Anthology Of Heroes History

St Gregory was one of the first Christian missionaries in the 3rd century. He bought his faith to Armenia, and received a hostile reception from King Tiradates III who tortured him mercilessly attempting to making him recant his faith. When he refused, he was sentenced to live in a hole in the ground, high in the Armenian mountains for 14 years. He is remembered for creating the first ever 'blueprint' for Church hierarchy and is the Patron Saint of Armenia. His story is one of suffering, penance and triumph. Join the Anthology on Instagram for extra content about this and future episodes! https://www.instagram.com/anthologyofheroes/ Attributions/Notes: https://anthologyofheroespodcast.com/armenia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Masinissa was the son of a minor Berber Chieftain around the time of the Punic Wars. Through his skills as a cavalry commander he became Rome's most important ally, and the first King of Numidia. By the end of his life his territory had more than quadrupled in size, at the expense of his former patron, Carthage. Masinissa remains a folk hero for Algerians and Berber people across the globe. Join the Anthology on Instagram for extra content about this and future episodes! https://www.instagram.com/anthologyofheroes/ Attributions/Notes: https://anthologyofheroespodcast.com/algeria Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The March of Barcelona was created as a buffer zone by Charlemagne in the 8th century. Over the course of years, all counties except Andorra were absorbed by Spain or France. Listen in for the bizarre history of why Andorra exists as an independent country to this day. Attributions/Notes: https://anthologyofheroespodcast.com/andorra Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zumbi was a descendant of Angolan royalty who was enslaved and sent to Brazil. He led a guerrilla war against the Portuguese, and built a city deep within the Amazon rainforest for runaway slaves. His war was so successful, that the King of Portugal himself was reduced to writing to the former slave to beg for clemency! Join the Anthology on Instagram for extra content about this and future episodes! https://www.instagram.com/anthologyofheroes/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ned Kelly was an Australian living in the 1850s. Unhappy with his life he becomes a bushranger and forms a gang who craft their own medieval armour The ‘Kelly Gang’ take the country by storm with their quirky bank robberies and hatred of the police force. Ned Kelly is remembered by many Australian’s as a folk hero to this day. This podcast tells the story of his turbulent life. Join the Anthology on Instagram for extra content about this and future episodes! https://www.instagram.com/anthologyofheroes/ Attributions/Notes: https://anthologyofheroes.wordpress.com/2020/08/27/episode-four-australia-ned-kelly/ *Re-uploaded with improved quality 12/5/21* Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A stranger in a strange land, John "Black" Caesar was a convict sentenced to 7 years of hard labour in the brand new British colony of Australia in the late 1700s. Despite his obscurity, he was one of the first 'settlers' of Australia; and even came into conflict with legendary Aboriginal resistance leader 'Pemulwuy. This mini-podcast covers his short, but interesting life. Join the Anthology on Instagram for extra content about this and future episodes! https://www.instagram.com/anthologyofheroes/ Attributions/Notes: https://anthologyofheroespodcast.com/antigua Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We tell the story of George Kastrioti, better known as Scanderbeg. Scanderbeg was a 15th century Albanian nobleman who played a pivotal role in resistance against the Ottoman Empire. He was a skilled military leader, but he also had the support of the people behind him. Using his military prowess, he was able to score several stunning victories against the Ottomans, despite being outnumbered. To this day, Scanderbeg is an important part of Albanian national identity and pride. Join the Anthology on Instagram for extra content about this and future episodes! https://www.instagram.com/anthologyofheroes/ Pictures, further reading, attributions and more can be found on our website. http://anthologyofheroespodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices