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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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54:41

The Other Side Part I: The Human History of the...

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2025/12/17

This is the first in a series of two episodes regarding mysteries surrounding the afterlife. This episode focuses on humanities interpretation of what happens after we die. By drawing from secular societies as well as the major faiths of the world we can see the gradual shifts that have occurred regarding our understanding of heaven and hell. Contact the show at resourcesbylowery@gmail.com or on Bluesky @EmpiresPod If you would like to financially support the show, please use the following paypal

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49:58

Xenophobia Part IV: Deportation Nation

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2025/12/10

This is the fourth and final episode in a series regarding America's toxic history with xenophobia. This episode focuses on America's relationship with migrants from neighboring Mexico. Specifically it dives into the push and pull factors, the effectiveness of a border wall, as well as shocking moments from our past and present including 'operation wetback' and our current deportation policies.Contact the show at resourcesbylowery@gmail.com or on Bluesky @EmpiresPod If you would like to

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63:17

Xenophobia Part III: Antisemitism in America

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2025/12/03

This is the third in a series of four episodes regarding America's toxic history with xenophobia. It explores America's antisemitic views that limited actions that would have saved thousands, if not tens of thousands of Jews escaping Nazi persecution. Although antisemitism is the world's oldest hatred, this episode will purely focus on the period and events that relate to the Holocaust.Contact the show at resourcesbylowery@gmail.com or on Bluesky @EmpiresPod If you would like to financially

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48:03

Xenophobia Part II: The China Virus

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2025/11/26

This is the second in a series of four episodes regarding America's toxic history with xenophobia. It explores America's historical fear of Chinese migrants. Join us to find out the pull and push factors that led to a massive increase in Chinese-Americans, the history of Angel Island immigration center, the origins of the dreaded 1924 Immigration Act, and the "Tacoma Method" used to eradicate Chinese immigrants from coastal cities. Contact the show at resourcesbylowery@gmail.com or on Bluesky

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43:59

Xenophobia Part I: A Blueprint for the Nazis

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2025/11/19

This is the first in a series of four episodes regarding America's toxic history with xenophobia. This first episode exams the discrimination that white Europeans experienced as they attempted to assimilate to their new nation's culture. Germans, Irish, and Italians receive special focus as each deals with the nativist backlash as they attempted to "prove" their whiteness. The rise of the Know Nothings and the creation of the pseudo-scientific eugenics movement serve as inspiration for the rising

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33:18

Aaron Burr Part VI: Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Buries...

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2025/11/12

This is the sixth and final episode in a series regarding America's fallen founder, Aaron Burr. Our story's protagonist has beaten two treason trials, but fears being jailed due to a misdemeanor. Fleeing to England, he connects with Utilitarian thinker Jeremy Bentham while hatching new plans to restart his treasonist filibuster against Mexico. Along the way, he finds love, purpose, and a whole lot of prostitutes!Contact the show at resourcesbylowery@gmail.com or on Bluesky @EmpiresPod If you

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32:30

Aaron Burr Part V: The Trial of the Century

Empires, Anarchy & Other Notable Moments ·

2025/11/05

This is the fifth in a series of six episodes regarding America's fallen founder, Aaron Burr. Colonel Burr is finally apprehended in the backwoods of Alabama. From there he is transported into Chief Justice John Marshall's courthouse. Acting as his own lawyer, Aaron Burr will have to muster everything he has to not be strung up for treason. Contact the show at resourcesbylowery@gmail.com or on Bluesky @EmpiresPod If you would like to financially support the show, please use the following paypal

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43:29

Aaron Burr Part IV: The Burr Conspiracy

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2025/10/29

This is the fourth in a series of six episodes regarding America's fallen founder, Aaron Burr. Disgraced on both sides of the aisle, Aaron Burr attempts to reclaim his honor by leading a filibuster against Mexico, Spanish Florida, or perhaps against Thomas Jefferson himself. Like any good conspiracy, the details are murky, but for sure Aaron Burr was up to no good.Contact the show at resourcesbylowery@gmail.com or on Bluesky @EmpiresPod If you would like to financially support the show, please use

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37:04

Aaron Burr Part III: The Duel Heard Round the World

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2025/10/22

This is the third in a series of six episodes regarding America's fallen founder, Aaron Burr. This episode tells the story of the infamous duel between Aaron Burr, the vice President, and Alexander Hamilton, the leader of the Federalists. The code duello and its inscribed rules are given a detailed treatment in preparation for what goes down in New Jersey.Contact the show at resourcesbylowery@gmail.com or on Bluesky @EmpiresPod If you would like to financially support the show, please use the

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49:36

Aaron Burr Part II: His Original Sin

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2025/10/15

This is the second in a series of six episodes regarding America's fallen founder, Aaron Burr. This episode traces his rise and subsequent downfall in Republican political circles. Burned once before my Thomas Jefferson, Burr's vow to oblige every single elector to throw a vote towards him - resulting in a tied election in 1800. Once tossed to the vote, Alexander Hamilton's backroom dealings lends credence to the fact that Burr might be seeking the top office for himself. In the face of

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59:17

Aaron Burr Part I: Willing to Wait for it...

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2025/10/08

This is the first in a series of six episodes regarding America's fallen founder, Aaron Burr. This episode traces his childhood as an orphan, his role in the Revolutionary War, as well as early interactions with his rival Alexander Hamilton. Additionally, this episode takes a look at the practice of historical 'erasure' through the examples of Crispus Attucks and Sybil Ludington.Contact the show at resourcesbylowery@gmail.com or on Bluesky @EmpiresPod If you would like to financially support the

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57:32

America & the Philippines Part V: The Duterte Death...

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2025/10/01

This is the fifth and final episode in a series regarding America's history with its first colony, the Philippines. The Philippines gained its independence in the wake of WWII, but remained close allies until the rise of Rodrigo Duterte, a firebrand populist who centered a violent war on drugs at the heart of his agenda. Written before the election of Donald Trump to a second non-consecutive term, this episode looks at the parallel's between Duterte's demonization against drug users and the way

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66:39

America & the Philippines Part IV: MacArthur's Mission

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2025/09/24

This is the fourth in a series of five episodes regarding America's history with its first colony, the Philippines. World War II has come to the Pacific. At the center of America's plans for the theatre lie the Philippines and its self-appointed hero Douglas MacArthur. We'll trace MacArthur's early career wobbles, his defense plans for the archipelago, as well as the numerous Japanese atrocities during the brutal battles for control of America's most important Pacific asset. Contact the show at

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52:37

America & the Philippines Part III: Democracy on the...

Empires, Anarchy & Other Notable Moments ·

2025/09/17

This is the third in a series of five episodes regarding America's history with its first colony, the Philippines. Control of the Philippines has changed hands thanks to the Spanish American war and an additional 20 million dollars for the Archipelago. For the first time in its history, America takes up the mantle of Empire. This episode traces that starts and stutters that marked the beginning of the so called 'benevolent empire.' William McKinley, William Howard Taft, and Teddy Roosevelt each

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57:36

America & the Philippines Part II: To Hell with Spain

Empires, Anarchy & Other Notable Moments ·

2025/09/10

This is the second in a series of five episodes regarding America's history with its first colony, the Philippines. America has fulfilled its' manifest destiny to go from sea to shinning sea, but without a frontier to conquer, the United States sets its sights upon empire. This episode takes a look at the run-up to the Spanish American War, the explosion of the Maine, and the Hollywood styled creation of the legend of Teddy Roosevelt, rough rider. Throughout it all, we will look at how each

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54:20

America & the Philippines Part I: Magellan's Legacy

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2025/09/03

This is the first in a series of five episodes regarding America's history with its first colony, the Philippines. 300 years before America's surprise arrival just days into the Spanish American war, the Spanish came to Manila. Ferdinand Magellan's infamous demise should have been their first warning. in this episode, we examine the archipelago's history with the Spanish friars, Chinese ex-pats, and Jose Rizal, one of the many Filipino martyrs in the story of Filipino independence. Contact the

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38:57

Elizabeth I Part IX: Beneath the Powder Keg

Empires, Anarchy & Other Notable Moments ·

2025/06/11

This is the ninth and final episode in a series regarding England's greatest monarch, Elizabeth I. This episode recounts the final years of the Queen's life before further unpacking her legacy. Finally, we look at the beginning of James reign and the Gunpowder Plot that nearly brought it all crashing down.Contact the show at resourcesbylowery@gmail.com or on Bluesky @EmpiresPod If you would like to financially support the show, please use the following paypal link. Or remit PayPal payment to

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56:49

Elizabeth I Part VIII: England's Greatest King

Empires, Anarchy & Other Notable Moments ·

2025/06/05

This is the eighth in a series of nine episodes regarding England's greatest monarch, Elizabeth I. This episode finally says goodbye to the good Queen Bess's nemesis Mary Queen of Scots before introducing the latest plot to steal her throne. Will Robert of Essex succeed where so many have failed?Contact the show at resourcesbylowery@gmail.com or on Bluesky @EmpiresPod If you would like to financially support the show, please use the following paypal link. Or remit PayPal payment to @Lowery80.

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01:17:43

Elizabeth I Part VII: A Militant Woman

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2025/05/28

This is the seventh in a series of nine episodes regarding England's greatest monarch, Elizabeth I. This episode focuses on Elizabeth's role in foreign affairs - including war against Spain and its invincible Armada. At the center of it all is her catholic cousin, Mary Queen of Scots, and questions regarding whether or not the good Queen Bess will ever walk down the aisle as a blushing bride. Contact the show at resourcesbylowery@gmail.com or on Bluesky @EmpiresPod If you would like to

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47:05

Elizabeth I Part VI: The Dogmatic Virgin Queen

Empires, Anarchy & Other Notable Moments ·

2025/04/30

This is the sixth in a series of nine episodes regarding England's greatest monarch, Elizabeth I. This episode covers the trials and tribulations that represented Elizabeth's decision to never wed/secure her line of succession. It includes speculation and historical fact regarding her relationships as well as interactions with key members of her court.Contact the show at resourcesbylowery@gmail.com or on Bluesky @EmpiresPod If you would like to financially support the show, please use the

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