Anthology of Heroes

From ancient civilizations to modern times, Anthology of Heroes takes you on a journey through history, uncovering the bravery and determination of those who stood up for what they believed in.

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Recent Episodes

Guest Episode: The Pirate Trial of 1720 (History Daily)
May 11, 2026

Guest Episode: The Pirate Trial of 1720 (History Daily)

Bonus episode from the podcast 'History Daily'. November 16, 1720. The trials of notorious pirates Anne Bonny, Mary Read, and John Rackham begin in Spanish Town, Jamaica. History Daily can be found on all podcasting platforms...
Downfall Of The Mughals | Part 4: Bahadur Shah Zafar
April 13, 2026

Downfall Of The Mughals | Part 4: Bahadur Shah Zafar

In the second part of our story, Delhi burns. Sepoys march on the great city, and the old Mughal capital descends into chaos. Pulled from a life of poetry and ritual, Bahadur Shah Zafar is thrust into a role he is utterly unp...
Downfall Of The Mughals | Part 3: Bahadur Shah Zafar
March 24, 2026

Downfall Of The Mughals | Part 3: Bahadur Shah Zafar

In this two-part episode, we turn to the final Mughal emperor, Bahadur Shah Zafar, a poet-king who never expected to rule, yet found himself at the centre of the empire’s last violent upheaval. By the mid-nineteenth century t...
Downfall Of The Mughals | Part 2: Aurangzeb Alamgir
Feb. 2, 2026

Downfall Of The Mughals | Part 2: Aurangzeb Alamgir

In the second episode of our series, we follow the life of Aurangzeb Alamgir , the most controversial of all the Mughal rulers. After seizing the throne by imprisoning his own father, Aurangzeb brings a far stricter vision of...
Downfall Of The Mughals| Part 1: Akbar The Great
Jan. 8, 2026

Downfall Of The Mughals| Part 1: Akbar The Great

In the first episode of our series, we follow the rise of Akbar, a teenage ruler who inherits a fragile empire, surrounded by enemies and nearly bankrupt. Akbar expands Mughal power through conquest, but his most consequentia...
The 1453 Siege Of Constantinople: Part 3
May 6, 2025

The 1453 Siege Of Constantinople: Part 3

In the final episode of our series, the ancient walls of Constantinople crumble—and with them, the last heartbeat of the Roman Empire. Sultan Mehmet II launches his all-or-nothing assault: cannon fire splits the dawn, smoke cloaks the ramparts, and waves of Ottoman soldiers pour through the shatter…

About the Host

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Elliot Gates

Hey there, I'm Elliot, a 31 year old Aussie living in London.

The idea for this podcast struck me a while back when I stumbled upon the incredible tale of Skanderbeg, the badass Albanian hero who held off the Ottomans in the 15th century. That got me curious, and I dived into stories like The Last Byzantine Emperor Constantine XI and Roman Emperor Aurelian.

You know what blew my mind? Almost every country has its own national hero who's a big deal locally but doesn't get much love on the global stage.

That's where this podcast comes in. My goal is to share those jaw-dropping stories with you. I've got no fancy history degree, but what I lack in qualifications, I make up for in my knack for sifting through ancient, dusty sources to bring you epic, tragic, and downright bizarre tales.

So kick back, relax, and join me on this wild ride!