HistoPoli: A Look Into Our Past and Present

Apr 22 2022 20 mins

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Whoever said history repeats itself sure had a point, and that's what we are investigating in this youthful history podcast. While studying and learning alongside our community, we put together episodes detailing various topics from across time and attempt to make connections with our modern day. We plunge into the theories, ideas, and events that shaped our world and society into what we know now. It is our goal to open up a discussion and discourse into history and the social sciences. The quest for knowledge doesn't have to stop in the classroom, if you feel like you want to dive deeper subscribe today!

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What even are the Jacobites? I'll tell you

Apr 22 2022 18 mins

Today we do a quick talk on the Jacobite movement in the 1700 and 1800's. We talk about why you shouldn't call a Scot and Englishman and why the Irish so desperately preferred a Catholic king. That one might be a little obvious though. Anyways I am glad to be back and I hope you all are as well. Let's talk about the fallout from that (not-so) "Glorious Revolutio

Rambling About Cuba: No More Castros???

Jul 10 2021 17 mins

Today is our first episode back and it's a good one. Right after taking a semester to study Latin American history and especially Cuba I drop some insight into what it means now that Cuba seems to be progressing towards a new future. Communism and the Cold War make headlines today as I get back on the podcast horse and decide I am here to stay.Support the show

Marquis de Lafayette: The Hero of the Two Worlds

Jul 29 2020 20 mins

Today we examine a revolutionary icon that is the Marquis de Lafayette. Full name for those who are wondering is Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de La Fayette, yeah so we are just gonna go with Lafayette. He was able to transcend the barrier between the old world and the new, and becomes a respected war hero and politician in both America and France. His lega

The USA and The UK: The World's Best Frenemies

Jul 27 2020 23 mins

Today we examine the complex switch in the relationship between the United States and its former landlord the United Kingdom. Through wars, doctrines, and economics these bitter rivals become unlikely friends. The prodigal son has returned... or at least is down here in the trenches with us.Support the show

Captain Cook's Recipe for Disaster

Jul 16 2020 17 mins

Today we do a quick analysis of Captain Cook and his effects on European, Pacific, and World History. We delve into certain topics and theories that surround the period of time between American and African Colonization. That's right, we actually talk about the Pacific. Please check out our other two episodes that were dropped alongside this one due to this being our opening we

The True Powder Keg of World War One

Jul 16 2020 26 mins

Today we explore the complicated alliances and histories of each major nation involved in the First World War. We mostly focus on the events right before the explosion of the "Powder Keg" that leads to the first major modern war. Please check out our other two episodes that were dropped alongside this one due to this being our opening weekend, these both continue dealing

America's Revolutionary Independence

Jul 16 2020 24 mins

Today we are breaking down the complicated differences between the American Revolution and the American War for Independence. This is our first episode so forgive any beginning awkwardness or rambling. Please check out our other two episodes that were dropped alongside this one due to this being our opening weekend, these both continue dealing with history all across the world. We