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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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22:25

Augustus Caesar: The First Emperor of Rome

The Continuum ·

2026/04/25

In 44 BCE, an 18-year-old received a letter in Greece telling him that Julius Caesar — assassinated the day before — had named him his heir. His advisors told him to walk away. He walked straight in.What followed was one of the most ruthless and brilliant political ascents in human history. The boy everyone planned to sideline outmaneuvered Mark Antony, outlasted Cleopatra, put his own champion Cicero on a death list, and then — after winning a civil war that left him the last man standing — did

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9:43

Energy War | The Iran-Iraq Tanker War

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2026/04/18

The Tanker War remains one of the most volatile chapters in Middle East history, directly shaping the permanent US military presence in the Persian Gulf today. In this deep dive, we explore Iraq’s deliberate strategy to bomb Kharg Island to provoke an Iranian retaliation. By forcing Iran to threaten the Strait of Hormuz, Saddam Hussein aimed to globalize the conflict and force a US intervention. From the reflagging of Kuwaiti tankers in Operation Earnest Will to the tragic downing of Iran Air Flight

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9:32

The Forgotten War That Killed a Million People |...

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2026/04/04

In September 1980, Iraq invaded Iran. Saddam Hussein expected it to be over in weeks. It lasted eight years. It killed over a million people. It used chemical weapons on a scale not seen since World War One.This is Part 1 of our two-part series on the Iran-Iraq War (1980–1988). This episode covers the ground war — the invasion, the human wave attacks, the chemical weapons, and the economic destruction. In this episode: — Why Iraq invaded Iran in 1980 — The human wave attacks and trench warfare that

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12:36

"We Did Iwo Jima" — What Lindsey Graham Got Wrong and...

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2026/03/28

This week, Senator Lindsey Graham went on Fox News and said “We did Iwo Jima — we can do this” to argue for sending U.S. Marines to seize Iran’s Kharg Island. Republicans and Democrats immediately pushed back. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna called it “a lack of respect for life.” Rep. Jason Crow noted that nearly 7,000 Americans died and 19,000 were wounded at Iwo Jima. Rep. Nancy Mace said Graham “needs to be removed from the Situation Room.”Kharg Island and Iwo Jima are not the same. But when a U.S

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14:41

The CIA Coup That Broke Iran — 1953 Operation Ajax

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2026/03/21

In August 1953, the CIA and British intelligence MI6 overthrew Iran’s democratically elected Prime Minister Mohammad Mosaddegh in a covert operation codenamed Operation Ajax. They did it in four days. They did it for oil. And for seventy years, they denied it.This is the full story — from the 1901 British oil concession that handed Iran’s resources to a foreign company, to the global embargo that strangled Iran’s economy, to the CIA operative who crossed into Tehran under a false name with a

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11:10

The 1973 Oil Crisis: How America Lost Control of Its...

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2026/03/14

In 1972, a gallon of gas cost 36 cents. By 1980, the world had changed forever. This is the story of the 1970s energy crisis — the oil embargo that blindsided America, the gas lines that stretched for miles, and the political fallout that reshaped the country for decades.In October 1973, Arab members of OPEC launched an oil embargo against the United States in response to American support for Israel during the Yom Kippur War. What followed was one of the most dramatic economic shocks in modern

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6:48

The Bridge That Exposed Political Cronyism: The...

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2026/03/07

A billion-dollar bridge. A private billionaire. A sudden presidential threat.This is how the Gordie Howe Bridge exposed political cronyism in plain sight.The Gordie Howe International Bridge was designed to strengthen trade between the United States and Canada. Instead, it became the center of a controversy involving private business interests, government officials, and a last-minute threat that shocked both countries.This investigative documentary breaks down how a closed-door meeting between a

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15:26

Julius Caesar: How War and Politics Made Him Ruler of...

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2026/02/28

Before emperors ruled Rome, one man showed it could be done.Julius Caesar did not destroy the Roman Republic overnight. He survived it, learned from it, and mastered the broken system it had already become. In this episode of our Roman Emperors series, we follow Caesar’s life from his violent childhood during Rome’s civil wars to the battles, political maneuvering, and personal risks that made him the most powerful man Rome had ever seen.This is not just the story of Caesar’s assassination — it is

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5:53

How Fake Science Was Used to Justify Racism

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2026/02/21

They used skulls, rulers, and fake science to decide who was human.This documentary exposes how pseudoscience was weaponized to justify racism.In the 19th and early 20th centuries, so-called scientists claimed they could measure intelligence, morality, and worth by measuring skulls. This episode examines phrenology, craniometry, and scientific racism, revealing how false data and biased methods were used to justify slavery, segregation, colonialism, and genocide.This is not fringe history. These

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5:51

Leslie Wexner: The Billionaire Who Funded Jeffrey...

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2026/02/14

Leslie Wexner is often remembered as the billionaire behind Victoria’s Secret and L Brands—but his influence went far beyond retail.In this video, we examine Leslie Wexner’s business empire, political donations, and financial networks, and how they intersected with Jeffrey Epstein, one of the most notorious figures of the modern era. Using documented records, court filings, and investigative reporting, this episode breaks down how money, shell companies, and political access created insulation from

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7:01

After 9/11, America Gave Up Its Freedom

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2026/02/07

After 9/11, America didn’t just change — it surrendered power in the name of safety.In the aftermath of September 11, 2001, Americans were promised security — and many accepted sweeping changes without debate. This narrative-driven documentary examines how fear enabled new laws, expanded surveillance, and the creation of the Department of Homeland Security, permanently altering the balance between liberty and national security.From the USA PATRIOT Act to mass data collection and secret courts, this

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8:27

Gaius Marius: The General Who Built the Cult of...

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2026/01/31

Before Julius Caesar.Before Augustus.Before Rome had emperors — there was Gaius Marius.Gaius Marius was not an emperor, but he was the man who changed Rome forever. In this episode of our Roman Emperors series, we explore how Marius transformed the Roman army, created the first true cult of personality in Roman politics, and made the rise of Julius Caesar — and the Roman Empire itself — inevitable.By opening military service to the landless poor, Marius built a professional army loyal not to the

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3:33

EFTA0005010 EXPOSED: The Epstein File That Raises...

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2026/01/31

What exactly is EFTA0005010, and why does this document stand out among the Epstein files?In this video, we take a focused, evidence-based look at EFTA0005010, breaking down what the file contains, what’s missing, and why its details continue to raise serious questions. Rather than headlines or rumors, this analysis centers on documented records, redactions, and patterns found within the Epstein case files.The Epstein story didn’t end with one arrest or one headline. Buried inside thousands of pages

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9:19

Sulla: The Roman Dictator Who Invented the Road to...

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2026/01/24

Before Julius Caesar.Before Augustus.Before the Roman Empire ever existed — there was Sulla.Lucius Cornelius Sulla was not an emperor, but he was the man who proved Rome could be ruled by one. In this episode of our Roman Emperors series, we explore how civil war, political terror, and legalized mass executions shattered the Roman Republic and made imperial rule inevitable.Sulla was the first Roman general to march his army on Rome itself. He ruled as dictator, unleashed the infamous proscriptions,

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7:31

The Boston Massacre: How One Night Pushed America...

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2026/01/17

On March 5, 1770, a street confrontation in Boston turned deadly — and pushed America toward revolution.This episode breaks down how the Boston Massacre really happened and why it changed history forever.The Boston Massacre was not a single moment of madness, but the result of years of tension between British soldiers and Boston civilians. In this documentary-style episode, we examine the political pressure, economic hardship, and rising anger that led to gunfire in the streets of colonial

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8:17

January 6th The Attack on the United States

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2026/01/10

On January 6, 2021, the United States Capitol was violently attacked as Congress met to certify the presidential election. Capitol Police were beaten, crushed, sprayed with chemical agents, and forced into hand-to-hand combat while defending the building from a mob determined to stop the transfer of power.This documentary-style episode focuses on what actually happened inside and outside the Capitol — the violence against law enforcement, the destruction of historic spaces, and the findings later

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8:29

The Iraq War Was Sold on a Lie | The Truth About Oil...

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2026/01/04

In 2003, the United States invaded Iraq to stop weapons of mass destruction — weapons that were never found. So why did the war happen anyway?This documentary-style episode breaks down how the Iraq War was sold to the American public, how intelligence was shaped to build support, and how oil, power, and strategy quietly influenced the decision to invade. Using documented evidence and historical analysis, we examine what Americans were told, what policymakers knew, and why wars fought over resources

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30:30

The Naval Blockade That Almost Started Nuclear War |...

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2026/01/03

In October 1962, the U.S. Navy blockaded Cuba as Soviet ships carrying nuclear weapons approached American waters. This episode breaks down the Cuban Missile Crisis at sea — the ships involved, submarine confrontations, and the near-miss moments that almost triggered nuclear war. A detailed naval history of the thirteen days that brought the world to the edge of destruction. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit

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1:07

When Celebration Becomes Power: Inside the Nuremberg...

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2025/12/24

How do nations turn celebration into authority?How does spectacle shape belief?This documentary explores the Nazi Nuremberg Rallies (1923–1938)—one of the most meticulously staged political spectacles in modern history. Through architecture, choreography, light, sound, and mass participation, the Nazi regime transformed rallies into immersive experiences designed to shape identity, loyalty, and collective emotion.Rather than focusing only on ideology, this film examines how the rallies worked:• Why

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23:40

Domitian: Order by Blood

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2025/12/20

Domitian ruled Rome through fear, executions, and absolute control — all in the name of ending corruption. Senators called him a tyrant, yet under his reign the empire stabilized, borders held, and theft declined. This episode explores how far Rome was willing to go to restore order, and the cost of justice enforced by blood. 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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