The last of the Samurai in Japan- the warfare they waged, the honor they strived for, and the story that inspired the movie The Last Samurai .
30 May 2021
Genghis Khan's Conquests
Genghis Khan's conquests are some of the most prolific in history- how did he lead them to victory over countless opponents?
9 May 2021
Giuseppe Garibaldi and Italian Unification
The impressive Giuseppe Garibaldi fought in many wars with much success- but what kind of life did he live?
25 Apr 2021
Cortés' Conquest of Mexico
The first conquest of mainland America by the Spanish forces, under the command of Hernán Cortés- how did he do it with an army only 500 strong?
11 Apr 2021
The First Opium War
How in the world did Britain's tea obsession get them involved in a war over drugs against China? This episode, we find out.
14 Mar 2021
Mansa Musa and the Mali Empire
The richest man in history, and the king of the Mali Empire- what did he do for his kingdom, and what kind of man was he? Today, we find out.
28 Feb 2021
The Great Schism
The divide between Catholicism and Eastern Orthodox was a long time coming, when it finally happened in 1054- but what led up to it, and why? Today we find out...
7 Feb 2021
The Roman Senate and Modern Politics
With today's guest star Max, we look at the politics of the Roman Republic and its differences in comparison to modern day. Most importantly- we look at what we can learn from it.
17 Jan 2021
Tokugawa Shogunate and Edo Period
The Tokugawa Period came after hundreds of years of wars in Japan. The new Shogunate came to establish peace and maintain it at all costs- what does that look like, and how did it end?
20 Dec 2020
Christmas Traditions
We do a deep-dive on Christmas traditions from around the world and the figures which dominate our society every single winter.
6 Dec 2020
The Hundred Schools of Thought
We discover the Spring & Autumn and the Warring States period, and get into a philosophical discussion about the political and spiritual ideas of the Chinese people during these eras.
22 Nov 2020
Swiss Independence
The land of cheese, banks, and watches- what does its history hide, and how does that impact today's world?
14 Nov 2020
Greek Philosophers
In this episode, we discuss Plato and Diogenes and their effects on modern philosophies. Tune in, and learn some history!
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