Sun, 17 February 2019
In 1917, Villa said he would fight on until Carranza was swinging from a tree. Sponsor: https://molekule.com/ |
Mon, 11 February 2019
In 1917 Mexico got a new constitution. sponsor: audible.com/revolutions.
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Sun, 3 February 2019
In March 1916, the United States invaded Mexico. Again. Dome and Bedlam: Ep. 27 Mike Duncan Unscripted Baseball Content Sponsor Link: away.com/revolutions20 |
Sun, 27 January 2019
In November, 1915 Pancho Villa declared death to the gringos. Sponsor link: audible.com/revolutions |
Mon, 21 January 2019
Wherein Pancho Villa is infected with a fatal case of hubris. Sponsor: harrys.com/revolutions |
Mon, 14 January 2019
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Sun, 16 December 2018
In the summer of 1914, the armies of Obregón, Villa, and Zapata drove Huerta into exile. |
Sun, 9 December 2018
In April 1914 the United States invaded Mexico. Get 30% off The Storm Before the Storm: Use 30ROME at Checkout Sponsor Link: audible.com/revolutions
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Category:general -- posted at: 7:30pm PST |
Sun, 2 December 2018
Was Pancho Villa an Avenging Angel, Robin Hood, or King of the Bandits? Yes.
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Sun, 25 November 2018
Let us begin Phase II of the Mexican Revolution... Sponsor: harrys.com/revolutions |
Sun, 18 November 2018
Actually it was more like 13, but who's counting. |
Sun, 11 November 2018
After becoming President, Madero decided to alienate his old friends. |
Sun, 4 November 2018
After being elected President of Mexico, Francisco Madero enjoyed no peace.
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Mon, 29 October 2018
In the summer of 1911, Francisco Madero was not quite President. And that was a bit of a problem. sponsor: audible.com/revolutions
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Sun, 21 October 2018
How Porfirian politics helped destroy the Porfiriato |
Tue, 16 October 2018
Sulla died believing he had saved the Roman Republic. Boy was he ever wrong. Can you do any better? Can You Save The Roman Republic? Check out the book: thestormbeforethestorm.com
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Sun, 14 October 2018
In the spring of 1911, Francisco Madero unleashed the tiger. Let's see if he can control it. Choose Your Own Adventure Game: Can You Save The Republic? Tour Dates! Oct 15 -- Toronto -- Ben McNally’s Oct 16 -- NYC -- The Strand Oct 17 -- Nashville -- Parnassus Books Oct 18 -- Atlanta -- The Carter Library (hosted by A Capella Books)
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Mon, 8 October 2018
Francisco Madero had a plan, but it didn't really work. Choose Your Own Adventure Game: Can You Save The Republic? Tour Dates! Oct 15 -- Toronto -- Ben McNally’s Oct 16 -- NYC -- The Strand Oct 17 -- Nashville -- Parnassus Books Oct 18 -- Atlanta -- The Carter Library (hosted by A Capella Books) Come! It's fun! Sponsor: Casper.com/revolutions |
Sun, 23 September 2018
Welcome to Morelos. I'd like to introduce you to your host, Emiliano Zapata. Sponsor: HelloFresh.com/revolutions60 Tour Dates! Oct 15 -- Toronto -- Ben McNally’s Oct 16 -- NYC -- The Strand Oct 17 -- Nashville -- Parnassus Books Oct 18 -- Atlanta -- The Carter Library (hosted by A Capella Books) Come! It's fun!
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Mon, 17 September 2018
After Porfirio Diaz said he welcomed a democratic opposition, many foolishly took him at his word. Tour Dates! Oct 15 -- Toronto -- Ben McNally’s Oct 16 -- NYC -- The Strand Oct 17 -- Nashville -- Parnassus Books Oct 18 -- Atlanta -- The Carter Library (hosted by A Capella Books) Come! It's fun! Sponsor: harrys.com/revolutions
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Mon, 10 September 2018
Just as Mexico was being kicked around by an economic crisis, Porfirio Diaz dropped a political bombshell. Sponsor: casper.com/revolutions |
Sun, 2 September 2018
Porfirio Diaz ruled Mexico for so long they named a whole section of Mexican history after him. Sponsor: harrys.com/revolutions |
Sun, 26 August 2018
In the years after independence, Mexico was a bit unstable. Sponsor: Audible.com/revolutions. |
Sun, 19 August 2018
In 1810, Father Hidalgo let forth the Cry of Dolores. |
Sun, 12 August 2018
Just by way of refresher, since I know everyone took such good notes during episode 5.1 and 5.2 sponsor: Harrys.com/revolutions |
Sun, 24 June 2018
The last week of May 1871 was indeed a very bloody week. Sponsor link: Audible.com/revolutions |
Sun, 17 June 2018
🎶Tonight I'm gonna party like it's the year seventy-nine 🎶 |
Wed, 13 June 2018
The Paris Commune was formally inaugurated on March 28, 1871. Unfortunately no one could agree on what that meant. |
Sun, 3 June 2018
On March 18, 1871 the government of Adolphe Thiers attempted to seize control of the National Guard's cannons. It didn't go well. Fundraiser! revolutionspodcastfundraiser.com |
Sun, 27 May 2018
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Sun, 20 May 2018
In September 1870, everyone in Paris prepared for a siege. Some of them also prepared for revolution. Remember: revolutionspodcastfundraiser.com
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Category:general -- posted at: 3:27pm PST |
Sun, 13 May 2018
Napoleon III hoped a war with Prussia would save his Empire. Instead it destroyed his Empire. Remember: revolutionspodcastfundraiser.com Hardball Times Article: Shohei Ohtani, The Bambino, and Bullet Joe This Week In Baseball History: Episode 47 - Leon Day Plays Two Ways |
Sun, 6 May 2018
First as tragedy, then as farce. Fundraiser: revolutionspodcastfundraiser.com Sponsor: casper.com/revolutions |
Sun, 29 April 2018
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Category:general -- posted at: 7:05pm PST |
Sun, 29 April 2018
Let's figure out what the heck happened in 1848
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Category:general -- posted at: 7:00pm PST |
Sun, 25 March 2018
The bitter end of the Revolutions of 1848 arrived in the summer of 1849. Visit Audible! audible.com/revolutions Recs: The Storm Before the Storm (duh) and 30 Greatest Orchestral Workd |
Sun, 18 March 2018
As the walls close in on the Revolutions of 1848, the final loose ends will be ground up by millstones, but still stamp the future with fertile soil to grow new liberty trees.
Direct download: 7.31-_The_Assembly_of_the_Damned_Master.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 5:28pm PST |
Sun, 11 March 2018
Wherein the King of Prussia is offered a dog's collar.
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Sun, 4 March 2018
In Dec 1848, the Austrian Empire got a new Emperor. |
Sun, 25 February 2018
In Dec 1848, Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte was elected president of France.
Direct download: 7.28_Prince_President_Bonaparte_Master.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:01pm PST |
Sun, 18 February 2018
In November 1848, the Pope took flight.
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Sun, 11 February 2018
After the Emperor declared war on Hungary, Vienna launched an uprising in October 1848. |
Sun, 4 February 2018
The Frankfurt Parliament is the symbol of the liberal German Revolution of 1848. That's not a compliment.
Direct download: 7.25-_The_Parliament_of_Professors_Master.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 7:47pm PST |
Tue, 30 January 2018
In the summer of 1848, the forces of counter-revolution began to get the upper hand in central Europe. |
Sun, 21 January 2018
On March 23, 1848 the Kingdom of Piedmont declared war on Austria.
Direct download: 7.23-_The_First_War_of_Italian_Independence_Master.mp3
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Sun, 14 January 2018
In April 1848, the Hungarians won the right to national self-government. But what about the other nations of the Kingdom of Hungary? |
Sun, 7 January 2018
The Austrian Imperial Ministry had a habit of cracking down, but then backing down. |
Sun, 24 December 2017
With German unification on the way, the question became who exactly was going to be unified anyway? Give a Gift Get A Gift: www.hachettebookgroup.com/
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Category:general -- posted at: 5:19pm PST |
Sun, 17 December 2017
In June 1848, France discovered class conflict. Give a Gift Get A Gift: www.hachettebookgroup.com/ Subscribe to Hardcore History Addendum |
Sun, 3 December 2017
The Provisional Government of France wanted a political revolution NOT a social revolution. Direct Link: Give a Gift Get A Gift: www.hachettebookgroup.com/ Tour! |
Sun, 26 November 2017
In March 1848, both Milan and Venice revolted against Austrian rule. Order the Storm Before The Storm: http://thestormbeforethestorm.com West Coast Tour: http://thestormbeforethestorm.com/tour |
Sun, 19 November 2017
The fall of the July Monarchy set off a chain reaction throughout Germany that climaxed with intense fighting in Berlin.
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Category:general -- posted at: 7:52pm PST |
Wed, 15 November 2017
On your feet, Magyar, the homeland calls! The time is here, now or never! Shall we be slaves or free? This is the question, choose your answer. |
Sun, 5 November 2017
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Mon, 30 October 2017
Enjoy! Unless you plan on coming to a future event, in which case you should probably stop listening right now! |
Mon, 23 October 2017
The Storm Before the Storm is finally here! http://thestormbeforethestorm.com/ Find me on tour: http://thestormbeforethestorm.com/tour/ 11/4/17 MADISON, WI Reading + Signing
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Sun, 15 October 2017
There is a spectre haunting Europe.... 10/28/17 WASHINGTON DC, DC Politics & Prose, 1:00 PM Oh nothing, just living out a childhood fantasy
Direct download: 7.13-_The_Spectre_of_the_French_Revolution_Master.mp3
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Sun, 8 October 2017
In 1848 there would be no replacing one Bourbon with another. 10/28/17 WASHINGTON DC, DC Politics & Prose, 1:00 PM Oh nothing, just living out a childhood fantasy
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Category:general -- posted at: 7:18pm PST |
Sun, 1 October 2017
In February 1848 the National Guard had finally had enough of the July Monarchy 10/28/17 WASHINGTON DC, DC Politics & Prose, 2:00 PM Oh nothing, just living out a childhood fantasy
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Category:general -- posted at: 5:04pm PST |
Sun, 24 September 2017
In 1847 and 1848 opposition leaders spent good money to eat bad food while listening to bad speeches. Pre-Order The Storm Before the Storm! |
Sun, 17 September 2017
The Revolutions of 1848 began in Italy Pre-Order The Storm Before the Storm! |
Sun, 3 September 2017
Do you want a constitution? Well, too bad. Pre-Order The Storm Before the Storm! |
Sun, 27 August 2017
The mid-1840s were a rotten time. Pre-Order The Storm Before the Storm! |
Tue, 22 August 2017
1000 years of Hungarian history in 38 minutes. Pre-Order The Storm Before the Storm! |
Sun, 13 August 2017
In the years after the Napoleonic conquest, the dream of Italian liberation and unification took root. Pre-Order The Storm Before the Storm! |
Sun, 13 August 2017
In the years after the Napoleonic conquest, the dream of Italian liberation and unification took root. Pre-Order The Storm Before the Storm! |
Sun, 6 August 2017
It may not be Holy or Roman anymore, but it was still an Empire... Pre-Order The Storm Before the Storm! |
Sun, 30 July 2017
The long road to Germany has begun.
Direct download: 7.03-_The_German_Confederation_Master.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:28pm PST |
Thu, 27 July 2017
Audio excerpt from The Storm Before the Storm: The Beginning of the End of the Roman Republic by Mike Duncan. Forthcoming Oct. 24, 2017. Pre-order a copy today! Or visit us at: |
Sun, 23 July 2017
The foundations of the July Monarchy were thin and shallow. Pre-Order The Storm Before the Storm! |
Sun, 16 July 2017
In January 1848 Europe was sleeping on a volcano. Pre-Order The Storm Before the Storm! |
Sun, 28 May 2017
In June 1832 a bunch of radical republicans spontaneously broke out in song. |
Sun, 21 May 2017
In 1820 the Good Cousins staged a revolution in the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies. |
Mon, 15 May 2017
After the fall of Napoleon, Austrian Foreign Minister Metternich attempted to orchestrate a new conservative order in Europe. Sponsor: Bombfell.com/revolutions. |
Sun, 7 May 2017
In 1830, the Belgians said we don't want to be a part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands anymore. |
Sun, 30 April 2017
What the heck did the rest of France think about the July Revolution? Sponsor Link: Audible.com/revolutions
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Category:general -- posted at: 4:07pm PST |
Sun, 23 April 2017
King Charles X should have never signed the Four Ordinances. You know. In hindsight.
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Category:general -- posted at: 10:56pm PST |
Sun, 16 April 2017
Time to get this piece on the board. |
Sun, 9 April 2017
On Wed July 28, 1830 the people of Paris proved that piles of rubble were the key to urban revolution. |
Sun, 2 April 2017
On Monday July 26, 1830 the Four Ordinances were published. On Tuesday July 27 the July Revolution began. |
Sun, 26 March 2017
In early 1830 King Charles X tried to beat back the liberal opposition. Instead they came back stronger than ever.
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Sun, 19 March 2017
After ascending to the throne in 1824 Charles X wanted to impose his ultra-royalism on France, but his annoying subjects kept resisting. |
Sun, 12 March 2017
After the fall of Napoleon, the Bourbon monarchy was restored. |
Sun, 12 February 2017
In 1830, both Simon Bolivar and Gran Colombia died.
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Sun, 5 February 2017
On Sept 25, 1828 Simón Bolívar went out the window. |
Sun, 29 January 2017
At the end of 1826 Simon Bolivar returned to Colombia to deal with the revolt of Jose Antonio Paez. |
Sun, 22 January 2017
In 1825 Upper Peru became the independent nation of Bolivia. |
Sun, 15 January 2017
Wherein Gen. Sucre wins a very Bolivarian battle. |
Sun, 11 December 2016
Simòn Bolívar and Jose de San Martin met for the first and only time in July 1822
Direct download: 5.22-_The_Guayaquil_Conference_Master.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 7:14pm PST |
Sun, 4 December 2016
In 1822, Antonio Jose Sucre and Simon Bolivar liberated Quito and made Gran Colombia whole.
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Wed, 23 November 2016
Title kinda says it all. |
Sun, 20 November 2016
Lord Thomas Cochrane turned out to be the key to Peru. |
Mon, 14 November 2016
José de San Martín gets zonked on opium and marches through the Andes. |
Sun, 6 November 2016
On June 24, 1821 the Battle of Carabobo secured permanent independence for Venezuela. http://revolutionspodcastfundraiser.com/ |
Sun, 30 October 2016
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Mon, 24 October 2016
Do not buy land in Poyais.
Direct download: 5.17a_Supplemental_Gregor_MacGregor_Master.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:47am PST |
Sun, 9 October 2016
In 1820 a mutiny in Cádiz changed the course of Spanish American history. .
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Category:general -- posted at: 4:58pm PST |
Sun, 2 October 2016
In July 1819 Bolívar led a legendary march into the mountains to liberate New Granada once and for all. |
Sun, 18 September 2016
In January 1818 Simón Bolívar met José Antonio Páez. The War of Venezuelan Independence would never be the same.
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Sun, 11 September 2016
With an assist from the Republic of Haiti, Simon Bolivar launched a new expedition to Venezuela in 1816.
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