Herodotus
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Herodotus has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Dan Carlin (Jan 2025).
Herodotus was a Greek historian and geographer from the Greek city of Halicarnassus, under Persian control in the 5th century BC, and a later citizen of Thurii in modern Calabria, Italy. He wrote the Histories, a detailed account of the Greco-Persian Wars, among other subjects such as the rise of the Achaemenid dynasty of Cyrus. He has been described as "The Father of History", a title conferred on him by the ancient Roman orator Cicero.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Jan 2025 on Dan Carlin |
Who talks about Herodotus on podcasts?
Herodotus came up; the most recent mention was Jan 2025 on Dan Carlin.
- EP31 Kushite Conversations on Dan Carlin (Jan 2025)
What is Herodotus mentioned alongside?
Herodotus is most often mentioned alongside BBC, Aaron Solomon and Ethiopia.
Mentioned together: BBC, Aaron Solomon, Ethiopia, University of London, Zaynab Badawi, The Kingdom of Kush, The 25th Dynasty of Egypt, Piye, Taharka, Queen of Sheba