Western Civ
Adam Walsh
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 been taken for granted. This podcast traces the development of western civilization starting in the ancient Near East, through Greece and Rome, past the collapse of the Western Roman Empire into the Dark Ages, and then follows European and, ultimately, American history as the western world moved into a dominant world position.
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Apr 14, 2023 • 48min
Episode 243: The Battle for Tenochtitlan
Cortés returns to Tenochtitlan and finally forces the great city into submission, effectively ending Old Mexico.WebsitePatreonWestern Civ 2.0
Apr 7, 2023 • 1h 10min
The Assyrians
Today I sit down with historian Eckart Frahm to discuss his new book: Assyria: The Rise and Fall of the World's First Empire. The Assyrians have a fascinating history that ranges from the ancient sands of Mesopotamia to the pages of the Old Testament. Frahm covers it all in this excellent and readable work. Click HERE to purchase the book. WebsiteSupport the ShowWestern Civ 2.0 Free Trial
Apr 7, 2023 • 49min
Episode 242: Spanish Recovery
Cortés recovers from the disaster of La Noche Triste and plans for a triumphant return to Tenochtitlan. At the same time, Smallpox ravages Central America.WebsiteAd-Free ShowsWestern Civ 2.0
Mar 31, 2023 • 40min
Episode 241: La Noche Triste
Cortés rushes back to Tenochtitlan only to find the city beyond saving. After the death of Montezuma, he has no choice but to cut his losses and run.WebsiteAd-Free ShowsTeaching MaterialsWestern Civ 2.0 Free Trial
Mar 24, 2023 • 52min
Episode 240: Montezuma and Cortés
Cortés gambles again, taking Montezuma captive in the hope that he can turn the entire kingdom over to Charles V. But, the arrival of a relief force from Cuba sent to capture Cortés upsets his plans.WebsiteAd-Free ShowsWestern Civ 2.0
Mar 17, 2023 • 57min
Episode 239: Tenochtitlan
Cortés finally reached the capital of the Mexica Empire and comes face to face with Montezuma.WebsiteAd-Free ShowsWestern Civ 2.0
Mar 10, 2023 • 49min
Episode 238: Who Needs "Orders" Anyway?
This is the episode where Cortés really starts to come into focus. Up to this point, he has been just another explorer. But after this episode, his ambitions come into focus: Mexico or bust.WebsitePatreonWestern Civ 2.0Teaching Materials
Mar 3, 2023 • 43min
Episode 237: A Gentlemanly Pirate
Hernan Cortes and his expedition continue to explore the Yucatan as they round toward modern-day Veracruz. He begins to learn what works and what does not as he encounters different tribes of indigenous peoples. Horses, it turns out, are a major advantage. Website: www.westerncivpodcast.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/westerncivpodcast Western Civ 2.0: www.glow.fm/westerncivTeaching Resources: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/History-Simulations
Feb 24, 2023 • 30min
Episode 236: Cortés
This week we finally meet Hernan Cortes. Cortes has an interesting history himself, though much of it remains shrouded in myth and shadow. Yet, in 1518 he gets tapped as the man to lead a new expedition west to follow up on Grijalva's latest voyage. Everyone thinks he is going to explore another island chain. What no one realizes is that he is about to run straight into the most powerful Mesoamerican kingdom. Website: www.westerncivpodcast.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/westerncivpodcastWestern Civ 2.0 Free Trial: www.glow.fm/westerncivTeaching Materials: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/History-Simulations
Feb 17, 2023 • 42min
Episode 235: Temples on the Sea
Hernan Cortes was not the first Spaniard to reach Mexico. But, somewhat shockingly, even as late as 1518, the Spanish did not know about Mexico. They knew something of the land to the west of Cuba, but not much. In this episode, I talk about the first interactions between the Mexica and the Spanish. Website: www.westerncivpodcast.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/westerncivpodcastWestern Civ 2.0: www.glow.fm/westerncivTeaching Materials: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/History-Simulations
