A history podcast that aims to cover the birth of the European state system by examining the Early Modern Period of European history. Along the way, the podcast will delve into the geography, economy, politics, ideas, and culture of the Middle Ages and the Early Modern Period to give the listener a view into the lives of the people who lived the events. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 3 days 14 hours 30 minutes
episode 18: Episode 18: Death and Collapses
In today's episode the Guideschi's view expands beyond local concerns as they increasingly become embroiled in Imperial politics. They have a lover spat with the pope, but he may have just been stressed because he was pretty sure that there w...
episode 17: Episode 17: Guideschi Make Good
In today's episode, a wide variety of Germanic nobles ruling over Italy drop dead/are stabbed. Guy of Spolento enters the scene, does a bunch of things, and then dies. His son Lambert makes some people REALLY mad. Outraged, even. I dunno, guys, th...
episode 16: Episode 16: Hey Guy!
A look at the rise of an important family in the politics of Italy in the Early middle ages. So much cooler than it sounds.
episode 15: Episode 15: Walking Tour Part 9a: Central Europe
Here we are folks, the start of the last section of the walking tour. This is a big moment, but we aren’t done yet so let’s save the fine words and trembling lips until this whole thing is in the rear-view mirror. This episode focuses on Central Europe...
episode 13: Episode 13: Where Have All The Merry Romans Gone?
In today's episode, we track the decline of the Roman administration of Italy in the waning days of the empire. Despite famine, plague, and war after war, you cannot put it on the cart as it is not dead yet. Regulations.
episode 12: Episode 12: Walking Tour Episode 8: Italy and the Islands Live!
Ben totaly nerds out on the geology of Italy. The economy is there too I guess but dude this is some crazy stuff.
episode 11: Episode 11: The Decline and Fall of the Holy Roman Empire
A pause is taken form the walking tour to look at the political breakup of the empire of Charlemagne. There's a lot of really fun regnal names. The vikings take everyone's stuff.
episode 10: Episode 10: Walking Tour Part 5: Balkan Infancy
A look at the geography, economy, and polotics of the Balkans up to 1300. The Hungarians luck out when facing the Mongols. The Byzantines lose track of the ball and the Venetians decide to keep it.