BackStory is a weekly public podcast hosted by U.S. historians Ed Ayers, Brian Balogh, Nathan Connolly and Joanne Freeman. We're based in Charlottesville, Va. at Virginia Humanities. There’s the history you had to learn, and the history you want to learn - that’s where BackStory comes in. Each week BackStory takes a topic that people are talking about and explores it through the lens of American history. Through stories, interviews, and conversations with our listeners, BackStory makes histo ...
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Warrior, wanderer, and king, Odysseus of Ithaca endured storms, monsters, and gods to return home. In this episode of 5 Minute Biographies, we explore the life of the man who outwitted Troy, defied Poseidon, and became a symbol of human endurance. Discover how one hero's long journey changed the meaning of courage forever.
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