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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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00:10:34

Power Grab: Rise of the Greek Junta

History Loves Company ·

2025/03/27

Greece has a long (and sometimes troublesome) political past. Despite being the birthplace of democracy, little in the way of democratic values extended to the Greek populace until relatively recently. Having been ruled throughout the centuries by such disparate powers as the Ottoman Empire, several foreign kings after gaining independence, and even Fasicst Italy and Nazi Germany during World War Two, the country's political troubles reached their boiling point following the parliamentary elections

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00:14:27

Slay Queen: The Brief Reign of Zenobia

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2025/03/06

"Well behaved women rarely make history." So goes a famous adage used by many feminist scholars and historians and one that most certainly applies to the subject of this week's episode. Who was the Syrian queen who led a rebellion against one of the greatest empires of all time? How did she form an empire of her own? And how did it all come crashing down? Find out this week in a truly riveting episode all about Queen Zenobia of Palmyra!

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00:11:23

Birds of a Feather: The Emu War

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2025/02/27

The two World Wars, the Korean Conflict, Vietnam, the Persian Gulf War...these are some of the 20th Centuries greatest conflicts, yet they pale in comparison to the Emu War, a skirmish that erupted in the state of Western Australia in 1932, pegging farmers and soldiers of the Australian Army against an indigenous species of flightless bird--the emu. Feathers will fly in this informative (and sometimes amusing) episode!

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00:12:23

Newton Knight: The King of Jones County

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2025/02/20

It goes without saying that the Civil War remains an indelible stain on American history. For four years, the nation was torn asunder by cultural and political differences, differences that indeed had rocked the country since its foundation. And yet, it nonetheless remains a fascinating period, for it produced a cast of colorful characters that have shaped our understanding of the conflict and its aftermath. One such figure was Newton Knight, a resident of Jones County, Mississippi who,

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00:12:20

Civil Hands Unclean: The Genpei War

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2025/02/13

The Heian Period (794-1185) is seen as a golden age in Japanese history. The arts flourished, written Japanese was invented, and great works of literature were penned. But it was also a time of political turmoil as two rival factions fought for control over the imperial court and, in turn, the country. Join me for a bloodbath worthy of 'Game of Thrones' this week on the 'History Loves Company' podcast.

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00:13:29

Without a Trace: Ludwig Leichhardt in the Outback

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2025/02/06

Today, the Australian Outback is crisscrossed with roads and highways, having been mapped and charted by braver, more intrepid, individuals in earlier days. But in the 19th Century, it presented a formidable barrier between the country-continent's eastern settlements and its interior. Several people set about exploring this vast expanse, but perhaps none was as interesting as the story surrounding the German explorer who set about completing an east-west crossing, only to never be seen or heard from

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00:12:09

The Philippine Revolution (Part Three): The Long Road...

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2025/01/23

With the execution of Andrés Bonifacio, revolutionary fervor died down a bit, with disillusioned rebels succumbing to defeat at the hands of the Spanish. But in the tumultuous period that followed, his rival, Emilio Aguinaldo, would return from a brief exile in Hong Kong and be lauded as a hero. While this was going on, war had broken out between Spain and the United States and it wouldn't be long before this even larger conflict would arrive at the Philippines' doorstep. Find out how it all played

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00:10:05

The Philippine Revolution (Part Two): The Fight for...

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2025/01/16

Dissention, deceit, personal squabbles...these are just some of the factors that led to the outbreak of the Philippine Revolution. Tune in this week to find out how and what lit the fuse of the conflict.

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00:11:02

The Philippine Revolution (Part One): The Road to...

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2025/01/09

Ask anyone who's been to the Philippines and they'll tell you it's an island paradise, the "Pearl of the Orient," as one of its most famous writers, José Rizal, put it. But things weren't always peaceful and bright for that beautiful island nation. For three centuries, it was under the Spanish colonial yoke and most of its population enjoyed few rights and civil liberties. But by the 19th Century, there were talks of independence, of revolution, not just amongst its commoners, but its native-born

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00:09:28

Edge of Reason: The Pre-Socratic Philosophers and the...

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2025/01/02

We tend to think, rather arrogantly, that we live in an enlightened age, that we and our immediate forebears invented reason and logical thought. The truth of the matter is that this is far from the case. In fact, some two-and-a-half millennia prior to our own time, logic and reason were the driving forces behind Western thought and philosophy, even before great minds like Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle ever even dreamt up their own ideas. Tune in to the first episode of 2025 to discover the initial

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00:10:35

Blame It on the Alcohol: Prohibition (Part Two)

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2024/12/19

With the ratification of the 18th Amendment on January 17th, 1920, Prohibition went into effect throughout America. So began what's since become known as the greatest failed social experiment in this country's history. Drinking levels doubled (tripled even), crime rose to astronomical heights, and the general feeling of lawlessness that ensued was only rivaled by that of the Wild West some forty or fifty years prior. Join me for the exciting conclusion on the "intoxicating" history of Prohibition

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00:10:23

Blame It on the Alcohol: Prohibition (Part One)

History Loves Company ·

2024/12/12

It's difficult to imagine now, but there was a time in American history when the production and sale of alcohol was a criminal offense. Known as Prohibition, it was ratified as the 18th Amendment to the United States Constitution in 1919 and would prove to be the greatest failed social experiment in this country's history. But its origins date back to even before the nation's founding and it would be a long road before it would go into effect at the federal level. Find out how it all began in Part

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00:12:57

Scandinavian York: When Vikings Ruled England

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2024/12/05

There was a time when Britain ruled much of the world. But long before that, the opposite was true, when outside forces invaded and colonized the British Isles as their own. The Romans were first, then the Normans, and between these two time periods, the Norse. The last of these three came from Scandinavia in the late 8th and early 9th Centuries with the intent of setting up permanent shop, giving rise to a unique Viking state known as Jórvík, better known in English as York. Find out how they did

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00:19:22

Baldwin IV (Part Two): Reign of the Leper King

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2024/11/21

No sooner was young Baldwin crowned king did he set his sights on taking down Saladin, his Muslim adversary. What ensued were a series of conflicts and skirmishes, each led by the new monarch, despite his ever-worsening leprosy. Family drama, bloodshed, and a war of succession are just some of the things he'd face, as you'll discover in the second half of his truly epic story!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/historylovescompany/support

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00:09:00

Baldwin IV (Part One): Rise of the Leper King

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2024/11/14

As an important center for the three Abrahamic faiths (Judaism, Christianity, and Islam), the Holy Land has been hotly contested for centuries. Since time immemorial, it's been under the jurisdiction of several rulers and empires, though perhaps none was as famous and renowned as the subject of this week's episode. Find out how the so-called Leper King, Baldwin IV, assumed command in this, the first part of his epic life story!--- Support this podcast:

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00:10:41

Heart of Darkness: Theodore Roosevelt's Journey Up...

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2024/11/07

Since at least the Age of Exploration, Africa has been referred to as "the Dark Continent." It's, naturally, a dated and controversial term, though to me, it refers to the mysterious interior of the continent, which wasn't seen by European eyes until the 19th Century. But in this podcaster's opinion, it's a moniker that could just as easily be applied to South America, whose Amazonia region in Brazil wasn't even fully mapped until the 20th Century, a feat achieved by none other than former American

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00:07:47

No Such Country: The Mysterious Man From Taured

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2024/10/31

The game of Telephone many of us played in childhood is indeed fun, though it's also a fascinating study as to how information changes from one person to the next and reveals just how muddled the truth can become when filtered through the broader public. Such, perhaps, is the case with this week's episode, in which a man from a mysterious and unknown country turned up at a Japanese airport in the 1950s. Who was the so-called Man from Taured? What ultimately became of him? And is there any truth to

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00:10:07

Thriller Night: The Spooky Origins of Halloween

History Loves Company ·

2024/10/24

Ghosts, goblins, trick-or-treating, candy. These and several other symbols and practices are hallmarks of Halloween. It's difficult to think of a more universally-beloved holiday and it seems that people brighten up a bit the closer it gets. But the origins of this fun and festive holiday run much deeper, and older, than you might expect. Tune in this week as we discover the spooky origins of Halloween!--- Support this podcast:

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00:15:49

"Nothing Gold Can Stay": The Dutch Golden Age

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2024/10/17

What defines a golden age? Google, that most invaluable of sources, defines it as "an idyllic, often imaginary past time of peace, prosperity, and happiness." But the period of time we're discussing today was anything BUT imaginary. Scientific achievements, religious tolerance, and some of the greatest works or art ever created are just some of the things for which this era was known. Find out how it all came about in this week's episode!--- Support this podcast:

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00:10:05

Hybridity: The Syncretic Culture of the Norse-Gaels

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2024/10/10

Individually, the Germanic Norse and Celtic Gaels were two of the richest and most fascinating cultures of Late Antiquity and the Early Medieval Period. But when combined, they became a force to be reckoned with and went on to conquer much of Ireland, the British Isles, and the islands of the North Sea and North Atlantic under their control. What gave birth to the rise of this distinct hybrid culture? And how are its influences still being felt today? Find out in this week's episode!--- Support

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