

The Year That Made Us Modern | Andrew Wilson
19 snips Jan 9, 2024
Expert Andrew Wilson discusses how the year 1776 shaped the post-Christian West, highlighting major historical events, the challenge of forgetfulness in the modern age, understanding history through storytelling, the influence of geography on the rise of the West, and the impact of industrialization on society.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Year 1776: A Convergence of Major Historical Events
03:12 • 2min
The Challenge of Forgetfulness in the Modern Age
05:25 • 16min
Understanding History Through Storytelling
21:45 • 2min
The Influence of Geography on the Rise of the West
24:12 • 5min
The Impact of Industrialization
28:43 • 25min