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Today we are joined by the great Roifield Brown to talk about the greatness of the comic book film genre. We talk about X Men, Superman, the Justice League, Marvel, DC Comics and much more. We talk about how important these movies were to Roifield personally and how they are great works of film.You can learn more about Beyond the Big Screen and subscribe at all these great places:http://atozhistorypage.com/Click to Subscribe:https://www.spreaker.com/show/4926576/episodes/feedemail: steve@atozhistorypage.comwww.beyondthebigscreen.comhttps://www.patreon.com/historyofthepapacyOn Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/groups/atozhistorypagehttps://www.facebook.com/HistoryOfThePapacyPodcasthttps://twitter.com/atozhistoryLearn More About our Guest:Roified Brownhttps://roifield.com/Music Provided by:"Crossing the Chasm" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Who doesn't enjoy the comic book movie genre? Well even if you don't our guests next week will show you some of the fascinating background and history of the genre of comic book films. This is one of the move successful genres of film of all times. We will look at why this is and zoom in on a few specific examples from this exciting and influential category of movies.You can learn more about Beyond the Big Screen and subscribe at all these great places:http://atozhistorypage.com/Click to Subscribe:https://www.spreaker.com/show/4926576/episodes/feedemail: steve@atozhistorypage.comwww.beyondthebigscreen.comhttps://www.patreon.com/historyofthepapacyOn Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/groups/atozhistorypagehttps://www.facebook.com/HistoryOfThePapacyPodcasthttps://twitter.com/atozhistoryMusic Provided by:"Crossing the Chasm" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Description: We are joined by author, historian and podcaster Mark Vinet of the History of North America podcast to discuss the real story, context and background behind the modern Mel Gibson classic Apocalypto. This film was ground breaking in many ways. It attempts to portray the Mayan Native Americans and is filmed completely in their language. This is a beautiful film and Mark Vinet will help us learn more about the Maya and their history and culture.You can learn more about Beyond the Big Screen and subscribe at all these great places:http://atozhistorypage.com/Click to Subscribe:https://www.spreaker.com/show/beyond-the-big-screenemail: steve@atozhistorypage.comwww.beyondthebigscreen.comhttps://www.patreon.com/historyofthepapacyOn Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/groups/atozhistorypagehttps://www.facebook.com/HistoryOfThePapacyPodcasthttps://twitter.com/atozhistoryLearn More About our Guest:Mark Vinet of the History of North America PodcastMarkvinet.comMusic Provided by:"Crossing the Chasm" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/By ProtoplasmaKid - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=39520038By Wolfgang Sauber (User:Xenophon) - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=5769549

Ancient Meso American history and politics are subjects not discussed very much in the popular culture. What do we get right and wrong?

Description: Today we are joined today by author Lucy Jane Santos to discuss her new book Half Lives: The Unlikely History of Radium. Lucy Jane will show us how almost as soon as the radioactive properties of radium and other elements were discovered, they began to be used in the medical field. Not only were these products used in medicine, they were also being applied to health and beauty products. Some of these applications of radiation were a quantum leap in medicine and others were less so…You can learn more about Beyond the Big Screen and subscribe at all these great places:http://atozhistorypage.com/Click to Subscribe:https://www.spreaker.com/show/beyond-the-big-screenemail: steve@atozhistorypage.comwww.beyondthebigscreen.comhttps://www.patreon.com/historyofthepapacyOn Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/groups/atozhistorypagehttps://www.facebook.com/HistoryOfThePapacyPodcasthttps://twitter.com/atozhistoryLearn More About our Guest:Lucy Jane Santos, author of Half Lives: The Unlikely History of Radiumhttp://museumofradium.co.uk/Music Provided by:"Crossing the Chasm" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/By Sam LaRussa from United States of America - Radithor, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=57841049