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In this episode of History 102, Rudyard Lynch and Erik Torenberg delve into critical historical moments and patterns, focusing on the Spanish Empire's unique and often overlooked role in shaping the modern world. This episode challenges common historical narratives by examining Spain's extractive policies, and the consequences of its colonization efforts, including the impact on indigenous populations and the development of an extractive culture that contrasts with other Western societies' developmental paths.
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RECOMMENDED PODCAST: WhatIfAlthist is Rudyard's original alt history show & features historical deep dives. Subscribe to the audio version here:
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Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whatifalthist/id1737510373
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TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(02:30) Exploring the Roots of Global Inequality
(03:56) The Formation of the Spanish Empire: From Medieval Europe to Columbus
(09:13) Columbus' Dark Legacy and the Consequences of Conquest
(12:14) The Spanish Inquisition: Reality vs. Myth
(15:46) Sponsor: Beehiiv | Turpentine
(23:09) Extractive Systems and Their Impact
(32:11) The Conquest of the Aztecs
(34:12) The Aztec Empire: Conquest and Sacrifice
(35:02) Cortes and the Fall of the Aztecs
(37:37) Population Collapse and Cultural Impact
(38:24) The Inca Empire: Swift Expansion and Spanish Conquest
(40:17) Exploring the Spanish Empire: Governance and Social Structure
(44:16) The Decline of the Spanish Empire: Economic Mismanagement and Independence Movements
(1:00:23) Final Thoughts and Recommendations
(1:01:03) Wrap
Recommended Books:
Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies by Jared Diamond
Empires of the Atlantic World: Britain and Spain in America 1492-1830 by John H. Elliott
The Story of the Americas by Leland DeWitt Baldwin
A History of Latin America by Hurbert Herring
Forgotten Continent: A History of the New Latin America by Michael Reid -
In this episode of History 102, Rudyard Lynch and Erik Torenberg explore the rise of Rome, from its origins as a small settlement in Central Italy to becoming a dominant force in the known world, drawing parallels between historical events and modern-day societal patterns. They discuss themes of decadence, social cohesion, and the cyclical nature of civilizations.
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RECOMMENDED PODCAST: WhatIfAlthist is Rudyard's original alt history show & features historical deep dives. Subscribe to the audio version here:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5InvQGtqIpA3p4VhNrDIwi
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whatifalthist/id1737510373
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TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(01:26) Rise of Rome
(02:02) The Influence of Greek Civilization on the Latins
(05:09) The Romans: From City-State to Empire
(16:41) Sponsors: Harmonic | Plumb
(36:13) The Punic Wars: Rome's Defining Battles
(48:35) Rome's Expansion East and the Fall of Carthage
(54:12) Reflections and Recommendations on Roman History
(56:25) Closing Thoughts and Next Episode Teaser
(56:09) Wrap
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Recommended Books:
Will Durant's Caesar and Christ: A History of Roman Civilization and of Christianity from Their Beginnings to A.D. 325 (Story of Civilization)
Greg Woolf's Rome: An Empire's Story
Numa Denis Fustel de Coulanges' The Ancient City: A Study of the Religion, Laws, and Institutions of Greece and Rome
Tom Holland's Rubicon
Recommended Podcast:
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In this episode of History 102, hosts Erik Torenberg and Rudyard Lynch delve into the American Civil War, providing a comprehensive overview encompassing its causes, key battles, and the aftermath.
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RECOMMENDED PODCAST: WhatIfAlthist is Rudyard's original alt history show & features historical deep dives. Subscribe to the audio version here:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5InvQGtqIpA3p4VhNrDIwi
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whatifalthist/id1737510373
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RECOMMENDED BOOKS:
Roll, Jordan, Roll by Eugene D. Genovese
The Guns of the South by Harry Turtledove
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TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(00:41) Exploring the Roots of the American Civil War
(01:24) Complex Causes Behind the Civil War
(02:02) Slavery in Sparking the Civil War
(04:12) The Industrial Revolution's Impact on the Civil War
(06:34) Reflections and the Debate on Civil War
Causes
(16:55) Beliefs of the North and South
(20:57) The South's Strategy and the Role of International Powers
(22:57) Sponsor
(23:00) The Turning Points of the Civil War
(29:14) The War Itself
(48:19) The Aftermath and Reconstruction Era
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In this episode which was first aired on Whatifalthist’s podcast, Rudyard Lynch explores the hypothetical scenario of World War III, analyzing potential winners, front lines, and geopolitical alliances.
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RECOMMENDED PODCAST
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5InvQGtqIpA3p4VhNrDIwi
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whatifalthist/id1737510373
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WhatifAltHist
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TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Welcome
(00:12) Exploring the What Ifs and Changing Perspectives of World War III
(01:50) Theoretical Alliances and Their Strengths
(03:19) Potential Flashpoints and Concerns
(04:35) The Unpredictability of Predicting the Future
(05:11) Imagining a Scenario: China's Invasion of Taiwan
(08:28) The Realities of Modern Warfare and Technology
(10:21) Reevaluating China's Military and Social Stability
(11:43) Sponsor: Turpentine
(16:43) The Complex Terrain of Potential Conflicts
(20:55) A New Type of War: Demographic and Economic Battles
(24:30) Concluding Thoughts and the Future of Warfare
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Today, we're excited to announce that Turpentine will be releasing Rudyard Lynch's WhatifAltHist as a podcast feed! Click the link below to subscribe. The highlighted episode we're airing today was touched on in our most recent History 102 episode on China's Modern History. Rudyard lays out his the patterns that predict China's coming socio-economic crisis.
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RELATED CHANNELS:
Subscribe to What If Alt Hist podcast!
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5InvQGtqIpA3p4VhNrDIwi
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whatifalthist/id1737510373
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WhatifAltHist
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BOOKS CITED:
Asian Waters by Humphrey Hawksley
Asia's Cauldron by Robert Kaplan
Disunited Nations by Peter Zeihan
Why Nations Fail by James Robinson and Daron Acemoglu
The Origins of Political Order by Francis Fukuyama
The Next 100 Years by George Friedman
World Order by Henry Kissinger
The Best of Times and the Worst of Times by Michael Burleigh
Seeing Like a State by James C Scott
Destined for War by Graham Allison
Crashed by Adam Tooze
China's Asian Dream by Tom Miller
China by John Keay
Mao by Jung Chang
The Soul of China by Amaury de Riencourt
Oriental Ways of Thinking by Nakamura
TIMESTAMPS
(00:00) Intro
(00:43) Exploring China's Impending Social and Economic Crisis
(02:11) The Western Fascination with Authoritarian Regimes
(03:00) Understanding China's Internal Struggles and Media Misrepresentation
(05:15) The Demographic Challenges Facing China
(09:50) Economic Pressures and Real Estate Bubble in China
(14:51) The Shift Towards Maoism and Increased Oppression
(20:54) The Potential for Revolution and Civil Unrest
(30:18) Predicting the Collapse of Modern China
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Today, we're releasing a special episode from the Moment of Zen podcast where Rudyard was the featured guest along with hosts Erik Torenberg and Dan Romero. They discuss his analysis of potential future global events, such as an American civil war and a revolution in China, considering economic conditions, demographics, and societal behaviors.
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RELATED CHANNELS:
Subscribe to Moment of Zen: https://www.youtube.com/@MomentofZenPodcast
History 102: https://www.youtube.com/@History102-qg5oj
Subscribe to WhatifAltHist: https://www.youtube.com/@WhatifAltHist
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BOOKS CITED:
Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies by Jared Diamond
Who We Are and How We Got Here: Ancient DNA and the New Science of the Human Past by David Reich
The Coming Caesars by Amaury De Riencourt
The Eye of Shiva: Eastern Mysticism and Science by Amaury De Riencourt
Bulfinch's Mythology - All Three Volumes - The Age of Fable, The Age of Chivalry, and Legends of Charlemagne by Thomas Bulfinch
Dune by Frank Herbert
Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari
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TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(01:29) Rudyard and Dan's Approach to History
(03:39) Alt History
(10:05) Modern Civilization and Historical Patterns
(17:40) Sponsor: Turpentine
(18:00) Possibility of a Civil War?
(39:27) Political Crisis and the Split of States
(41:27) Power of American National Guards
(43:23) Dependence of States on Federal Funding
(43:50) Economic Divide in America
(44:20) Struggles of Average Americans
(46:16) Insane Minorities in Civil Wars
(47:12) Power of Elites in Conflicts
(47:53) Potential for a Competent Trump-like Populist
(01:02:16) The Future of China and Its Potential Revolution
(01:14:45) Wrap -
In today's episode, hosts Rudyard Lynch and Erik Torenberg delve into the rich and complex history of China in the last several hundred years -- a critical period if we consider China the greatest rival of the US. The discussion explores China's once stagnant technological and social progress, periods of humiliation by Western powers, China under Mao, and the subsequent rise to become a global superpower. Rudyard's comprehensive narrative also highlights the dramatic shifts in China's demographic, political, and economic landscapes, illuminating the factors that have shaped its current politics and societal challenges. Watch this episode accompanied by maps and illustrations on History 102's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@history102-qg5oj
History 102 is part of the Turpentine podcast network. Learn more: turpentine.co
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This show is produced by Turpentine: a network of podcasts, newsletters, and more, covering technology, business, and culture — all from the perspective of industry insiders and experts. We’re launching new shows every week, and we’re looking for industry-leading sponsors — if you think that might be you and your company, email us at [email protected].
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RELATED PODCAST: If you dig History 102, we think you'll love Live Players with Samo Burja from Turpentine. Every week Samo and Erik dive into a key power player, institution, or company changing the course of history.
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5fbMTkHBnom1JIBWYNVBK1
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1718925188
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RECOMMENDED BOOKS:
China: A History by John Keay
The Soul of China by Amaury de Riencourt.
Mao: The Unknown Story by Jung Chang
Autumn in the Heavenly Kingdom: China, the West, and the Epic Story of the Taiping Civil War by Stephen R. Platt
LINKS:
WhatifAltHist on What if China Wasn't Communist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kt5RY_DRbDU
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TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(00:20) Understanding China's Historical Context
(02:04) China's Isolation and Technological Stagnation
(07:56) China's Geopolitical Position During the Manchu Dynasty
(10:57) 300-year Period of Peace in China
(12:12) The Opium Wars: A Turning Point in Chinese History
(15:28) Be a Sponsor of a Turpentine Podcast
(16:17) The Opium Wars - continued
(21:40) The Taiping Rebellion: A Forgotten War
(31:55) The Boxer Rebellion and the Fall of the Chinese Monarchy
(33:18) Communism and Mao's China
(39:08) Deng Xiaoping's Reforms and China's Economic Boom
(41:56) Predicting China's Future: Growth and Potential Challenges
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In today's episode, Rudyard Lynch and Erik Torenberg discuss critical moments in colonial American history -- a span of 180 years before the revolution. They discuss the formation of regional cultures in colonial America, the foundation of modern America, and lesser-studied elements of American history before the revolution. Drawing upon colonial America, the English Civil War, the French and Indian War, they analyze how American culture has been shaped by its history and also delve into the future of America, alluding to a civil war predictor based on patterns from history. Watch this episode accompanied by maps and illustrations on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@history102-qg5oj
History 102 is part of the Turpentine podcast network. Learn more: turpentine.co
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RELATED PODCAST: If you dig History 102, we think you'll love Live Players with Samo Burja from Turpentine. Every week Samo and Erik dive into a key power player, institution, or company changing the course of history.
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5fbMTkHBnom1JIBWYNVBK1
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1718925188
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RECOMMENDED BOOKS:
Albion's Seed by David Hackett Fisher
The Barbarous Years by Bernard Bailyn
American Colonies: The Settling of North America by Alan Taylor
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TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(00:16) Exploring Early America
(02:05) Understanding America's British Roots
(03:10) America: A Side Effect of the English Civil War
(14:28) Civil War in the Future
(16:30) The Influence of the English Civil War on American Culture
(17:38) Another Civil War Looming in the Future?
(21:49) The Start of America's National Cohesion
(24:49) Global Balance of Power: What Was the Most Powerful Country at this Time?
(26:28) The British Empire's Loss of Power
(28:29) The Formation of Distinct Regional Cultures in America
(44:52) The Birth of American Democracy
(47:44) Understanding America as a People
(48:42) Wrap
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"Imagine this giant gradually getting attacked by mosquitos..." In today's episode, Rudyard Lynch and Erik Torenberg delve into the critical moments and competing narratives of the fall of the Roman Empire. They compare the classical Greeks and Romans, identify key Roman figures and outsiders who impacted the course of history, and identify the major influences that shaped their era - and our current one.
Watch this episode accompanied by maps and illustrations on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@history102-qg5oj
History 102 is part of the Turpentine podcast network. Learn more: turpentine.co
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RELATED PODCAST: If you dig History 102, we think you'll love Live Players with Samo Burja from Turpentine. Every week Samo and Erik dive into a key power player, institution, or company changing the course of history.
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5fbMTkHBnom1JIBWYNVBK1
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1718925188
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RECOMMENDED BOOKS:
The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire by Edward Gibbon
The World of Late Antiquity: AD 150-750 (Library of World Civilization) by Peter Brown
Empires and Barbarians: The Fall of Rome and the Birth of Europe by Peter Heather
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TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(00:18) Diving into the Fall of Rome
(02:39) The Rise of Rome: A Historical Context
(07:49) You Can't Beat The Romans In A Battle Of Willpower
(10:56) Classic Rome and Ancient Greece
(16:36) The Fall of Rome: Theories and Perspectives
(23:44) The Impact of the Huns on the Roman Empire
(27:51) Multiple Ways of Looking at the Fall of Rome
(38:47) The Aftermath of the Fall of Rome
(44:38) Two Historical Schools on the Fall of Rome
(46:35) Legacy and Significance of the Roman Empire
(50:33) Recommendations for Further Reading
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Today WhatifAltHist's Rudyard Lynch and Erik Torenberg dive into the Vikings, the topic that got Rudyard into history in the first place. This discussion covers the misconceptions about the dark ages, the Vikings' significant reach, and their role in shaping history. They also highlight the Vikings’ legacy of establishing trade links and what how the society of the Vikings closely mirrors our own. Watch this Vikings episode accompanied by maps and illustrations on Rudyard's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CommonGround-qg5oj
History 102 is part of the Turpentine podcast network. Learn more: turpentine.co
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RELATED PODCAST: If you dig History 102, we think you'll love Live Players with Samo Burja from Turpentine. Every week Samo and Erik dive into a key power player, institution, or company changing the course of history.
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5fbMTkHBnom1JIBWYNVBK1
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1718925188
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RECOMMENDED BOOKS & Links:
A History of the Vikings 2nd Edition by Gwyn Jones
The Vikings by Neil Oliver
The Vikings: A History by Robert Ferguson
Mouse Utopia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTDTVbourzU
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TIMESTAMPS:
(00:03) Introduction to History 102
(01:36) The Vikings and why they're the apex for YOLOs
(09:50) The Dark Ages and the Vikings - the seeds of our current society
(12:40) Could We Be in a Dark Age Now?
(13:52) Mouse Utopia is Akin to the Fall of Civilizations
(16:23) Interconnected and Self-Contained Civilizations During the Dark Ages
(18:38) The End of the Dark Ages and the Rise of Feudalism
(22:08) The Vikings Emerge (and how their social structure is similar to tech startups and venture capital)
(27:32) Civil Wars and the Formation of European monarchies
(30:54) Misconceptions and Underappreciated Aspects of Viking Culture
(34:35) The Fall of the Vikings and the Transition to the Middle Ages
(40:29) Two Reasons for the Conversion to Christianity
(43:34) What if the Vikings Ruled a Bit Longer?
(47:07) The YOLO nature of the Vikings
(52:52) The Vikings' Legacy and Their Impact on World History
(53:16) Upcoming topics of History 102 and book recommendations
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In the debut episode of History 102, WhatifAltHist creator Rudyard Lynch and Erik Torenberg discuss the causes, events, and impacts of World War I. They highlight key turning points such as Germany's Schlieffen Plan and America's late entry into the war. The discussion also explores the significant cultural and social shifts caused by the war including the rise of communism, feminism, and modern art. They also ponder on possible alternatives had Germany won the war. The episode wraps with book recommendations.
On this season of HIstory 102 we'll cover WW1, WW2, Classical Greece, the Vikings, Medieval Islam, the rise of Communism, and more.
History 102 is a part of the Turpentine podcast network. Learn more: www.turpentine.co
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TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Introduction to History 102
(00:38) Erik and Rudyard
(02:10) The Start of World War I
(03:19) The Role of Industrial Revolution in World War I
(07:25) The Impact of World War I on Society
(26:19) The US's Role
(40:18) The Aftermath of World War I
(52:31) What If Germany Had Won World War I?
(58:02) The Legacy of World War I
(59:12) Book Recommendations
LINKS:
WhatifAltHist YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WhatifAltHist
Turpentine: www.turpentine.co
BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS:
Carroll Quigley's Tragedy and Hope: A History of the World in our Time
John Keegan's The First World War
G.J. Meyer's A World Undone
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