Empires, Anarchy & Other Notable Moments

1066 Part V: William’s Legacy & Extras

In this final episode of our five part series regarding the events that played out in 1066, we examine what happened to William after the battle of Hastings.  Along the way, we'll examine his legacy and why no one took the effort to bury him in a timely manner.  We will also examine some of the side-stories of British history that loosely relate to the conqueror - including information on Westminster Abbey, the Tower of London, and the Bayeux Tapestry.
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1066 Part IV: The Battle of Hastings

In this five part series, we examine the events of 1066 during which Duke William sets sail from the shores of Normandy, France in order to conquer England.  This episode first examines the treachery of Tostig before examining the first major battle of 1066 - the battle of Stamford Bridge.  We then attempt to understanding Harold's decision making as he rushes to his second major engagement - this time with William at the Battle of Hastings.  
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1066 Part III: William (the would be conqueror) of England

In this five part series, we examine the events of 1066 where Duke William sets sail from the shores of Normandy France to conquer England.  This episode focuses on William himself as he consolidates his control over Normandy in preparation for his cross-channel invasion. We go in-depth on whether or not William's claim to the throne had any merit or not and look at his interactions with both Edward and Harold Godwinson of England. 
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1066 Part II: Harald Hardrada: the man, the(Viking) myth, the legend

In this five part series, we examine the events of 1066 where Duke William sets sail from the shores of Normandy France to conquer England.  This episode focuses on Harald Hardrada, the Viking King of Norway, who fought Harold Godwinson at Stamford Bridge in 1066.  We examine the mythological stories at the core of the Viking identify, Harald's exile to Kiev and subsequent service to the Byzantine Empire.  Finally, we look at his rise and reign as the King of Norway before Tostig Godwinson lures him across the sea to reclaim Cnut's England.  
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1066 Part I: The Rulers of England: a story of Harolds and Edwards

In this five part series, we examine the events of 1066 where Duke William sets sail from the shores of Normandy France to conquer England.  This episode focuses on the Viking history of England beneath the rule of Cnut the Great, Edward the Confessor's reign, and the rise of Harold Godwinson - the man who would square off against William at the decisive battle of Hastings.
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Who are the Franks?

Welcome to season 3 of Empires, Anarchy & other Notable Moments!  This episode serves as an introduction to the early history of the French peoples.  Topics covered in this episode include the Gallic wars of Julius Caesar, the Merovingians, and Charlemagne's Carolingian empire.  It finishes with a look at modern day French power in the world - including a very brief history of their involvement in 20th century wars and their successful use of soft power in the 21st century.  
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Vladimir Lenin Part IV: Lenin the Cat Lover

This is the fourth and final episode in a series regarding the life of Russian dictator Vladimir Lenin.  The episode begins with the competition of the Bolshevik Revolution and covers the efforts that Lenin went through in order to consolidate his authoritarian rule.  The Russian Civil War (Red-White), the formation of the Cheka, and his relationship with Stalin and Trotsky, and the formation of the Lenin personality cult are discussed before addressing the final year of his life - a time during which his health prevented him from creating a proper succession plan.  The material in this podcast serves as an introduction to the International Baccalaureates' Paper two topic 10  - Authoritarian States (20th century).
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Vladimir Lenin Part III: Lenin the Revolutionary

This is the third episode in a series regarding the life of Russian dictator Vladimir Lenin.  This episode picks up after the disaster split between the Bolsheviks and Mensheviks.  Opportunity abounds to spark the socialist revolution (Petrograd uprisings, coronation chaos, World War I, and Gaspon's last gasp) but each time Lenin fails to seize the opportunity.  The role that Tsar Nicholas and Rasputin played in the failure of the Romanov's is fleshed out and the episode ends with a provisional government taking over after the February Revolution.  Lenin's turn in charge would have to wait.   The material in this podcast serves as an introduction to the International Baccalaureates' Paper two topic 10  - Authoritarian States (20th century).
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Vladimir Lenin Part II: Lenin the Communist

This is the second episode in a series regarding the life of Russian Revolutionary (and dictator) Vladimir Lenin.  This part of our story begins with Lenin's Siberian exile and the continuation of his development as a Marxist with a main focus being placed upon the differences between Marxism and Leninism.  Influential individuals including his wife and Leon Trotsky are introduced during this time period in his life.  The material in this podcast serves as an introduction to the International Baccalaureates' Paper two topic 10  - Authoritarian States (20th century).
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Vladimir Lenin Part I: The Formative Years of a Revolutionary

This is the first episode in a series regarding the life of Russian Revolutionary (and dictator) Vladimir Lenin.  We will first examine the early life of the Ulyanov family and how the actions (and subsequent death) of his brother put him on his revolutionary course.  Early pre-Marx influences will be looked at as a young Lenin traverses early life while trying to find his place in the world.  The episode culminates with his arrest and exile to Siberia.   The material in this podcast serves as an introduction to the International Baccalaureates' Paper two topic 10  - Authoritarian States (20th century).
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