December 1, 2016

61. Vikings (Part 1)

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In this episode we discuss the conditions that led to the beginnings of the Viking era in the late 8th century, as well as contact between the Norse and Asia. Paul McGeown returns as guest.

November 15, 2016

60. Prohibition (Part 2)

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In this episode we discuss the dark side of prohibition in the form of organized crime, as well as the sudden pragmatism of the Great Depression and the repeal of prohibition. Colin Oliver returns as guest.

59. Prohibition (Part 1)

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In this episode we discuss the social movements of temperance and progressivism that led to the prohibition of alcohol in the United States, as well as some of the many ways that prohibition was circumvented. Colin Oliver returns as guest.

58. The Three Kingdoms Of Korea (Part 2)

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In this episode we discuss the alliance of Silla and Tang China that caused the collapse of the first Three Kingdoms era, as well as the re-emergence of the system several centuries later and the final unification of the peninsula. Phil Downey returns as guest.

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October 1, 2016

57. The Three Kingdoms Of Korea (Part 1)

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In this episode we talk about Korea’s long relationship with China, the fall of the ancient Gojoseon state, and the development of the three kingdoms of Goguryeo, Baekje, and Silla that would dominate the peninsula for centuries. Phil Downey returns as guest.

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September 15, 2016

56. The Fall Of The USSR (Part 2)

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In this episode we discuss the destructive effects of Gorbachev’s reforms, both in the satellite Soviet countries and in Russia itself, culminating in the formal dissolution of the USSR. Dan McGinnis returns as guest.

55. The Fall Of The USSR (Part 1)

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In this episode we talk about the difficulties facing the Soviet Union throughout the 1980’s, as well as the policies of its young new leader Mikhail Gorbachev. Dan McGinnis returns as guest.

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August 19, 2016

Notes: Episode 54, Mormonism (Part 2)

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As with every show, I’ll list any corrections or clarifications here. If there’s anything I’ve overlooked, please contact me by email or in the comments and I’ll edit the notes to reflect the new information. 4:03 – The Louisiana Purchase territory wasn’t all unorganized by the time frame we’re talking about here. Some of it was, but other states were a territorial version of the state they would eventually become, and still others had been accepted into the union. Because of […]

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August 18, 2016

54. Mormonism (Part 2)

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In this episode we follow Joseph Smith and the early LDS church from their origins in Ohio through a number of states until finally settling, after their founder’s death, in what would become Utah. We also cover the immense legal and moral battle with the federal government over the issue of polygamy. Gary Hallman returns as guest.

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August 4, 2016

Notes: Episode 53, Mormonism (Part 1)

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As with every show, I’ll list any corrections or clarifications here. If there’s anything I’ve overlooked, please contact me by email or in the comments and I’ll edit the notes to reflect the new information. 7:25 – The accurate line that’s relevant here is Mark 16:17-18. In recognition of the Mormon preference to the King James Version of the Bible, this reads: “And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out evils; they shall speak […]

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