Episode 165: To the Ends of the Earth
Today we begin our Vasco de Gama story arc. Vasco de Gama did what Columbus could not: he found a sea route to India. But, In this episode, we explore how it was SO much more than a commercial endeavo...
6 Aug 202136min
Episode 164: Castaways
Columbus's voyaging comes to end marooned in Jamaica. He makes it back to Spain, but... where did his body end up? Check out our website for more: westerncivpodcast.com Become a Patron today for hours...
30 Jul 202136min
Episode 163: A Not-So-Happy Homecoming
Columbus returns to Spain in chains only to have his fortunes reverse once more and set sail on his third voyage. Check out our website for more content at westerncivpodcast.com Become a Patron today ...
23 Jul 202133min
Episode 162: Roldan's Revolt
Christopher Columbus's shaky hold on Hispaniola finally breaks apart. Now, with India still nowhere to be found and with ever-dwindling supplies of gold, Columbus has to deal with a revolt by the very...
16 Jul 202141min
Episode 161: Blood in a Virgin World
Columbus's efforts to capitalize on the New World quickly turns exploitive, disgusting Las Casas. When an Inquisitor from Spain arrives to investigate his conduct, Columbus finds he has no choice but ...
9 Jul 202137min
Episode 160: There and Back Again
Columbus crosses the Atlantic Ocean a second time, this time intent upon founding a series of colonies to build the wealth of Spain (and himself) in the New World. He quickly determines that is much m...
2 Jul 202132min
Episode 159: Lost
After a shipwreck destroys the Santa Maria, Columbus must somehow figure out how to get back to Spain with only two ships remaining. Check out more at westerncivpodcast.com Become a Patron today for ...
25 Jun 202136min
Episode 158: Discovery
In 1492 Christopher Columbus sailed the ocean blue. Well, we made it. In this episode the Northern and Southern Americas enter our story as Columbus lands in the Bahamas, changing the world forever. ...
18 Jun 202133min
