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Western Civ

A fast-moving history of the western world from the ancient world to the present day. Examine how the emergence of the western world as a global dominant power was not something that should ever have ... Read more

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Introduction

Introduction

Welcome to Western Civ! In this podcast, we cover Western History from its origins in the sands of Mesopotamia and Egypt... Read more

11 Aug 2014

6mins

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Episode 1: The Near East

Episode 1: The Near East

Civilization takes hold in the ancient Near East. In this episode, we cover ancient Sumeria and Syria. We discuss Babylo... Read more

11 Aug 2014

27mins

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Episode 62: The Fury of the Northmen (Part One)

Episode 62: The Fury of the Northmen (Part One)

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Episode 65: Alfred the Great

Episode 65: Alfred the Great

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Episode 57: The Dawn of Feudalism (Early Medieval France 583 - 751)

Episode 57: The Dawn of Feudalism (Early Medieval France 583 - 751)

Feudalism dawns in Carolingian France. Serfs, lords, fiefs, and so, so much more!  Check out our website for more! weste... Read more

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Episode 74: The Norman Conquest Part One

Episode 74: The Norman Conquest Part One

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Episode 124: The End of the Line

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Episode 113: Henry III

Episode 113: Henry III

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Episode 122: The Hundred Years War

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Episode 75: The Norman Invasion Part Two

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Supplemental: Europe on the Eve of the Black Death

Supplemental: Europe on the Eve of the Black Death

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Episode 30: The Ides Of March

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Episode 63: Iconoclasm

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Episode 4: God’s Chosen People

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Episode 47: Attila The Hun

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Episode 71: What Exactly is the "Dark Ages"?

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Episode 112: All That Remains

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