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Episode 104·Dec 24, 2025
Of Manners and Mores: The Socioeconomic Modernization of Europe
As culture changed across Europe, social and economic expectations shifted accordingly.
The Pillars: Jerusalem, Athens, and the Western Mind·Episode 103·Dec 17, 2025
Austria, Prussia, and Russia: The Rise of Central and Eastern Europe
While Poland will weaken and will eventually collapse, Austria, Prussia, and Russia will rise as they begin to consolidate power. To help us dive deeper into the topic, we’ll address the following questions:
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From Natures to Nature: The Scientific and Philosophical Revolution
The Scientific Revolution will change the way humanity understands and relates to the natural world.
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Empiricism and Astronomy: Copernicus, Galileo, and Bacon
There are some figures of the Scientific Revolution who stand out in the annals of history.
