The French Revolution set Europe ablaze.

It was an age of Enlightenment and progress, but also of tyranny and depression.

It was an age of glory and an age of tragedy.

One man stood above it all. This was the Age of Napoleon. I'm Everett Rummage, host of the

Age of Napoleon podcast. Join me as I examined the life and times of one of the most fascinating and enigmatic characters in modern history.

Look for the age of Napoleon wherever you find your podcasts.

The Civil War and Reconstruction was a pivotal era in American history.

When a war was fought to save the Union and to free the slaves,

and when the work to rebuild the nation after that war was over turned into a struggle to guarantee

liberty and justice for all Americans. I'm Tracy and I'm Rich and we want to

invite you to join us as we take an in-depth look at this pivotal era in American history.

Look for the Civil War and Reconstruction wherever you find your podcasts.

Hi, this is Scott. If you're a fan of the ancient world, please help us get the word out.

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Thanks again for listening. The Ancient World Bloodline, episode B1 Triumph. Her earliest memory was probably the triumph. It was all pretty overwhelming, the flowers decorating every home, the incense pouring from the temples, and the anxious crowds filling the streets.

Then the single loud note and everything falling to silence.

The procession began with the floats depicting the eastern lands brought to heal in the recent campaigns.

Each painting, statue, and model reflected a river across, a city sacked, a vital resource

taken. As they ruled past the crowd began to erupt into cheers and

applause. Behind the floats creaked the wagons bearing heaps of captured weapons and armor, all polish to a blinding brilliance.

Next came the slaves carrying decorative vessels overflowing with treasure.

They were followed by the priests,

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