They were some of the most powerful men who've ever lived.

They waged war, forged peace, and altered the fates of billions of people,

and yet they were just as human, just as flawed as you and me.

They were the presidents of the United States, and they are the subjects of the history podcast

this American president. In each episode of this American president, we explore how flawed men

have managed this awesome responsibility. To listen now, go to pathanonpodcast.com or search

this American president on your favorite podcast platform.

The history of the Popes of Rome and Christianity reaches into nearly every aspect of history.

In the history of the papacy podcast, we step over the rope. We dive into discover more about the

people events and background that define the influence of the Popes of Rome and church not only

on the west, but the world. To start listening now, go to pathanonpodcast.com or search for

history of the papacy on your favorite podcast platform.

Welcome to the history unplugged podcast. The unscripted show that celebrates unsung heroes,

Mythbust's historical lies, and rediscoveres the forgotten stories that changed our world.

I'm your host, Scott Rank.

Welcome to the history unplugged podcast. This is a short in-between-a-sode right answer any

question that you have for me. Today's question comes from Melanie S. Podden. Melanie asks,

when do people start using last names and why? How do they come up with them?

Well, Melanie, that is a great question, because when you look at text of the ancient world,

let's use the Bible as an example, since it's probably the month one most widely familiar to

everyone. When you consider the four gospel writers, Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, there's no

surname there. So how would they be used and why would they be used? The simple answer is,

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