September 1, 2014

Notes: Episode 7, American Expansion (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. 8:33 – This isn’t to say that no one in British parliament had the interests of colonists in mind, but rather that none had been directly elected by the people of the 13 colonies. Their government consisted of governors appointed (usually by proxy) by the Crown. […]

September 1, 2014

7. American Expansion (Part 1)

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In this episode, we discuss the first 60 years of the United States’ history in the framework of territorial expansion, largely in terms of the Louisiana Purchase and the Oregon Territory. We also address what makes the United States different, as well as specific policies on Native Americans. Paul McGeown joins as guest.

Notes: Episode 6, The Unification Of Germany (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. 9:58 – It seems that the crowning of Wilhelm I at Versailles was meant to be a two-part affair: the original intent was to unify Germany and have France surrender. When it turned out that the French were willing to hold out longer, the German unification […]

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August 15, 2014

6. The Unification Of Germany (Part 2)

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In this episode, we talk about the true founding of the country of Germany under the guidance of Otto von Bismarck, as well as the decades of delicate peace created by his leadership, and the systematic dismantling of his system by Wilhelm II. Dan McGinnis returns as guest.

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August 1, 2014

Notes: Episode 5, The Unification Of Germany (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. 1:37 – The American countries newer than Germany are Antigua, The Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica (not to be confused with the Dominican Republic), Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, and Trinidad and Tobago. Nothing nearly […]

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August 1, 2014

5. The Unification Of Germany (Part 1)

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In this episode, we talk about the fragmentation of the Holy Roman Empire during the Napoleonic Wars and the almost immediate movement toward the creation of a unified German state. Both the groundswell revolutions of the 1840s and the grand master’s precision of Bismarck’s intrigues are examined as efforts toward the new Germany. Dan McGinnis joins as guest.

Notes: Episode 4, Tesla And Edison (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. 21:28 – Tesla’s remote controlled boat was about four feet long – larger than I expected, though still not big enough to really ride effectively. 24:50 – Marconi’s famous radio message was sent across the Atlantic in 1901 from Signal Hill in what is now […]

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July 15, 2014

4. Tesla And Edison (Part 2)

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In this episode, we focus on the life of Nikola Tesla and his significant contribution to technology in the late 19th and early 20th century, as well as the unique role he currently plays in popular culture. Kevin Miller returns as guest for this episode.

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July 1, 2014

Notes: Episode 3, Tesla And Edison (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. 6:50 – Edison’s father, Samuel Edison, had several jobs throughout his life – anything from roofing to tailoring to keeping a tavern. Samuel was born in Nova Scotia and forced to leave Canada after participating in the 1837 Mackenzie rebellions, which are extremely interesting […]

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July 1, 2014

3. Tesla And Edison (Part 1)

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In this episode, we talk about the rivalry – or lack thereof – between Nikola Tesla and Thomas Edison in the War of the Currents, the marketing campaign to determine the shape or electrical infrastructure in the late 19th century. We also talk briefly about how our perceptions of these two figures throughout time says as much about those passing judgement as it does about those being judged. Kevin Miller joins as guest for this episode.

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