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History Loves Company

Chester Sakamoto

Take a trip back in time and experience history in a unique and immersive way--because history is shaped by all of us!

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00:10:30

Music to Your Ears: The Genesis of Three Traditional...

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2022/06/23

What makes a song become part of a tradition? Is it because it's tried and true? Or maybe it has resonant themes that inspire joy in those who listen to or sing it. Whatever the case, today, we'll be looking at three songs that have become a part of traditional music in the English-speaking world and beyond. I do so hope you'll "tune" in for this one! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/historylovescompany/support

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00:14:40

The Rebel Alliance Strikes Back: The Battle of...

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2022/06/16

Following Augustus Caesar's victory in the Battle of Actium, Rome, which had been a republic for the better part of five centuries was reorganized into an empire, one that would go on to become one of the largest in history. This, naturally, was followed by an initiative to expand its borders and territories. But when the Romans looked to the north in what's now Germany, they were met with heavy resistance. Tune in this week to find out what happened next, only on the 'History Loves Company'

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00:15:30

House of the Rising Sun: The Construction and Purpose...

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2022/06/02

The history of Britain begins with Stonehenge, the Neolithic monument that stands in an open field in Southern England. For centuries, this site has captivated the British public's imagination and curiosity, inspiring several myths and legends as to its construction. But what was its actual purpose? Who exactly built it? And just how long has it been standing? Tune in to this week's episode to learn all about Stonehenge! --- Support this podcast:

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00:20:57

Go For Broke: The Heroism of the 442nd

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2022/05/26

Formed in the wake of the attack on Pearl Harbor, the 442nd Regimental Combat Team was an elite group of Japanese American soldiers willing to prove their loyalty to the United States, even in light of the adversity they faced at home. They would not only become the most decorated unit in the entirety of American warfare, but would also answer the question of what it means to be American. Tune in to this special Memorial Day episode to learn all about these heroes. --- Support this podcast:

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00:18:05

The Big Kahuna: Kamehameha and the Unification of Hawaii

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2022/05/19

Today, Hawaii, as America's fiftieth state, enjoys a reputation the world over for being an unspoiled island paradise. But its history as independent islands dates back to its origins some 1600 years ago. For centuries, the islands often warred with each other for land and power. It wasn't until the late 18th and early 19th Centuries that one man from the Big Island rose up to unite the Hawaiian people under a single banner. Join me as we explore this fascinating yet turbulent time in Hawaii's

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00:25:53

The Ballad of Ned Kelly, Part Three: Hero or Villain?

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2022/05/05

In this, the third and final segment of 'The Ballad of Ned Kelly,' we take a look at some of his more notorious crimes, including the infamous last stand at Glenrowan. Up to the present moment, Kelly remains a controversial figure in his native Australia, with some lauding him a hero while others denounce him as nothing more than a cold-blooded killer. But what exactly led to his life becoming such a divisive issue? Tune in to this final installment of the Ned Kelly saga to find out! --- Support

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00:09:29

The Ballad of Ned Kelly, Part Two: Birth of a Legend

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2022/04/28

From a childhood in the harsh and violent backwoods of the South Australian bush, young Ned Kelly quickly rose to prominence as a hardened criminal, namely through the theft of horses and disorderly conduct with neighbors and locals alike. What were these formative years like for him? Who were the people with whom he surrounded himself? And how did these events in his life give rise to his legendary status? Join me for Part Two of the Ballad of Ned Kelly this week, only on the 'History Loves

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00:11:00

The Ballad of Ned Kelly, Part One: Humble Beginnings

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2022/04/21

There have been several outlaws whose exploits have reached us through the ages, but perhaps none was as infamous or controversial as the bushranger, Ned Kelly, who rose to notoriety in 19th Century Australia and still divides the Australian public as to whether he was considered a hero or a villain. Tune in for part one of his epic story, from his childhood to teenage years, and discover the birth of a legend. --- Support this podcast:

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00:11:26

Keeping the Faith: The History of Korean Shamanism

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2022/04/14

While much of South Korea's population identifies as non-religious, that's not to say that religion plays no part in the everyday lives of some of its citizens. Most are Christian, some are Buddhist and even less practice the ancient and indigenous faith known as Muism. What is this mysterious religion? What are some of its beliefs and rituals? And just how long has it been around? Find out in this all-new episode! --- Support this podcast:

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00:10:04

"Bogged" Down: The Discovery of Tollund Man

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2022/04/07

By the 1950s, so-named bog bodies (those discovered in peat bogs in Northern Europe and elsewhere) were nothing new. But on the morning of May 8th, 1950, one was discovered in Denmark that's the best preserved to date. In fact, when two workers happened upon it, they mistook it for a recent murder victim, not knowing that the human treasure they'd uncovered was, in fact, over two millennia old. Check out this week's episode of the 'History Loves Company' podcast to meet the incredible Tollund

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00:11:23

Space Oddity: The Sputnik Panic and the Space Race

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2022/03/31

Though allies during World War Two, the United States and Soviet Union quickly became bitter rivals following the conflict. As the two powers fought for scientific and technological dominance, it wasn't long before both nations began eyeing space with its myriad of possibilities. Thus began the infamous "Space Race" between America and Russia but who, ultimately, would get there first? And what were the consequences of said victory? Tune in this week to find out all about it! --- Support this

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00:12:49

"Spring" Forward: The Origins of Persian New Year

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2022/03/17

Persian New Year, better known as Nowruz, coincides with the vernal (or spring) equinox and is a lively and colorful holiday celebrated by millions of people the world over. But the origins of this holiday, though shrouded in the darkness of the distant past, can be traced at least some three thousand years back to antiquity. Join me as we celebrate and explore the Persian New Year. Happy Nowruz! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/historylovescompany/support

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00:16:36

At the Gates of Troy: The Gallipoli Campaign in Action

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2022/03/10

Last week, we discussed what led up to the notorious Gallipoli Campaign on the Eastern Front of World War One. Now, experience it from the perspective of those embroiled in the conflict as we explore the battles themselves and what led to it being a costly mistake in human lives. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/historylovescompany/support

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00:10:18

Answering the Call: The Organization of the Gallipoli...

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2022/03/03

The outbreak of the Great War (World War One) saw several nations plunged into the mounting conflict. When the Ottoman Empire (present-day Turkey) joined the fight, a vital lifeline was cut off from the Russians, whose supplies would eventually dwindle and run out. To secure this lifeline, a campaign was launched at Gallipoli on the southern end of the Turkish Straits to secure the waterway leading up to Istanbul and the Black Sea, thus allowing supplies to reach Russia and force the Turks out of

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00:16:08

Goodbye to Berlin: The Jewish Refugees of Shanghai

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2022/02/24

With the rise of Adolf Hitler and Nazism in the 1930s, the Jews of Germany and Austria found themselves searching for a way out. The answer came in the form of a Chinese consul in Vienna, who began issuing exit visas for all those who wished to escape Nazi persecution. The destination: Shanghai, a bustling port city in East China half a world away from anything these Jews knew. Tune in to this episode to find out about the surprising yet fascinating enclave of Jewish refugees in the Far East during

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00:10:12

Making Mountains Out of Molehills: Visiting a Native...

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2022/02/17

Long before Philadelphia became the largest city in the fledgling United States in 1780, the distinction of the city with the largest population on American soil belonged to a sophisticated Native American settlement that had emerged on the banks of the Mississippi River a millennium prior. Known as Cahokia, its inhabitants, a culture known as the Mississippians, built it up over several generations, turning it from a sleepy backwater into a thriving religious and commercial center. But then, in the

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00:08:33

A River Runs Through It: The Story of Africa's...

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2022/02/10

Known as "the Smiling Coast of Africa" and renowned worldwide for its warm hospitality and friendly people, The Gambia is a tiny country nestled along the continent's western coast, yet its history is larger than life. Tune in to this brand new episode to discover this beautiful yet complex country! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/historylovescompany/support

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00:10:05

"Sámi soga lávlla": Song of the Sámi People

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2022/02/03

The Sámi people of Europe's Far North are one of the oldest indigenous cultures to call the continent home. Long before the arrival of the Indo-Europeans, the Sámi traditionally herded reindeer, worshipped nature and lived communally in the Arctic Circle. But then, after years of being pushed into the fringes of the modern countries in which they lived, their culture was virtually eradicated in a systematic attempt at assimilation and even destruction. But activism in recent years has brought them

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00:13:53

One for the Books: The Library of Alexandria

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2022/01/20

"Having fun isn't hard when you've got a library card." If that's the case, then scholars in the Ancient World must have been having lots of fun when the Library of Alexandria opened in the Third Century BC. Planned as the greatest library that ever existed up to that point, it boasted a collection of some 400,000 texts and was the undisputed center of cultural light and knowledge at the time. But then, in the Third Century AD, it all came crashing down. What made the Library of Alexandria so great

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00:13:40

"The Heritage of a Kingly Mind": Tamerlane and the...

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2022/01/13

Few empires in history were as sophisticated and impressive as the Timurid Empire, a Central Asian sovereignty that, at its height, was the undisputed cultural and intellectual center of both the Eastern and Islamic Worlds. Ushered in by Tamerlane, the first of the empire's many rulers, it would last for some two centuries. What were the circumstances that brought about this golden age? What were some of its achievements? And how did it all come crumbling down? Check out this week's episode to find

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