Kevin Manzel
@kevinmanzel.bsky.social
History. Music. Books. Running. Learning. Always learning. VP Content Strategy, The Great Courses.
Next best thing to archaeological mysteries are archaeological mysteries being solved. archaeology.org/news/2026/02...
News - New Research Confirms Location of Lost City Founded by Alexander the Great - Archaeology Magazine
JEBEL KHAYYABER, IRAQ—Ancient written sources record that when Alexander the Great returned to Mesopotamia from […]
archaeology.org
February 11, 2026 at 1:28 PM
Next best thing to archaeological mysteries are archaeological mysteries being solved. archaeology.org/news/2026/02...
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Yes, we talked to a geologist who curls about the very special geology of curling's stones, please enjoy
Why curling rocks come from just two spots on Earth
The rocks used in the Olympic sport of curling come from one island in Scotland and one quarry in Wales. What makes them so special?
www.scientificamerican.com
February 10, 2026 at 6:51 PM
Yes, we talked to a geologist who curls about the very special geology of curling's stones, please enjoy
Behind the Scenes of filming Great Tours: The Silk Road with Great Courses favorite Dr. Eamonn Gearon.
February 11, 2026 at 12:02 AM
Behind the Scenes of filming Great Tours: The Silk Road with Great Courses favorite Dr. Eamonn Gearon.
Ooooh, this looks good.
February 10, 2026 at 12:46 AM
Ooooh, this looks good.
That’s when the Kindle app came in clutch. I once finished a full Game of Thrones book just in gymnastics meets alone.
February 7, 2026 at 3:27 PM
That’s when the Kindle app came in clutch. I once finished a full Game of Thrones book just in gymnastics meets alone.
So much fun that my Art of War Great Course has made connections to Thermopylae, Gettysburg, George Washington (several times), D-Day, the Schleiffen Plan, football, basketball, and his father’s poor business decisions.
February 7, 2026 at 1:19 AM
So much fun that my Art of War Great Course has made connections to Thermopylae, Gettysburg, George Washington (several times), D-Day, the Schleiffen Plan, football, basketball, and his father’s poor business decisions.
Amazing. My golden spends most of every evening literally chilling on the ice. Even he won’t sleep in it tho.
February 5, 2026 at 11:23 PM
Amazing. My golden spends most of every evening literally chilling on the ice. Even he won’t sleep in it tho.
She looks utterly made for this kind of weather.
February 5, 2026 at 10:48 PM
She looks utterly made for this kind of weather.
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@joelbaden.bsky.social Just wanted to tell you that I am ADORING your Great Courses series!!!! Bravo!!!!
February 5, 2026 at 2:24 PM
@joelbaden.bsky.social Just wanted to tell you that I am ADORING your Great Courses series!!!! Bravo!!!!
It’s true. They generally had to have their lord’s permission, but since they had no reason not to return (home, food, paid work…it’s all they knew) there was no reason to worry about their return.
February 5, 2026 at 7:41 PM
It’s true. They generally had to have their lord’s permission, but since they had no reason not to return (home, food, paid work…it’s all they knew) there was no reason to worry about their return.
Calling all history nerds! Interested in a FREE live online lecture on the rise of the Venetian maritime empire by Great Courses Prof Thomas Noble on 2/26 2 pm EST? Lecture + live Q&A. Register here: streamyard.com/watch/Td7J2f...
February 5, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Calling all history nerds! Interested in a FREE live online lecture on the rise of the Venetian maritime empire by Great Courses Prof Thomas Noble on 2/26 2 pm EST? Lecture + live Q&A. Register here: streamyard.com/watch/Td7J2f...
I’ve read countless books since this one, but these stories still haunt me daily. It’s that good of a book.
February 4, 2026 at 4:01 AM
I’ve read countless books since this one, but these stories still haunt me daily. It’s that good of a book.
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This historian is amazing. I feel like watching her documentary series has given me more insight into America than countless hours of modern news media.
February 3, 2026 at 11:52 AM
This historian is amazing. I feel like watching her documentary series has given me more insight into America than countless hours of modern news media.
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Thank you so much! I’m thrilled you liked the series & found it enlightening.
“Forgotten America: Rediscovering Events that Changed the Nation” is available through The Great Courses Plus or Audible. 🗃️
bit.ly/4omm0oi
“Forgotten America: Rediscovering Events that Changed the Nation” is available through The Great Courses Plus or Audible. 🗃️
bit.ly/4omm0oi
February 4, 2026 at 3:17 AM
Thank you so much! I’m thrilled you liked the series & found it enlightening.
“Forgotten America: Rediscovering Events that Changed the Nation” is available through The Great Courses Plus or Audible. 🗃️
bit.ly/4omm0oi
“Forgotten America: Rediscovering Events that Changed the Nation” is available through The Great Courses Plus or Audible. 🗃️
bit.ly/4omm0oi
Primary sources are almost always better if you really love the subject (fortunately or unfortunately, not sure which).
February 3, 2026 at 2:33 PM
Primary sources are almost always better if you really love the subject (fortunately or unfortunately, not sure which).
He actually teaches you (very) basic Classic Chinese in the process. So cool.
January 31, 2026 at 6:25 PM
He actually teaches you (very) basic Classic Chinese in the process. So cool.
The professor for Art of War walking you thru a line-by-line translation of Chp 1 is both insanely ambitious and thrillingly satisfying.
January 31, 2026 at 6:24 PM
The professor for Art of War walking you thru a line-by-line translation of Chp 1 is both insanely ambitious and thrillingly satisfying.
GAH! Yes! Decisive Battles. Please share if you find the diary what you think. Your husband may be interested to know we just launched a course on The Art of War today. Not a ton of naval discussion but lots and lots of theory and tactics.
January 31, 2026 at 1:39 AM
GAH! Yes! Decisive Battles. Please share if you find the diary what you think. Your husband may be interested to know we just launched a course on The Art of War today. Not a ton of naval discussion but lots and lots of theory and tactics.
Ken Albala is such a joy. Btw he’s developing a new food history course, “Forgotten Foods.”
January 31, 2026 at 1:30 AM
Ken Albala is such a joy. Btw he’s developing a new food history course, “Forgotten Foods.”
I’m at that point in my career where I supervise and “direct” writing more than I actually do it myself. But, my god, when I do get to write - even something brief - for an audience, I really freaking love it. ❤️
January 31, 2026 at 1:26 AM
I’m at that point in my career where I supervise and “direct” writing more than I actually do it myself. But, my god, when I do get to write - even something brief - for an audience, I really freaking love it. ❤️
Wait. I heard that lecture sometime last year. Was that in Masters of War by Andrew Wilson? I love one great learning experience inspiring you to go further 🤓
January 31, 2026 at 1:16 AM
Wait. I heard that lecture sometime last year. Was that in Masters of War by Andrew Wilson? I love one great learning experience inspiring you to go further 🤓
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My entire YouTube algorithm is niche social histories. I have been radicalized to pay for The Great Courses Plus, which I do not regret to inform you is 100% worth the money.
January 28, 2026 at 9:19 PM
My entire YouTube algorithm is niche social histories. I have been radicalized to pay for The Great Courses Plus, which I do not regret to inform you is 100% worth the money.
Their fans are going wayyyy down the rabbit hole on King Arthur, and it’s so 👏 much 👏 fun 👏
January 29, 2026 at 7:49 PM
Their fans are going wayyyy down the rabbit hole on King Arthur, and it’s so 👏 much 👏 fun 👏
Omg I’m watching the chat absolutely blow up for @carterhaughschool.bsky.social on the Great Courses Journeys Live event and it hasn’t even officially started yet. Love it!!!
January 29, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Omg I’m watching the chat absolutely blow up for @carterhaughschool.bsky.social on the Great Courses Journeys Live event and it hasn’t even officially started yet. Love it!!!
New favorite nonfiction writing criticism: “There’s too much throat clearing… .” I can’t wait to use that. (Just don’t use it on me pls.)
January 28, 2026 at 3:25 PM
New favorite nonfiction writing criticism: “There’s too much throat clearing… .” I can’t wait to use that. (Just don’t use it on me pls.)