Monday 29 February 2016

A History of the United States. Episode 36 - The Dutch

This week we begin Chapter 3 of A History of the United States by getting very off topic. We don't talk about America at all, and instead focus on the Dutch in preparation for setting up New Netherland and Delaware.

https://archive.org/download/AHistoryOfTheUnitedStates.Episode36-TheDutch/Episode36.mp3

Wednesday 24 February 2016

A History Of: Hannibal. Episode 76 - Utica

This week the African war really gets underway. Scipio, Laelius and Masinissa duel with Hasdrubal and Syphax around Utica, while things go badly for Hannibal in Italy.

https://archive.org/download/AHistoryOfHannibalEpisode76/Episode76.mp3

Monday 22 February 2016

A History of the United States. Episode 35 - Straight Outta Connecticut


This week we found Connecticut. We also turn Providence Plantation into the Colony of Rhode Island, and look at badass theologian Anne Hutchinson who was kicked out of Massachusetts for speaking her mind.

https://archive.org/download/AHistoryOfTheUnitedStates.Episode35-StraightOuttaConnecticut/Episode35.mp3

Wednesday 17 February 2016

A History of the United States Membership Feed Episode 10 - The Aztec Machine

This week we turn to the structure of the Aztec Empire. We examine how it operated, how it kept its vassals in line, and the military of the empire.

A History of the United States. Episode 34 - The Founding of Rhode Island

This week we look at the founding of Rhode Island. We explore the life of Roger Williams as he sets up Providence Plantation.

Monday 1 February 2016

A History of the United States. Episode 32 - The Fusion of Church & State



This week we look at the first few years of Massachusetts colony, which greatly contrasts to Plymouth. It is very oligarchic, had has something of a fusion of church and state.

https://archive.org/download/AHistoryOfTheUnitedStates.Episode32-TheFusionOfChurchAndState/Episode32.mp3