Revolutions
Mike Duncan
Season 12 premiered October 20, 2024 – a nonfictional account of The Martian Revolution of 2247.
Mike Duncan is taking everything he's learned from 12 seasons of historical revolutions - the repeating arcs, characters, ideas, events, and patterns which all revolutions seem to follow - and created a fictional history of the Martian Revolution of 2247. The series is written from the point of view of a historian working hundreds of years after the Martian Revolution and will be presented in the style and format of previous seasons of Revolutions. It will look, sound, and feel like a Mike Duncan history podcast…but will instead be a fictional narrative of a gripping science-fiction epic.
Revolutions is a podcast that covers the great political revolutions that have defined the modern world. Each season is a long-form narrative covering a different defining revolutionary epoch across three hundred years of history. It explores in great detail the people, ideas, and events that challenged and toppled outdated regimes and replaced them with new governments. After more than 350 episodes over ten seasons of narrative nonfiction, the 12th season is a fictional account of the Martian Revolution of 2247.
*BREAKING NEWS*
In the fall of 2025, the Revolutions podcast will return to its roots by diving into the great revolutions of the 20th century. The new run of episodes begins with the story of Irish Independence, a dramatic upheaval in the wake of WWI that saw Ireland free itself from centuries of English rule. Full of inspiring personalities, tragic events, and thrilling triumphs, Irish Independence is one of the most gripping events in revolutionary history. Future seasons will plunge ahead through the turbulent 20th century, and include the Spanish Civil War, the Cuban Revolution, and the Algerian War of Independence.
Mike Duncan is taking everything he's learned from 12 seasons of historical revolutions - the repeating arcs, characters, ideas, events, and patterns which all revolutions seem to follow - and created a fictional history of the Martian Revolution of 2247. The series is written from the point of view of a historian working hundreds of years after the Martian Revolution and will be presented in the style and format of previous seasons of Revolutions. It will look, sound, and feel like a Mike Duncan history podcast…but will instead be a fictional narrative of a gripping science-fiction epic.
Revolutions is a podcast that covers the great political revolutions that have defined the modern world. Each season is a long-form narrative covering a different defining revolutionary epoch across three hundred years of history. It explores in great detail the people, ideas, and events that challenged and toppled outdated regimes and replaced them with new governments. After more than 350 episodes over ten seasons of narrative nonfiction, the 12th season is a fictional account of the Martian Revolution of 2247.
*BREAKING NEWS*
In the fall of 2025, the Revolutions podcast will return to its roots by diving into the great revolutions of the 20th century. The new run of episodes begins with the story of Irish Independence, a dramatic upheaval in the wake of WWI that saw Ireland free itself from centuries of English rule. Full of inspiring personalities, tragic events, and thrilling triumphs, Irish Independence is one of the most gripping events in revolutionary history. Future seasons will plunge ahead through the turbulent 20th century, and include the Spanish Civil War, the Cuban Revolution, and the Algerian War of Independence.
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11 snips
Feb 19, 2018 • 41min
7.27- The Flight of the Pope
The podcast discusses the flight of the Pope in 1848 and the rise of conservatives, failure of Pan-Italian liberal monarchism, aftermath of defeat, power struggles in Venice, conflicts and power struggles in Italy, and the international reaction to the Pope's flight.
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Feb 12, 2018 • 38min
7.26- The Battle For Vienna
Explore the events leading up to the final battle for Vienna and the revolution in Austria. Discover the consequences of a failed reformation in Hungary, including political resignations and the rise of radical nationalism. Learn about the state of the Hungarian army during the Battle for Vienna, and the unity between radical and liberal factions in Hungary. Uncover the murder of Count Lambert and the push to crush the revolution.
15 snips
Feb 5, 2018 • 38min
7.25- The Parliament of Professors
The podcast explores the organization of a Pan-German Parliament and the role of nationalism and liberalism in the German Revolution of 1848. It discusses the tensions between liberals and radicals, the rise of the Hecker uprising, and the struggles to form a provisional executive government. The chapter also examines the diverse reactions to the treaty of Malmue and the consequences of the 1848 revolution in Frankfurt.
7 snips
Jan 31, 2018 • 34min
7.24- The Turn of The Tide
Discussion on critical victory in Italy leading to the restoration of the old imperial order. Failed Prague uprising, minority nationalities in Hungary, and the factions in Bohemia. Appointment of brutal military governor sparks tensions in Prague. Conflict between Budapest and the national aspirations of Slavic groups in Hungary. Impact of revolution in Vienna and political divisions. Dissolution of the alliance and war of Hungarian independence triggered.
18 snips
Jan 22, 2018 • 39min
7.23- The First War of Italian Independence
The podcast explores the first war of Italian independence, covering topics such as the preparations for war, negotiations between different groups, the challenges faced by the Piedmontese army, the political tensions in Naples, and the aftermath of the war.
11 snips
Jan 14, 2018 • 32min
7.22- The April Laws
In this podcast episode, they explore the aftermath of the Hungarian victories in Budapest and Vienna, tensions between conservatives, liberals, radicals, and ethnic minorities in Hungary, the signing of the April laws, the response of ethnic minorities in the Kingdom of Hungary, and the conflicts and tensions between Croatia and Hungary that led to the collapse of the Hungarian Revolution.
13 snips
Jan 8, 2018 • 42min
7.21- Cracking Down and Backing Down
This podcast explores the Austrian Imperial Ministry's habit of cracking down, only to later back down. Topics covered include challenges of Czech nationalism, reorganization of the ministry, revolt in Vienna, German unification, the historical background of Bohemia, demands for a constitution and rent relief, and the growing public uprising.
Dec 25, 2017 • 42min
7.20- Where Do You Draw The Line?
This podcast explores the challenges of German unification and the differing visions for Germany's future. It also discusses the disputes over voting criteria and the definition of 'independent'. The episode covers the political and succession crisis in Denmark and Schleswig-Holstein, the Greater Polish Uprising and Prussian suppression, and the failed Hecar uprising.
12 snips
Dec 18, 2017 • 38min
7.19- The June Days
This podcast episode explores the June Days in France in 1848, discussing the collapse of the democratic mandate, formation of the second republic, controversy surrounding L'Etrouche Roulan, the chaotic revolution, and the crushing of the insurrection.
8 snips
Dec 4, 2017 • 41min
7.18- Democracy In Action
Podcast explores the aftermath of the February Revolution in France and the formation of a Republican provisional government. It discusses the fall of the Orlean monarchy and the establishment of the Second Republic. The democratization of elections during the revolution of 1848 is explored, along with the tension between the provisional government and the left wing demonstrators. The hasty but remarkable democratic election in France following the Revolution of 1848 is also discussed, with implications for the left-wing radicals and socialists.
