Episodes
We talk about the death of 1 Million Cambodians at the hands of the Khmer Rouge and the background behind it.Many Khmer Rouge rebels were teenagers. We also discuss the new youtube channel and its exclusive content. I am providing the link: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYjULbrvVepZ04KaeyxjMy
Published 08/21/13
We look at who General Sherman was. From his early life, to the end of Civil War. We look at whether Sherman was a War Hero who ended the Civil War or whether he was a terrorist who reigned hell on southerners.
Published 08/14/13
We look at the causes of the Opium War and what it meant, for China as a nation. We also explore the relationship between China and the East India Company.
Published 08/06/13
We look at the differences between the American Revolution and the French Revolution. We also look at how the French Revolution became a radically violent Revolution.
Published 07/30/13
A recounting of the end of Jewish political life in Judea. The struggle between Jewish moderates and the Zealots, as well as, their Roman overlords. We also discuss the impact in creating the Jewish Diaspora.
Published 07/25/13
Not many people know about it but in 1942, the coast of the united States became a battleground for U-Boats.
Published 07/20/13
We look at Montesquieu's work The Spirit of the Laws and his thoughts on republican government. As the most quoted political figure in the 1780s, Montesquieu influenced both those for the ratification of constitution and those against ratification.
Published 07/16/13
We discuss a general overview of the Armenian Genocide. Some of the material relates to the Treaty of Sevres episode.
Published 07/12/13
The progression of the Declaration from 1774 and up to 1776. We discuss how the Declaration was not a single event but a progression, building in the nature of the relationship with Great Britain. We read the Declaration and describe the principles of John Locke contained in it.
Published 07/08/13
We discuss the fall of Ottoman Empire and the result of World War. Would Turkey exist as a nation and to what extent? We also discuss the allies terms for peace.
Published 07/02/13
A look at the biography of Secretary of the Treasury Andrew W. Mellon. The accomplishments and the government's show trials.
Published 06/24/13
A new look at the Harding Administration from an objective viewpoint.
Published 06/19/13
Done mostly from my personal memory in classes I took. These included, Philippine History and Culture, History of Southeast Asia, and Europe since 1945. The picture included, is the city of Hui, in the aftermath of the Tet Offensive.
Published 06/11/13
As the year 1814 progresses a landmark change occurs in the minds of Americans. Belief in their nation-state increases and with it, a more national identity.
Published 05/15/13
The nation is hit by partisan and sectional interest that push America to the breaking point. Americans gather at Baltimore to make a stand
Published 05/08/13
From a paper I wrote entitled, "The Origins of Hate," we discuss where violence against Jews came from in the Middle Ages.
Published 04/30/13
What caused the plague to affect Europe more than Asia and India? We try to answer that question in this podcast. Also the different theories associated with that.
Published 04/09/13
This episode we talk about the American whaling Industry in Hawai'i and its impact.
Published 03/25/13
We talk about the Ukrainian famine and the events that led up to it, including, the nationalist movement in Ukraine.
Published 03/16/13
We discuss the scandal that almost destroyed the game of baseball. This focuses on historical culture of America.
Published 03/08/13
This episode we talk about the Scottish Enlightenment, how it is unique and how it is alike the rest of the Enlightenment. Also the problems that would have confronted the society of Scotland.
Published 02/26/13
We look at the modern history of Nigeria from European contact. We also look to a modern Nigeria.
Published 02/20/13
We take a look at World War II in the Philippines and the post-war years and
Published 02/14/13
We look at Communism through less academic means. Looking at two books, "Animal Farm" and "Sofia Petrovna".
Published 02/05/13
We talk about the events in Russia that create a new form of Anti-Semitism that will be embraced by Hitler and the Nazis.
Published 01/30/13