Empires, Anarchy & Other Notable Moments

East India Company Part VI: Dancing on the Threads of History

This is the final episodes in a series which details colonization and subjection of the Indian subcontinent by the British East India Company.  Napoleon's march on Cairo looms large.  With the Frenchmen threatening to cut India off from England, the EIC presses on to finish its conquest of the Indian subcontinent. This episode details the company's final transformation as its directorship changes hands from Lord Cornwallis to the Wellesley Brothers.  Join us to find out about the last stand of Tipu and Mysore Empire, the machinations that resulted in Shah Allam turning on the Marathas Confederacy, and whether or not the relatives of Sir Lancelot complete the conquest.
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East India Company Part V: What Could Have Been

This is the fifth of six episodes in a series which details colonization and subjection of the Indian subcontinent by the British East India Company.  This show's focus is upon the directorship of Warren Hastings and then subsequently Lord Cornwallis.  Special attention is paid towards Hastings' dual as well as his impeachment hearing.  We will also check in on Shah Allam's blinding as well as the beginning of the end for the Mysore and Marathas confederacy.  
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Expect new shows to drop on Wednesday mornings from September to January.
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East India Company Part IV: The Bengal Famine of 1770

This is the fourth of six episodes in a series which details colonization and subjection of the Indian subcontinent by the British East India Company.  This show's focus is on the causes and effects of the 1770 Bengal Famine.  Throughout the episode, we'll talk about the general effects of famines by utilizing a number of historical instances of famines.  The effect on the locals, on the EIC stock prices, and the fate of Robert Clive will all be discussed.  
Famine is still a major cause of the death, if you are looking for an organization to donate to, I highly recommend checking out the following groups: World Food Programme, Mercy Corps, and/or World Central Kitchen
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Expect new shows to drop on Wednesday mornings from September to January.
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East India Company Part III: The Creation of England’s Crown Jewel

This is the third of six episodes in a series which details colonization and subjection of the Indian subcontinent by the British East India Company.  This show's focus is on the power struggle between Mughal Shah Alam and Governor Mir Qasim. Eventually, the EIC figures out that it has the ability to play kingmaker.  The Patnam Massacre, the Treaty of Allahabad, and the return of Robert Clive are all discussed in detail. 
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East India Company Part II: The Seizing of Bengal

This is the second of six episodes in a series which details colonization and subjection of the Indian subcontinent by the British East India Company.  This show's focus is on how the East Indian Company transformed from a group of capitalist merchants into a private militarized force capable of defeating the ruling Mughal empire.  Villains Roger Drake and Robert Clive are introduced on the EIC side as well as the Mughal ruler Siraj ud-Daulah.  ud-Daulah's decision to invade the EIC stronghold of Calcutta is examined as well as Clive's infamous victory at Plassey which resulted in the beginning of Mir Qasim's rule over the Indian subcontinent.
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Expect new shows to drop on Wednesday mornings from September to January.
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East India Company Part I: A Short History of Money

This is the first of six episodes in a series which details colonization and subjection of the Indian subcontinent by the British East India Company.  This episode serves to set the table for the the largest corporate takeover in world history by discussing questions related to capitalism and mercantilism, the economic systems that drove the East India company endlessly forward.  The creation of the stock market, its ties to Coffee, and how the EIC formed are all discussed in this episode.
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Ferdinand Magellan Part V: The One About Sebastian Elcano

This is the final of five episodes in a series which details the life and death of Portugal's Ferdinand Magellan, the explorer who is credited with sailing around the world for the first time.  This episode picks up with the death of Ferdinand Magellan after he was entangled in a local civil war near his objectives.  Without their Captain-General, the crew suffers ambushes, squalls, and scurvy.  Eventually, Juan Sebastian Elcano takes charge of the Victoria, rounds the terrifying Cape of Good Hope and finally returns home to King Charles.
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Ferdinand Magellan Part IV: A Race Against Death

This is the fourth of five episodes in a series which details the life and death of Portugal's Ferdinand Magellan, the explorer who is credited with sailing around the world for the first time.  This episode traces his route through pacific with stops at Guam as well as the Philippines. As  he nears his goal, Ferdinand becomes more focused upon his secondary mission of spreading Christianity than on his primary mission of reaching the Spice Islands.  Disaster follows him to every island that he finds until his fate finally catches up to him on against the Lapu Lapu. 
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Ferdinand Magellan Part III: The Voyage of a Lifetime

This is the third of five episodes in a series which details the life and death of Portugal's Ferdinand Magellan, the explorer who is credited with sailing around the world for the first time.  This episode traces his route across the Atlantic to Brazil and then from Brazil to the strait that they hope exists in order to cross through South America.  Along the way, the armada's crew will starve, suffer from disease outbreaks and attempt multiple mutinies.  
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Ferdinand Magellan Part II: The Genius of Being Wrong

This is the second of five episodes in a series which details the life and death of Portugal's Ferdinand Magellan, the explorer who is credited with sailing around the world for the first time.  This episode focuses upon his preparations for his journey to the Spice Islands.  Convincing the Spanish monarch, Charles V, to fund the journey proves to be a herculean task.  When Portugal becomes aware of the plans, however, their involvement threatens to derail the entire expedition.
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