Reductio ad Historia

Episode 15- The Growth of Society

Many new changes began to take shape in the world that was post-Industrial Europe, including; new changes in the social structure, questioning what the new roles of women looked like, how education and improved literacy could improve life and advancement opportunities, and the increasing amount of leisure time many Europeans were beginning to enjoy. This episode is all about the positive changes to European life in the 1800 and early 1900's. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app [https://anchor.fm/app]

Episode 14- All Hail the Overlords

Exploration (Old Imperialism,) Industrialization, Social Darwinism, and Racism... these were the means used by some European countries to exploit other regions, nations, and cultures for their economic and political advantage during the time known as Imperialism.  Check out this episode to learn about this darker topic in history. Not only does Imperialism serve a swell in the rising tide of struggle leading to the Great War but also shows how racism is (and can be) an institutionalized issue. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app [https://anchor.fm/app]

Episode 13- How Popular is Sovereignty, Anyway?

In this episode we look at what is Nationalism, how the fallout from Napoleon helped reshape Europe, and examine a few examples of nationalism in 1800's Europe. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app [https://anchor.fm/app]

Episode 12- Industrial Fallout

The third and final part over the Industrial Revolution, we examine the good, the bad, and the ugly when it comes to social, political, and economic changes made during this time and the implications it will have in setting the stage for future events. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app [https://anchor.fm/app]

Episode 11- The Rise of the Machines

Following up our episode on the Agricultural Revolution, this episode The Rise of the Machines takes a look at a lot of the technological advancements made during the 1st & 2nd Industrial Revolutions, including the Steam Engine, Railroads, Textile equipment, oil and steel production, and manned flight. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app [https://anchor.fm/app]