Mike Duncan
AUTHOR

Mike Duncan

Tap the gear icon above to manage new release emails.
Mike Duncan is one of the foremost history podcasters in the world. His award winning series "The History of Rome" chronologically narrated the entire history of the Roman Empire over 189 weekly episodes. Running from 2007-2012, "The History of Rome" has generated more than 65 million downloads and remains one of the most popular history podcasts on the internet. The enduring popularity of "The History of Rome" earned it aniTunes Best of 2015 award and forms the basis for his forthcoming book “The Storm Before The Storm: The Beginning of the End of the Roman Republic” (Public Affairs Press). Duncan has continued this success with his ongoing series "Revolutions" — which so far has explored the English, American, French, and Haitian Revolutions. Since debuting in September 2013, "Revolutions" has generated more than 18 million downloads. Thanks to the worldwide popularity of his podcasts, Duncan has led fans on a number of sold-out guided tours of Italy, England and France to visit historic sites from Ancient Rome to the French Revolution. Duncan also collaborates with illustrator Jason Novak on informative cartoons that humorously explain the historical context for current events. Their work has been featured in The New Yorker, The Paris Review, The Awl, and The Morning News. He lives in Madison, Wisconsin.
Read more Read less

The Best Fiction Podcasts for Listeners Who Love a Good Story

You can’t beat a good story. Luckily, humans are great at storytelling, and the best fiction podcasts are all the proof that the modern listener requires. Get the popcorn ready; it’s storytime.

Featured Article: The Best Fiction Podcasts for Listeners Who Love a Good Story

Best Sellers

Product list
  • The Storm Before the Storm cover art

    • The Storm Before the Storm

    • The Beginning of the End of the Roman Republic
    • Written by: Mike Duncan
    • Length: 10 hrs and 13 mins
    • Release date: 2017-10-24
    • Language: English
    • 555 ratings

    $34.39 or free with 30-day trial

    Try Standard free
  • Hero of Two Worlds cover art

    • Hero of Two Worlds

    • The Marquis de Lafayette in the Age of Revolution
    • Written by: Mike Duncan
    • Narrated by: Mike Duncan
    • Length: 17 hrs and 20 mins
    • Release date: 2021-08-24
    • Language: English
    • 218 ratings

    $48.72 or free with 30-day trial

    Try Standard free