Empires, Anarchy & Other Notable Moments

Genghis Khan Part III: The Conquest of the Jin Dynasty

This is the third in a series of five episodes regarding the infamous Mongolian conqueror Genghis Khan.  This episode focuses on the Khan's conquest of the Jin Dynasty of Northern China.  The 23 year conquest established the roles of Muqali, Jebe, and Subedei as elite generals.  It was also a proving ground of sorts as the Khan had to figure out out to get past the bane of Steppe conquerors - walled cities.  The cause of the conflict, the sacking of Peking, and the expansion of the conflict are all dealt with in depth.  The material in this podcast serves to cover the International Baccalaureates' Paper One topic  - Military Leaders.
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Genghis Khan Part II: How they did it...

This is the second in a series of five episodes regarding the infamous Mongolian conqueror Genghis Khan.  This episode attempts to explain how the Mongols were able to conquer so much territory with so few soldiers.  The Khan's spy network, his battle tactics, belief in Meritocracy, and his cruelty are all discussed in detail.   The material in this podcast serves to cover the International Baccalaureates' Paper One topic  - Military Leaders.
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Genghis Khan Part I: The Rise of a Tyrant

This is the first in a series of five episodes regarding the infamous Mongolian conqueror Genghis Khan.  The focus of this episode is on Genghis's unique childhood, how the Steppe shaped the Mongolian people, as well as his relationship with his best friend Jamuka, his wife Borte, and his mother Hoelun.   Join us as we recount his captivity, his uniting of the clans, and his rise to power.   The material in this podcast serves to cover the International Baccalaureates' Paper One topic  - Military Leaders.
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Eamon De Valera Part VI: His legacy

This is the sixth and final episode in a series regarding Irish politician Eamon De Valera.  This episode recaps Eamon's last years as Taoiseach as well as his time as President of the Eire.   Then it seeks to answer some of the pertinent questions regarding his life; including whether or not he should be thought of as an autocrat.  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 V: The fight for Ireland‘s place in the world

This is the fifth episode in a series regarding Irish politician Eamon De Valera.  Eamon's political life was characterized by jumping from one fire to another.  This podcast focuses on the fall out of the Irish Civil War and continues to look at the methods that Eamon used to bring Ireland into external association with the commonwealth.  Lastly, it examines the build up to World War II and the means through which Eamon maintained Irish neutrality. 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 IV: De Valera‘s wars

This is the fourth episode in a series regarding Irish politician Eamon De Valera.  The Irish Civil War is underway with De Valera urging his followers to resist in his infamous 'wade in blood speech.'  Whether he intended the consequences that came with them is up for question.  We examine the role that Michael Collins played in opposition of the former leader of the Dail.  Out of the civil war, Eamon will return to politics (as long as he can get past the dreaded oath of allegiance to the British King).  Once there, he launches the economic war; ushering in a wave of fiscally conservative economic policies on the emerald isle.  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 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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