Beste Key Battles Of The Civil War Podcasts (2024)

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Key Battles of the Barbary Wars, Episode 4: The First Barbary War (1801-05) 39:52

8h ago39:52

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The First Barbary War began in response to decades of harassment of American traders by North African pirates. Before becoming president, Thomas Jefferson faced renewed Barbary pirate attacks, with the Pasha of Tripoli threatening war unless more tribute was paid. Despite being known for his frugality and opposition to a naval buildup, Jefferson de…

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Ep. 9 | WWII Japanese Internment | A Spy Network Unrealized on American Soil | Daniel Wrinn 42:13

1d ago42:13

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What if the decision not to intern Japanese Americans during World War II had changed the course of history? Imagine a scenario where Japan could have built a formidable spy network right on American soil, significantly impacting the outcome of battles in the Pacific theater. This episode revisits the real historical context of Japanese internment,…

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Was The Vietnam War Unwinnable? 59:27

1d ago59:27

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It’s been fifty years since the end of the Vietnam War, yet the memory of the war lives on, the nationwide protests of the 1970s mirroring ones happening on college campuses today. In today’s episode we take a panoptic overview of the political debates in Washington, the ground and air operations in Southeast Asia, and the shocking erosion of Ameri…

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Ep. 8 | WWI Assassination | Archduke Ferdinand’s Survival and a Century Without World War | Daniel Wrinn 1:11:17

3h ago1:11:17

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What if a single moment in 1914 could have changed the course of history, averting the devastation of two world wars? Today, we tackle this intriguing question and imagine a Europe where the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand never happened. We'll explore an alternate history where diplomacy outweighs militarism, and the Austro-Hungarian Emp…

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The Pacific Episode 3 46:38

4d ago46:38

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The 1st Marine Division on Guadalcanal is relieved and arrives in Melbourne, Australia. Battle weary, many Marines go AWOL, engaging in drunken escapades. Leckie falls in love with an Australian girl of Greek descent, who invites him to stay at her parents' home. Not wanting to go through the pain of losing him, Stella breaks up with Leckie and tel…

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Ep. 7 | Cuban Missile Crisis | Alternate Paths That Could Have Led to War | Daniel Wrinn 1:12:40

3d ago1:12:40

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What would have happened if the Cuban Missile Crisis had spiraled into a full-blown nuclear war? Discover the gripping narrative of one of the Cold War's most perilous moments as we dissect the tense 13-day standoff that nearly led the US and the Soviet Union to an unprecedented catastrophe. From the shocking discovery of Soviet missiles in Cuba to…

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1.78 Divided Heights 1:05:29

6d ago1:05:29

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Clash of the Jacobin Giants! Eager to entrench his leadership of the ultra-radical movement, Hébert goes on the attack. Denouncing Danton and Montagnard moderates, the Hébertists also clash with Robespierre. With power struggles erupting over the Constitution and the Committee of Public Safety, the fracturing of the Mountain had begun! This episode…

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Key Battles of the Barbary Wars, Episode 3: The Barbary States and Their 300-Year Reign of Mediterranean Piracy 38:06

6d ago38:06

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The Barbary States (Morocco, Tripoli, Algiers, Tunis) were the greatest thorn in the side of the young American republic after it won independence, preying on trade ships, enslaving American crews, and demanding levels of ransom that consumed much of the federal budget. But why did the Barbary states rely on piracy for economic survival and why cou…

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Ep. 6 | The Korean War | What If Truman Hadn't Fired MacArthur? | Daniel Wrinn 1:30:40

4d ago1:30:40

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What if General Douglas MacArthur had never been relieved of his command during the Korean War? Explore the profound and provocative implications of such a decision as we unpack the tension between MacArthur's bold military strategies and President Truman's cautious diplomacy. This episode takes you on a journey through an alternate history that co…

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Key Battles of the Barbary Wars, Episode 3: The Barbary States and Their 300-Year Reign of Mediterranean Piracy 40:54

7d ago40:54

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The Barbary States (Morocco, Tripoli, Algiers, Tunis) were the greatest thorn in the side of the young American republic after it won independence, preying on trade ships, enslaving American crews, and demanding levels of ransom that consumed much of the federal budget. But why did the Barbary states rely on piracy for economic survival and why cou…

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What a Modern-Day Stonemason Can Tell Us About Hand Building 13th- Century Gothic Cathedrals and Carving Gargoyles 40:45

8d ago40:45

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Churches are many things to us - they are places of worship, vibrant community hubs and oases of calm reflection. To know a church is to hold a key to the past that unlocks an understanding of our shared history. Andrew Ziminski, today’s guest and author of “Church Going – A Stonemason’s Guide” has spent decades as a stonemason and church conservat…

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The Pacific Episode 2 45:09

11d ago45:09

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In this episode, Dave and James discuss the second episode of HBO’s The Pacific. This episode deals primarily with the Battle of Henderson Field, especially Sgt. John Basilone’s role in the battle. Basilone and the Seventh Marines land on Guadalcanal to bolster the defenses around Henderson Field. During the Japanese attack on the Marine perimeter,…

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Key Battles of the Barbary Wars, Episode 2: The British Origins of the US Navy 40:49

13d ago40:49

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The American Navy was birthed in the Barbary Wars. Sure, there was a token navy in the Revolutionary War, but battles were mostly won in that war by American privateers (or, if you were British, pirates). To understand where the U.S. Navy came from, we need to take a step back and look at the stake of naval warfare in the 18th century. The early Am…

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Key Battles of the Barbary Wars, Episode 2: The British Origins of the US Navy 43:32

14d ago43:32

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The American Navy was birthed in the Barbary Wars. Sure, there was a token navy in the Revolutionary War, but battles were mostly won in that war by American privateers (or, if you were British, pirates). To understand where the U.S. Navy came from, we need to take a step back and look at the stake of naval warfare in the 18th century. The early Am…

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The Conquest of Constantinople in 1453 Permanently Altered Siege Warfare, Middle Eastern Demographics, and Global Trade 39:51

15d ago39:51

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On May 29, 1453, Ottoman Sultan Mehmet II captured Constantinople, bringing an end to over a thousand years of Byzantine rule. The city's formidable walls, which had stood nearly impenetrable for eight centuries, finally fell to hisforces. With its conquest, Constantinople was declared the new capital of the Ottoman Empire. Some historians marked t…

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Joint Episode: Thomas Paine with History on Fire 1:09:17

18d ago1:09:17

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Explore one of the most unique and controversial Founding Fathers! Together with Historian Daniele Bolelli (History on Fire Podcast), this episode examines the life and impact of Thomas Paine. The conversation covers Paine's influential works, 'Common Sense’, 'Rights of Man’, and ‘The Age of Reason’, and highlights his pivotal role in the American …

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The Pacific Episode 1 1:13:34

18d ago1:13:34

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In this episode, Dave and James discuss and review Part 1 of the epic 2010 HBO miniseries The Pacific, which follows the lives and wartime actions of three well-known Marines who served in the Pacific Theater: John Basilone, Robert Leckie, and Eugene Sledge. In Episode 1 of The Pacific, we are introduced to the three main characters and we witness …

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Key Battles of the Barbary Wars, Episode 1: America Wanted to Take 1776 to the High Seas. North African Pirates Disagreed. 30:21

20d ago30:21

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In this new mini-series, Scott Rank is rejoined by James Early (his co-host on many other military history mini-series, covering the Civil War, World War One, and the Revolutionary War) to look at a little-known war that pitted the infant United States against the Barbary States of North Africa. The Barbary Wars were a series of conflicts between t…

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Key Battles of the Barbary Wars, Episode 1: America Wanted to Take 1776 to the High Seas. North African Pirates Disagreed. 33:08

21d ago33:08

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In this new mini-series, Scott Rank is rejoined by James Early (his co-host on many other military history mini-series, covering the Civil War, World War One, and the Revolutionary War) to look at a little-known war that pitted the infant United States against the Barbary States of North Africa. The Barbary Wars were a series of conflicts between t…

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New Series Launches Tomorrow: Key Battles of the Barbary Wars (with James Early) 1:35

22d ago1:35

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James Early and Scott will be doing a nine-part series starting tomorrow called Key Battles of the Barbary Wars (1801-1815). We look at an infant United States try to assert itself in the Atlantic World, as North African pirates demand tribute, capture crews, and do everything it can to humiliate the nation as European powers looked on, wondering i…

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How Civil War Vets Continued Living Despite Being Double, Triple, or Even Quadruple Amputees 55:14

22d ago55:14

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The Civil War wrought horrible devastation on its soldiers: Nearly 500,000 were wounded by bullets, shrapnel or sabers and bayonets. Medicine was still primited, and often a doctor could do little more than amputee an injured limb. As a result, thousands of veterans were left missing one to four limbs, yet still needed to attempt providing for thei…

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1.77 The Battle for the Sans-Culottes Part II 51:51

25d ago51:51

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Hunger returns to Paris! Plagued by shortages and inflation, the capital's Jacobins battle to maintain control. Amidst the unrest, the Enraged strike back! This episode explores the continuing power struggles between the Jacobins, the Hébertists, and the Enragés. It also unpacks the shifting policies of these factions as all try to retain the suppo…

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What’s the Difference Between a Pirate, a Privateer, and a Naval Officer? In the 1700s, Very Little 55:23

27d ago55:23

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The pirates that exist in our imagination are not just any pirates. Violent sea-raiding has occurred in most parts of the world throughout history, but our popular stereotype of pirates has been defined by one historical moment: the period from the 1660s to the 1730s, the so-called "golden age of piracy." The Caribbean and American colonies of Brit…

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Operation Tidal Wave 26:28

28d ago26:28

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On August 1 1943, a force of 177 American heavy bombers conducted a strategic bombing mission over the oil fields near Ploesti, Romania to deny petroleum-based fuel to the Axis powers. The operation was one of the costliest for the USAAF in the European Theater, with 53 aircraft and 500 aircrewmen lost. It was proportionally the most costly major A…

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Ep. 5 | Rhodesian Bush War | Cold War Frontlines in Rhodesia's Revolution | Daniel Wrinn 1:22:56

27d ago1:22:56

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Take a closer look at Southern Africa’s complex history in our latest episode on the Rhodesian Bush War. This protracted conflict, stretching from 1964 to 1979, was not only a pivotal moment in African history but also a significant chapter in the global Cold War and decolonization movements. We'll explore the motivations and fears of the key playe…

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After Genghis Khan Conquered the Earth, Kublai Khan Conquered the Seas 49:47

29d ago49:47

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Genghis Khan built a formidable land empire, but he never crossed the sea. Yet by the time his grandson Kublai Khan had defeated the last vestiges of the Song empire and established the Yuan dynasty in 1279, the Mongols controlled the most powerful navy in the world. How did a nomad come to conquer China and master the sea? Kublai Khan is one of hi…

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Ep. 4 | Chinese Civil War | Ideological Struggle and the Birth of Modern China | Daniel Wrinn 1:07:56

30d ago1:07:56

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Unlock the dramatic tale of the Chinese Civil War, where ideologies clashed, and a nation's fate hung in the balance. Explore the ferocious battle between Chiang Kai-shek's Nationalists, who sought modernization through traditional power structures, and Mao Zedong's Communists, who yearned for radical transformation inspired by Marxist-Leninist ide…

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Ep. 3 | Irish Civil War | Struggle for Sovereignty and the Battle for a Nation's Identity | Daniel Wrinn 1:06:11

1M ago1:06:11

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Discover the turbulent journey of the Irish Civil War and uncover its intricate layers with us on Wrinn Military History. What if the very foundation of a nation's identity was shaken by a conflict rooted in centuries-old tensions? Join host Daniel Wrinn as he illuminates the pivotal events and personalities, from King Henry II's feudal lordship to…

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Aesop’s Fables and Whether They Were Written By an Ugly, Enslaved “Barbarian” Who Discretely Mocked His Masters 33:09

1M ago33:09

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Aesop’s fables are among the most familiar and best-loved stories in the world. Tales like “The Tortoise and the Hare,” “The Dog in the Manger,” and “Sour Grapes” have captivated audiences for roughly 2,600 years. Written by a non-Greek slave (who may not have existed but was reported to be very ugly), Aesop was an outsider who knew how to skerwer …

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Ep. 2 | Russian Revolution | Collapse of an Empire and the Rise of Bolshevik Power | Daniel Wrinn 1:06:54

1M ago1:06:54

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What if the collapse of an empire could teach us about the power of ideological battles and human resilience? This episode promises to unravel the chaotic events of 1917, where the Russian Empire crumbled, and a revolutionary wave reshaped the course of history. Join us as we navigate the severe hardships faced by the Russian people, the dramatic f…

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FIW 10: Epilogue to the French and Indian War 1:02:36

1M ago1:02:36

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In this final episode of the series, Jacob and James discuss the legacy of the French and Indian War and the post-war lives and careers of the main leaders on both sides. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Von Key Battles of American History

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Ep. 1 | Mexican Revolution | War, Warlords, and the Fight for a Nation | Daniel Wrinn 1:20:41

1M ago1:20:41

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Imagine a country in turmoil, foreign intervention, and the rise of radical groups. That's the chaotic backdrop of the Mexican Revolution, a decade-long upheaval that reshaped Mexico. We start our exploration with the early 1860s, examining how foreign debts and Napoleon III's ambitions led to Emperor Maximilian I's brief reign. The fall of Maximil…

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"Thermopylae, the “300” Spartans, and the 26 Other Battles Fought There Over the Last 2,400 Years 51:24

1M ago51:24

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Since the dawn of the Greek Classical Era up to World War II, thousands have lost their lives fighting over the pass at Thermopylae.. The epic events of 480 BC when 300 Spartans attempted to hold the pass has been immortalized in poetry, art, literature and film. But that is not the only battle fought there. Twenty-six other battles and holding act…

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The Last Emperor of Mexico: How a Habsburg Archduke Set Up a Kingdom in the New World in the 1860s 51:43

1M ago51:43

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In 1864, a young Austrian archduke by the name of Maximilian crossed the Atlantic to assume a faraway throne. He had been lured into the voyage by a duplicitous Napoleon III (the nephew of Napoleon Bonaparte). Keen to spread his own interests abroad, the French emperor had promised Maximilian a hero's welcome. Instead, he walked into a bloody guerr…

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FIW 9: More Conflict in the Caribbean and the Treaty of Paris 42:26

1M ago42:26

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Following the French surrender of Canada, General Jeffrey Amherst began working on consolidating British control of North America. Meanwhile, British naval and ground forces captured Martinique. Spain joined the war, and Britain promptly attacked and captured the key city of Havana, Cuba. Finally, France and Britain signed the Treaty of Paris, brin…

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First-Hand Account of Hiroshima: Before, During, and After the Atomic Bomb Drop 39:56

1M ago39:56

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Over the past few years, much has been written and created around Oppenheimer and the Manhattan Project, but little attention is paid to those whose lives were ended or forever changed when the bombs dropped in Japan. In this episode, we delve into the experiences of the hibakusha, the survivors of the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima on August 6, …

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America’s Professional Sports Grew From Farm Teams to Multi-Billion Dollar Franches Thanks to the Harlem Globetrotters Founder 38:19

2M ago38:19

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The original Harlem Globetrotters weren’t from Harlem, and they didn’t start out as globetrotters. The talented team, started by Jewish immigrant Abe Saperstein, was from Chicago’s South Side and toured the Midwest in Saperstein’s model-T. But with Saperstein’s savvy and the players’ skills, the Globetrotters would become a worldwide sensation At 5…

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FIW 8: The Fall of Canada and the Cherokee War 52:57

2M ago52:57

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Having lost Quebec in 1759, the French tried to retake it in 1760 but failed. Soon afterward, three separate British armies converged on the last major French possession in Canada: Montreal. Meanwhile, in late 1758, conflict between Cherokee warriors and British colonists broke out in the southern colonies. The fighting would last for three years b…

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1.76 The Battle for the Sans-Culottes Part I 1:10:27

2M ago1:10:27

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The faction menace returns! The Enraged and the Jacobins battle for supremacy, while the Hébertists rise to challenge both! This episode explore The Manifesto of the Enraged, and the emergence of Jacques Hébert as a revolutionary leader. Early Access Don't wait! Support the show and listen to Episode 77 "The Battle for the Sans-Culottes Part II" no…

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Why Did Presidents Seem Incredibly Rich Yet Were Completely Broke Most of the Time? 48:49

2M ago48:49

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Was Harry Truman really our poorest president or simply a man up at 2 a.m. struggling with financial anxiety? Did Calvin Coolidge get bad advice from his stockbroker to buy stocks in 1930 as the market continued to crash? Is it true George Washington enhanced his net worth by marrying up? We often think of the US presidents as being above the fray.…

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A 1,300 History of the Middle East in Seven Religious Wars 49:13

2M ago49:13

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From the taking of the holy city of Jerusalem in the 7th century AD by Caliph Umar, to the collapse of the Ottoman Empire following the end of World War I, Christian popes, emperors and kings, and Muslim caliphs and sultans were locked in a 1300-year battle for political, military, ideological, economic and religious supremacy. Some of the most sig…

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FIW 7: The Quebec Campaign 1:02:01

2M ago1:02:01

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While British General Prideaux was busy laying siege to Fort Niagara and General Amherst was marching on Fort Carillon, the ambitious and aggressive 32-year-old James Wolfe was preparing an assault on the French fortress town of Quebec. This massive campaign would last three months and would involve nearly 9000 British soldiers and 162 ships attack…

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When Good Ideas Were Bad Medicine: Why Vitamin C and Handwashing was Rejected by the Medical Establishment 44:23

2M ago44:23

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More Americans have peanut allergies today than at any point in history. Why? In 2000, the American Academy of Pediatrics issued a strict recommendation that parents avoid giving their children peanut products until they're three years old. Getting the science perfectly backward, triggering intolerance with lack of early exposure, the US now leads …

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Appleton Oaksmith: The Confederate Blockade Runner Who Became Lincoln’s Public Enemy #1 50:13

2M ago50:13

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Appleton Oaksmith was a swashbuckling Civil War-era sea captain whose life intersected with some of the most important moments, movements, and individuals of the mid-19th century, from the California Gold Rush, filibustering schemes in Nicaragua, Cuban liberation, and the Civil War and Reconstruction. But in his life we also see the extraordinary l…

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FIW 6: More French Losses: Guadeloupe, Ft. Niagara, and Ft. Carillon 54:20

2M ago54:20

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In 1759, the British had launched a highly successful campaign to push the French out of the Ohio Country and into Canada. Influenced by British sugar magnates, William Pitt decided to order a British attack on the major French sugar-producing islands in the Caribbean. The attack on Martinique failed, but the subsequent invasion of Guadeloupe was a…

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The Bible Triggered Two Communications Revolutions: The Codex and the Printing Press 52:21

2M ago52:21

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For Christians, the Bible is a book inspired by God. But it has been received by different cultures and language groups in (sometimes) radically different ways. Following Jesus’s departing instruction to go out into the world, the Bible has been a book in motion from its very beginnings, and every community it has encountered has read, heard, and s…

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1.75 The Death of Marat 1:11:27

2M ago1:11:27

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Murder in the bathtub! Explore the most famous assassination of the French Revolution! From the motives of Charlotte Corday to the legacy of Jean-Paul Marat, this episode leaves unpacks it all! Bonus Content 1.75.1 The Cult of Marat A new Jesus?! Explore the crazy developments of the Cult of Marat! Early Access Don't wait! Support the show and list…

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Steering an Aerial Plywood Box Through Enemy Fire: The Glider Pilots of WW2 41:55

2M ago41:55

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In World War II, there were no C-130s or large cargo aircraft that could deliver heavy equipment – such as a truck or artillery piece – in advance of an airborne invasion. For that, you needed to put that equipment, along with its crew, in a glider. These were unpowered boxes of plywood, pulled by a towing plane into enemy territory by a single cab…

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FIW 5: The Tide Turns: Fort Frontenac and Fort Duquesne 52:01

2M ago52:01

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By the summer of 1758, the French position in North America was growing increasingly tenuous. The flow of food and other supplies was drying up due to the British naval blockade of North America. There were simply too many British soldiers and not enough French to fight off the various British attacks. Meanwhile, the ambitious British campaign of 1…

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Why Few Presidents Had Beards, And Only One Had a Mullet 35:04

2M ago35:04

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From George Washington’s powdered pigtail to John Quincy Adams’ bushy side-whiskers and from James Polk’s masterful mullet to John F. Kennedy’s refined Ivy League coif, the tresses of American leaders have long conveyed important political and symbolic messages. There are surprising, and multi-dimensional ways that hair has influenced the personali…

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