Summer of Fire and Blood: The German Peasants War
The German Peasants’ War was the greatest popular uprising in Western Europe before the French Revolution. In 1524 and 1525, it swept across Germany with astonishing speed as well over a hundred thous...
11 Feb 202540min
Episode 338: Cardinal Richelieu
Cardinal Richelieu comes to power in France, altering the course of French history.WebsiteWestern Civ 2.0
10 Feb 202520min
Land Power: Who Has It, Who Doesn’t, and How That Determines the Fate of Societies
For millennia, land has been a symbol of wealth and privilege. But the true power of land ownership is even greater than we might think. In Land Power, political scientist Michael Albertus shows that ...
8 Feb 202539min
Episode 337: Fall of the Winter King
Frederick V's brief stint as the leader of the Protestant resistance comes to an end. WebsiteWestern Civ 2.0
7 Feb 202519min
Episode 336: The Defenestration of Prague
The Thirty Years War begins with the Bohemian revolt. That begins by a bunch of guys getting chucked out a window...WebsitePatreon Support
5 Feb 202516min
Episode 335: The Eve of War
The death of Emperor Rudolf in 1612 brought his brother Matthias to the throne. While this marked a period of recovery for the Habsburg dynasty, Matthias's position was precarious. He lacked the same ...
2 Feb 202512min
Episode 334: On The Brink
The years leading up to the Thirty Years War saw the repeated failures of various institutions within the Holy Roman Empire.WebsiteWestern Civ Podcast
31 Jan 202524min
Episode 333: Denmark
We have not covered Denmark or Sweden much since the Viking Age. Today that changes. Both kingdoms will play major roles in the Thirty Years War so today we break down how both look coming into that c...
28 Jan 202518min
