Episode 12 – Europe during the “Middle Ages”
This episode tackles the notion that this time period should be defined by as simplistic a term as “Middle.” We’ll discuss the political, economic, environmental, and cultural changes and continuities...
14 Loka 20180s
Episode 11 – The Byzantine Empire
Today we talk Justinian, Byzantine foreign relations, political features, culture, differences in religion with western Europe, and the spread of Byzantine influences throughout eastern Europe. We eve...
7 Loka 20180s
Episode 10 – Post-Classical Africa
Digging into the worlds of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai then moving on to the Swahili Coast! We’ll be looking at the spread of Islam throughout these two regions, interactions between cultures at these tw...
23 Syys 20180s
Episode 9 – Islam is Growing and Growing and…
Another one in the books! This time I focus on the decline of the Abbasids, the spread of Islam to South and Southeast Asia, the cultural and technological transfers brought on as a result of Islam, a...
13 Syys 20180s
Episode 8 – The Rise and Spread of Islam
Tackling the foundations, some social characteristics, and the very basics of the Umayyads and Abbasids. Be sure to check out my recommendation in this episode for lots more info about Islam! The podc...
4 Syys 20180s
Episode 7 – Classical World Overview
Wrapping up Period 2! Let’s do this! The Silk Roads: A New History of the World https://www.amazon.com/Silk-Roads-New-History-World/dp/1101912375 AP World History reviews from Think Fiveable (formerly...
26 Elo 20180s
Episode 6 – Classical Greece and Rome
How did I manage to fit all of Greece and Rome’s history into an episode just over 30 minutes long. I didn’t, not even close. However, I gave it a shot and here it is. Lots more to say about trade and...
22 Elo 20180s
Episode 5 – Classical India
This episode tackles some of the historical foundations and beliefs of Hinduism and Buddhism while also addressing some of the political foundations of the Maurya and Gupta Empires. Stay tuned for tod...
9 Elo 20180s
