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Western Civ

A fast-moving history of the western world from the ancient world to the present day. Examine how the emergence of the western world as a global dominant power was not something that should ever have ... Read more

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Episode 260: The Scientific Revolution Begins

Episode 260: The Scientific Revolution Begins

It is weird to think about, but when Columbus "discovered" the New World there was no word for "discover" in English. Or... Read more

11 Aug 2023

42mins

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Episode 259: Hernando de Soto (Part Two)

Episode 259: Hernando de Soto (Part Two)

***NOTE: I was not able to upload this episode as one file which is not what I originally planned. So I had to break it ... Read more

4 Aug 2023

1hr 54mins

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Episode 259: Hernando de Soto (Part One)

Episode 259: Hernando de Soto (Part One)

***NOTE: I was not able to upload this episode as one file which is not what I originally planned. So I had to break it ... Read more

4 Aug 2023

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Booze, Babe, and the Little Black Dress

Booze, Babe, and the Little Black Dress

Today I sit down with author Jason Voiovich and discuss his most recent book: Booze, Babe, and the Little Black Dress. J... Read more

2 Aug 2023

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Episode 258: The Inca's Last Stand

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Episode 257: The Last of the Pizarros

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Episode 255: Almagro Returns

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Episode 254: O Brother, Where Art Thou?

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