Beforecast
Beforecast is a long-form history podcast hosted by Ada Palmer, a historian, author and professor. Each episode digs deep into a historical topic and compares the past with the present in a serious but playful way. The show favours extended discussion over quick summaries, exploring how earlier societies, ideas and events echo in today's world.
Episodes
Why Machiavelli's The Prince WASN'T written for us - Beforecast Episode 2 with Ada Palmer
Historian Ada Palmer and Journalist & Podcaster Adam Davidson discuss Machiavelli, the mythical Renaissance figure whose true story is much different than public opinion would have you believe. In this episode the two discuss a letter that Machiavelli wrote in exile about his "little book on Princes", and why it's so important to us today. Thanks for listening! We have so many topics to discuss on
Machiavelli ISN'T who you think he is - Beforecast Episode #1 with Ada Palmer
Historian Ada Palmer and Journalist & Podcaster Adam Davidson discuss Machiavelli, the mythical Renaissance figure whose true story is much different than public opinion would have you believe.
