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The Continuum

Welcome to the Continuum! Here we look at what is happening now and how it connects to history. rejil.substack.com

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11:46

The Continuum "Behind the Wall of Silence - North Korea"

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2025/09/23

The cult of personality of the Kim’s has engulfed North Korea for seven decades. North Koreas censorship has damaged them as a nation. We are seeing cracks now, but we are seeing the US on the same path. Part of the Political Besties Network This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rejil.substack.com

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The Continuum "The Origins of the Rapture"

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2025/09/22

The Rapture as many think of it now isn’t how it is shown in scripture. The idea really originated in the 19th century and expanded in pop culture in the 20th century. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rejil.substack.com

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12:50

The Continuum "The Qin Dynasty and the Price of...

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2025/09/18

Part of the Political Besties NetworkThe Qin dynasty only lasted 15 years but the censorship that happened cause centuries of damage. The destruction of book and ideas set Chian back and hurt their culture for years.#china #history #currentevents This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rejil.substack.com

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38:24

The Continuum "Echoes of Extremism – The Oklahoma...

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2025/09/16

Part of the Political Besties NetworkThe Oklahoma City bombing was the largest domestic terrorist event to happen in the US so far. Understanding the story of the perpetrators is key to stopping it from happening again. With the Internet a breeding ground for domestic terrorist this is more important than ever. #History #currentevents #UShistory This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rejil.substack.com

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11:13

The Continuum "The Murder That Triggered Kristallnacht"

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2025/09/13

Apart of the Political Besties NetworkWe explore how Herschel Grynszpan’s act of desperation in 1938 was used by the Nazis to justify Kristallnacht, the Night of Broken Glass, marking a deadly turning point toward the Holocaust. Also, how we are so quick to let hate lead to violence. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rejil.substack.com

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12:37

The Continuum "The Forgotten Camps: Fort Bliss and...

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2025/09/11

Apart of the Political Besties NetworkDuring WWII, Fort Bliss held Japanese American families behind barbed wire — stripped of homes, dignity, and freedom in the name of “protection.” Decades later, survivors taught us that fear and silence can unravel democracy. Yet in 2025, the Trump administration reopened Fort Bliss as the nation’s largest immigration detention center, raising a haunting question: has America already forgotten? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with

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21:07

The Continuum "The Carnation Revolution: Portugal's...

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2025/09/09

In this episode we talk about The Carnation Revolution in Portugal. We look at the how a dictatorship can be taken down peacefully without bloodshed. Then we look at how this tie to current events in the US. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rejil.substack.com

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30:30

The Continuum "The Alamo and Slavery: The Battle...

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2025/09/06

History is often whitewashed, and the story of the Alamo is no exception. In reality, the conflict was not just about independence or freedom, but about white settlers fighting to protect slavery, while Mexico sought to uphold its anti-slavery laws. I talk with Delaney This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rejil.substack.com

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The Continuum "Four Dead in Ohio: The Kent State...

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2025/09/04

With the illegal militarization of cities under trump. We take a look in history when this happened before. We look at Kent State University where 4 students were killed by the Ohio National Guard.. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rejil.substack.com

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9:09

The Continuum “Louis XV’s Deer Park: Scandal, Satire,...

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2025/09/02

This piece examines King Louis XV of France and the scandal of his Deer Park — a secret world of affairs hidden from the public for only a short time. We explore how these private indulgences eroded trust, fed public outrage, and helped bring down the French monarchy. Finally, we ask: are we seeing history repeat itself today, with the controversies surrounding Trump’s ties to Epstein echoing the same patterns of secrecy, scandal, and political fallout? This is a public episode. If you would like to

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55:33

The Continuum “Henry Ford — The Hate That Drove the...

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2025/08/29

We explore how Henry Ford’s anti-Semitic writings fueled hate movements in the United States. From the Ku Klux Klan in the 1920s to Father Coughlin’s radio sermons and the America First movement in the 1930s, Ford’s words became a cornerstone of extremist propaganda. While he tried to distance himself from politics later in life, his ideas had already inspired both Nazi Germany abroad and homegrown fascism at home, leaving a dark stain on his legacy. Then we talk with Missy and Tabatha of TBH This

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13:21

The Continuum "Andersonville: Hell on Earth"

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2025/08/27

Andersonville Prison during the Civil War, focusing on the war crimes committed there. It traces the camp’s creation, daily life, starvation, disease, brutality, Union relief efforts, prisoner resistance, Captain Wirz’s role, failed escapes, liberation, and lasting legacy. The series combines detailed history with personal accounts, exposing the cruelty of the prison while honoring the resilience of those who endured it. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other

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The Continuum "Ceaușescu’s Romania – A Nation in Chains"

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2025/08/25

Nicolae Ceaușescu rose to power in Romania promising prosperity, but his regime descended into corruption, greed, and brutal authoritarianism. While he built a lavish cult of personality and grandiose projects like the Palace of the People, ordinary Romanians suffered under food shortages, surveillance, forced relocations, and crushing poverty. His obsession with control and luxury isolated the country, leaving citizens hungry and fearful. By 1989, decades of repression erupted into revolution, and

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15:48

The Continuum "Barbed Wire: The Origins of the Nazi...

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2025/08/22

With the Florida and Texas building and operating concentration camps we take a look at the evolution of Nazi concentration camps from 1933 to 1945. What began as prisons for political opponents and “undesirables” expanded into a vast system of forced labor, ghettos, and ultimately extermination camps like Auschwitz and Treblinka. By the war’s end, millions were murdered through starvation, brutality, and industrialized killing. The series concludes with liberation, survivor testimony, and the

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10:18

The Continuum “Ibrahim the Mad: Madness on the...

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2025/08/21

We continue with leaders that’s mental state has hurt a nation. We look at Ibrahim whose mental decline led to the Ottoman empire losing its prowess. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rejil.substack.com

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10:43

The Continuum “The Last Kaiser: Wilhelm II and the...

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2025/08/19

With the mental decline of Trump on full display for the world we look at Wilhelm the 2nd and his mental decline. We see how his need to compensate for his arm added to the start of WW1. How his mental issues added to the hatred of Jews that fueled Germanys decent into Nazism.#history #WW1 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rejil.substack.com

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11:35

The Continuum "The Illusion of Choice – How Putin...

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2025/08/19

In this episode we look at how Putin destroyed Russia’s Elections and how Trump is following the same play book in the US now. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rejil.substack.com

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9:42

The Continuum "Silver, Debt, and Decline – Spain’s...

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2025/08/14

Spain’s vast 16th–17th century empire, enriched by silver from the Americas, collapsed under the weight of constant warfare, runaway spending, and reliance on foreign loans. The Habsburg kings borrowed heavily from Italian and German bankers, mortgaging future treasure fleets to fund wars against France, the Ottomans, the Dutch, and England. Massive silver imports caused soaring inflation, hollowed out domestic industry, and left the crown dependent on imports. Between 1557 and 1653, Spain declared

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11:42

The Continuum "Flags Over Failure – The Falklands War...

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2025/08/12

In 1982, Argentina’s ruling military junta, led by General Leopoldo Galtieri, faced economic collapse, rampant inflation, and public unrest. To distract the nation and rally support, Galtieri ordered the invasion of the Falkland Islands, reigniting a long-standing territorial dispute with Britain. The move briefly unified the country through nationalist fervor, but Britain’s swift military victory humiliated Argentina, shattering the junta’s credibility. Instead of saving the regime, the war

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11:10

The Continuum "You can clear a city of its people....

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2025/08/11

1. Ferdinand Marcos – ManilaMarcos cleared poor communities to impress foreigners, relocating families to distant, inadequate housing. The hardship and resentment helped spark the movement that overthrew him in 1986.2. Benito Mussolini – RomeMussolini demolished working-class districts for grand projects, displacing thousands and erasing communities. The empty, costly spaces fueled public disillusionment.3. Idi Amin – KampalaAmin’s mass evictions destroyed livelihoods and gutted local economies. The

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