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Bro History

Bro History delivers an unapologetic and humorous take on history, geopolitics, and international news. Every week you will receive multiple hours of foreign policy & history-themed content that is thought-provoking, politically incorrect and educational. Bro History covers topics ranging from WW1, to the Russian Revolution, to modern geopolitics. Bro History is not just a podcast, but a secret society of special friends! Will you listen to Bro History, or will Bro History listen to you?

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91:04

Japanese History: Samurai & the Myth of Bushido

Bro History ·

2021/03/21

On today’s episode we discuss how the “way of the samurai” or bushido, fueled the creation of the imperial Japanese nation state. Bushido is supposedly the value system that governed the behavior of Samurai in feudal Japan. It encouraged them to be loyal, courageous , polite, etc. What’s interesting is that the term “bushido” wasn’t really a thing prior to the 1800s. It was an invented concept used to inspire national identity. Come join us to learn more about how “thinkers” use symbols from the

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68:32

Japanese History: From ripping off the Chinese to...

Bro History ·

2021/03/14

Today we dive into Classical Japan’s transition from a strong central government to feudalism. During the Heian period, Japan created a court system mimicking the Tang Dynasty of China. Due to high levels of corruption and crony land politics, the Japanese court system gradually deteriorated into a country ruled by powerful private land owners. Today we discuss how this transition applies to Japan’s national identity. Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory Episode #186 Learn more

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83:36

The First Unified China

Bro History ·

2021/02/19

On today’s episode we discuss the first imperial dynasty of ancient China, the Qin Dynasty. It was founded by Shi Huangdi who operated according to the precepts of Legalism, a political philosophy that called for a strong central government and authoritarian state control. We explore how Shi Huangdi, or Emperor Qin, used Machiavellian principles to consolidate power. We also ask the question – how does legalist philosophy inspire the actions of Xi Jinping. Thomas’s Road to Recovery:

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94:08

Uyghur Genocide in China

Bro History ·

2021/02/05

Today we discuss the history of the Uyghur people and the creepy Xinjiang re-education camps. Most people think of China as an ethnically homogenous nation-state, however, they would be wrong. There are fifty-six official “nationalities” of China, some with culture values diametrically obsessed with the CCP. This has caused China to go through extreme measures to assimilate some of these groups. In fact, the US officially determined that China is committing genocide and crimes against humanity

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99:29

Horrors of the Yemeni Civil War

Bro History ·

2021/01/29

The Yemeni Civil War has led to the worst humanitarian crises in the world. According the the UN, 233,000 people have been killed and 7 million more are at risk of famine. In addition, the conflict is incredibly difficult to wrap your head around due to Yemen’s complex history. Today we break down the basics: Yemeni colonial history in the 19th and 20th century How the modern state of Yemen was created. The major players on the ground. The events that led to the breakout of the war in March

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100:39

Alexander the Great - The Genocidal Maniac

Bro History ·

2021/01/22

Alexander III is venerated as one of history’s greatest figures, forging an empire stretching over three continents in just 13 years. However, the man known as “Alexander the Great” showed many dark tendencies thought-out his life time. Some historians suggest that Alexander was a rage-filled, paranoid, alcoholic who potentially suffered from PTSD and possible brain damage. On today’s show, we dive into the factors that could have contributed to Alexander’s bizarre and murderous behavior. Book

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94:45

Sparta's influence on Nazi Germany

Bro History ·

2021/01/15

In the 19th & 20th century, many German academics idolized Sparta’s rigorous martial education and state structures. In addition, Adolf Hitler once called Sparta “the purest racial State in history” (He would have loved the movie 300). Therefore, it should come at no surprise that Sparta was seen as an ancient prototype of the Nazi state. On todays episode, we explore how the Third Reich built upon longstanding analogies between Germany and Ancient Sparta. Support on Patreon:

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95:37

Greco-Persian Wars

Bro History ·

2021/01/08

The Greco-Persian Wars refer to the series of conflicts between allied Greek City-States and the Persian Empire in the 5th century BC. In popular culture, it’s painted as the war to that saved “Western Civilization” from the decadence of the east. Despite being outnumbered, the Greek Hoplites outperformed the Persians on the battlefield due to their discipline and superior fighting skills. The problem with this narrative, is that history is written by the victors. Most of the source material we use

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92:30

Assyria - Ancient Version of Nazi Germany

Bro History ·

2020/12/29

The Assyrian War Machine created the world’s first great empire, held together by brutality and terror. For example, they would implement horrific physical punishments such as skinning people alive, mutilating body parts and burning down entire cities. In addition, they would deport entire populations in order to destroy the national identity of their subjects. This has led many historians to liken them as the ancient version of Nazi Germany. Today we discuss the rise of the Neo-Assyrian Empire,

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99:57

Ancient Egypt & Geopolitics

Bro History ·

2020/12/18

One of the luxuries of living in Ancient Egypt was that you were surrounded by massive deserts, protecting you from people who wanted to cut your head off. Well, at some point between 1650 – 1550 BC (who knows really), the Kingdom is invaded by barbarian hill people. The occupation of their homeland led to a massive shift in mentality. The paranoia of being surrounded led to the rise of the “Warrior Pharaoh”. In todays episode, we discuss the origins of Egyptian civilization, the rise of empire,

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80:00

Ancient Sumer & the First Professional Armies

Bro History ·

2020/12/11

The cities of Ancient Sumer provide the world’s first examples of urban centers with significant populations. Food surpluses made it possible to free of people from their farms and create divisions of labor. This led to the creation of the “violence specialist”. These violence specialist produced the most sophisticated armies of the Bronze Age. Today we discuss the rise of civilization and the birth of the first professional armies. Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory Episode

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93:49

How the U.S Civil War Impacted the Rest of the World

Bro History ·

2020/12/04

How did the American Civil War impact global politics? For one, the killing machines created under the pressures of the Civil War changed modern warfare. In addition, the Union blockade on southern cotton had Europeans scrambling for new suppliers. Today we dive deeper into how the Civil War changed not only American society, but the rest of the world. Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory Episode #173 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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101:36

Origins of the Irish Republican Army

Bro History ·

2020/11/27

Danny Sjursen joins us today to discuss the history of the Irish Republican Army and how they compare to modern resistance movements. Danny Sjursen is a retired US Army strategist and former history instructor at West Point. He served tours with reconnaissance units in Iraq and Afghanistan. You can find his work at skepticalvet.com. Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brohistory Episode #172 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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99:28

Anatomy of the Military Industrial Complex

Bro History ·

2020/11/20

The term “military-industrial-complex” has become this catchall phrase to describe the shady relationship between, defense contractors, the Pentagon and politicians. Christian Sorensen joins us today to explain the anatomy of this triangle and reveals just how much profiteering takes place. Christian Sorensen is a novelist, military analyst, and independent journalist mainly focused on war profiteering within the military-industrial complex. An Air Force veteran, he is the author of the recently

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87:59

Ethiopia - War in Tigray

Bro History ·

2020/11/13

Ethiopia is on the cusp of a devastating civil war. While the world has been obsessing over the U.S election, the Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed launched a military campaign against the Tigray People’s Liberation Front, (TPLF), which is the group that controls the Tigray region in Northern Ethiopia. A conflict in Ethiopia would be a complete nightmare. Ethiopia is the 12th largest country in the world with a population of 110 million people. The war could start a massive refuges crises and destabilize the

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110:34

2020 Election from Hell

Bro History ·

2020/11/06

The 2020 election has turned into a full blown sh*t-show. Today we discuss the major themes of the election and speculate on the future of the country. Join our Patreon for access to extra content and our slack community. https://www.patreon.com/brohistory Episode #169 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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150:55

Biden vs Trump on Foreign Policy

Bro History ·

2020/10/30

Foreign policy typically plays a meager role during presidential elections, however, last we checked the US has the most dominant military in world history — which it freely deploys across the globe. Today we dive deeper into Trump and Biden’s foreign policy record. Join our Patreon for access to extra content and our slack community. https://www.patreon.com/brohistory Episode #168 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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98:26

Terrorism - Radical Right vs. Radical Left

Bro History ·

2020/10/16

According to the FBI, the greatest terror threat we face is posed by lone actors radicalized online by left-wing and/or right-wing extremists. On the far-left you have groups such as Antifa, which is a decentralized network of militants that oppose what they believe are fascist. On the far-right you have a much broader bucket which lumps in white supremacists, anti-government extremists, and incels (yes incels are included as right wing for some reason). Today we discuss the threat level of these

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106:29

Ronald Reagan and the Iran Hostage Crisis

Bro History ·

2020/10/02

The “October Surprise” is a phrase within the American political lexicon, referring to some last-minute unlikely event that has the potential to change the course of a presidential election. Today we review “October Surprise” cases that never earned a place in mainstream American history. In 1968, the Nixon campaign allegedly sabotaged Lyndon B. Johnson’s diplomatic efforts to pull out of Vietnam. During the 1980 election, the Reagan campaign allegedly colluded with Iran to delay the release of US

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109:41

Origins of the Iraq War 2

Bro History ·

2020/09/25

Today we discuss the events and deceptions that led to one of the greatest foreign policy disasters in US history. Episode #163 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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