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 It explores in great detail the people, ideas, and events that challenged and toppled outdated regimes and replaced them with new governments.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.
Episodes
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Mar 7, 2016 • 38min
4.13- The War of Knives
From 1799-1800 Toussaint Louverture and Andre Rigaud fought a civil war for control of Saint-Domingue.
Feb 29, 2016 • 36min
4.12- Toussaint's Clause
Toussaint Louverture began to craft an independent foreign policy for Saint-Domingue in 1798.
Feb 22, 2016 • 32min
4.11- To Attempt the Impossible
This podcast explores the rise of Toussaint Louvatour to power in Saint-Domingue, discussing his obstacles and allies, challenges to restoring colonial order, reviving the declining cash crop economy, and tensions between Saunthonax and Saun.
Feb 15, 2016 • 38min
4.10- The Third Commission
This podcast episode explores the impact of Spain's withdrawal and the departure of Jean-Francois and Bissou from Saint-Domingue. It delves into Villeau's frustration with Toussaint's actions in Le Cap and the power shift that follows. The rise of black army officers and the formation of a new elite class is discussed, along with the elections and rivalry between Toussaint and Sontenax.
Feb 8, 2016 • 38min
4.09- What The Future Will Bring
Exploring the potential outcomes for the colony after the Second Commission's departure, including the return of slavery or restrictions on liberty. Different options for the future of Sandomang after Emancipation. Revolutionary plans, ongoing battles, and the arrest and assassination of a young religious leader. The rise of Toussaint Louvatour as a black leader.
Feb 1, 2016 • 37min
4.08- The Tricolor Commission
In February 1794, the National Convention not only ratified the emergency emancipation of the slaves, they extended it even further.
Jan 25, 2016 • 35min
4.07- The Citizens of June 20
Le Cap burns. White colonial rule ends. The slaves are freed.
Jan 18, 2016 • 37min
4.06- The Second Commission
The Second Commission was supposed to implement the Law of April 4 and defeat the slave uprising. This turned out to be harder than they thought.
Jan 11, 2016 • 37min
4.05- The Citizens of April 4
With slave revolts and civil war erupting in Saint-Domingue, the Legislative Assembly abolished all racial distinctions on April 4, 1792.
Jan 4, 2016 • 36min
4.04- Three Revolts
First the whites revolted. Then the free coloreds revolted. Then the slaves REALLY revolted.
