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Episode 217: Fallout
The Battle of Pavia left Francis I in Imperial custody, Henry VIII utterly jubilant, and Charles V hopeful but wary. While Francis stews in Italy and…
3 years, 3 months ago
Bonus: On Every Tide
Season 1
In this bonus episode, I sit down with Sean Connolly, author of "On Every Tide" a new history of Irish emigration. It is an amazing book that covers …
3 years, 3 months ago
Episode 216: Pavia
Season 1
While last week Charles V and Henry VIII slowly boxed Francis I in, this time the French King risks all on one more throw of the dice. And loses. The…
3 years, 3 months ago
Episode 215: Francis Surrounded
This week we really just focus on Francis I. The rise of Charles V left Francis out in the proverbial cold. Desperate to rekindle some kind of moment…
3 years, 3 months ago
Episode 214: Henry and Francis and Charles... Oh, my!
In this episode, we begin following King Henry VIII, King Francis I, and Holy Roman Emperor Charles V as the tumultuous 1520s unfold. Francis sees hi…
3 years, 3 months ago
Bonus: The Rise of Sparta
Season 1
Here's a quick bonus look at the kind of thing I am doing at Western Civ 2.0. This episode covers the rise of Corinth and Sparta and sets the stage f…
3 years, 4 months ago
Episode 213: Blood, Gold, and Glory
Season 1
In this episode, we follow all three of our major protagonists for the first time. Charles I of Spain tries to win the Imperial Election and become t…
3 years, 4 months ago
Episode 212: The Prophecy
Season 1
Years before her pregnancy, Louise of Angouleme was given a prophecy. Not only would she have a son, but that son would go on to be the King of Franc…
3 years, 4 months ago
Episode 211: New Men and Counselors
Henry VIII begins his reign as king immediately provoking a war with France. Henry's accomplishments in France, however, fighting against Louis XII w…
3 years, 4 months ago
Episode 210: A Renaissance Prince
Season 1
In this episode, we explore Henry VIII's court broadly while considering the first few months of his reign. Henry quickly marries Katherine of Aragon…
3 years, 4 months ago