Empires, Anarchy & Other Notable Moments

Eamon De Valera Part III: His Escape Into Politics

This is the third episode in a series regarding Irish politician Eamon De Valera.  The Rising is over, but Eamon's venture into politics is just beginning.  Join us to discuss the aftermath of the rising, the impromptu firing squads that turned public opinion against the British, De Valera's coup over Sinn Fein, and his daring escape from Lincoln Prison. Finally, we will travel with the Long Fellow as he skips out on the Irish War of Independence in order to tour America; looking for international support for the Republican cause.  We finish with Eamon's role in the treaty negotiations to end the Irish war of Independence - spawning the Irish Civil War.  The material in this podcast serves to cover the International Baccalaureates' paper two topic 8 - Independence Leaders.
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Eamon De Valera Part II: The 1916 Easter Rising

This is the second episode in a series regarding Irish politician Eamon De Valera.  As Dublin prepares to celebrate Easter, Eamon De Valera Commander of the 3rd battalion of the Irish Volunteers prepares his men to seize their independence of Great Britain.  The 1916 Easter Rising becomes the launching pad for the nationalist movement and De Valera.  This podcast seeks to cover each of the major locations involved in the rebellion; with a focus on Boland's Bakery, the location where Eamon was stationed.  The material in this podcast serves to cover the International Baccalaureates' paper two topic 8 - Independence Leaders.
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Eamon De Valera Part I: The formative years

This is the first episode in a six part series focused upon the Irish political leader Eamon De Valera.  This episode traces his early life in an attempt to better understand his unique 'one-of-a-kind personality.  We will examine the lack of information that Eamon has about his father, his love of education, his strike demands for hot chocolate, and his love of the Gaelic language.  That last part results in him meeting his wife and accidentally joining the shadow organization of the Irish Republican Brotherhood.  The material in the podcast works to cover IB Topic #8 - World Leaders
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Richard the Lionheart Part IV: Richard’s Odyssey

This is the final episode in a series regarding Richard the Lionheart, the King of England and the ruler of the Angevin Empire.  This episode goes through Richard's trial and tribulations dealt with on his return home through a sea of enemies.  We delve deeper into the claims that his European enemies made against him, discover what John has been up to in Richard's absence, and join the King of England on his last late night adventure in Lioges.  The material in this podcast serves to cover the International Baccalaureates' Paper One Prescribed Subject of Military Leaders.
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Richard the Lionheart Part III: The Third Crusade

This is the third in a series of four episodes regarding Richard the Lionheart, the King of England and the ruler of the Angevin Empire.  This episode covers the entire third crusade.  The causes, major battles, and treaty are all discussed.  Special attention is paid towards the battles of Acre, Arsuf, and Jaffa.  The material in this podcast serves to cover the International Baccalaureates' Paper One Prescribed Subject of Military Leaders.
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Richard the Lionheart Part II: Preparations for the Crusade

This is the second in a series of four episodes regarding Richard the Lionheart, the King of England and the ruler of the Angevin Empire.  Richard has been crowned and plans to engage Saladin in the third crusade.  In order to do so he will have to deal with King Philip of France, Tancred, the self proclaimed King of Sicily, as well as Cyprus' less than sane Isaac Komnenos.  The Saladin Tithe, the Massacre at Clifford's Tower, and the origin of the split between Richard and Philip are all discussed in depth.  The material in this podcast serves to cover the International Baccalaureates' Paper One Prescribed Subject of Military Leaders.
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Richard the Lionheart Part I: The Devil’s Brood

This is the first in a series of four episodes regarding Richard the Lionheart, the King of England and the ruler of the Angevin Empire.  This episode goes through Richard's upbringing within a family known as the 'Devil's Brood.' It briefly touches upon Matilda (Richard's grandmother) as well as his mother, Eleanor, who served as both the Queen of France and England. The vast majority of the time will be spent examining the multiple rebellions against Richard's father, Henry II.  The episode ends with the crowing of Richard.  The material in this podcast serves to cover the International Baccalaureates' Paper One Prescribed Subject of Military Leaders.
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Spanish Inquisition: Extras

This is the final episode in a series regarding the Spanish Inquisition.  This episode includes random but interesting information that I was unable to fit into the prior four episodes.  This includes significantly more on Medieval witchcraft, blood purity tests, and Inquisition cook books.   The material in this podcast serves to cover the International Baccalaureates' topic of Societies in Transition (1400-1700s)
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Spanish Inquisition Part IV: The Inquisition‘s End

This is the fourth in a series of five episodes regarding the Spanish Inquisition.  This episode covers the decline and removal of the Spanish Inquisition before detailing how its existence affected the Spanish citizens, the New World, Spanish Literature  and science as well as effects on the economy. The material in this podcast serves to cover the International Baccalaureates' topic of Societies in Transition (1400-1700s)
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Spanish Inquisition Part III: The phases of the Inquisition

This is the third in a series regarding the Spanish Inquisition.  This episode goes chronologically through the four distinct phases of the Spanish Inquisition.  First up, is its conflict against the Jewish Conversos.  Next, the Inquisitors went after the Old Christians and Protestants.  The third phase involves the Holy Office going after Moriscos (Muslims that had converted to Christianity).  Fourth and finally, the podcast delves into the era where the Spanish inquisition were pitted against the Witches of the Iberian Peninsula.  The material in this podcast serves to cover the International Baccalaureates' topic of Societies in Transition (1400-1700s)
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