Countries That Don't Exist Anymore

Look what someone has left by that statue of Joan of Arc. Well, it's what she would have wanted.

@MScarince @arakhnos An AI image was needed because the flower show didn't actually happen.

@arakhnos @CTDEApod It's an AI generated image.

On this day in 1301, the future Edward II became the first Prince of Wales. Here he is judging a medieval flower show.

On this day in 1989, the Soviet military occupation of Afghanistan ends as the last Soviet troops leave. This teaches major powers that invasions of Afghanistan don't go well...for another 12 years.

Countries That Don't Exist Anymore @ctdeapod Historical entertainment show about countries lost to the mists of time, featuring sketches, songs and special guests. @pds_ol @tpc_ol @wh2pod @nonfiction_ol More great History Podcasts: bit.ly/41ivAiE

@TabulaStellar @fakehistoryhunt @romanhelmetguy The archaeology doesn't support a collapse or anything like it.

@fakehistoryhunt @romanhelmetguy Because they're post-modern marxists? What would you call the collapse of knowledge, trade routes, food/goods distribution, road maintenance, the cities emptied, water infra collapsed, engineers died or lacked pay/support, estate management collapsed, etc etc. It was dark AF.

The Romans assimilated the Britons by teaching them the Latin language, encouraging them to adopt Roman customs, and giving them a bath.

@ADente1984 @fakehistoryhunt @romanhelmetguy Yeah, before that they would get covered in olive oil and have a scrape. Probably better for their skin in the long run though.

@fakehistoryhunt @romanhelmetguy So soap is a Celtic invention?

Teotihuachan by air balloon and ground. History research is a living nightmare, but we do it all for our listeners.

On this day in 2011, North Korean ruler Kim Jong 360 died; he was succeeded by his youngest son, Kim Jong One.

What have the Romans done for us? Not as much as you think. ------ Roman occupation of Britain damaged the population’s health | New Scientist share.google/CccAkLJPmtZnim…

On this day in 1942, Casablanca was released with the often misquoted: "Play it again, Sam." The quote is actually: "Play it, Sam. Play As Time Goes By." You know it's a misquote because if you go into a bar and put on "As Time Goes By", no one will allow you to play it again.

On this day in 1973, during the Watergate scandal, U.S. President Richard Nixon held a press conference and said: “If I was a crook—and I’m saying if, which I’m not—but if I was, I would be the greatest crook you’ve ever seen. Nobody would be better. Believe me."

@JamesMelville I mean... He's up against some pretty stiff competition. Thatcher, Blair, Truss...it's take your pick really.

Is this man the most disliked Prime Minister in living memory?

On this day in 1674, poet John Milton died. Fortunately, 293 years before the city named after him was founded.

Always be yourself. Unless you're an evil bastard. Then be someone else.

History should be used in sentences like: "History is fascinating" or "what time is my favourite history podcast" but not in sentences like "History will remember me kindly." Because it almost always won't.

@StevenJonMiller @ZiaYusufUK @marion1_alice @rickygervais As far as stand up goes, Gervais can't touch Boyle. Anyone vaguely familiar with comedy knows that.

@ZiaYusufUK @marion1_alice Boyle lose his comedic ability a while ago me feels. He isn’t in the league of someone like @rickygervais

This is supposed to be a funny meme. Boyle apparently doesn’t understand the difference between living in a country and going on holiday.

@ZiaYusufUK He's talking about expats.

@ill_Scholar If your ancestor didn't invent the phone, you've got no business using one.

If your ancestors Didn't fight during the civil war Either side Then don't talk about it

Don't worry, conservative friends. State funded healthcare isn't actually socialist. The Mauryan Empire existed between 324-187 BC and had state funded hospitals. And they were ruled over by a divinely favoured king, so you'd feel right at home. #healthcare

On this day in 1066, Harold Godwinson finished reading Beowulf to the aethlings before doing anything about the Norman invasion. #battleofhastings