Western Civ
Adam Walsh
A fast-moving history of the western world from the ancient world to the present day. Examine how the emergence of the western world as a global dominant power was not something that should ever have been taken for granted. This podcast traces the development of western civilization starting in the ancient Near East, through Greece and Rome, past the collapse of the Western Roman Empire into the Dark Ages, and then follows European and, ultimately, American history as the western world moved into a dominant world position.
Episodes
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May 5, 2017 • 18min
Supplemental: Gregory The Great
Apr 23, 2017 • 45min
Episode 57: The Dawn of Feudalism (Early Medieval France 583 - 751)
Feudalism dawns in Carolingian France. Serfs, lords, fiefs, and so, so much more! Check out our website for more! westerncivpodcast.com Become a Patron today! patreon.com/westerncivpodcast
Apr 7, 2017 • 38min
Episode 56: Back To Italy (Medieval Italy and Spain 568-720)
In today's episode, we cover a wide range of events during the Early Middle Ages in Italy and Spain. Check out our website for more content at westerncivpodcast.com Become a Patron today and support the show for as little as one dollar! patreon.com/westerncivpodcast
Mar 27, 2017 • 43min
Episode 55: The House of War (632-717)
Today we step away from our narrative and shift our focus to the Arabian Penninsula. We will detail the creation and rapid expansion of the first Islamic Caliphate in the years after the death of the Prophet Muhammad. Things will never be the same. Check out our website for more content! westerncivpodcast.com Become a Patron today and enjoy bonus content for as little as $2.00 per month! patreon.com/westerncivpodcast
Feb 17, 2017 • 41min
Episode 54: Life After Justinian (Byzantium 565-638)
After the death of Justinian, Justin II takes the reigns and tries to reverse the course of the declining Empire. His death is followed by the brief reigns of Tiberios and Phokas as well as the long and relatively successful reign of Maurice. This episode finishes with the Great Persian War under the Emperor Herakleios during which the Empire nearly falls.
Feb 3, 2017 • 34min
Episode 53: The British Isles in the Early Dark Ages (406-650 AD)
Today we cover English History after the fall of the Roman Empire and until the Anglo-Saxon invasions. Check out our website for more content at westerncivpodcast.com. Become a Patron today for extra content! Check it out at patreon.com/westerncivpodcast
Jan 20, 2017 • 59min
Episode 52: Belisarius (533-565)
Justinian takes his forces West to re-conquer the Roman Empire under a brilliant young general: Belisarius.
Jan 7, 2017 • 49min
Episode 51: The Shattered West (Western Europe 476-533)
A look at western Europe between immediately after the fall of the Roman Empire. (476 - 533 CE) Check out our website: westerncivpodcast.com Become a Patron today! patreon.com/westerncivpodcast
Dec 2, 2016 • 42min
Episode 50: A Brave New World
In this episode, we cover the reigns of various Eastern Emperors leading up to Justinian's attempted reconquest of the West. Check out our website: westerncivpodcast.com Become a Patron today! patreon.com/westerncivpodcast
Nov 18, 2016 • 24min
Episode 49: Recap and Setting the Stage
In this episode, we recap the last 4,500 years of Western History and set the stage for the turbulent Dark Ages to come. Check out our website: westerncivpodcast.com Become a patron today! patreon.com/westerncivpodcast
