Warnings from the Past

Written by: Billy Graves
  • Summary

  • History isn’t just a collection of old stories—it’s a warning siren for today’s world. Warnings from the Past uncovers the shocking parallels between historical events and modern politics, revealing how empires rise and fall, leaders repeat past mistakes, and political trends shape the future.

    Each episode dives into major historical events, influential leaders, and the cycles of power, corruption, and revolution, drawing direct comparisons to current affairs. Whether it's the decline of Rome, Cold War propaganda, or the rise of authoritarianism, we break it all down in a way that’s engaging, thought-provoking, and brutally relevant to today’s world.


    What You’ll Get:

    🔥 Deep Dives into History’s Biggest Moments – From revolutions to world wars, we dissect the events that shaped civilization.

    ⚔️ Historical Figures vs. Modern Counterparts – How do past rulers, revolutionaries, and tyrants compare to today’s politicians and influencers?

    🏛️ Thematic Breakdowns – The decline of empires, cycles of political instability, and government overreach explained.

    🎯 Actionable Insights – What history can teach us about modern geopolitics, democracy, and authoritarianism.

    If you love history, politics, government affairs, and connecting the dots between the past and present, Warnings from the Past is your new go-to podcast.

    🎙️ New episodes every Thursday. Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and all major platforms.

    📩 Follow & Subscribe for historical insights that might just predict our future.


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Episodes
  • Are We the New Rome? Political Turmoil & the Fall of Republics
    Feb 2 2025
    Are we witnessing history repeat itself? In this episode, we dive into the striking parallels between the fall of the Roman Republic and today’s political landscape. From Julius Caesar’s rise to power to the erosion of democratic norms, we explore the warning signs that echo through time. Is our democracy following the same path as ancient Rome? What can we learn from history before it’s too late? Tune in as we break down the lessons of the past and what they mean for the future of politics.

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    25 mins

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