Relevant History

About Relevant History

In Relevant History, solo podcaster Dan Toler examines the trends and ideas that shape our modern world. The second season covers the conflict between nationalism and globalism in the first half of the twentieth century. Major events include the World Wars, the Russian Revolution, the Spanish Civil War, the collapse of the great European empires, and the rise of the United States as the center of global finance.

Publisher

Dan Toler

Category

education · history

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

8 Aug 2020

Latest episode

15 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

1 of 83 episodes have a transcript.

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   15 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Theodore Roosevelt, the Spanish-American War, and the Rise of the American Empire (Season Two, Episode Three)

   Host [Host Name] explores Theodore Roosevelt's pivotal role in the Spanish-American War and the subsequent rise of American global power.

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   25 May 2026

   The Scramble for Africa (Season Two, Episode Two)

   Host [Host Name] explores the intense European competition for African territories and resources during the late 19th century, detailing imperial ambitions and conflicts.

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   16 Mar 2026

   Nationalism vs. Globalism: An Introduction (Season Two, Episode One)

   Dan explains that the World Wars – particularly World War II – form the founding myth of our modern era. Then, he argues that the time is right for a re-evaluation of that myth in the light of a less biased history. He’ll also provide a preview of the rest of Season 2, an overview of his research method, and an explanation of what he will and won’t be doing. Complete list of Season Two sources: https://bit.ly/418JbI6 SUBSCRIBE TO RELEVANT HISTORY, AND NEVER MISS AN EPISODE! Relevant History Patreon: https://bit.ly/3vLeSpF Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/38bzOvo Subscribe on Apple Music (iTunes): https://apple.co/2SQnw4q Subscribe on Any Platform: https://bit.ly/RelHistSub Official website: https://bit.ly/3btvha4 Relevant History on X: https://bit.ly/3eRhdtk Relevant History on Facebook: https://bit.ly/2Qk05mm Episode transcript (90% accurate): https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vRbgMgKqp7UbkFhnLg-ov3qD1bNdazLL8rU_Z_8TJIr-k9o0IY8gwFDtL4_dNdGb38OEj4Ckp50G70Q/pub Music courtesy of: Public Domain Classical Music SOURCES: Stack Exchange thread on Napoleon’s quote: https://literature.stackexchange.com/questions/20248/who-said-that-history-is-a-lie-fable-agreed-upon/ Howe, Neil; Strauss, William - The Fourth Turning: An American Prophecy Howe, Neil; Strauss, William - Generations: The History of America's Future, 1584 to 2069

Inside a recent episode

Theodore Roosevelt, the Spanish-American War, and the Rise of the American Empire (Season Two, Episode Three)

Published 15 Sept 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] They don't own land. They rent apartments. They aren't self-employed, they work for wealthy industrialists. They don't have any negotiating power in the new economy. If a worker quits, he can be replaced immediately. And unlike old-fashioned family farms, the 20th century's industrial factories are devouring natural resources and polluting the environment. The old liberal order doesn't have an answer for these things. How do you protect the rights of the people when a small percentage of the population is rich enough to do whatever it wants to the rest of the public? The progressive movement is an attempt to answer this question. […]

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

26 ratings

Spotify

4.8 / 5

277 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 42 / 100

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47

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

93

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