Empires, Anarchy & Other Notable Moments

Hernán Cortés Part II: History Loves a Bad Boy

This is the second of five episodes in a series which explores the war between Spanish Conquistador Hernán Cortés and the Aztec Empire of Montezuma.  This episode's focus is largely on the Aztec Empire including their rise to power within Mexico, their complex religion, and their love of human sacrifice.  The episode also reveals that two of the greatest myths (that they believed he was a God and that he burned his boats upon arrival) regarding Cortés are categorically false. 
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Hernán Cortés Part I: A Conqueror’s Rise

This is the first of five episodes in a series which explores the war between Spanish Conquistador Hernán Cortés and the Aztec Empire of Montezuma.  This episode explores the Conquistador class, his early childhood, and his decision to abandon his life for the New World.  Three G's were said to be on Europe's exploration classes minds (Gold, Glory, and God).  We will examine how each led Cortés directly towards his destiny on the Yucatan Peninsula.  
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Marco Polo Part IV: True Hollywood Stories

This is the fourth and final episode in our series which has focused upon the interactions between Venetian explorer Marco Polo and Chinese Emperor Kublai Khan.  Having the experiences that he had were one thing, but informing the public was its own adventure.  The breakthrough occurs only after Marco Polo is captured during the second Genoese war and placed within a cell next to a novelist.  In addition to describing the writing process of Marco's book, this episode will go into the early beginnings of Venice's empire, his life after publication, and whether or not we should believe a word that Marco Polo wrote.
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Marco Polo Part III: A Luxurious Life of Servitude

This is the third episode in a four part series focused upon the interactions between Venetian explorer Marco Polo and Chinese Emperor Kublai Khan.  This episode covers the 17 years that the Venetian explorer was employed in the service of the Chinese emperor.  Special focus is paid towards Marco's descriptions of local cultures/wildlife (including the Unicorn), the Grand Canal, and the Khan's disastrous decision to invade Japan.  Finally, the show will follow along as the Polo's make their escape home to Venice (only to find it difficult to prove that they were who they claimed to be.
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Marco Polo Part II: Hi I’m your dad... Wanna go to China?

This is the second episode in a four part series focused upon the interactions between Venetian explorer Marco Polo and Chinese Emperor Kublai Khan.  Niccolo Polo has returned to Europe with Kublai Khan's request to bring back to China 100 priests and sacred oil from the Pope.  Instead, Niccolo brings back his teenage son. This episode covers Marco's journey to the Great Khan's court.  
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Marco Polo Part I: A Chance Exploration

This is the first episode in a four part series focused upon the interactions between Venetian explorer Marco Polo and Chinese Emperor Kublai Khan.  This first episode covers the initial contact between Marco's father and the leader of the Yuan empire.  Journey along as two Venetians accidentally arrive to the court of the all-powerful Yuan emperor.   
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Early Man Part II: The Civilized Among Us

Is civilization a trap?  That is one of the big questions that we will try to answer in this second episode in a two part series focused upon early mankind.  We will follow along as 4 make their long await debut in the Middle East in order to form the world's first known civilization.  We will examine the things that came with mankind settling down; including domestication of crops, the development of our natural defenses against disease, and disastrous floods.  The episode will focus on four keys necessary for civilization:  water, agriculture, surplus of people, and communication.  Lastly, we will look at the development of civilization's dark sides (imperialism and racism) via our unique ability to form social constructs.
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Early Man Part I: The Genesis of Mankind

This is the first episode in a two part series focused upon early mankind.  While science and religion are often at odds they have incision points where they become quite aligned.  This episode will look at the Old Testament book of Genesis as well as the scientific evidence behind the evolution of mankind.  Humanities shared ancestors, our cousins, evolution, development of language will all be examined in order to understand why Homo Sapiens have managed to remain atop the food chain.
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Toussaint L’ouverture Part IV: His life as a Martyr

Our last episode in season 3 is our final episode in a four part series focused upon the life of Toussaint Louverture.  Few know the man's history despite the fact that the Haitian led the only successful slave rebellion in history.  For comparison sake, we will begin the episode with a lengthy retelling of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising.  From there we will look at the three main lies that caused Napoleon to turn on the main character of our story.  We will also take a look at how his life ended before looking a little deeper into his legacy.
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Toussaint L’ouverture Part III: His life as King

This is the third episode in a four part series focused upon the life of Toussaint Louverture.  Few know the man's history despite the fact that the Haitian led the only successful slave rebellion in history.  For comparison sake, we will begin the episode with a lengthy retelling of the Baptist slave uprising in Jamaica.  From there we will look at how Toussaint consolidated his power in the face of challenges.  Finally, we will hint at some of the corruption and personality traits that will see his rule over Haiti end far too soon.
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