Anthology Of Heroes History

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Imadaddin Nasimi, The Poet Martyr of Azerbaijan Dec 06, 2020

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Imadaddin Nasimi wrote heretical poetry in 14th century Azerbaijan. Despite being banned, his altruistic poetry was incredibly popular and helped give rise to the Azerbaijani language.

He evaded capture for many years but when he saw a man being tortured in his place, he swapped places. His poetry is still held in high esteem across the Islamic world, particularly in Azerbaijan and Turkey.

His grizzly execution is still the stuff of legends.

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Anthology Of Heroes Trailer Nov 30, 2020

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Anthology Of Heroes Podcast Trailer.

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From Prisoner to Saint: The Story of Gregory the Illuminator Nov 16, 2020

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St Gregory was one of the first Christian missionaries in the 3rd century.

He bought his faith to Armenia, and received a hostile reception from King Tiradates III who tortured him mercilessly attempting to making him recant his faith.

When he refused, he was sentenced to live in a hole in the ground, high in the Armenian mountains for 14 years.

He is remembered for creating the first ever 'blueprint' for Church hierarchy and is the Patron Saint of Armenia.

His story is one of suffering, penance and triumph.

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Massinissa: The African King Who Outfoxed Rome Oct 20, 2020

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Masinissa was the son of a minor Berber Chieftain around the time of the Punic Wars. Through his skills as a cavalry commander he became Rome's most important ally, and the first King of Numidia.

By the end of his life his territory had more than quadrupled in size, at the expense of his former patron, Carthage.

Masinissa remains a folk hero for Algerians and Berber people across the globe.

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Zumbi of Palmares: The Slave Who Stood Up to the Portuguese Empire Sep 22, 2020

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Zumbi was a descendant of Angolan royalty who was enslaved and sent to Brazil. He led a guerrilla war against the Portuguese, and built a city deep within the Amazon rainforest for runaway slaves.

His war was so successful, that the King of Portugal himself was reduced to writing to the former slave to beg for clemency!

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Ned Kelly: Australia's Most Beloved Outlaw Aug 19, 2020

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Ned Kelly was an Australian living in the 1850s. Unhappy with his life he becomes a bushranger and forms a gang who craft their own medieval armour

The ‘Kelly Gang’ take the country by storm with their quirky bank robberies and hatred of the police force. Ned Kelly is remembered by many Australian’s as a folk hero to this day.

This podcast tells the story of his turbulent life.

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Scanderbeg: The Albanian Hero Who Defied the Ottoman Empire May 15, 2020

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We tell the story of George Kastrioti, better known as Scanderbeg. Scanderbeg was a 15th century Albanian nobleman who played a pivotal role in resistance against the Ottoman Empire.

He was a skilled military leader, but he also had the support of the people behind him.

Using his military prowess, he was able to score several stunning victories against the Ottomans, despite being outnumbered.

To this day, Scanderbeg is an important part of Albanian national identity and pride.

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