November 1, 2015

35. The Reformation (Part 1)

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In this episode, we discuss the roots of Luther’s reformation philosophies, as well as what set Luther apart from other early heresies. Gary Hallman joins as guest.

January 1, 2015

15. The Fall of Constantinople (Part 1)

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In this episode, we discuss the final siege by the Ottoman Turks against the city of Constantinople in the 15th century, effectively ending the unbroken chain of the Roman Empire. My brother Ethan Bleskie joins as guest.

Notes: Episode 14, Napoleon (Part 2)

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As with every show, I’ll list any corrections or clarifications here. If there’s anything I’ve overlooked, please contact me by email or in the comments and I’ll edit the notes to reflect the new information. 2:47 – The bicorne didn’t normally fold down – it’s just the practical root of the hat design. It was normally molded and then pinned to stay up. The most distinctive thing Napoleon did for the hat was to wear it so that the two points […]

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December 15, 2014

14. Napoleon (Part 2)

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In this episode, we cover the aspects of Napoleon’s tenure that aren’t directly tied to the timeline of his military and political narrative, such as law, culture, religion, and legacy. Colin Oliver returns as guest.

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November 15, 2014

Notes: Episode 12, The Gunpowder Plot (Part 2)

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As with every show, I’ll list any corrections or clarifications here. If there’s anything I’ve overlooked, please contact me by email or in the comments and I’ll edit the notes to reflect the new information. 7:26 – The Lord Salisbury referred to here was Robert Cecil, First Earl of Salisbury. At this time, he was acting as Secretary of State to James. 23:13 – Holbeche House was owned by Stephen Lyttleton, who was sympathetic to the cause of the plotters. Oddly […]

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November 15, 2014

12. The Gunpowder Plot (Part 2)

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In this episode, we look at how the conspiracy spectacularly failed just days before its execution, as well as the short- and long-term effects of the attempt on the conspirators, Catholics, and England itself. Phil Downey returns as guest.

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October 15, 2014

Notes: Episode 10, The Witch Trials (Part 2)

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As with every show, I’ll list any corrections or clarifications here. If there’s anything I’ve overlooked, please contact me by email or in the comments and I’ll edit the notes to reflect the new information. 7:22 – I did mention this in the notes for part one, but not in the show, so I thought it worth mentioning again: the Waldensians weren’t eradicated during the 12th century purge. The way I spoke about them made it sound like there had been […]

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October 15, 2014

10. The Witch Trials (Part 2)

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In this episode we discuss what the typical accused witch looked like, what the process tended to be for an accused witch, and some of the more famous or notable trials, as well as the eventual decline of the hysteria. Yumiko Hutchenreuther returns as guest.