Revolutions
Season 12 premiered October 20, 2024 – a nonfictional account of The Martian Revolution of 2247. Mike Duncan is taking everything he's learned from 12 seasons of historical revolutions - the repeating arcs, characters, ideas, events, and patterns which all revolutions seem to follow - and created a fictional history of the Martian Revolution of 2247. The series is written from the point of view of a historian working hundreds of years after the Martian Revolution and will be presented in the style and format of previous seasons of Revolutions. It will look, sound, and feel like a Mike Duncan history podcast…but will instead be a fict...
S12 E26 · Mon, April 14, 2025
11.22-Leopold's Leviathan
It's not as ominous as it sounds. Patreon: patreon.com/revolutions Merch: cottonbureau.com/mikeduncan
S12 E25 · Mon, April 07, 2025
11.21-The Republic of Mars
Mars was about to become a thing of the people. If they can even be considered people. Patreon: patreon.com/revolutions Merch: cottonbureau.com/mikeduncan
S12 E24 · Mon, March 31, 2025
11.20-The Battle of Phobos
Enter Booth Gonzalez Patreon: patreon.com/revolutions Merch: cottonbureau.com/mikeduncan
S12 E23 · Mon, March 24, 2025
11.19-The Independence Days
Or is it the Independence Weeks? Patreon: patreon.com/revolutions Merch: cottonbureau.com/mikeduncan
S12 E22 · Sun, March 16, 2025
11.18-The Gemini Vids
It's a faaaaaaaaaake Patreon: patreon.com/revolutions Merch: cottonbureau.com/mikeduncan
S12 E21 · Mon, March 10, 2025
11.17-Opposites Repel
Operations: Parallel. Objectives: Perpendicular Patreon: patreon.com/revolutions Merch: cottonbureau.com/mikeduncan Sponsor: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code REVOLUTIONS at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: http://incogni.com/revolutions
S12 E20 · Mon, February 24, 2025
11.16-Mars Autonomous
Mars was finally for the Martians. Basically. Patreon: patreon.com/revolutions Merch: cottonbureau.com/mikeduncan
S12 E19 · Mon, February 17, 2025
11.15-The Agreement of 2248
Isn't it great when everyone is in agreement? Patreon: patreon.com/revolutions Merch: cottonbureau.com/mikeduncan
S12 E18 · Mon, February 10, 2025
11.14-The Mutual Blockade
When both kids take their balls and go home. Patreon: patreon.com/revolutions Merch: cottonbureau.com/mikeduncan
S12 E17 · Mon, February 03, 2025
11.13-The Next Three Days
It was a week where decades happen. Patreon: patreon.com/revolutions Merch: cottonbureau.com/mikeduncan
S12 E16 · Mon, January 27, 2025
11.12-The Mutiny of the Spaceshippers
After the Three Days of Red, the Martians made some new friends. Patreon: patreon.com/revolutions Merch: cottonbureau.com/mikeduncan
S12 E15 · Mon, January 20, 2025
11.11-The Three Days of Red
Patreon: patreon.com/revolutions Merch: cottonbureau.com/mikeduncan Sponser: betterhelp.com/revolutions
S12 E14 · Mon, January 13, 2025
11.10-Red Justice Red Freedom
Who is dependent on whom? Pateon: patreon.com/revolutions Merch: cottonbureau.com/mikeduncan
S12 E13 · Mon, December 23, 2024
11.9- Too Little Too Late
When you have to make a change, it's important to wait too long... Pateon: patreon.com/revolutions Merch: cottonbureau.com/mikeduncan
S12 E12 · Mon, December 16, 2024
11.8- Bloody Sunrise
If people rise up, they must be put down... Pateon: patreon.com/revolutions Merch: cottonbureau.com/mikeduncan
S12 E11 · Mon, December 09, 2024
11.7- The Annulment of Contracts
Why make things better when you can make things worse? Pateon: patreon.com/revolutions Merch: cottonbureau.com/mikeduncan
S12 E9 · Mon, December 02, 2024
11.6- The Day of Batteries
Sometimes you just gotta throw something Pateon: patreon.com/revolutions Merch: cottonbureau.com/mikeduncan
S12 E8 · Mon, November 25, 2024
11.5- The New Protocols
After becoming CEO of Omnicorps, Timothy Werner rolled out the New Protocols. It did not go well.
S12 E8 · Mon, November 18, 2024
Episode 11.5 Postponed
Sorry! Wound up in the hospital this week!
S12 E7 · Mon, November 11, 2024
11.4- The Election of 2244
Mars wanted a voice. Then they learned no one was listening.
S12 E6 · Mon, November 04, 2024
11.3- The Martian Way
It's springtime for the Martian people Patreon: patreon.com/revolutions Merch Store: cottonbureau.com/mikeduncan
S12 E5 · Fri, November 01, 2024
The Duncan & Coe History Show...
It's finally here! In the teaser for the Duncan & Coe History Show, Mike Duncan and Alexis Coe unveil their long-awaited podcast--and reveal the simultaneous implosions in their personal lives that nearly derailed it. Look for new episodes of their unscripted buddy show on Wednesdays.
S12 E4 · Mon, October 28, 2024
11.2- In With the Old
What do you want to do? Live forever?
S12 E3 · Mon, October 21, 2024
11.1- The Colonization of Mars
Sometimes you have to look to heaven for salvation.
S12 E2 · Mon, October 21, 2024
11.0- Welcome to the Martian Revolution
A revolution on Mars??? A revolution on Mars!
S12 E1 · Mon, October 21, 2024
Stage Three Launch
I'm back!
S11 E15 · Sun, December 25, 2022
Final Episode- Adieu Mes Amis
If you wanna drop a tip on your way out the door, Click Here To Donate . See you on the other side my friends.
S11 E14 · Mon, December 19, 2022
Appendix 12- Coming Full Circle One Last Time
The revolution has revolved.
S11 E13 · Mon, December 12, 2022
Appendix 11- Meet the New Boss
Not necessarily the same as the old boss...
S11 E12 · Mon, December 05, 2022
Appendix 10- The Revolution Devours Its Children
Somebody is getting eaten. Just depends who.
S11 E11 · Tue, November 22, 2022
Appendix 9- The Second Wave
Surfs up, it's a radical wave.
S11 E10 · Sat, November 12, 2022
Appendix 8- Wars Both Foreign and Domestic
Nothing lets slip the dogs of war like a Revolution.
S11 E9 · Wed, October 26, 2022
Appendix 7- The Entropy of Victory
The enemy of my enemy was my friend. Upcoming live events! Oct. 26 Boston @ The Wilbur Oct. 27 Washington DC @ Lisner Auditorium Oct. 29 Newark NJ @ New Jersey Performing Arts Center
S11 E8 · Wed, October 19, 2022
Appendix 6- Victory And Defeat
Every victory implies a defeat. Every defeat implies a victory. Upcoming live events! Oct. 26 Boston @ The Wilbur Oct. 27 Washington DC @ Lisner Auditorium Oct. 29 Newark NJ @ New Jersey Performing Arts Center
S11 E7 · Wed, October 12, 2022
Appendix 5- The Triggers
[insert obligatory joke about being triggered] Upcoming live events! Oct. 26 Boston @ The Wilbur Oct. 27 Washington DC @ Lisner Auditorium Oct. 29 Newark NJ @ New Jersey Performing Arts Center
S11 E6 · Mon, October 03, 2022
Appendix 4- Shocks To The System
Happy families are all alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way... For tickets to the October dates: Oct. 3 Austin TX @ Paramount Theater Oct. 4 San Francisco @ Palace of Fine Arts Oct. 5 Seattle @ Town Hall Oct. 26 Boston @ The Wilbur Oct. 27 Washington DC @ Lisner Auditorium Oct. 29 Newark NJ @ New Jersey Performing Arts Center
S11 E4 · Mon, September 19, 2022
Appendix 3- From Equilibrium to Disequilibrium
Probably wouldn't be a revolution if everything just kept on being cool and stable. For tickets to the October dates: Oct. 3 Austin TX @ Paramount Theater Oct. 4 San Francisco @ Palace of Fine Arts Oct. 5 Seattle @ Town Hall Oct. 25 Chicago @ Vic Theate r Oct. 26 Boston @ The Wilbur Oct. 27 Washington DC @ Lisner Auditorium Oct. 29 Newark NJ @ New Jersey Performing Arts Center
S11 E3 · Tue, September 13, 2022
Appendix 2- The Ancien Regime
For tickets to the October dates: Oct. 3 Austin TX @ Paramount Theater Oct. 4 San Francisco @ Palace of Fine Arts Oct. 5 Seattle @ Town Hall Oct. 25 Chicago @ Vic Theate r Oct. 26 Boston @ The Wilbur Oct. 27 Washington DC @ Lisner Auditorium Oct. 29 Newark NJ @ New Jersey Performing Arts Center
S11 E2 · Mon, September 05, 2022
Appendix 1- Coming Full Circle
The word revolution means coming full circle, so it seems like the best way to begin the end. Tour dates and links: Sept. 6 Madison -- Mystery to Me Sept. 7 Chicago -- Seminary Co-Op Sept. 8 Portland -- Powell's Books Sept. 9 Seattle -- Elliott Bay Book Company Sept. 12 Boulder -- Boulder Book Store Sept. 13 Denver -- Tattered Cover (Aspen Grove) Sept. 14 Dallas -- Interrobang Books Sept. 15 Austin -- Bookpeople Sept. 16 Houston -- Brazos Books Sept. 19 New Orleans -- Garden District Book Shop Sept. 20 Atlanta -- Carter Center w/ A Capella Books Sept. 21 Chapel Hill -- Flyleaf Books Sept. 22 Raleigh -- Quail Ridge Books Sept. 24 Winston-Salem -- Bookmarks Book Festival
S11 E1 · Fri, September 02, 2022
Hero of Two Worlds Bonus Excerpt
Please enjoy this chapter about Lafayette's tour of America on the eve of my own tour of America. Tour dates and links: Sept. 6 Madison -- Mystery to Me Sept. 7 Chicago -- Seminary Co-Op Sept. 8 Portland -- Powell's Books Sept. 9 Seattle -- Elliott Bay Book Company Sept. 12 Boulder -- Boulder Book Store Sept. 13 Denver -- Tattered Cover (Aspen Grove) Sept. 14 Dallas -- Interrobang Books Sept. 15 Austin -- Bookpeople Sept. 16 Houston -- Brazos Books Sept. 19 New Orleans -- Garden District Book Shop Sept. 20 Atlanta -- Carter Center w/ A Capella Books Sept. 21 Chapel Hill -- Flyleaf Books Sept. 22 Raleigh -- Quail Ridge Books Sept. 24 Winston-Salem -- Bookmarks Book Festival
S10 E117 · Thu, July 28, 2022
Hero of Two Worlds Pilot Script
Please enjoy this one-man table read of the pilot script I've been writing for a proposed TV series based on Hero of Two Worlds. ---- For all the details on the paperback tour in September click here: bit.ly/mikeduncantour For tickets to the October dates: Oct. 3 Austin TX @ Paramount Theater Oct. 4 San Francisco @ Palace of Fine Arts Oct. 5 Seattle @ Town Hall Oct. 25 Chicago @ Vic Theate r Oct. 26 Boston @ The Wilbur Oct. 27 Washington DC @ Lisner Auditorium Oct. 29 Newark NJ @ New Jersey Performing Arts Center
S10 E115 · Thu, July 21, 2022
October Events! Tickets on Sale!
Oct. 3 Austin TX @ Paramount Theater Oct. 4 San Francisco @ Palace of Fine Arts Oct. 5 Seattle @ Town Hall --- Oct. 25 Chicago @ Vic Theate r Oct. 26 Boston @ The Wilbur Oct. 27 Washington DC @ Lisner Auditorium Oct. 29 Newark NJ @ New Jersey Performing Arts Center
S10 E114 · Mon, July 04, 2022
Speaking Tour! Live and in person!
For all the details on the paperback tour click here: bit.ly/ mikeduncantour More info on the October speaking performances as soon as we have firm dates/times/tickets.
S10 E113 · Mon, July 04, 2022
10.103- The Final Chapter
See you on the other side.
S10 E112 · Mon, June 27, 2022
Dizzy WIth Success
So dizzy. So much success.
S10 E111 · Sat, June 18, 2022
10.101- The United Oppositon
To be in power, or not to be in power, that is the question...
S10 E110 · Fri, June 10, 2022
History Never Ends
After one hundred episodes, you might agree!
S10 E109 · Wed, June 01, 2022
The Testament
It's a faaaaaaaaaaaaaaake.
S10 E108 · Tue, May 24, 2022
The Union of Soviet Socialst Republics
Forward in the USSR
S10 E107 · Tue, May 17, 2022
The Trial of the SRs
There's no business like show business.
S10 E106 · Wed, May 11, 2022
Starving To Death
You know we're covering an upbeat period of history when the title of the episode is "Starving To Death"
S10 E105 · Mon, April 25, 2022
Russian Empire Soviet Empire
Tbh, it's bit like one of those "circle five differences in these two pictures that otherwise seem identical" games.
S10 E104 · Mon, April 18, 2022
The New Policies
When the old policies aren't working...try new policies!
S10 E103 · Mon, April 11, 2022
The Kronstadt Rebellion
Poetically, or ominously, coinciding with the 50th Anniversary of the Paris Commune...
S10 E102 · Mon, April 04, 2022
Long Live the Bolsheviks Death to the Communists
[Insert Spider-Man meme here]
S10 E101 · Mon, March 28, 2022
The Battle of Warsaw
So close yet so far away.
S10 E100 · Tue, March 15, 2022
The Polish Soviet War
Why stop fighting when you can keep fighting?
S10 E99 · Mon, March 07, 2022
The Collapse of the Whites
Spoiler Alert in the title.
S10 E98 · Mon, February 28, 2022
The Moscow Directive
To Moscow!
S10 E97 · Mon, February 21, 2022
Anarchy in Ukraine
Nestor Makhno thy time has come. Sponsors DrinkTrade.com/revolutions Ritual.com/revolutions
S10 E96 · Mon, February 14, 2022
The Communist Soviets
All power to the Soviets!* *The Communist Party --------------------- APRIL 30, 2022: Live Performance at Coletivo in Milwaukee.
S10 E95 · Tue, February 08, 2022
The German Revolution
There *was* a revolution in Germany. But it wasn't like the revolution in Russia. Sponsors: Harrys.com/revolutions BetterHelp.com/revolutions
S10 E94 · Mon, January 31, 2022
The End of the World
The end of WWI was a pretty big deal all things considered. Sponsors: Audible.com/revolutions DrinkTrade.com/revolutions GreenChef.com/revolutions130
S10 E93 · Mon, January 24, 2022
Terror Is Necessary
But is it though? sponsor: ritual.com/REVOLUTIONS
S10 E92 · Mon, January 17, 2022
The House of Special Purpose
Time to tie up some loose ends.
S10 E91 · Mon, January 10, 2022
The Revolt of the Left SRs
Hey it was worth a shot. Well, actually, probably not. Register for digital book talk with me and Jonathan Katz on his new book: Gangsters of Capitalism Jan 18 w/ Politics and Prose.
S10 E90 · Mon, December 20, 2021
The Revolt of the Czechoslovak Legion
Time to play the wild card.
S10 E89 · Mon, December 13, 2021
Reds and Whites
Time to head into the final lap...
S10 E89 · Mon, December 13, 2021
10.79- Reds and Whites
Time to head into the final lap...
S10 E88 · Mon, December 06, 2021
Neither War Nor Peace
What's better than war and peace? Neither war nor peace!
S10 E87 · Mon, November 29, 2021
Brest Litovsk
Dance dance revolution.
S10 E85 · Tue, November 23, 2021
Liberty or Victory
Can anyone guess which one Lenin and the Bolsheviks will choose?
S10 E84 · Mon, November 15, 2021
The People's Commissars
The Bolsheviks caught the car. Now they had to figure out what to do with it.
S10 E83 · Tue, November 09, 2021
The Great October Socialist Revolution
We made it.
S10 E80 · Tue, November 02, 2021
Zeno's Revolution
Wherein we keep moving toward the October Revolution by progressing halfway to halfway to halfway to halfway... Link: Event w/ Dr. Faith Hillis for her book Utopia's Discontents .
S10 E79 · Sun, October 24, 2021
Episode 10.73 Episoded Delayed Until Next Week
[Insert Frowny Face Emojis Here] But I will still be in Pasadena Oct 27! Link to All The Details .
S10 E79 · Mon, October 18, 2021
The Decision
Comrade Lenin says don't look a gift horse in the mouth. Link to details on the talk/signing in Pasadena !
S10 E77 · Sun, October 10, 2021
The Democratic Conference
Links to tour details... Minneapolis Oct 11: Magers and Quinn Naperville Oct 12: Anderson's Bookshop Madison/Verona Oct 13: Kismet Books Milwaukee Oct 14: Boswells Book Company Pasadena Oct 27: Vromans Bookstore
S10 E76 · Wed, October 06, 2021
NEXT WEEK! AN UPPER MIDWEST SIGNING TOUR! COME!
Links to details... Main page (scroll down): Minneapolis: Magers and Quinn Chicago: Anderson's Bookshop Madison: Kismet Books Milwaukee: Boswells Book Company
S10 E75 · Mon, October 04, 2021
The Kornilov Affair
Not a political plot. A sitcom plot.
S10 E74 · Mon, September 27, 2021
The July Days
When you come at the king, best not miss.
S10 E73 · Mon, September 06, 2021
The June Offensive
Don't put all your eggs in one basket, folks.
S10 E72 · Wed, September 01, 2021
The April Crisis
April 1917 reminds us sometimes foreign affairs DO matter in domestic politics. --- The H2W related podcast appearances I mentioned: Based on a True Story with Dan LeFebvre. Great chat about Lafayette in film and TV. KPFA's Letters and Politics with Mitch Jeserich. This one is a video! Tides of History with Patrick Wyman. More of me and Patrick being me and Patrick. So good, informative, and fun. My History Can Beat Up Your Politics One of the O.G. podcasts. Since 2006!
S10 E71 · Mon, August 23, 2021
Finland Station
Wherein the Bolsheviks call for an Uber. The New Yorker Article by Adam Gopnick The New Republic Article by David Klion (Hi David!) CBS This Morning Segment Look ma I'm on the tee-vee.
S10 E70 · Mon, August 16, 2021
The Dawn of a New Day
The February Revolution succeeded! Everything is great now! Get tix for Hero of Two Worlds Events! Aug 20 Politics and Prose with Jamelle Bouie Aug 23 Midtown Scholar with Ben Rhodes Aug 24 The Strand with Alexis Coe Aug 31 Harvard Bookstore with Patrick Wyman.
S10 E69 · Mon, August 09, 2021
The Origin of Dual Power
The Duma is about to get a new roommate: The Petrograd Soviet Sign up fast for Hero of Two Worlds Events! Aug 20 Politics and Prose with Jamelle Bouie Aug 23 Midtown Scholar with Ben Rhodes Aug 24 The Strand with Alexis Coe Aug 31 Harvard Bookstore with Patrick Wyman.
S10 E68 · Mon, August 02, 2021
Abdication
Good riddance to Dear Nicky. Sign up fast for Hero of Two Worlds Events! Aug 20 Politics and Prose with Jamelle Bouie Aug 23 Midtown Scholar with Ben Rhodes Aug 24 The Strand with Alexis Coe Aug 31 Harvard Bookstore with Patrick Wyman.
S10 E67 · Mon, July 26, 2021
International Women's Day
The February Revolution began on International Women's Day Meanwhile...Lafayette Events! Aug 20 Politics and Prose with Jamelle Bouie Aug 23 Midtown Scholar with Ben Rhodes Aug 24 The Strand with Alexis Coe Aug 31 Harvard Bookstore with Patrick Wyman.
S10 E66 · Mon, July 19, 2021
The Precipice
Really should have called this episode The Verge. Come hang out with Patrick Wyman and Me on July 22 to celbrate the launch of his book The Verge! Pre-Order Hero of Two Worlds!
S10 E65 · Mon, July 12, 2021
The Abyss That Lies Ahead
Why get off the road to ruin when you can just stay on it? Pre-order Hero of Two Worlds!
S10 E64 · Sun, July 04, 2021
Stupidity or Treason?
You make the call. Pre-order Hero of Two Worlds! Sponsor: harrys.com/revolutions
S10 E63 · Mon, June 28, 2021
Inflation and Scarcity
Inflation and scarcity are not exactly solid foundations to base the stability of a regime. Link: The Hero of Two Worlds bookshop map Tell us where you pre-ordered the book!
S10 E62 · Mon, June 14, 2021
Great War Great Offensive
Ok, maybe it wasn't a great war, but it *was* a great offensive. Link: Bookstore Map (scroll down) Sponsor: audible.com/revolutions
S10 E59 · Fri, June 11, 2021
SNEAK PREVIEW: Hero of Two Worlds Chapter Four
Lafayette comes to America! Enjoy! A link to pre-order the book! A link to the map to tell us where you pre-ordered the book! Scroll down it's at the bottom. Thanks!
S10 E59 · Sun, June 06, 2021
Great War Great Retreat
When it started, everyone thought it was gonna be a regular war. But it turned out to be a *great* war. Sponsor: Harrys.com/revolutions
S10 E58 · Mon, May 31, 2021
Whatever Happened To The International?
Wherein we finally talk about the Second International just so we can watch it die. Sponsor: Pre-Order Hero of Two Worlds!
S10 E57 · Mon, May 24, 2021
War or Revolution
War will cause another revolution? No! War will prevent another revolution. Sponsor: keeps.com/revolutions
S10 E56 · Mon, May 17, 2021
The Balkans
Confused by how events Balkans could spark a world war? Good news, you're not alone. All the Great Powers of Europe are right there with you. Sponsor: audible.com/revolutions
S10 E55 · Mon, May 10, 2021
What You Already Know About The Origins of WWI
You already know a lot actually! sponsor: harrys.com/revolutions
S10 E54 · Mon, April 19, 2021
Supplemental: The Streets of Paris
Au revoir Paris.
S10 E53 · Mon, April 12, 2021
Our Friend
A rapist protected by powerful friends? Who has ever heard of such a thing? Sponsor: audible.com/revolutions
S10 E52 · Mon, April 05, 2021
The Holy Man
Why be an illiterate Siberian peasant when you can be a sought after curiosity in St. Petersburg. sponsor: awaytravel.com/revolutions
S10 E51 · Mon, March 29, 2021
The Tsarevich
Wherein the gods hate me, but they hated Alexei Romanov even more... Sponsor: HelloFresh/Revolutions12
S10 E50 · Mon, March 22, 2021
The Death of Reform
Stolypin's reforms died. Then Stolypin died.
S10 E49 · Mon, March 15, 2021
The Duma of Lords and Lackeys
After re-writing election laws to ensure a Duma he could work with, Prime Minister Stolypin finally had a Duma he could work with. Sponsor: harrys.com/revolution .
S10 E48 · Mon, March 08, 2021
The Permanent Revolution
Why have two revolutions when you can have one big long revolution? sponsor: audible.com/revolutions
S10 E47 · Sun, February 28, 2021
The Disunity Congresses
Unity Congress more like DISunity Congress, amirite? sponsor: audible.com/revolutions.
S10 E46 · Sun, February 21, 2021
Bolshevik Bank Heist
Who expropriates the expropriators? sponsor: harrys.com/revolutions
S10 E45 · Sun, January 24, 2021
The Coup of 1907
Wherein we ask the ask the eternal question: Was it really a coup? Sponsor: HelloFresh
S10 E44 · Mon, January 18, 2021
The Stolypin Reforms
To celebrate his new reform program, Prime Minster Stolypin handed out commemorative neckties. Sponsor: harrys.com/revolutions
S10 E43 · Mon, January 11, 2021
The Duma of National Anger
They didn't get dubbed "The Duma of National Anger" because they were quiescent and complacent. Sponsor: audible.com/revolutions
S10 E42 · Sun, January 03, 2021
Relaunch and Recap
Last time on the Revolutions Podcast...
S10 E41 · Fri, December 25, 2020
What Happened
Wherein I explain what the heck happened to me.
S10 E40 · Sun, April 05, 2020
The End of Part I
Maybe if Nicholas hadn't been so set on rejecting the verdict of 1905, there wouldn't be a Part II to look forward to.
S10 E39 · Sun, March 29, 2020
The Days of Freedom
The Days of Freedom could be numbered in days.
S10 E38 · Sun, March 22, 2020
The General Strike
That time everyone stayed home from work. Sponsor: audible.com/revolutions .
S10 E37 · Sun, March 15, 2020
The Bulygin Constitution
When you think you're out in the front of the pack, but really you're being lapped. Sponsor: Harrys.com/revolutions
S10 E36 · Mon, March 09, 2020
Sinking Ships
When you pray for a miracle and all God sends is a metaphor. Voyage of the Damned Video Battle of Tsushima Video
S10 E35 · Mon, March 02, 2020
The Wave of Protest
Bloody Sunday triggered the largest popular protests the Russian Empire had ever seen. sponsor: away.com/revolutions20
S10 E34 · Mon, February 24, 2020
Bloody Sunday
When people are crying out for help, maybe don't murder them in the streets. Sponsor: audible.com/revolutions
S10 E33 · Mon, February 17, 2020
The Union of Liberation
The Russian Revolution of 1905 actually began in 1904. Sponsor: harrys.com/revolutions
S10 E32 · Mon, February 10, 2020
A Big Mistake
What happens when you think victory will be easy, defeat will be catastrophic...and then you start to lose?
S10 E31 · Mon, February 03, 2020
The SRs
When you can't decide whether to cultivate the revolutionary potential of the peasants or assassinate government officials, the SRs say: why not both?
S10 E30 · Mon, January 27, 2020
Bolsheviks and Mensheviks
When you have a majority, flaunt it.
S10 E29 · Mon, January 20, 2020
The Spark
To build a fire one first needs a spark.
S10 E28 · Sun, January 19, 2020
Revolutions Podcast Update- The End Is Nigh?
Is the end nigh? Not really. But it will be soon!
S10 E27 · Mon, December 23, 2019
Coming Together Drifting Apart
As factional disputes arose, radical Russians attempt to forge larger alliances. sponsor: casper.com/revolutions
S10 E26 · Mon, December 16, 2019
The Far East
In the 1890s Russia expanded its influence in the far east, which put them on a collision course with Japan. Sponsor: Harrys.com/revolutions
S10 E25 · Mon, December 09, 2019
Senseless Dreams
Someone was having senseless dreams alright.
S10 E24 · Mon, December 02, 2019
The Union of Struggle for The Emancipation of the Working Class
Relationship Status: Lenin, Plekhanov, and Martov are all on the same side. This won't always be the case. Sponsor: casper.com/revolutions
S10 E23 · Mon, November 25, 2019
On Agitation
Why propagandize when you can agitate? Sponsor: harrys.com/revolutions
S10 E22 · Mon, November 18, 2019
Vladimir and Nadya
The great Marxist meet cute. Sponsor: audible.com/revolutions
S10 E21 · Sun, November 10, 2019
The Socialist Revolutionaries
Narodism didn't die after 1881. It just went into hibernation. sponsor: awaytravel.com/revolutions20
S10 E20 · Mon, November 04, 2019
The Liberal Tradition (Such As It Is)
If it's not radical and it's not reactionary, it must be liberal. sponsor: harrys.com/revolutions.
S10 E19 · Mon, October 21, 2019
Nicky and Alix
When Nicky met Alix... Link to the Pax Britannica Interview Link to the Eastern Border Interview Sponsor: audible.com/revolutuions
S10 E18 · Mon, October 14, 2019
The Witte System
If your nascent bourgeoisie isn't big enough or rich enough to industrialize your Empire, just call Sergei Witte. He'll know what to do.
S10 E17 · Mon, October 07, 2019
The Emancipation of Labor Group
Everyone know Marxism isn't applicable to Russia. What my theory presupposes is...what if it did? sponsor: harrys.com/revolutions
S10 E16 · Mon, September 30, 2019
The Russian Colony
Time to start mixing the baking soda and vinegar.
S10 E15 · Mon, September 23, 2019
The Tsar Must Die
Kids today have no respect. Sponsor: casper.com/revolutions
S10 E14 · Mon, September 16, 2019
The Tsar Liberator
After the disaster of the Crimean War, it was time for an era of Great Reform. Sponsor: audible.com/revolutions
S10 E13 · Mon, September 09, 2019
Orthodoxy, Autocracy, Nationality
Really missed a chance to call this episode "The Three Pillars of Russian Absolutism. Come hang out with us at soundeducation.fm
S10 E12 · Mon, August 26, 2019
The Decembrists
In December 1825, the Decembrists became the Decembrists. Sponsor: casper.com
S10 E11 · Mon, August 19, 2019
War and Peace
This week, it's nothing less than The Divine Savior vs. The Antichrist
S10 E10 · Mon, August 05, 2019
The Russian Empire
Peter the Great and Catherine the Great made the Russian Empire great.
S10 E9 · Sun, July 28, 2019
The Third Rome
Two Romes have fallen. The third stands. And there will be no fourth. No one shall replace your Christian Tsardom!
S10 E8 · Sun, July 07, 2019
The Red And The Black
In 1872, the First International fractured into rival camps led by Marx and Bakunin.
S10 E7 · Mon, July 01, 2019
Paris Commune Revisited
Wherein we revisit the Paris Commune.
S10 E6 · Mon, June 24, 2019
True Liberty, True Equality, and True Fraternity
All Mikhail Bakunin wanted was a world without bosses. Sponsor: audible.com/revolutions
S10 E5 · Mon, June 17, 2019
The Adventures of Mikhail Bakunin
Mikhail Bakunin circumnavigated the globe and came back convinced that coercive authority was the pits. Direct Link: 10.5- The Adventures of Mikhail Bakunin Sponsor: casper.com/revolutions
S10 E4 · Mon, June 10, 2019
Historical Materialism
The history of all hitherto existing society is the history of class struggles? Come see us: Intelligent Speech Conference
S10 E3 · Mon, June 03, 2019
The Three Pillars of Marxism.
According to Lenin, Karl Marx was, "the genius who continued and consummated the three main ideological currents of the 19th century, as represented by the three most advanced countries of mankind: classical German philosophy, classical English political economy, and French socialism combined with French revolutionary doctrines in general.” Come see us in NY: Intelligent Speech Conference.
S10 E2 · Mon, May 27, 2019
The Adventures of Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels
Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels dreamed of revolution. But what happens when the revolution comes and then goes? Sponsor: audible.com/revolutions Recommendation: The Once and Future King
S10 E1 · Mon, May 20, 2019
The International Working Men's Association
In 1864, a group of working men formed an international association called The International Working Men's Association.
Trailer · Mon, May 13, 2019
Revolutions Podcast Update
A Revolutions Podcast Update. Intelligent Speech Sound Education See ya in a week!
S9 E28 · Tue, March 12, 2019
The Institutional Revolution
The winds have now swept Mexico. To what end? I'll be in Copenhagen: CPH:DOX March 26
S9 E27 · Mon, March 04, 2019
The Last Caudillo
It's time to bring the Mexican Revolution to a close Sponsor: audible.com/revolutions
S9 E26 · Mon, February 25, 2019
Loyalty and Betrayal
In 1918 and 1919, it was hard to tell whether the Mexican Revolution was heating up or cooling down. Sponsor: harrys.com/revolutions
S9 E25 · Sun, February 17, 2019
9.24- Swinging From A Tree
In 1917, Villa said he would fight on until Carranza was swinging from a tree. Sponsor: https://molekule.com/
S9 E24 · Mon, February 11, 2019
9.23- The Constitution of 1917
In 1917 Mexico got a new constitution. sponsor: audible.com/revolutions .
S9 E23 · Mon, February 04, 2019
9.22- The Punitive Expedition
In March 1916, the United States invaded Mexico. Again. Dome and Bedlam: Ep. 27 Mike Duncan Unscripted Baseball Content Sponsor Link: away.com/revolutions20
S9 E22 · Sun, January 27, 2019
9.21- Death To The Gringos
In November, 1915 Pancho Villa declared death to the gringos. Sponsor link: audible.com/revolutions
S9 E21 · Mon, January 21, 2019
9.20- The Guns of Veracruz
Wherein Pancho Villa is infected with a fatal case of hubris. Sponsor: harrys.com/revolutions
S9 E20 · Mon, January 14, 2019
9.19- The Conventionists
In October 1914 the Aguascalientes Convention met to decide the future of Mexico. Sponsor: Care/Of
S9 E19 · Mon, December 17, 2018
9.18- The Fall of Huerta
In the summer of 1914, the armies of Obregón, Villa, and Zapata drove Huerta into exile.
S9 E18 · Mon, December 10, 2018
9.17- The Occupation of Veracruz
In April 1914 the United States invaded Mexico. Get 30% off The Storm Before the Storm : Use 30ROME at Checkout Sponsor Link: audible.com/revolutions
S9 E17 · Mon, December 03, 2018
9.16- The Legend of Pancho Villa
Was Pancho Villa an Avenging Angel, Robin Hood, or King of the Bandits? Yes.
S9 E16 · Mon, November 26, 2018
9.15- The Constitutionalists
Let us begin Phase II of the Mexican Revolution... Sponsor: harrys.com/revolutions
S9 E15 · Mon, November 19, 2018
9.14- The Ten Tragic Days
Actually it was more like 13, but who's counting.
S9 E14 · Mon, November 12, 2018
9.13- The Plan of Ayala
After becoming President, Madero decided to alienate his old friends.
S9 E13 · Sun, November 04, 2018
9.12- No Peace
After being elected President of Mexico, Francisco Madero enjoyed no peace.
S9 E12 · Mon, October 29, 2018
9.11- Not Quite President Madero
In the summer of 1911, Francisco Madero was not quite President. And that was a bit of a problem. sponsor: audible.com/revolutions
S9 E11 · Mon, October 22, 2018
9.10- Chickens Coming Home To Roost
How Porfirian politics helped destroy the Porfiriato
S9 E10 · Tue, October 16, 2018
SBTS Epilogue- The Failure of the Sullan Constitution
Sulla died believing he had saved the Roman Republic. Boy was he ever wrong. Can you do any better? Can You Save The Roman Republic? Check out the book: thestormbeforethestorm.com
S9 E9 · Sun, October 14, 2018
9.09- The Tiger
In the spring of 1911, Francisco Madero unleashed the tiger. Let's see if he can control it. Choose Your Own Adventure Game: Can You Save The Republic? Tour Dates! Oct 15 -- Toronto -- Ben McNally’s Oct 16 -- NYC -- The Strand Oct 17 -- Nashville -- Parnassus Books Oct 18 -- Atlanta -- The Carter Library (hosted by A Capella Books)
S9 E8 · Mon, October 08, 2018
9.08- The Plan of San Luis
Francisco Madero had a plan, but it didn't really work. Choose Your Own Adventure Game: Can You Save The Republic? Tour Dates! Oct 15 -- Toronto -- Ben McNally’s Oct 16 -- NYC -- The Strand Oct 17 -- Nashville -- Parnassus Books Oct 18 -- Atlanta -- The Carter Library (hosted by A Capella Books) Come! It's fun! Sponsor: Casper.com/revolutions
S9 E7 · Mon, September 24, 2018
9.07- Morelos
Welcome to Morelos. I'd like to introduce you to your host, Emiliano Zapata. Sponsor: HelloFresh.com/revolutions60 Tour Dates! Oct 15 -- Toronto -- Ben McNally’s Oct 16 -- NYC -- The Strand Oct 17 -- Nashville -- Parnassus Books Oct 18 -- Atlanta -- The Carter Library (hosted by A Capella Books) Come! It's fun!
S9 E6 · Mon, September 17, 2018
9.06- The Presidential Succession of 1910
After Porfirio Diaz said he welcomed a democratic opposition, many foolishly took him at his word. Tour Dates! Oct 15 -- Toronto -- Ben McNally’s Oct 16 -- NYC -- The Strand Oct 17 -- Nashville -- Parnassus Books Oct 18 -- Atlanta -- The Carter Library (hosted by A Capella Books) Come! It's fun! Sponsor: harrys.com/revolutions
S9 E5 · Mon, September 10, 2018
9.05- The Creelman Interview
Just as Mexico was being kicked around by an economic crisis, Porfirio Diaz dropped a political bombshell. Sponsor: casper.com/revolutions
S9 E4 · Mon, September 03, 2018
9.04- The Porfiriato
Porfirio Diaz ruled Mexico for so long they named a whole section of Mexican history after him. Sponsor: harrys.com/revolutions
S9 E3 · Mon, August 27, 2018
9.03- Mexico
In the years after independence, Mexico was a bit unstable. Sponsor: Audible.com/revolutions .
S9 E2 · Mon, August 20, 2018
9.02- The Cry of Dolores
In 1810, Father Hidalgo let forth the Cry of Dolores.
S9 E1 · Sun, August 12, 2018
9.01- New Spain
Just by way of refresher, since I know everyone took such good notes during episode 5.1 and 5.2 sponsor: Harrys.com/revolutions
S8 E8 · Mon, June 25, 2018
8.8- The Bloody Week
The last week of May 1871 was indeed a very bloody week. Sponsor link: Audible.com/revolutions
S8 E7 · Sun, June 17, 2018
8.7- Year 79
🎶Tonight I'm gonna party like it's the year seventy-nine 🎶
S8 E6 · Wed, June 13, 2018
8.6- The Commune
The Paris Commune was formally inaugurated on March 28, 1871. Unfortunately no one could agree on what that meant.
S8 E5 · Mon, June 04, 2018
8.5- The Cannons
On March 18, 1871 the government of Adolphe Thiers attempted to seize control of the National Guard's cannons. It didn't go well. Fundraiser! revolutionspodcastfundraiser.com
S8 E4 · Mon, May 28, 2018
8.4- The Siege of Paris
You know you're rich when you can afford to eat rats. Fundraiser! revolutionspodcastfundraiser.com
S8 E3 · Sun, May 20, 2018
8.3- The Government of National Defence
In September 1870, everyone in Paris prepared for a siege. Some of them also prepared for revolution. Remember: revolutionspodcastfundraiser.com
S8 E2 · Sun, May 13, 2018
8.2- The Franco-Prussian War
Napoleon III hoped a war with Prussia would save his Empire. Instead it destroyed his Empire. Remember: revolutionspodcastfundraiser.com Hardball Times Article: Shohei Ohtani, The Bambino, and Bullet Joe This Week In Baseball History: Episode 47 - Leon Day Plays Two Ways
S8 E1 · Sun, May 06, 2018
8.1- The Second French Empire
First as tragedy, then as farce. Fundraiser: revolutionspodcastfundraiser.com Sponsor: casper.com/revolutions
S8 Enull · Mon, April 30, 2018
2018 Revolutions Fundraiser Announcment
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S7 E37 · Mon, April 30, 2018
7.33- What the Heck Just Happened
Let's figure out what the heck happened in 1848 revolutionspodcastfundraiser.com audible.com/revolutions
S7 E36 · Sun, March 25, 2018
7.32- The Bitter End
The bitter end of the Revolutions of 1848 arrived in the summer of 1849. Visit Audible! audible.com/revolutions Recs: The Storm Before the Storm (duh) and 30 Greatest Orchestral Workd
S7 E35 · Mon, March 19, 2018
7.31- The Assembly of the Damned
As the walls close in on the Revolutions of 1848, the final loose ends will be ground up by millstones, but still stamp the future with fertile soil to grow new liberty trees.
S7 E34 · Sun, March 11, 2018
7.30- The Crown From the Gutter
Wherein the King of Prussia is offered a dog's collar.
S7 E33 · Mon, March 05, 2018
7.29- The New Emperor
In Dec 1848, the Austrian Empire got a new Emperor.
S7 E32 · Mon, February 26, 2018
7.28- Prince President Bonaparte
In Dec 1848, Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte was elected president of France.
S7 E31 · Mon, February 19, 2018
7.27- The Flight of the Pope
In November 1848, the Pope took flight.
S7 E30 · Mon, February 12, 2018
7.26- The Battle For Vienna
After the Emperor declared war on Hungary, Vienna launched an uprising in October 1848.
S7 E29 · Mon, February 05, 2018
7.25- The Parliament of Professors
The Frankfurt Parliament is the symbol of the liberal German Revolution of 1848. That's not a compliment.
S7 E28 · Wed, January 31, 2018
7.24- The Turn of The Tide
In the summer of 1848, the forces of counter-revolution began to get the upper hand in central Europe.
S7 E27 · Mon, January 22, 2018
7.23- The First War of Italian Independence
On March 23, 1848 the Kingdom of Piedmont declared war on Austria.
S7 E26 · Sun, January 14, 2018
7.22- The April Laws
In April 1848, the Hungarians won the right to national self-government. But what about the other nations of the Kingdom of Hungary?
S7 E25 · Mon, January 08, 2018
7.21- Cracking Down and Backing Down
The Austrian Imperial Ministry had a habit of cracking down, but then backing down.
S7 E24 · Mon, December 25, 2017
7.20- Where Do You Draw The Line?
With German unification on the way, the question became who exactly was going to be unified anyway? Give a Gift Get A Gift: www.hachettebookgroup.com/ stormbeforethestorm
S7 E23 · Mon, December 18, 2017
7.19- The June Days
In June 1848, France discovered class conflict. Give a Gift Get A Gift: www.hachettebookgroup.com/ stormbeforethestorm Subscribe to Hardcore History Addendum
S7 E22 · Mon, December 04, 2017
7.18- Democracy In Action
The Provisional Government of France wanted a political revolution NOT a social revolution. Direct Link: Give a Gift Get A Gift: www.hachettebookgroup.com/ stormbeforethestorm Tour! 12/4/17 LOS ANGELES, CA Barnes & Noble -- The Grove , 7:00 PM Reading + Signing 12/5/17 SAN FRANCISCO, CA Book Passage , 6:00 PM Reading + Signing 12/6/17 PORTLAND, OR Powell's Books , 7:30 PM Back where it all began 12/7/17 SEATTLE, WA Elliott Bay Book Company , 7:00 PM Reading + Signing
S7 E21 · Sun, November 26, 2017
7.17- The Five Days of Milan
In March 1848, both Milan and Venice revolted against Austrian rule. Order the Storm Before The Storm: http://thestormbeforethestorm.com West Coast Tour: http://thestormbeforethestorm.com/tour
S7 E20 · Mon, November 20, 2017
7.16- We Crawled On Our Stomachs
The fall of the July Monarchy set off a chain reaction throughout Germany that climaxed with intense fighting in Berlin.
S7 E19 · Wed, November 15, 2017
7.15- Slaves No More
On your feet, Magyar, the homeland calls! The time is here, now or never! Shall we be slaves or free? This is the question, choose your answer.
S7 E18 · Mon, November 06, 2017
7.14- The Fall of Metternich
On March 13, 1848, Metternich fell. We did it! New York Times Bestseller List http://thestormbeforethestorm.com
S7 E17 · Mon, October 30, 2017
Politics & Prose Oct 28: The Storm Before the Storm Book Event
Enjoy! Unless you plan on coming to a future event, in which case you should probably stop listening right now!
S7 E16 · Mon, October 23, 2017
The Calm Before the Storm Before the Storm
The Storm Before the Storm is finally here! http://thestormbeforethestorm.com/ Find me on tour: http://thestormbeforethestorm.com/tour/ 10/24/17 BOSTON, MA Harvard Book Store , 7:00 PM Book launch! 10/25/17 NEW YORK, NY Book Culture , 7:00 PM In Conversation with Jared Yates Sexton 10/26/17 BROOKLYN, NY Powerhouse Arena , 7:00 PM Reading + Signing 10/27/17 PHILADELPHIA, PA Barnes & Noble -- Rittenhouse Square , 7:00 PM Reading + Signing 10/28/17 WASHINGTON DC, DC Politics & Prose , 1:00 PM Oh nothing but living out a childhood fantasy 11/4/17 MADISON, WI Wisconsin Book Festival: Wisconsin Historical Society , 10:30 AM Reading + Signing 11/9/17 MILWAUKEE, WI Boswell Books , 7:00 PM Reading + Signing 11/16/17 CHICAGO, IL Barnes & Noble -- Skokie Old Orchard , 7:00 PM Reading
S7 E15 · Mon, October 16, 2017
7.13- The Spectre of The French Revolution
There is a spectre haunting Europe.... 10/24/17 BOSTON, MA Harvard Book Store , 7:00 PM Book launch! 10/25/17 NEW YORK, NY Book Culture , Time TBD In Conversation w/ Jared Yates Sexton 10/26/17 BROOKLYN, NY Powerhouse Arena , 7:00 PM Reading + Signing 10/27/17 PHILADELPHIA, PA Barnes & Noble Rittenhouse Square , Time TBD Reading + Signing 10/28/17 WASHINGTON DC, DC Politics & Prose , 1:00 PM Oh nothing, just living out a childhood fantasy
S7 E14 · Mon, October 09, 2017
7.12- The Provisional Government
In 1848 there would be no replacing one Bourbon with another. 10/24/17 BOSTON, MA Harvard Book Store , 7:00 PM Book launch! 10/25/17 NEW YORK, NY Book Culture , Time TBD In Conversation w/ Jared Yates Sexton 10/26/17 BROOKLYN, NY Powerhouse Arena , 7:00 PM Reading + Signing 10/27/17 PHILADELPHIA, PA Barnes & Noble Rittenhouse Square , Time TBD Reading + Signing 10/28/17 WASHINGTON DC, DC Politics & Prose , 1:00 PM Oh nothing, just living out a childhood fantasy
S7 E13 · Mon, October 02, 2017
7.11- The Last King of the French
In February 1848 the National Guard had finally had enough of the July Monarchy Book Tour! 10/24/17 BOSTON, MA Harvard Book Store , 7:00 PM Book launch! 10/25/17 NEW YORK, NY Book Culture , Time TBD In Conversation w/ Jared Yates Sexton 10/26/17 BROOKLYN, NY Powerhouse Arena , 7:00 PM Reading + Signing 10/27/17 PHILADELPHIA, PA Barnes & Noble Rittenhouse Square , Time TBD Reading + Signing 10/28/17 WASHINGTON DC, DC Politics & Prose , 2:00 PM Oh nothing, just living out a childhood fantasy
S7 E12 · Mon, September 25, 2017
7.10- The Banquets
In 1847 and 1848 opposition leaders spent good money to eat bad food while listening to bad speeches. Pre-Order The Storm Before the Storm! Amazon Powells Barnes & Noble Indiebound Books-a-Million Indigo
S7 E11 · Mon, September 18, 2017
7.09- The Pope and the King
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S7 E10 · Mon, September 04, 2017
7.08- The Political Question
Do you want a constitution? Well, too bad. Pre-Order The Storm Before the Storm! Amazon Powells Barnes & Noble Indiebound Books-a-Million Indigo
S7 E9 · Sun, August 27, 2017
7.07- The Hungry Forties
The mid-1840s were a rotten time. Tides of History Interview History Fangirl Interview Pre-Order The Storm Before the Storm! Amazon Powells Barnes & Noble Indiebound Books-a-Million Indigo
S7 E8 · Wed, August 23, 2017
7.06- The Kingdom of Hungary
1000 years of Hungarian history in 38 minutes. Pre-Order The Storm Before the Storm! Amazon Powells Barnes & Noble Indiebound Books-a-Million Indigo
S7 E7 · Sun, August 13, 2017
7.05- Risorgimento
In the years after the Napoleonic conquest, the dream of Italian liberation and unification took root. Pre-Order The Storm Before the Storm! Amazon Powells Barnes & Noble Indiebound Books-a-Million
S7 E5 · Mon, August 07, 2017
7.04- The Austrian Empire
It may not be Holy or Roman anymore, but it was still an Empire... Pre-Order The Storm Before the Storm! Amazon Powells Barnes & Noble Indibound Books-a-Million
S7 E4 · Mon, July 31, 2017
7.03- The German Confederation
The long road to Germany has begun.
S7 E3 · Thu, July 27, 2017
The Storm Before The Storm: Chapter 1- The Beasts of Italy
Audio excerpt from The Storm Before the Storm: The Beginning of the End of the Roman Republic by Mike Duncan. Forthcoming Oct. 24, 2017. Pre-order a copy today! Amazon Powells Barnes & Noble Indibound Books-a-Million Or visit us at: revolutionspodcast.com thehistoryofrome.com
S7 E2 · Mon, July 24, 2017
7.02- Order and Liberty
The foundations of the July Monarchy were thin and shallow. Pre-Order The Storm Before the Storm! Amazon Powells Barnes & Noble Indibound Books-a-Million
S7 E1 · Mon, July 17, 2017
7.01- The Volcano
In January 1848 Europe was sleeping on a volcano. Pre-Order The Storm Before the Storm! Amazon Powells Barnes & Noble Indibound Books-a-Million
S6 E12 · Mon, May 29, 2017
6.08e- The June Rebellion
In June 1832 a bunch of radical republicans spontaneously broke out in song.
S6 E11 · Mon, May 22, 2017
6.08d- The Carbonari
In 1820 the Good Cousins staged a revolution in the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies.
S6 E10 · Mon, May 15, 2017
6.08c- Metternich
After the fall of Napoleon, Austrian Foreign Minister Metternich attempted to orchestrate a new conservative order in Europe. Sponsor: Bombfell.com/revolutions.
S6 E9 · Mon, May 08, 2017
6.08b- The Belgian Revolution
In 1830, the Belgians said we don't want to be a part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands anymore.
S6 E8 · Sun, April 30, 2017
6.8a- The Fait Accompli of 1830
What the heck did the rest of France think about the July Revolution? Sponsor Link: Audible.com/revolutions
S6 E7 · Mon, April 24, 2017
6.07- The Last King of France
King Charles X should have never signed the Four Ordinances. You know. In hindsight.
S6 E6 · Mon, April 17, 2017
6.06- The Duc d'Orleans
Time to get this piece on the board.
S6 E5 · Mon, April 10, 2017
6.05- The Barricades
On Wed July 28, 1830 the people of Paris proved that piles of rubble were the key to urban revolution.
S6 E4 · Sun, April 02, 2017
6.04- Stop The Presses
On Monday July 26, 1830 the Four Ordinances were published. On Tuesday July 27 the July Revolution began.
S6 E3 · Sun, March 26, 2017
6.03- Help Yourself And Heaven Will Help You
In early 1830 King Charles X tried to beat back the liberal opposition. Instead they came back stronger than ever.
S6 E2 · Mon, March 20, 2017
6.02- Charles The Simple
After ascending to the throne in 1824 Charles X wanted to impose his ultra-royalism on France, but his annoying subjects kept resisting.
S6 E1 · Mon, March 13, 2017
6.01- The Chain of Time
After the fall of Napoleon, the Bourbon monarchy was restored.
S5 E30 · Mon, February 13, 2017
5.27- The Labyrinth
In 1830, both Simon Bolivar and Gran Colombia died.
S5 E29 · Sun, February 05, 2017
5.26- Out the Window
On Sept 25, 1828 Simón Bolívar went out the window.
S5 E28 · Mon, January 30, 2017
5.25- The Tangled Swords
At the end of 1826 Simon Bolivar returned to Colombia to deal with the revolt of Jose Antonio Paez.
S5 E27 · Mon, January 23, 2017
5.24- The Republic of Bolivar
In 1825 Upper Peru became the independent nation of Bolivia.
S5 E26 · Mon, January 16, 2017
.23- Ayacucho
Wherein Gen. Sucre wins a very Bolivarian battle.
S5 E25 · Mon, December 12, 2016
5.22- The Guayaquil Conference
Simòn Bolívar and Jose de San Martin met for the first and only time in July 1822
S5 E24 · Sun, December 04, 2016
5.21- The Third Sister
In 1822, Antonio Jose Sucre and Simon Bolivar liberated Quito and made Gran Colombia whole. Sponsor Link: Harrys Razors
S5 E23 · Wed, November 23, 2016
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S5 E22 · Mon, November 21, 2016
5.20- The Sea Wolf
Lord Thomas Cochrane turned out to be the key to Peru.
S5 E21 · Mon, November 14, 2016
5.19- The Army of the Andes
José de San Martín gets zonked on opium and marches through the Andes.
S5 E20 · Mon, November 07, 2016
5.18- Liberation
On June 24, 1821 the Battle of Carabobo secured permanent independence for Venezuela. http://revolutionspodcastfundraiser.com/
S5 E19 · Mon, October 31, 2016
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S5 E18 · Mon, October 24, 2016
5.17a- Supplemental Gregor MacGregor
Do not buy land in Poyais.
S5 E17 · Sun, October 09, 2016
5.17- The Big Rock On The Side Of The Road
In 1820 a mutiny in Cádiz changed the course of Spanish American history. .
S5 E16 · Sun, October 02, 2016
5.16- Over The Mountains
In July 1819 Bolívar led a legendary march into the mountains to liberate New Granada once and for all.
S5 E15 · Mon, September 19, 2016
5.15- The Centaur of the Plains
In January 1818 Simón Bolívar met José Antonio Páez. The War of Venezuelan Independence would never be the same.
S5 E14 · Mon, September 12, 2016
5.14- El Jefe Supremo
With an assist from the Republic of Haiti, Simon Bolivar launched a new expedition to Venezuela in 1816.
S5 E13 · Mon, September 05, 2016
5.13- The Letter From Jamaica
Enter José de San Martín and Bernardo O'Higgins.
S5 E12 · Mon, August 29, 2016
5.12- The Desired One
The restoration of King Ferdinand VII spelled big trouble for Spanish American Independence.
S5 E11 · Mon, August 22, 2016
5.11- The Legions of Hell
In 1814 Simón Bolívar met the Legions of Hell. It wasn't pretty.
S5 E10 · Mon, August 15, 2016
5.10- War To The Death
Simón Bolívar left Venezuela in 1812. He came back in 1813.
S5 E9 · Sun, August 07, 2016
5.09- God's Divine Wrath
Things did not go well for the First Venezuelan Republic.
S5 E8 · Mon, July 25, 2016
5.08- The Patriotic Society For The Development of Agriculture and Livestock
in 1810 Simón Bolívar brought Francisco de Miranda home.
S5 E7 · Mon, July 18, 2016
5.07- The First Cry For Liberty
Further unrest plagued Spanish America in 1809 as the situation deteriorated back in Spain.
S5 E6 · Mon, July 11, 2016
5.06- The Abdications of Bayonne
In May 1808 Napoleon deposed the Spanish Monarchy.
S5 E5 · Sun, July 03, 2016
5.05- The Leander Expedition
1n 1806, two invasions of South America tested the waters of independence. Also, Bolívar swears to liberate his country or die trying.
S5 E4 · Sun, June 26, 2016
5.04- The Prince of Caracas
Enter Bolívar.
S5 E3 · Mon, June 20, 2016
5.03- The Precursors
After the Seven Years War the Spanish American Empire was hit with an array of revolts. Also six degrees of Francisco de Miranda.
S5 E2 · Sun, June 12, 2016
5.02- New Granada
After the Bourbons came to power they reformed the Spanish Empire and along the way created the Viceroyalty of New Granada.
S5 E1 · Mon, June 06, 2016
5.01- The Conquest
After Columbus "discovered" America the Spanish built up an empire upon which the sun never set.
S4 E20 · Sun, April 17, 2016
4.19- The History of Haiti
1806-Present. Enjoy.
S4 E19 · Mon, April 11, 2016
4.18- Death to the French
After declaring independence, Jean-Jacques Dessalines ordered the extermination of the white French.
S4 E18 · Sun, April 03, 2016
4.17a- The Haitian Declaration of Independence
Done at the headquarters of Gonaives, the first day of January 1804, the first year of independence.
S4 E17 · Sun, April 03, 2016
4.17- Independence
The new nation of Haiti was born on New Years Day 1804.
S4 E16 · Mon, March 28, 2016
4.16- Dying Like Flies
In the summer of 1802 the worst Yellow Fever epidemic on record hit Saint-Domingue--making it very difficult to re-impose slavery.
S4 E15 · Mon, March 21, 2016
4.15- The Leclerc Expedition
With the massive expedition he assembled, Bonaparte reckoned it would take three months to retake Saint-Domingue.
S4 E14 · Mon, March 14, 2016
4.14- The Constitution of 1801
In 1801 Toussaint Louverture annexed Santo Domingo and promulgated a new constitution without permission from France. First Consul Bonaparte was not amused.
S4 E13 · Mon, March 07, 2016
4.13- The War of Knives
From 1799-1800 Toussaint Louverture and Andre Rigaud fought a civil war for control of Saint-Domingue.
S4 E12 · Mon, February 29, 2016
4.12- Toussaint's Clause
Toussaint Louverture began to craft an independent foreign policy for Saint-Domingue in 1798.
S4 E11 · Mon, February 22, 2016
4.11- To Attempt the Impossible
In 1797, Touissant used the conservative victory in the elections of Year V to solidify his own position in Saint-Domingue.
S4 E10 · Mon, February 15, 2016
4.10- The Third Commission
By mid-1796, Toussaint Louverture had no rival on Saint-Domingue. Then Sonthonax came back.
S4 E9 · Mon, February 08, 2016
4.09- What The Future Will Bring
From the summer of 1794 to the summer of 1795, the future of Saint-Domingue hung in the balance.
S4 E8 · Mon, February 01, 2016
4.08- The Tricolor Commission
In February 1794, the National Convention not only ratified the emergency emancipation of the slaves, they extended it even further.
S4 E7 · Mon, January 25, 2016
4.07- The Citizens of June 20
Le Cap burns. White colonial rule ends. The slaves are freed.
S4 E6 · Mon, January 18, 2016
4.06- The Second Commission
The Second Commission was supposed to implement the Law of April 4 and defeat the slave uprising. This turned out to be harder than they thought.
S4 E5 · Mon, January 11, 2016
4.05- The Citizens of April 4
With slave revolts and civil war erupting in Saint-Domingue, the Legislative Assembly abolished all racial distinctions on April 4, 1792.
S4 E4 · Mon, January 04, 2016
4.04- Three Revolts
First the whites revolted. Then the free coloreds revolted. Then the slaves REALLY revolted.
S4 E3 · Mon, December 21, 2015
4.03- Free and Equal
The Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen sure seemed to imply that men were born free and equal in rights. In fact, it explicitly said so.
S4 E2 · Mon, December 14, 2015
4.02- The Web of Tension
Wherein we find out what everyone thought about everyone else. Direct Link: 4.02- The Web of Tension Sponsor link: http://casper.com/revolutions
S4 E1 · Mon, December 07, 2015
4.01- Saint-Domingue
The French colony of Saint-Domingue was the single most lucrative colony in the New World.
S3 E65 · Thu, November 26, 2015
3.55- The Retrospective
One last look back at the pile of severed heads.
S3 E64 · Mon, October 12, 2015
Special Announcement: Mike Duncan Inks a Book Deal
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S3 E63 · Sun, September 27, 2015
3.54- The Empire
Napoleon conquered Europe. Then he got beat and the Bourbons came back. Twitter: @mikeduncan
S3 E62 · Sun, September 27, 2015
3.53- The Consulate
After coming to power in 1799, First Consul Bonaparte achieved many of the Revolution's dreams and healed many of its open wounds. So he declared himself Emperor in 1804.
S3 E61 · Mon, September 21, 2015
3.52- There is Your Man
And his name is Napoleon Bonaparte. Sponsor Link: lynda.com/revolutions Me on Twitter: twitter.com/mikeduncan
S3 E60 · Mon, September 14, 2015
3.51- The Coup of Prairial
When the War of the Second Coalition got off to a terrible start for the French, the Triumvirate that had been running the Directory since 1797 was overthrown. Hey look I'm on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikeduncan
S3 E59 · Mon, September 07, 2015
3.50- The Second Coalition
While Bonaparte was off trying to conquer Egypt, the rest of Europe mobilized against France.
S3 E58 · Mon, August 31, 2015
3.49- The Egyptian Expedition
In July 1798 Bonaparte and his healthy, hopeful army arrived in Egypt. In August 1799 Bonaparte ditched his now demoralized, plague-ridden army and sailed for home.
S3 E57 · Mon, August 24, 2015
3.48- The Coup of Floreal
The Directory manipulated the elections of Year VI to block left-wing candidates. Meanwhile Talleyrand provoked the Americans into war and Bonaparte sailed for Egypt.
S3 E56 · Mon, August 17, 2015
3.47- The Directorial Terror
After Fructidor the Directory cracked down on the conservatives. They also created more sister republicans to systematically loot. Sponsor Link: http://lynda.com/revolutions
S3 E55 · Sun, August 09, 2015
3.46- The Coup of Fructidor
After taking a drubbing in the elections Year V, the Directory decided to just annul the results.
S3 E54 · Mon, August 03, 2015
3.45- The Fall of Mantua
Bonaparte almost gets beat! But then he doesn't. Also don't invade Ireland in December. sponsor link: http://lynda.com/revolutions.
S3 E53 · Mon, July 20, 2015
3.44- The War Feeds Itself
Control the central position. Move on the rear. Live off the land. Sponsor Link: http://lynda.com/revolutions
S3 E52 · Mon, July 13, 2015
3.43- The Conspiracy of Equals
The adventures of everyone's favorite proto-communist. k
S3 E51 · Sun, July 05, 2015
3.42- The Whiff of Grapeshot
When the Thermidorean Convention introduced the Constitution of Year III, the political Right went a little nuts.
S3 E50 · Sun, June 28, 2015
3.41- Bread and the Constitution of 1793
That's the slogan that rallied the last remnents of the sans culottes to action...right before they got crushed by the Thermidorean Convention.
S3 E49 · Mon, June 22, 2015
3.40- The Frozen Rivers
The terrible winter of 1794-95 helped France push back all her enemies. Also...Poland!
S3 E48 · Sun, June 14, 2015
3.39- The Death of the Jacobins
After the events of 9 Thermidor, the Revolution began to swing back to the right.
S3 E46 · Mon, June 08, 2015
3.38- Thermidor
The events of 9 Thermidor II brought Act I of the French Revolution to a gruesome end.
S3 E47 · Mon, June 08, 2015
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S3 E45 · Mon, June 01, 2015
3.37- The Republic of Virtue
If the mainspring of popular government in peacetime is virtue, amid revolution it is at once virtue and terror: virtue, without which terror is fatal; terror, without which virtue is impotent.
S3 E44 · Sun, May 24, 2015
3.36- The Liquidation Process
In the spring of 1794. the Revolution devoured a few of her most beloved children. sponsor link: lynda.com/revolutions
S3 E43 · Mon, May 18, 2015
3.35- The Law of 14 Frimaire
At the end of 1793, the Committee of Public Safety completed it's consolidation of power.
S3 E42 · Mon, May 11, 2015
3.34c- Citizen Genet
Do not get into a popularity contest with George Washington. spnsor link: lynda.com/revolutions
S3 E41 · Mon, April 27, 2015
3.34b- Phillippe Egalite
Marie Antoinette thought he was behind EVERYTHING sponsor link: lynda.com/revolutions
S3 E40 · Mon, April 20, 2015
3.34a- The Republican Calendar
In Oct 1793 the French Revolution took a stab at reforming time itself.
S3 E39 · Sun, April 12, 2015
3.34- Saturn's Children
In October 1793 the Reign of Terror got started with the executions of Marie Antoinette and the Girondins.
S3 E38 · Sun, April 05, 2015
3.33- The Geography of Terror
In the fall of 1793, the French Republic started to gain traction against its enemies. Setting up the stage for the Reign of Terror. sponsor: lynda.com/revolutions
S3 E37 · Sun, March 29, 2015
3.32- The Committee of Public Safety
In the summer of 1793 a re-organized Committee of Public Safety began to consolidate power.
S3 E36 · Mon, March 23, 2015
3.31- The Man of Blood Part Deux
In the summer of 1793 the Revolutionaries in Paris were besieged from all sides.
S3 E35 · Mon, March 16, 2015
3.30- The 250th Episode
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S3 E34 · Sun, March 08, 2015
3.29- The Purge of the Girondins
On May 31-June 2, 1793 Paris once again rose in armed insurrection against the national government.
S3 E33 · Sun, March 01, 2015
3.28- Provincial Revolt
In the spring of 1793 revolts against Paris started erupting all over France. Sponsor: lynda.com/revolutions
S3 E32 · Mon, February 16, 2015
3.27- Advance and Retreat
After the Battle of Valmy the French armies advanced on all fronts.
S3 E31 · Sun, February 08, 2015
3.26- The Trial of Louis XVI
King Louis XVI was put on trial by the National Convention and executed Jan 21, 1793.
S3 E30 · Sun, February 01, 2015
3.25- The National Convention
The National Convention voted unanimously to abolish the monarchy on Sept 21, 1792. Then they proceeded to go at each others throats. Sponsor: lynda.com/revolutions
S3 E29 · Mon, January 26, 2015
3.24- The September Massacres
With the Allied armies approaching Paris, the sans-culottes broke into all the prisoners and slaughtered the inmates.
S3 E28 · Mon, January 19, 2015
3.23- The Insurrection of August 10th
On Aug 10, 1792 the radical sections of Paris overthrew the monarchy. Store: revolutionspodcastfundraiser.com Sponsor: lynda.com/revolutions
S3 E27 · Mon, January 12, 2015
3.22- War
In April 1792 France declared war on Austria. Store: revolutionspodcastfundraiser.com
S3 E26 · Sun, January 04, 2015
3.21a Supplemental- Talleyrand
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S3 E25 · Sun, December 21, 2014
3.21- The Legislative Assembly
The new Legislative Assembly convened in October 1791 and quickly put France on the path to war. Fundraiser Store: http://revolutionspodcastfundraiser.com
S3 E24 · Mon, December 15, 2014
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S3 E23 · Mon, December 15, 2014
3.20- The Constitution of 1791
As the National Assembly drew to a close, the Triumvirate rose to power. http://revolutionspodcastfundraiser.com
S3 E22 · Mon, December 08, 2014
3.19- The Massacre of the Champ de Mars
After the Flight to Varennes, populist agistators in Paris called for an end to the monarchy, leading to a bloody confrontation in July 1791. Coming Dec 14: revolutionspodcastfundraiser.com
S3 E21 · Tue, November 25, 2014
The Flight of Emperor Palpatine
Would really like to get my hands on the salacious limericks the good Emperor composed while whacked on spice.
S3 E20 · Mon, November 24, 2014
3.18- The Flight to Varennes
In June 1791 the royal family tried to escape from Paris, but they were busted while passing through Verennes. Sponsor link: lynda.com/revolutions
S3 E19 · Mon, November 17, 2014
3.17- A Temporary Summit
After the Feast of the Federation, Revolutionary France was outwardly calm, but internally divided.
S3 E18 · Mon, November 10, 2014
3.16- The Society of 1789
In the leadup to the great Fête de la Fédération, the Marquis de Lafayette and a group of liberal nobles began to direct the course of the Revolution. 0 false 18 pt 18 pt 0 0 false false false /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin-top:0in; mso-para-margin-right:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:10.0pt; mso-para-margin-left:0in; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ascii-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;}
S3 E17 · Mon, November 03, 2014
3.15- The Rise of the Jacobins
After the move to Paris, radical delegates from the National Assembly formed a new political club to help push their agenda.
S3 E16 · Mon, October 27, 2014
3.14- The Women's March on Versailles
In October 1789 some angry houswives changed the course of the French Revolution. Sponsor Link: lynda.com/revolutions
S3 E15 · Sun, October 19, 2014
3.13a- The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen
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S3 E14 · Sun, October 19, 2014
3.13- The Rights of Man
After the Night of August 4th, the National Assembly divided into new political factions.
S3 E13 · Mon, October 13, 2014
3.12- The Great Fear
After a wave of chaos spread across France, the National Assembly abolished feudalism on the night of Aug. 4, 1789.
S3 E12 · Mon, October 06, 2014
3.11- The Fall of the Bastille
On July 14, 1789 a mob of angry Parisians stormed the Bastille.
S3 E11 · Mon, September 29, 2014
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S3 E10 · Mon, September 22, 2014
3.10- The Tennis Court Oath
On Day 2 of the Estates General, the Third Estate went on strike. Sponsor link: Lynda.com/revolutions
S3 E9 · Mon, September 15, 2014
3.9- What is the Third Estate?
The debate over the coming Estates General awakened the political consciousness of the Third Estate. Also the weather was rotten.
S3 E8 · Mon, September 08, 2014
3.8- The Day of the Tiles
The king's attempt to break the Parments in the summer of 1788 was was met by widespread resistence.
S3 E7 · Sun, August 31, 2014
3.7- The Séance Royale
S3 E6 · Mon, August 25, 2014
3.6- The Stately Quadrille
Round and round and round it goes...
S3 E5 · Sun, August 17, 2014
3.5- The Assembly of Notables
King Louis called the Assembly of Notables in early 1787 to approve a major fincancial reform package. But intead of rubber stamping the initiatives, the Notables scrutinized every detail.
S3 E4 · Sun, August 10, 2014
3.4- Necker and the Necklace
Just as the financial situation was about to explode the monarchy was hit by a public relations nightmare.
S3 E3 · Sun, August 03, 2014
3.3- Resistance to Reform
As power passed from Louis XV to Louis XVI, royal ministers attempted to implement reforms, but were thewarted at every turn.
S3 E2 · Sun, July 20, 2014
3.2-The Broken Regime
The Ancien Regime was a mess in desperate need of reform.
S3 E1 · Mon, July 14, 2014
3.1- The Three Estates
The population of pre-Revolutionary France was divided into Three Estates: the Church, the Nobility and Everyone Else.
S3 Enull · Mon, July 14, 2014
3.0 Revolutions Podcast Update
Tours. Episode Numbering. Money. Parlez-vous français?
S2 E17 · Sun, May 25, 2014
2.15a- The Bill of Rights
Hang them on the wall of every classroom.
S2 E16 · Sun, May 25, 2014
2.15- The Rising Sun
The ratification of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights marks the end of the Revolutionary Era.
S2 E15 · Sun, May 18, 2014
2.14- The Critical Period
Between the end of the War of Independence and the Constitutional Convention the new United States was plagued by problems. The Articles of Confederation were not up to solving them.
S2 E14 · Mon, May 12, 2014
2.13- The Articles of Confederation
As the newly independent United States trasitioned from war to peace, it was tripped up by the ineffective Articles of Confederation.
S2 E13 · Sun, May 04, 2014
2.12- Yorktown
Lord Cornwallis was trapped in Yorktown in October 1781. His surrender ended the American War of Independence.
S2 E12 · Sun, April 27, 2014
2.11- Tarleton's Quarter
Despite the thrashing he gave Horatio Gates at the Battle of Camden, Lord Cornwallis found the Carolinas slipping out of his grasp.
S2 E11 · Tue, April 22, 2014
2.10- Turning South
The Episode That Wouldn't Die.
S2 E10 · Sun, April 13, 2014
2.9- Valley Forge
After Saratoga the French joined the war, the British changed strategies and Washington's army spent a miserable winter at Valley Forge.
S2 E9 · Sun, March 30, 2014
2.8- Saratoga
Gentleman Johnny's Party Train ran into some trouble in 1777.
S2 E8 · Mon, March 24, 2014
2.7- Crossing the Delaware
With the revolution on the line, George Washginton led his army to victory at Trenton. Unfortunately he would be unable to stop the British from taking Philadelphia in 1777.
S2 E7 · Sun, March 16, 2014
2.6a- Supplemental The Declaration of Independence
When in the course of human events...
S2 E6 · Sun, March 16, 2014
2.6- Independence
The American colonies declared independence in July 1776. Then their armies got chased around New York.
S2 E5 · Sun, March 09, 2014
2.5- The Guns of Ticonderoga
After the skirmishes at Lexington and Concord, war between Britain and the colonies broke out. George Washington was appointed commander-in-chief and laid siege to Boston.
S2 E4 · Mon, March 03, 2014
2.4- The Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party led Parliament to pass the Intolerable Acts in 1774. The colonists were really super not amused.
S2 E3 · Sun, February 23, 2014
2.3- The Townshend Acts
After the failure of the Stamp Act, Parliament passed a new series of taxes known as the Townshend Acts. The colonists were not amused.
S2 E2 · Sun, February 16, 2014
2.2- The Stamp Act
After the French and Indian War, the British Ministry started levying new taxes on the colonies. The colonists were not amused.
S2 E1 · Mon, February 10, 2014
2.1- The Thirteen Colonies
A brief tour of the Thirteen Colonies.
S1 E23 · Sun, January 12, 2014
1.16- The Restoration
The English Monarchy was restored in 1660.
S1 E22 · Sun, January 12, 2014
1.16a Supplemental- Sir Edward Hyde, First Earl of Clarendon
After serving in Parliament and the courts of both Charles I and Charles II, Edward Hyde wrote a massively influential history of the English Civil Wars.
S1 E21 · Mon, January 06, 2014
1.15- The Good Old Cause
Oliver Cromwell died on September 3, 1658. His son and heir Richard was iunable to hold the Protectorate together.
S1 E20 · Wed, December 25, 2013
1.14a Supplemental- The War on Christmas
After the Puritans came to power they tried to abolish Christmas. Seriously.
S1 E19 · Sun, December 22, 2013
1.14- The Humble Petition and Advice
The dissolution of the First Protectorate Parliament led to the brief and unpopular Rule of the Major Generals. When the Second Protectorate Parliament was finally called they tried to make Oliver Cromwell king.
S1 E18 · Mon, December 16, 2013
1.13- The Instrument of Government
The Instrument of Government was the first written constituion in English history.
S1 E17 · Mon, December 09, 2013
1.12- In The Name of God Go
In 1653 Oliver Cromwell dissolved the Rump Parliament and then Barebone's Parliament dissolved itself. The Commonwealth was not getting off to a great start.
S1 E16 · Mon, December 02, 2013
1.12b- Supplemental The Diggers
God wanted me to tell you that property is theft.
S1 E15 · Mon, December 02, 2013
1.12a- Supplemental Freeborn John
For someone who was born free John Lilburne sure spent a lot of time in prison
S1 E14 · Sun, November 24, 2013
1.11a- Tour Announcement 2
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S1 E13 · Sun, November 24, 2013
1.11- The Crowning Mercy
Charles II raised an army of Scots to help him claim the throne, but they were defeated by Oliver Cromwell at Dunbar and Worcester.
S1 E12 · Mon, November 18, 2013
1.10- Regicide
After Pride's Purge, Charles I was executed by the Rump Parliament on January 30, 1649. Then Cromwell invaded Ireland.
S1 E11 · Mon, November 11, 2013
1.9- The Man of Blood
As the New Model Army debated the merits of constitutional democracy, King Charles was scheming to put himself back on the throne.
S1 E10 · Mon, November 04, 2013
1.8- Checkmate
After the Battle of Naseby ended the King's chances for military victory, he became the frustrating center of post-war negotiations.
S1 E9 · Mon, October 28, 2013
1.7a- Tour Announcement
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S1 E8 · Mon, October 28, 2013
1.7- The New Model Army
After years of muddling along, Parliament created a more professional army. They finally defeated King Charles at Nasbay in June 1645.
S1 E7 · Mon, October 21, 2013
1.6- The Solemn League And Covenant
In late 1643, Parliament sealed a military alliance with the Scots. Their combined force defeated the Royalists at Marston Moor.
S1 E6 · Sun, October 13, 2013
1.5- Cavaliers and Roundheads
After negotiations with Parliament broke down, King Charles raised his standard in August, 1642. The opening campaigns of the First Civil War tilted in the Royalists favor.
S1 E5 · Sun, October 13, 2013
1.5a- Supplemental- The Armies
A brief description of the soldiers who fought in the English Civil Wars.
S1 E4 · Mon, October 07, 2013
1.4- The Long Parliament
The Long Parliament convened in November 1640. Tensions ran high as Parliamentary leaders tried to assert control over the State.
S1 E3 · Mon, September 30, 2013
1.3- The Bishops' Wars
The Scots revolted after Charles tried to impose the Book of Common Prayer, forcing the King to recall Parliament.
S1 E2 · Mon, September 23, 2013
1.2- Personal Rule
In the 1630s, King Charles ruled without Parliament. His financial policies and religious innovations annoyed many of his subjects.
S1 E1 · Sun, September 15, 2013
1.1- The Kingdoms of Charles Stuart
In 1625 Charles Stuart became king of England, Scotland and Ireland. His relationship with Parliament immediately got off on the wrong foot.
Trailer · Sun, September 15, 2013
0.0- Introduction
Welcome to Revolutions.
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