I Take History With My Coffee

Oct 24 2024 58 ep. 26 mins 7
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Discover the fascinating world of Early Modern History in the time it takes to enjoy a cup of coffee. "I Take History With My Coffee" is a history podcast that brings you engaging and accessible history education through captivating historical storytelling. From the Renaissance to the Enlightenment, we explore pivotal events, influential figures, and untold stories that shaped our modern world. Whether you're a seasoned history enthusiast or just curious, this podcast makes history come alive with evidence-based insights and compelling narratives that connect the past to our present with a global perspective. Join me, a public historian and educator, and rediscover the relevance of history today! Listen now and rediscover the joy of history.

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57: Money, Markets, and Banks: The Evolution of Modern Finance in the 16th Century

Oct 24 2024 30 mins  
Send Me A Text MessageStep into the vibrant world of medieval and early modern Europe, where the foundations of modern finance were forged in the crucible of international trade. Our journey begins in the crowded market squares of late medieval cities, where merchants grappled with a chaos of currencies and the perils of transporting precious metals across dangerous roads. Through

56: Gender, Labor, and Economic Change in Early Modern Europe

Oct 09 2024 28 mins  
Send Me A Text MessageHave you ever wondered how Early Modern European women thrived in the workforce despite restrictions limiting their roles? Join us on a captivating journey through time as we promise a fresh perspective on gender, work, and economic transformation. This eye-opening exploration takes you beyond the grand narratives of international trade to reveal the diverse a

55: The Rise of Wage Labor in Early Modern Europe

Sep 25 2024 28 mins  
Send Me A Text MessageIn this captivating episode, we explore the dramatic transformation of European labor markets during the Early Modern period, a transition that laid the foundation for modern capitalism. Our journey begins with the Black Death, a catastrophic event that paradoxically empowered workers and weakened feudalism, setting the stage for profound economic changes. We'

54: From Fairs to Finance: The Evolution of Global Trade

Sep 14 2024 27 mins  
Send Me A Text MessageJourney through centuries of economic evolution in this captivating exploration of global trade. We begin with Hans Holbein the Younger's portrait of Georg Giese, a 16th-century Hanseatic merchant, offering a window into the pivotal role of traders in shaping early modern commerce. From there, we trace the emergence of Europe's first world economy in the 11th-

53: To Market, To Market

Aug 29 2024 29 mins  
Send Me A Text MessageIn this episode of "I Take History with My Coffee," we explore the critical role markets have played in ensuring fair trade and supporting local economies. We get an overview of different markets from ancient Rome and Greece to the intricate trading systems of medieval Europe, the Islamic world, China, India, and West Africa.This captivating episode focuses on

52: The Fall of Constantinople: A Turning Point in History?

Aug 13 2024 29 mins  
Send Me A Text MessageWas the fall of Constantinople a turning point in history? Under Sultan Mehmed II's leadership, the Ottoman forces achieved a historic victory, capturing Constantinople on May 29, 1453. This marked a significant shift in the balance of power in the eastern Mediterranean and the Balkans. The fall of the city triggered a series of changes, including the establis

51: The Siege of Constantinople

Jul 31 2024 36 mins  
Send Me A Text MessageIn our latest podcast episode, we delve deep into one of history's most transformative sieges—the fall of Constantinople in 1453. The Byzantine Empire, once a beacon of strength and culture, faced its ultimate demise at the hands of Sultan Mehmed II and his formidable Ottoman forces. This episode unravels the complex tapestry of technological innovation, tac

50: The City of Constantine

Jul 17 2024 27 mins  
Send Me A Text MessageWhat if the mighty walls of Constantinople could talk? Join us on a captivating journey through the centuries as we uncover the historical significance and strategic importance of this legendary city, later known as Istanbul. Explore the struggles and triumphs of its defenders, notably Constantine XI, the last Byzantine emperor. We'll paint a picture of the ch

49: The Grand Turk

Jun 26 2024 26 mins  
Send Me A Text MessageWhat drove Mehmed II to become one of history's most formidable conquerors? Uncover the enigmatic life of Mehmed the Conqueror, a man born under auspicious signs in 1432 who sought to emulate Alexander the Great. Our exploration reveals the contrasting depictions of Mehmed across Western and Ottoman sources, painting him as both a feared adversary and an estee

48: From Crisis to Conquest

Jun 11 2024 27 mins  
Send Me A Text MessageWhat if one man's ambition could shift the fate of an entire empire? In this gripping episode of I Take History With My Coffee, we chronicle the meteoric rise and shattering fall of Bayezid I, the Ottoman Sultan revered as "Thunderbolt." After ascending to power in the blood-soaked aftermath of his father's assassination, Bayezid's ruthless conquests and strat