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 6, 2014 • 16min
Episode 7: Sparta and Athens
Social Experimentation in Classical Greece
Sep 28, 2014 • 27min
Episode 6: The Assyrian Rollercoaster
Assyria Rises Again And Then Falls…
Sep 19, 2014 • 17min
Episode 5: It’s All Greek To Me
Meanwhile, In Archaic Greece…
Sep 13, 2014 • 13min
Episode 4: God’s Chosen People
Israel Becomes a Nation While Assyria Makes a Comeback
Aug 11, 2014 • 40min
Episode 3: Invasion and Expansion
The Near East Deals With Changes And Some Familiar Faces
Aug 11, 2014 • 31min
Episode 2: Meanwhile, in Egypt…
In this episode, we shift our scene to the land of the Pharaohs. While in the Near East different cities vied for dominance, in ancient Egypt the lands along the Nile are quickly united, allowing the world's most sophisticated ancient civilization to develop. Check out more at our WEBSITE. Become a PATRON to support the show and get over one-hundred hours of bonus content. Sources: The Rise and Fall of Ancient Egypt The Oxford History of Ancient Egypt The Good Kings A History of Ancient Egypt
Aug 11, 2014 • 27min
Episode 1: The Near East
Civilization takes hold in the ancient Near East. In this episode, we cover ancient Sumeria and Syria. We discuss Babylon and the rise of civilization between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers. Website: www.westerncivpodcast.comAd-Free Shows: www.patreon.com/westerncivpodcastWestern Civ 2.0: www.glow.fm/westernciv
Aug 11, 2014 • 6min
Introduction
Welcome to Western Civ! In this podcast, we cover Western History from its origins in the sands of Mesopotamia and Egypt, through the Roman Empire, Medieval European Kingdoms, the horrors of the Crusades, the nightmare that was the Black Death, the rebirth of the Renaissance, and the age of glory that followed both exploration and revolution in a fast-paced, survey format. Check out more at our website: westerncivpodcast.com Become a Patron for ad-free shows and exclusive content at: Patreon.com/westerncivpodcast Check out the Subscription Feed at: www.glow.fm/westernciv
