A fast-moving history of the western world from the ancient world to the present day. Examine how the emergence of the western world as a global dominant power was not something that should ever have been taken for granted. This podcast traces the development of western civilization starting in the ancient Near East, through Greece and Rome, past the collapse of the Western Roman Empire into the Dark Ages, and then follows European and, ultimately, American history as the western world moved into a dominant world position.
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 13 days 9 hours 20 minutes
episode 275: Episode 276: The Coming of the Inquisition
Today we cover the 1492 expulsion of the Jews and how that event created the need for the Inquisition by dumping rocket fuel on the already smoldering converso problem. https://www.westerncivpodcast.com https://www.patreon.com/westerncivpodcast...
episode 277: Episode 277: God's Fire
Both Ferdinand and Charles V refuse to reform the obvious abuses inherent to the Inquisition. And so the fires of the Acts of Faith burn. And burn. And burn... https://www.westerncivpodcast.com https://www.patreon.com/westerncivpodcast...
episode 277: Episode 279: The Inquisition Structure and Organization
In our final episode on the Spanish Inquisition, I cover its structure and organization. Specifically, I explain how the Spanish Crown, notably King Ferdinand, controlled the Inquisition for his purposes. Then I discuss the Acts of Faith or Autos de...
episode 278: Episode 278: The Inquisition and the Reformation
Had it not been for the Reformation, the Inquisition probably would have died out in the early Sixteenth Century. But, of course, there was a Reformation and so suddenly there was plenty of heresy to keep the Inquisition humming well into the...
episode 280: Episode 280: Galileo's Trial
Today we wrap up our Galileo story arc. Galileo is tried for heresy after the publication of the Dialogue and, spoiler alert, found guilty. The father of modern science dies in isolation, bitter, but undaunted. https://www.westerncivpodcast.com...
episode 281: Episode 281: The Heir
Now it's time to get back to politics. When we last left off, the deaths of Henry VIII, Francis I, Charles V and Sulieman the Magnificent left Europe with a major power void. To an extent, that is going to be the case for a while. Those long-reigning...
episode 282: Episode 282: The New Josiah
Edward's coronation sets off a wave of religious reforms. Unfortunately, not everyone is happy with Lord Somerset as Protector - least of all his own brother. https://www.westerncivpodcast.com https://www.patreon.com/westerncivpodcast
episode 283: Episode 283: Henry and Catherine
Henry, Duke of Orleans, and Catherine de' Medici are destined to become the King and Queen of France. But you would not have thought so at the beginning of their respective lives. Today we start their story. https://www.westerncivpodcast.com...
episode 284: Episode 284: A New King
Francois, the Dauphin and heir to the throne of France, abruptly dies. Suddenly, Henry becomes first in line to inherit the throne of France. Henry and Catherine suddenly find their lives under tremendous scrutiny, made all the worse because the two...
episode 285: Episode 285: Henri II, King of France
Henry takes command determined not to repeat his father's mistakes. Catherine, at his side, does her best to help him while continuing to battle Diane de Poitiers for her husband's attention. France faces external pressures in Italy and from the Holy...