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.
Episodes
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Oct 20, 2017 • 43min
Episode 68: The Fury of the Northmen (Part Three)
The Age of Viking Exploration
Oct 6, 2017 • 47min
Episode 67: Byzantine Apoge
The Eastern Empire: 855 - 1043 AD
Sep 22, 2017 • 30min
Episode 66: Brian Boru and the Battle of Clontarf
In this episode we swing back to Ireland and explore the fascinating story of the battle that took place on Good Friday, 1014 AD.
Sep 8, 2017 • 50min
Episode 65: Alfred the Great
In this episode, we examine England in the Viking Age. In the late Ninth Century England was nearly overrun by the Northmen. Only the tiny Anglo-Saxon Kingdom of Wessex held out. Enter stage left: Alfred the Great. (England 793 - 920 AD)
Aug 25, 2017 • 25min
Episode 64: The Fury of the Northmen (Part Two)
The Rus and Byzantium (900 -1030 AD)
Aug 11, 2017 • 1h
Episode 63: Iconoclasm
This episode traces Byzantine History from the middle of the Seventh Century through the reign of Leo V in the middle of the Eighth Century.
Jul 28, 2017 • 30min
Episode 62: The Fury of the Northmen (Part One)
In this episode we trace the Viking Invasions of the Ninth and Tenth Centuries as they ravage Francia.
Jul 14, 2017 • 52min
Episode 61: The Northmen
A background of early Scandinavian history. In this episode, we back up and provide the background of the Viking invasions of the Ninth and Tenth Centuries. Check out our website for more! westerncivpodcast.com Become a Patron today for bonus content! patreon.com/westerncivpodcast.com
Jun 30, 2017 • 42min
Episode 60: Anglo-Saxon England (650-825)
In this episode, we delve into the murky past that is Anglo-Saxon England and consider the major impact that the influence of Christianity had on Anglo-Saxon culture and politics. Then, we examine the reigns of two critical Anglo-Saxon Kings: Aethelbald and Offa. Check out our website for more! westerncivpodcast.com Become a Patron today! patreon.com/westerncivpodcast
Jun 9, 2017 • 42min
Episode 59: The Birth of Modern Europe
Believe it or not, modern Europe actually finds its origins as early as the Ninth Century. Today, we look at how the division of the Carolingian Empire actually corresponds nicely with the map of modern Europe. Medieval France (802-843) Check out our website: westerncivpodcast.com Become a Patron today! patreon.com/westerncivpodcast
