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Empires, Anarchy & Other Notable Moments

An educational resource leading listeners through important milestones in history and providing a greater understanding of civilizations. Topics are tailored to the needs of IB high school students, teachers, and life-long learners.

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40:16

Richard the Lionheart Part III: The Third Crusade

Empires, Anarchy & Other Notable Moments ·

2021/04/23

This is the third in a series of four episodes regarding Richard the Lionheart, the King of England and the ruler of the Angevin Empire. This episode covers the entire third crusade. The causes, major battles, and treaty are all discussed. Special attention is paid towards the battles of Acre, Arsuf, and Jaffa. The material in this podcast serves to cover the International Baccalaureates' Paper One Prescribed Subject of Military Leaders. Contact the show by emailing us at

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29:18

Richard the Lionheart Part II: Preparations for the...

Empires, Anarchy & Other Notable Moments ·

2021/04/16

This is the second in a series of four episodes regarding Richard the Lionheart, the King of England and the ruler of the Angevin Empire. Richard has been crowned and plans to engage Saladin in the third crusade. In order to do so he will have to deal with King Philip of France, Tancred, the self proclaimed King of Sicily, as well as Cyprus' less than sane Isaac Komnenos. The Saladin Tithe, the Massacre at Clifford's Tower, and the origin of the split between Richard and Philip are all discussed

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41:42

Richard the Lionheart Part I: The Devil’s Brood

Empires, Anarchy & Other Notable Moments ·

2021/04/09

This is the first in a series of four episodes regarding Richard the Lionheart, the King of England and the ruler of the Angevin Empire. This episode goes through Richard's upbringing within a family known as the 'Devil's Brood.' It briefly touches upon Matilda (Richard's grandmother) as well as his mother, Eleanor, who served as both the Queen of France and England. The vast majority of the time will be spent examining the multiple rebellions against Richard's father, Henry II. The episode ends

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42:46

Spanish Inquisition: Extras

Empires, Anarchy & Other Notable Moments ·

2021/04/02

This is the final episode in a series regarding the Spanish Inquisition. This episode includes random but interesting information that I was unable to fit into the prior four episodes. This includes significantly more on Medieval witchcraft, blood purity tests, and Inquisition cook books. The material in this podcast serves to cover the International Baccalaureates' topic of Societies in Transition (1400-1700s) Contact the show by emailing us at resourcesbylowery@gmail.com If you would like to

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50:53

Spanish Inquisition Part IV: The Inquisition‘s End

Empires, Anarchy & Other Notable Moments ·

2021/03/28

This is the fourth in a series of five episodes regarding the Spanish Inquisition. This episode covers the decline and removal of the Spanish Inquisition before detailing how its existence affected the Spanish citizens, the New World, Spanish Literature and science as well as effects on the economy. The material in this podcast serves to cover the International Baccalaureates' topic of Societies in Transition (1400-1700s) Contact the show by emailing us at resourcesbylowery@gmail.com If you would

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54:15

Spanish Inquisition Part III: The phases of the...

Empires, Anarchy & Other Notable Moments ·

2021/03/19

This is the third in a series regarding the Spanish Inquisition. This episode goes chronologically through the four distinct phases of the Spanish Inquisition. First up, is its conflict against the Jewish Conversos. Next, the Inquisitors went after the Old Christians and Protestants. The third phase involves the Holy Office going after Moriscos (Muslims that had converted to Christianity). Fourth and finally, the podcast delves into the era where the Spanish inquisition were pitted against the

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01:18:35

Spanish Inquisition Part II: The Inquisition‘s Methods

Empires, Anarchy & Other Notable Moments ·

2021/03/13

This is the second in a series regarding the Spanish Inquisition. This episode establishes the processes and policies that governed the actions of the Holy Tribunal. Perhaps not what you were expecting, the Spanish Inquisition had focused rules that determined each and every action taken. Subjects such as the edict of grace, the auto de fe, arrest/prosecution, and punishments are all covered. The material in this podcast serves to cover the International Baccalaureates' topic of Societies in

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37:13

Spanish Inquisition Part I: The Historical Roots of...

Empires, Anarchy & Other Notable Moments ·

2021/03/10

This is the first in a series of five episodes regarding the Spanish Inquisition. The focus of this episode is on Anti-semitism, rather than the Spanish Inquisition itself. The roots of which can be found in the practice of 'othering,' Christianity, and the creation and spread of stereotypes. It seeks to explain the history behind anti-semitism while hopefully not glorifying the world's oldest form of hatred. The material in this podcast serves to cover the International Baccalaureates' topic of

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27:55

Kenyatta Part V: His Dictatorship

Empires, Anarchy & Other Notable Moments ·

2021/03/08

This is the final episode in our series on the Jomo Kenyatta, the first President of Kenya. This episode compares Jomo to America's founding father George Washington. It serves to detail Kenyatta slippage towards authoritarianism through the persecution of his political challengers, his fights with the press, the restablishment of oathing ceremonies, and the establishment of his personality cult via the propagation of his name. The material covers the IB's topic of Independence Movements between

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46:11

Kenyatta Part IV: His Policies

Empires, Anarchy & Other Notable Moments ·

2021/03/03

This is the fourth in a series on the political rise and policies of Jomo Kenyatta, the first President of Kenya. This episode looks directly at the policies that Kenyatta pursued in his attempts to create a homogenous national culture. The material covers the IB's topic of Independence Movements between 1800 and 2000. Updated in 2022 Contact the show by emailing us at resourcesbylowery@gmail.com If you would like to financially support the show, please use the following paypal link. Or remit

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40:39

Kenyatta Part III: The Kapenguria Six

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2021/02/28

This is the third in a series on the political rise and policies of Jomo Kenyatta's path to becoming the first President of Kenya. This episode begins with the arrest of Jomo Kenyatta and then examines the trial and evidence against him and the other members of the Kapenguria Six. The beginnings of the 'cult of Jomo' are introduced before showcasing how the movement was able to 'Free Kenyatta.' The material covers the IB's topic of Independence Movements between 1800 and 2000). Updated in

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01:23:19

Kenyatta Part II: Mau Mau

Empires, Anarchy & Other Notable Moments ·

2021/02/24

This is the second in a five series on the political rise and policies of Jomo Kenyatta's path to becoming the first President of Kenya. The Mau Mau revolt/revolution thrust Jomo Kenyatta into the spotlight as the supposed leader of the movement. This podcast goes beyond Jomo Kenyatta to look at the movement as a whole; drawing heavily from the outstanding work of Caroline Elkin's Imperial Reckoning as well as other sources. The material covers the IB's topic of Independence Movements between

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55:56

Kenyatta Part I: The Colonization of Kenya

Empires, Anarchy & Other Notable Moments ·

2021/02/20

This is the first in a five part series on the political rise and policies of Jomo Kenyatta's path to becoming the first President of Kenya. It begins with the colonization of Kenya by the British; which sets up the grievances that result in the Mau Mau revolt (the second episode in this series). The material covers the IB's topic of Independence Movements between 1800 and 2000). UPDATED IN 2022 Contact the show by emailing us at resourcesbylowery@gmail.com If you would like to financially

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34:47

Slavery Part IV: The Legacy of Slavery for West Africa

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2021/02/16

This is the final episode in a series regarding the West African slave trade from 1500-1700. This episode seeks to detail the enduring legacy that the slave trade has had on the region (and the continent as a whole). Effects on population, the economy, gender roles, and disease are all discussed. The Jolof and Dahomey civilizations are each specifically discussed as examples of the slave trade's effects. This series serves to cover the International Baccalaureate history standards for Societies

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01:04:24

Slavery Part III: The Rise of the Fiscal Military State

Empires, Anarchy & Other Notable Moments ·

2020/12/24

This is the third in a series of four regarding the West African slave trade from 1500-1700. This episode first takes a look at the modern day downfall of the city of Gary, Indiana. It then applies lessons from the fall to the study of slavery in West Africa. The first portion of the episode looks at the economic argument for the fall while the latter half deals with the fiscal military state, a phenomenal in which the government depends upon war for its economic survival. This series serves to

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44:07

Slavery Part II: Slavery and the State

Empires, Anarchy & Other Notable Moments ·

2020/12/23

This is the second in a series of four regarding the West African slave trade from 1500-1700. This episode takes a look at the unique aspects of African civilizations in order to understand why the destructive practice of the slave trade was able to find fertile ground. Mali under Mansa Musa are discussed in depth in order to contrast the decline of West African civilizations after the introduction of the Middle Passage and the Transatlantic Slave Trade takes off. This series serves to cover the

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01:06:15

Slavery Part I: Social Death

Empires, Anarchy & Other Notable Moments ·

2020/12/19

This is the first in a series of four regarding the West African slave trade from 1500-1700. This episode takes on the concept of Social Death; the act of killing a person in order to bring forth a servant. The bundle of traits that make up slavery will be discussed including violence designed to dehumanize. This series serves to cover the International Baccalaureate history standards for Societies in Transition Contact the show by emailing us at resourcesbylowery@gmail.com If you would like to

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