In Episode 7 of Naval History Podcast, we conclude our coverage of the Peloponnesian War with a study of the Decelean War, during which most of the naval action shifts back to the Aegean. During this most violent phase of the war, the Persian E

Episode 6: The Peloponnesian War, Part 2

Jun 15th, 2017

NHP Episode 6: The Peloponnesian War, Part 2

Naval History Podcast Episode 6

Jun 15th, 2017 1h 43m

In Episode 6 of Naval History Podcast, we continue our multi-part examination of the Peloponnesian War with Athens's ill-fated Sicilian Expedition of 415-13 BC, in which the Athenians send a massive expeditionary force to attack and possibly co

Anti-Spam Measures

Mar 11th, 2017

Unfortunately, NHP has become the target of spambots. In order to combat this, I’ve had to put anti-spam measures in place on this website. If you attempt to register, or if you get kicked off, and you believe this to be due to an error in my a

Technical Difficulties

Dec 12th, 2016

A listener has brought to my attention that the teaser and the first episode of NHP are no longer available on iTunes. I suspect the problem lies with my WordPress feed and I’m working on resolving the issue. Until then, I’m hoping that all epi

Notes and Maps for Episode 5

Nov 11th, 2016

This episode is Copyright © 2016 by Historical Research and Consulting LLC. All Rights Reserved.Some of the works referenced in this podcast includeDiodorus Siculus, Bibliotheca Historica, Vol. 11.John R. Hale, Lords of the Sea: The Epic

Episode 5: The Peloponnesian War, Part 1

Nov 11th, 2016 2h 20m

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Naval History Podcast Episode 5

Nov 11th, 2016 2h 20m

In Episode 5 of Naval History Podcast, we begin our multi-part examination of the Peloponnesian War, fought from 431 to 404 BC. This part covers the nature and causes of the war, beginning in the final years of the Greco-Persian War, as well as

Episode 5 in Production

Jul 3rd, 2016

I’m putting in a great deal of preparation for what promises to be a lengthy episode on the Peloponnesian War. The goal is to have it out by the end of the month. Sat tuned!

Notes and Maps for Episode 4

Jul 22nd, 2015

This episode is Copyright © 2015 by Historical Research and Consulting LLC. All Rights Reserved.Some of the works referenced in this podcast includeAeschylus, The Persians.Diodorus Siculus, Bibliotheca Historica, Vol. 11.Peter Green, The

Episode 4: The Greco-Persian War and the Battle of Salamis

Jul 22nd, 2015 2h 34m

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Naval History Podcast Episode 4

Jul 22nd, 2015 2h 34m

In Episode 4 of Naval History Podcast, we examine the geostrategic, cultural, and naval aspects of the war that produced one of the most important battles in history: The Battle of Salamis, 480 BC.

Notes for Episode 3

Feb 2nd, 2015

A video on “Sea Trials of the Trireme Olympias”Some of the works referenced in this podcast includeLionel Casson. The Ancient Mariners. 2nd ed. Princeton: Princeton University Press, 1991.Lionel Casson. Ships and Seamanship in the Ancient W

Episode 3: A Tale of Two Civilizations: Phoenicia, Greece, and the Rise of the Trireme

Feb 2nd, 2015 1h 7m

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Naval History Podcast Episode 3

Feb 2nd, 2015 1h 7m

In Episode 3 of Naval History Podcast, we get acquainted with history's first true Thassalocracies--Phoenicia and Greece--and examine the ancient world's "ship of the line": The trieres, or trireme.

Episode 3 in Production

Jan 10th, 2015

Hi all,It’s been both gratifying and a bit unnerving to have so many people clamoring for more! You’ll all be happy to know that Episode 3 is in production. I had a couple of big, and totally unexpected, projects pop up during the fall semeste

Naval History Podcast Episode 2

Sep 8th, 2014 1h

In Episode 2 of Naval History Podcast, we explore naval prehistory along with the early sea battles of the Bronze Age.

Naval History Podcast Episode 1

Aug 2nd, 2014 1h 6m

In this inaugural episode of Naval History Podcast, we explore the basics of maritime and naval theory, strategy, and tactics.

Teaser Trailer

Jul 22nd, 2014 1m 13s

The new teaser trailer for NHP!

Naval History Podcast--Teaser

Jul 18th, 2014 1m 13s

Coming later this summer: Naval History Podcast with naval historian and author Buckner F. Melton, Jr.

Naval History Podcast Teaser

Mar 28th, 2014 2m 7s

A seasoned author and teacher, Melton tells true stories of intrigue, battle, and legal combat from America's past in a gripping style that's nothing like the history class you took in school!Buckner F. Melton, Jr. holds a doctorate in his

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