Fall of Civilizations Podcast
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Episode 18 now available with video for subscribers
🕑 Added 2024-04-11 14:00:10 +0000 UTCThanks to everyone for your patience in waiting for this one. This whole episode has now been 9 months in the making, from starting writing to finishing the video, and has been one of our longest and most sweeping episodes to date. It was also a real pleasure to set to video. In this episode, I've been able to bring together premium stock footage and archaeological images that bring the story to life, as well as some absolutely wonderful re-enactment footage provided by A+E Productions, who work for the history channel. I've also been able to include some lovely re-enactment footage from Channel 4, produced by the same team that worked on the visual effects for Gladiator - now upscaled into high definition for the first time.
As usual, Patrons get first access to the video, while the time consuming business of transcribing subtitles, clearing copyright checks and so on goes on. I hope this is a good way of saying thank you for supporting this show, and allowing me to make these productions the best they can be. If you notice anything that looks wrong or out of place, give me a shout and I'll correct it before it goes public.
Once again thank you for all your support and kind words, and I hope you enjoy the show.
Paul
Comments
Mamush Mesfin
Best podcast in the world
Fall of Civilizations Podcast
Thanks Maurice, glad you're both enjoying!
Maurice Martin
Just subscribed--this podcast has captured the imagination of me and my 10-year-old son. Thanks for the good work!
marc gabourie
I like your videos because of whatever extra I can learn outside the Bible about these ancient civilizations. But calling an Egyptian from 1300 B. C. 'the first monotheist' is an uneducated ignorant comment that runs contrary to the best historical sources.
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Very kind of you Zachary, thank you!
Zachary Dery
This podcast is worth every penny. I am a world history teacher and I just subscribed. This is a great additional resource when Iβm planning my lessons. My favorite aspect is the details with how geography contributed to the growth of civilizations. The detail is unmatched. Thank you!
Nikitas
all 18 of the vids are exceptionally well made! I cannot wait for the 19th!
scott kominski
Your book just came in today!
Fall of Civilizations Podcast
Thank you Archie!
Archie Ology
Very well done
Fall of Civilizations Podcast
Thanks Bill, very kind of you!
Bill
Just subscribed to support Pauls work. Keep them coming! I love these.
Mitchy
Beautiful.
ManiB
Fantastic, i did find the beginning section to be a bit too focused on kings which i find eh in history, but i understand thats mostly because there's not much else to say when the record is focused around the piramids themselves. Anyway great work as always.
Patrick Oh!
Exceptional.
Strobex
It took me a while to work through it, but another masterpiece.
Gary Payne
An absolute masterpiece! Bravo!
Dasloops
Amazing work! I really appreciate that you try to understand the daily lives of the people in these civilizations, makes it so immersive and fascinating to consider.
Ben Fletcher
These videos are great!
Mary Roberts
This is better than most historical documentaries on TV. Your writing is excellent!
Joe Prisco
FWIW, I did find the music to be a bit more-than-necessary in the first, oh, ten minutes or so. A strong point of these FoC podcasts for me is their lack of hype, so I 'm not keen on music cues trying to make things seem more dramatic or exciting when the narration is sufficient unto itself. A very minor kvetch considering all the work that went into this. Also, some subtitle snafus here and there, but I'm assuming that's what's being worked on before release. I only mention either of these because of the implication that it's still in-process; released as-is would still be better than 90% of anything else out there.
Leon
Absolutely incredible! Paul, from the editing, to the script, to the atmosphere, your documentaries are always deeply moving for me. I can never get tired of seeing the story of human civilizations unfold, seeing their aspirations, hopes and achievements as well as their shortcomings, greed and circumstances that eventually lead to their fall. It's the ever-repeating story of humanity, and it always ends on a nostalgic and sad note. It's a unique feeling. And I've never seen documentaries that can capture that feeling as well as yours do. Thank you very much for all your time and hard work!
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Thanks for watching, Peter!
Fall of Civilizations Podcast
Thanks my friend!
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Happy birthday!
Fall of Civilizations Podcast
Haha really hope you enjoy, Kehinde!
Fall of Civilizations Podcast
Crossover event of the century
Fall of Civilizations Podcast
Thank you Steven, that's very kind of you!
Fall of Civilizations Podcast
Thanks Usarian, that's a great suggestion!
Carl Burnett
or maybe it's "enough rock to cover 4 sq km"
Andrew Taubman
Re the Thera volcano; you say 4 square kilometres of rock were thrown up, but surely it was 4 cubic kilometres?
Patrick McGuire
The Highest quality work. Thanks Paul
Steven
You have to be one of the best historians of the modern age, great work on this and every other project, I have and will be rewatching on a weekly basis, if not more. THANK YOU!
Usarian Skiff
Hey Paul, I just discovered Our Prehistory podcast by Benjy Longworth and my god if he isn't almost as fantastic as you are but with precivilizations. Man I'll tell you what, I would LLLOOOVVEEE too see a collab between you two, dealing with the grey area at the very early dawn of civilization. Like the Indus Valley Civilization. I don't know if you've heard of him yet, but his podcast is literally the most perfect companion to yours I could even imagine!
Usarian Skiff
You are so amazing dude. Just wow
Jane Horton
Squeal!!
Horace Goose
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Ken Carroll
Fantastic Thoroughly absorbing. Watched it in two sittings. Hardly noticed the time go by. Loved the cameo by Esarhaddon at the end.
Khalid Jaleel
So excited to watch this!
Kehinde Whetstone
FIIIIIIIIINALLLLLLLYYYYYY π I've been waiting ALL year for this video to drop! Thank you Paul for all your hard work!!! And congratulations on the new baby!... It's gonna be a great weekend with a new FOC to watch!!!
Joe Prisco
Told my wife I didn't need or want anything for my birthday. But a new Fall Of Civilizations?? That will do nicely!
marcus cozzi
Iβm just about my to immerse myself, in ancient Egypt! Thank you
megaman
Another all time classic well done
Strobex
Starting today, love your work!
Peter Wilson
Fantastic Paul - thankyou for another exemplary work. Beyond wonderful.
Stephen Nix
Starting tonight, stoked!
MikeyLikesPodcasts
One word >> Brilliant!
Carlos Nevarez
Keep up the magnificent work!
Above Average Dave
Thanks, as always, Paul!
Sophia VanDyke
I'm so excited to watch this!
celticfan
I have been looking forward to this and checking daily. I am so ready to dive in. Thank you and your teams for the amazing dedication to share this with the world.
derek a.f.
Iβve held back from listening to the podcast for this and here we are. Thanks for the hard work!
Brian Mazurek
Been chomping at the bit for the video version of this episode, haven't even watched it yet but the release alone has made my day! A million thanks for all you do Paul and crew!
Bart van Riel
Now I don't know which I prefer: the podcast version with my own mental images, or the very atmospheric visual version. Both are fantastic. Thanks Paul for putting it up. Everything ok with the little one btw?
Charles Grantham
Excellent!
Dasloops
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Hurrah! You've made my day, Paul.
Van Rhodes
Great news! Thanks, looking forward to watching.
Ari Curtis
Can't wait to watch!
