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Warfare, Advancement, and Revisionism

Thomas Preston Floyd

The goal of this project is to document the history of humanity by documenting all of humanity’s attempts to defeat it’s greatest foe. Itself. This is not going to be a straightforward documentation of kings fighting and destroying each other, though there will be many mentions and examples of that. This will attempt to explain our subjects from the ground up. The common foot soldiers to the leaders at their head. Their strategies, tactics, weapons, and technologies. Their triumphs and tragedies

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32:08

Bronze, Weapons, and Armor

Warfare, Advancement, and Revisionism ·

2026/10/05

This week I go over bronze and brass as well as the new weapons being from bronze. The Sword. I also try to define the differences between swords and daggers. Finally I talk about defensive equipment including shields and potentially armor.YouTube: https://youtu.be/MVbFoxC_qOQTwitter/X: https://x.com/WarAdRevPod🛒 Old Glory - Iconic music and sports fan merch💰 Get 15% OFF | Promo Code: WARPODhttps://promocode.to/old-glory/warpod-18s

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39:37

Three More Metals for Metallurgy

Warfare, Advancement, and Revisionism ·

2026/09/28

This week we talk about early human use of Silver, Lead, and Tin and how they were being incorporated in early metallurgy with the other metals of copper, gold, and iron. We also talk about etymology and general properties of the metals. YouTube:https://youtu.be/bLxxTfauAe0Twitter/X: https://x.com/WarAdRevPod

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22:28

Dyeing

Warfare, Advancement, and Revisionism ·

2026/09/21

In this episode we talk about dyes and the dyeing processes available to early human socities. We also cover several of the plants, animals, and minerals used in various parts of the world to create the various colors of dye. YouTube: https://youtu.be/h7_HOthWyT4Twitter/X: https://x.com/WarAdRevPod🛒 Old Glory - Iconic music and sports fan merch💰 Get 15% OFF | Promo Code: WARPODhttps://promocode.to/old-glory/warpod-18s

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40:05

Textiles and Weaving

Warfare, Advancement, and Revisionism ·

2026/09/14

This week we talk about the emergence of textile production. Specifically those made via weaving done by hand and on simple wooden looms. We also go over how weaving was typically considered to be a female skill and occupation in Egypt, Mesopotamia, and the broader Mediterranean world. We also talk about female deities associated with weaving in those areas.YouTube: https://youtu.be/8QDdvznCNfITwitter/X: https://x.com/WarAdRevPod🛒 Old Glory - Iconic music and sports fan merch💰 Get 15% OFF | Promo

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63:24

Silkworms, Yaks, and More Birds

Warfare, Advancement, and Revisionism ·

2026/08/31

This week we conclude our domestication episodes for this volume by discussing the guarded and rugged Yaks. The numerous, versatile, and varied Pigeons. The hardy and practical Guinea Fowl. As well as two verities of Silk Worms. Twitter/X: https://x.com/WarAdRevPodYouTube: https://youtu.be/QLFbC1ui1QQ🛒 Old Glory - Iconic music and sports fan merch💰 Get 15% OFF | Promo Code: WARPODhttps://promocode.to/old-glory/warpod-18s

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38:56

Dromedary and Goose Domestication, Plus... the Great...

Warfare, Advancement, and Revisionism ·

2026/08/24

This week we talk about the domestication of the Dromedary or single humped camel. As well as the dual domestication events of the Greylag and Swan Goose. This includes etymology geography and some talk of cultural impact. Like the deified Goose of Egyptian myth guarding a great egg.Twitter/X: https://x.com/WarAdRevPodYouTube: https://youtu.be/yshVAnM-w2A

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36:17

More Bovidae and Duck Domestication

Warfare, Advancement, and Revisionism ·

2026/08/17

This week we cover three Asian Bovids domestications, the Gaur, Wild Water Buffalo, and Benteng. The ancestors of the Gayal, The River and Swamp Buffalos, and Bali Cattle. As well as the Mallard and new world ducks.Twitter/X: https://x.com/WarAdRevPodYouTube: https://youtu.be/Pe_xpjsJQWo🛒 Old Glory - Iconic music and sports fan merch💰 Get 15% OFF | Promo Code: WARPODhttps://promocode.to/old-glory/warpod-18s

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42:11

Citrus Part Two

Warfare, Advancement, and Revisionism ·

2026/08/10

This week we finish our discussion about the domesticate varieties of Citrus and their hybrids. Including etymology, origins, and uses.There are three important notes for this week's episode! First during the etymology section there is discussion regarding the etymology of one of the names of a specific type of lime that in some places has very complicated connotations so if you are offended by or have difficulties with strong language be warned. Second, when discussing Persian limes around the 15

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36:37

Citrus Part One

Warfare, Advancement, and Revisionism ·

2026/08/03

In today's episode we discuss the etymology and origin of two citrus fruits the Mandarin Orange and the Pomelo as well as the hybrid bitter and sweet oranges bred from the two. Twitter/X: https://x.com/WarAdRevPodYouTube: https://youtu.be/ocsOJlb4XPM

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47:56

Plums and Rosaceae Berries

Warfare, Advancement, and Revisionism ·

2026/07/27

This week I correct a major oversight by talking about the domestication of the Plum which has been long done by this volume. We also cover the major berries in the Rosaceae family, the Blackberry, Strawberry, and Raspberry. I also throw in the Blueberry even though it is not aa Rosaceae. This includes some etymology as well as some discussion of distribution and different cultivar types based on region.Twitter/X: https://x.com/WarAdRevPodYouTube: https://youtu.be/4yfO_LhtCnw

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35:36

Rosaceae

Warfare, Advancement, and Revisionism ·

2026/07/20

This week we go over the domestication of several members of the Rosaceae family. This includes peaches, pears, apricots, almonds, and cherries. This is not all of the Rosaceae and more will be covered later but I hope you'll listen, learn and enjoy as I talk about etymology and locals of some of the most important fruit trees being domesticated during this volume's time frame.Twitter/X: https://x.com/WarAdRevPodYouTube: https://youtu.be/YCAu4E56EzU

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43:52

Sweet Potatoes, Yams, and Indigo

Warfare, Advancement, and Revisionism ·

2026/07/13

This week we talk about the domestication of Sweet Potatoes, several varieties of Yams, and a couple of different sources of Indigo Dye including Woad. I also go over some listener feedback in relation to some etymology covered in the last episode.Twitter/X:https://x.com/WarAdRevPodYouTube: https://youtu.be/GAiMqzOmw3k

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47:49

Brassica and Nightshades

Warfare, Advancement, and Revisionism ·

2026/06/29

This week's episode sees us look at the Brassica Rapa the first of the Brassicaceae family of plants to be domesticated and how this would would affect the development of numerous types of cabbages, root vegetables, mustards and many others. We also discuss three other plants from the nightshade family that are or have been domesticated during this season. This includes Potatoes, Tomatoes, and Eggplant.Journal Article Mentioned:

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30:01

Volume 5 Begins! We talk Pepper and Cocoa Domestication

Warfare, Advancement, and Revisionism ·

2026/06/22

This week I go over the changes in terminology I am using to organize my show. Then we go over the domestication and etymology for three different types of pepper plants, Chilis, Black Pepper, and Sichuan Peppercorns. We also talk about the domestication of Cocoa Beans.Twitter/X: https://x.com/WarAdRevPodYouTube: https://youtu.be/P8JFQ1dYoqA

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53:10

Ending Season Four Talking about Brazil

Warfare, Advancement, and Revisionism ·

2026/06/15

This week we discuss Brazilian rock art, dating difficulties for some older archeological sites, and differences between favored terminology used by Brazilin archeologists. We also discuss the increase and spread of shell midden or Sambaquis sites as well as how some of these coastal sites revealed the earliest evidence of whaling in the Americas if not the world.Also since I know some of you may say something, I know I mistakenly called Columbus Spanish. I know that he was from Genoa and was only

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4:10

Emergency Update

Warfare, Advancement, and Revisionism ·

2026/06/08

This week's regularly scheduled episode is being delayed due to a family emergency.

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33:19

The Neolithic Expansion in the Guianas and...

Warfare, Advancement, and Revisionism ·

2026/06/01

This week we discuss two separate regions in South America. We discuss the hunter gatherer groups living in Argentina and how they had been genetically isolated from the rest of the continent. We also discuss the various groups of peoples who had migrated from the Orinoco River valley to occupy the Guianas to become prolific hunter gatherer fishers and would begin to travel up and down other rivers into the Amazon Basin and how they would being to colonize the Caribbean.Science article:

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30:35

The Chinchorro, their Mummies, and Monte Verde

Warfare, Advancement, and Revisionism ·

2026/05/18

This week's episode we discuss the site of Monte Verde in southern Chile and some recent controversy surrounding the site's dating. We also talk about the brutal Atacama Desert and how this environment led the fishers moving through the region to develop several forms of mummification throughout their long history in the region. For this season that covers natural mummification as well as the black mummy method.The Science article about Monte Verde in Chile:

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25:23

The Seeds of Andean Agriculture

Warfare, Advancement, and Revisionism ·

2026/05/11

This week we look at three areas in what is now Peru that are beginning to see the rise of sedentary agricultural life. This includes the river valleys of the Sechin/Casma, the Rio Grande of the Ica Region, and the water basin of Lake Titicaca. We also cover some of the cave art being painted in Andean rock shelters in what is now Bolivia. Twitter/X:https://x.com/WarAdRevPodYouTube: https://youtu.be/I3ws9-jDqdQ

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28:07

The Las Vegas Culture

Warfare, Advancement, and Revisionism ·

2026/05/04

This week I correct a terrible omission I made last week and focus on the Las Vegas Culture of Ecuador. This covers their transition from semi sedentary hunter-gatherer-fishers to incipient agriculture. As well as their development of communal burial and feasting. I also cover the tale of the Lovers of Sumpa. A tale some attribute to the Las Vegas Culture. YouTube: https://youtu.be/xyeXmtaHAU8X/Twitter: https://x.com/WarAdRevPod

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