Episodes

  • The Ebb and Flow of History (Ad-free)

    The Ebb and Flow of History (Ad-free)
    Jul 20 2017
    History shapes our world in ways both seen and unseen. In the introductory episode of Tides of History, we explore two major tides - the Fall of Rome and the Rise of the Modern World - and why history matters in the here and now. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    19 mins
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  • The Rise of the State (Ad-free)

    The Rise of the State (Ad-free)
    Jul 20 2017
    We take for granted that central governments - sovereign states - are the ultimate political force in the world, but it wasn't always this way. Between 1350 and 1650, this form of government vanquished city-states, town leagues, and smaller lordships to dominate first Europe and then the world. In this episode of Tides of History, we explore how that happened.
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    44 mins
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  • The Rise of the State (Ad-free)

    The Rise of the State (Ad-free)
    Jul 20 2017
    We take for granted that central governments - sovereign states - are the ultimate political force in the world, but it wasn't always this way. Between 1350 and 1650, this form of government vanquished city-states, town leagues, and smaller lordships to dominate first Europe and then the world. In this episode of Tides of History, we explore how that happened. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    44 mins
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  • Why Didn't the Eastern Roman Empire Fall? (Ad-free)

    Why Didn't the Eastern Roman Empire Fall? (Ad-free)
    Aug 10 2017
    When we talk about the fall of the Roman Empire, we're only talking about the western half - France, Spain, Italy, North Africa, and Britain. The eastern half of the Roman Empire survived the disastrous fifth century and would last in one form or another until 1453. What was so special about the eastern half of the Roman Empire, and how did it avoid the fate of its western cousin?
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    41 mins
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  • Why Didn't the Eastern Roman Empire Fall? (Ad-free)

    Why Didn't the Eastern Roman Empire Fall? (Ad-free)
    Aug 10 2017
    When we talk about the fall of the Roman Empire, we're only talking about the western half - France, Spain, Italy, North Africa, and Britain. The eastern half of the Roman Empire survived the disastrous fifth century and would last in one form or another until 1453. What was so special about the eastern half of the Roman Empire, and how did it avoid the fate of its western cousin? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    40 mins
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  • How the Eastern Roman Empire Survived Attila the Hun and the Disastrous Fifth Century (Ad-free)

    How the Eastern Roman Empire Survived Attila the Hun and the Disastrous Fifth Century (Ad-free)
    Aug 17 2017
    While the western half of the Roman Empire was collapsing, the east managed to weather the storm of the disastrous fifth century. In this episode, we examine how and why it survived Attila the Hun and a host of other problems through the eyes of a family of soldiers and bureaucrats.
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    50 mins
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  • How the Eastern Roman Empire Survived Attila the Hun and the Disastrous Fifth Century (Ad-free)

    How the Eastern Roman Empire Survived Attila the Hun and the Disastrous Fifth Century (Ad-free)
    Aug 17 2017
    While the western half of the Roman Empire was collapsing, the east managed to weather the storm of the disastrous fifth century. In this episode, we examine how and why it survived Attila the Hun and a host of other problems through the eyes of a family of soldiers and bureaucrats. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  • Interview: Podcaster and Author Mike Duncan on the End of the Roman Republic (Ad-free)

    Interview: Podcaster and Author Mike Duncan on the End of the Roman Republic (Ad-free)
    Aug 24 2017
    I'm joined by Mike Duncan, host of The History of Rome and Revolutions podcast and author of the upcoming bookThe Storm Before the Storm: The Beginning of the End of the Roman Republic. We discuss his new book - which is excellent! - along with whether the United States is Rome, the practice of history, storytelling, and much more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    40 mins
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