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Episode 127·Jun 10, 2026
Reinventing the Nation State: The Napoleonic Wars
One of the most celebrated military figures in recent history is Napoleon Bonaparte, yet he has something of a mixed legacy.
The Pillars: Jerusalem, Athens, and the Western Mind·Episode 126·Jun 3, 2026
From Absolute Monarchy to Democracy: A History of the French Revolution
The French Revolution was a series of cascading events that would upend the world of modern politics. On today’s episode, we’ll address the following questions:
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Politics, Essays, and Dictionaries: Edmund Burke and Samuel Johnson
Two of the most important figures in late eighteenth-century Britain were Edmund Burke and Samuel Johnson.
49:14Episode 129·Jun 24, 2026
Goethe: Deals with the Devil and the Eternal Feminine
Goethe is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential German-language writers.
33:55Episode 130·Jul 1, 2026
A New Horizon: The Columbian Exchange, New Spain, and New France
When Columbus set sail in 1492, he could not have imagined how the world would change from his voyage.
