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City of Light, City of Shadows: Paris in the Bellé Epoch
Season 1
Today I sit down for an interview with historian Mike Rapport to discuss his latest book: City of Light, City of Shadow: Paris in the Bellé Epoch.
In …
1 year, 11 months ago
Episode 299: The "Rightful" Queen of England
Season 1 Episode 299
Elizabeth deals with the continued fallout from the death of Amy Dudley while word from France arrives that Mary, Queen of Scots, believes she has a …
1 year, 11 months ago
Western Civ 2.0: The First Punic War
Season 1
This is a bonus sneak-peak of what I do over on the paid feed: Western Civ 2.0. (The actual paid feed does not have ads.)
In this episode, I cover th…
1 year, 11 months ago
Episode 298: Francis II - The Shadow King of France
The death of Henry II thrusts his fifteen-year-old son Francis into the throne. From the word go Francis II is uninterested in running his kingdom. N…
1 year, 11 months ago
Episode 297: King Robert Dudley?
Season 1 Episode 297
In this episode, we break down the changes that Robert Dudley might become the next King of England. Spoiler alert, he doesn't. While Elizabeth I mig…
2 years ago
Episode 296: The Virgin Queen
Season 1 Episode 296
Elizabeth is often known in history books as the "Virgin Queen". As we will see in this episode, to remain unwed was a conscious choice she cultivate…
2 years ago
Episode 295: The Unknown Queen
Season 1 Episode 295
Today we begin Queen Elizabeth I, one of the most important British monarchs in history. Elizabeth takes over for the deceased Mary with England in a…
2 years ago
Episode 294: The Dutch Rebellion
Season 1 Episode 294
The Dutch Rebellion is the longest domestic revolt in modern European history. Over 80 years the Dutch slowly but surely ground Philip II into bankru…
2 years ago
Episode 293: Burning England
Season 1 Episode 293
In today's episode, the reign of Queen Mary I of England comes to an end. Mary's efforts to burn England free of heresy fails and Princess Elizabeth …
2 years ago
Episode 292: Bloody Mary
Season 1 Episode 292
Now we get to the Queen Mary I of England everyone knows. In the span of just over two years, Mary burned more heretics than Edward VI or Henry VIII …
2 years, 1 month ago