History on Fire

Mini-Episode 11: The Roman Spirit

Today I discuss four stories that ancient Romans told and re-told. While they were usually portrayed as history, it’s very likely at least parts of these tales were legendary. But legends present...

Episode 98: Machine Gun Blues

“No friend ever served me, and no enemy ever wronged me, whom I have not repaid in full.” Lucius Cornelius Sulla

“Around four o’clock on that Monday afternoon of the thirteenth, with ...

Daniele in Cucina 6: Merluzzo alla Siciliana

My mother sharing one of her recipes :) 

Mini-Episode 10: Alexander's Drinking Game

Alexander the Great had the worst hangovers in history. Once, at a drinking party, he talked too much crap to his father and ended up having to go in exile. Another time, he woke up from a bender a...

Episode 58: Wounded Knee

This is one of the most emotionally intense episodes I've ever recorded. My voice cracks in a few spots. 

Update on the next mini-episode

I'm having fun working on the next mini-episode. It's such a crazy story... One of Alexander the Great's advisors was an Indian philosopher who strolled around naked. Bothered by the fact of gettin...

My Daughter's Singing

Iz performing a very challenging version of Adele's 'Someone Like You'.

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To be perfectly honest, there are times I get discouraged in my creative endeavors. Since re-starting History on Fire outside of paywalls, things have been much harder than expected. Sponsors are h...

Daniele in Cucina 5: Greek Yogurt Dessert

It feels like a decadent dessert but it's healthier: Greek Yogurt, Chia Seeds, Coconut Flakes, Cacao Powder, Cacao Nibs, Raw Honey, Mint Leaves.

Episode 57: Compulsory Civilization with a Side of Murder (Sitting Bull Part 4)

As a reminder, for contractual reasons I can't take out ads from episodes that used to be paywalled, but I can post them here several days before they are available to the general public ;)

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Mini-Episode 09: El Dorado (from Our Fake History)

This month I offer you, sweet people, something different. Sebastian Major is one of the best history podcasters out there. Since I had offered him one of my episodes to share on his Patreon, he de...

Episode 56: Compulsory Civilization with a Side of Murder (Sitting Bull Part 3)

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Episode 55: Sitting Bull (Part 2)

As a reminder, for contractual reasons I can't take out ads from episodes that used to be paywalled, but I can post them here several days before they are available to the general public ;)  2023-02-08 23:26:53 +0000 UTC View Post

Daniele in Cucina 4: Risotto Giallo con Porcini

This is one of the most classic dishes from my hometown, and is also a family classic. I have eaten it cooked by my mother, my grandmother, and my father. It's a saffron risotto with porcini mushro...

Jiujitsu Video # 5

For those of you who are here only for history content, sorry! This is for those intrigued by martial arts :) 

Jiujitsu Video # 4

Non-history post. How to train Judo and/or Jujitsu without messing up your hands 

Mini-Episode 08: From British Guns to Crocodile Bellies

I just posted an episode yesterday and there's a new one today?!? Turns out that yesterday I screwed up. I forgot that for contractual reasons I'm not supposed to post ad-free versions of the episo...

Episode 54: Sitting Bull (Part 1)

In historical terms, it was just a blink of an eye ago. In the mid-1800s, the Great Plains in the United States were still firmly in the hands of nomadic, buffalo hunting tribes. The looming threat...

Daniele in Cucina 3: Avocado con Olio e Limone

Insanely simple way to prepare an avocado. The ingredients are as basic as they get, but this particular technique (placing oil, lemon, salt and pepper in the center--where the seed used to be) is ...

Episode 97: The Psychology of Power in History, A Conversation with Aziz Al-Doory

“…we venerate the crooks, rapists, and pillagers credulous historians have repackaged as ‘founders,’ ‘conquerors,’ and ‘civilize.’ We erect statues and consecrate tombs to commemora...

Daniele in Cucina 2: Aglio, Olio e Peperoncino

The easiest pasta you could possibly make: garlic, olive oil and chili peppers. Simple, spicy and so good.

Death of a Legend

Yesterday a friend of mine died. He was in his late 90s, so not exactly unexpected. As a teenager he commanded the partisan forces that stopped Mussolini's escape and arrested the dictator.

T...

Jiujitsu Video # 3

If among your New Year's resolutions you listed 'learning how to choke people', I'm here to help. This is by no means a unique technique, but is not that commonly used either. I have had lots of su...

Mini-Episode 07: Ghost of Tsushima & The Attempted Mongol Invasions of Japan

I have been more than a bit addicted to the game Ghost of Tsushima. In terms of writing and character development, it is hands down the best historical video game I have ever p...

My Daughter and Her Singing

Hello sweet people! Just wanted to share something with you. My daughter (13 years old now) has been publishing covers of her singing on youtube. I promise you won't waste your time by clicking. He...

Episode 96: The Wildest Man You Never Heard Of, Thomas Morton

Today we are going to play with one of the greatest stories you probably have never heard of. Even in U...

Mini-Episode 06: The Black Hills Are Not for Sale

The series ‘The War for the Black Hills’ is among my early work. It spanned Episodes 16-18. This is a much-needed follow-up to that story. That series, in fact, covered the history until the la...

Previously Paywalled Episodes

Hello sweet people, 

just a reminder that due to contractual issues, I cannot publish ad-free any of the previously paywalled episodes. They are, however, freely available to download on...

Jiujitsu Video 2

While we wait for Episode 50 to drop (hopefully soon), here's a jiujitsu video I published on youtube about getting an arm triangle from the back. This is one of my highest percentage techniques in...

Jiujitsu Video 1

Just in case anyone is interested, I'll publish here some martial arts videos I post on youtube. If this is not your thing, feel free to ignore :)