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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Dec 17, 2021 • 1h 45min
Bonus: Cleopatra of Egypt and Eleanor of Aquitaine
Here is a sneak peek of some of what goes on in our Patron's feed, available for $2 per month at patreon.com/westerncivdpodcast This is the first of four episodes detailing the lives of two of history's most important women: Cleopatra of Egypt and Eleanor of Aquitaine. In total, this four-part series covers their lives and the tumultuous times in which they lived in around six hours of total content. This is episode one of four. Check out more at westerncivpodcast.com or patreon.com/westerncivpodcastCheck out the Website: www.westerncivpodcast.comGet Ad-Free Versions of the Show: www.patreon.com/westerncivpodcastTry Western Civ 2.0 for Free: www.glow.fm/westernciv
Dec 11, 2021 • 1h 38min
Hitler's American Gamble
Today I sit down with Brendan Simms and Charlie Laderman and talk about their most recent book: Hitler's American Gamble. It is an hour-by-hour breakdown of one of most the crucial thirty-six-hour periods in world history. Website: www.westerncivpodcast.comAd-Free Show: www.patreon.com/westerncivpodcastWestern Civ 2.0 Free Trial: www.glow.fm/westernciv
Dec 10, 2021 • 1h 18min
The Greeks: An Interview with Roderick Benton
Today I sit down with scholar Roderick Denton to discuss his new book: The Greeks. Website: www.westerncivpodcast.comAd-Free Show: www.patreon.com/westerncivpodcastWestern Civ 2.0 Free Trial: www.glow.fm/westernciv
Dec 3, 2021 • 1h 23min
Citizen Cash: The Political Life and Times of Johnny Cash
Today I sit down with renowned expert Michael Foley as we talk all things Johnny Cash in his new book: Citizen Cash: The Political Life and Times of Johnny Cash. This was definitely something different from me but who doesn't love a little "Ring of Fire" now and again? Website: www.westerncivpodcast.comAd-Free Show: www.patreon.com/westerncivpodcastWestern Civ 2.0 Free Trial: www.glow.fm/westernciv
Nov 24, 2021 • 24min
A History of Thanksgiving
Pilgrims, turkey, and United States Presidents. What do these three things have in common? Thanksgiving. Interested to know more? Listen to find out the real history behind Thanksgiving. Website: www.westerncivpodcast.comAd-Free Show: www.patreon.com/westerncivpodcastWestern Civ 2.0 Free Trial: www.glow.fm/westernciv
Nov 19, 2021 • 24min
Age of Discovery Recap
It has been a bit since we've done one of these but I wanted to step back and cover broadly everything we have covered in the last six months or more. We'll go over Henry the Navigator, Columbus, Vasco da Gama, Magellan, and more. Website: www.westerncivpodcast.comAd-Free Show: www.patreon.com/westerncivpodcastWestern Civ 2.0 Free Trial: www.glow.fm/westernciv
Nov 16, 2021 • 1h 34min
James Madison: An Interview with Jay Cost
Today I sit down with historian and author Jay Cost and talk about his new book: James Madison: America's First Politician. Madison to me tends to be the forgotten Founding Father - at least since the epic revitalization of interest into Hamilton. But, as we talk about in this interview, Madison is so much more than just the "Father of the Constitution", as if that were not enough. Website: www.westerncivpodcast.comAd-Free Show: www.patreon.com/westerncivpodcastWestern Civ 2.0 Free Trial: www.glow.fm/westernciv
Nov 12, 2021 • 1h 4min
Episode 178: Ponce de Leon
Ponce de Leon and the fountain of youth... right? Not so much. Today we discuss the historical reality of Juan Ponce de Leon, which has nothing to do with fountains and much to do with Florida. Website: www.westerncivpodcast.comAd-Free Show: www.patreon.com/westerncivpodcastWestern Civ 2.0 Free Trial: www.glow.fm/westernciv
Nov 9, 2021 • 1h 9min
The Library: A Fragile History
Tis the season of bonus author interviews on Western Civ! This time, I sit down with Andrew Petegree and Arthur Der Weduwen to talk about a subject near and dear to us all: books. Specifically, the library. Their new book: The Library: A Fragile History, covers the history of the library from the Great Library of Alexandria all the way to our modern children's section. Website: www.westerncivpodcast.comAd-Free Show: www.patreon.com/westerncivpodcastWestern Civ 2.0 Free Trial: www.glow.fm/westernciv
Nov 5, 2021 • 1h
Episode 177: The Ship of the Dead
Without Magellan, the remaining three ships still must find a way to get to the Spice Islands and back to Spain if they are to complete their mission. Under normal circumstances, this would be difficult, but a storm, a betrayal, and an angry Portuguese fleet make the prospect even more difficult. Check out our website for more content at westerncivpodcast.com Become a Patron today for bonus content and to support the show at patreon.com/westerncivpodcast
