147. Tenth Anniversary

For our tenth anniversary, I’ll be taking the guest seat as four guest listener hosts tell us about various topics! We have: Quinn – a missing Italian particle physicist in the 1930sLiam – the development of synthetic dyes and their wider impactsRob – the history of premature natal careAnthony – Cold War propaganda and the film Rocky IV Thanks to Mike and Donna Bleskie, Ian Davis, Perry, Levent Kemal Sadikoglu, Russ Mangum, Chris Corliss, Jaroslav Knap, Vivian, and more for […]

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146. The English Revolution (Part 2)

In this episode we explore the aftermath of the execution of Charles I and the challenges of ruling the English Commonwealth as various factions compete to fill the role the monarchy once served. Seraph Downey returns as guest. Thanks to Mike and Donna Bleskie, Ian Davis, Perry, Levent Kemal Sadikoglu, Russ Mangum, Chris Corliss, Jaroslav Knap, Vivian, and more for supporting the show! If you’d like to do the same, please visit http://www.patreon.com/hi101. Paypal: http://paypal.me/hi101 Ko-fi: http://ko-fi.com/hipodcast

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145. The English Revolution (Part 1)

In this episode we set the stage for the English Revolution, beginning with a religious and political review of the future United Kingdoms, and ending with the execution of Charles I. Seraph Downey returns as guest. Thanks to Mike and Donna Bleskie, Ian Davis, Perry, Levent Kemal Sadikoglu, Russ Mangum, Chris Corliss, Jaroslav Knap, Vivian, and more for supporting the show! If you’d like to do the same, please visit http://www.patreon.com/hi101. Paypal: http://paypal.me/hi101 Ko-fi: http://ko-fi.com/hipodcast

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144. Money

In this episode we discuss a selective history of the technology of money, from its earliest applications as a facilitator of grain storage to more recent innovations like fractional reserve banking and floating conversion rates. Dan McGinnis returns as guest. Thanks to Mike and Donna Bleskie, Ian Davis, Perry, Levent Kemal Sadikoglu, Russ Mangum, Chris Corliss, Jaroslav Knap, Vivian, and more for supporting the show! If you’d like to do the same, please visit http://www.patreon.com/hi101. Paypal: http://paypal.me/hi101 Ko-fi: http://ko-fi.com/hipodcast

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143. The Klondike Gold Rush

In this episode we discuss the Klondike Gold Rush of 1896-1899 in the context of the political and economic crises of the time. Chris Martin joins as guest. Thanks to Mike and Donna Bleskie, Ian Davis, Perry, Levent Kemal Sadikoglu, Russ Mangum, Chris Corliss, Jaroslav Knap, Vivian, and more for supporting the show! If you’d like to do the same, please visit http://www.patreon.com/hi101. Paypal: http://paypal.me/hi101 Ko-fi: http://ko-fi.com/hipodcast

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142. The Naval Arms Race

In this episode we discuss the Royal Navy of the 19th century as it transitioned from the age of sail to a relatively modern naval force. Colin Oliver returns as guest. Thanks to Mike and Donna Bleskie, Ian Davis, Perry, Levent Kemal Sadikoglu, Russ Mangum, Chris Corliss, Jaroslav Knap, and more for supporting the show! If you’d like to do the same, please visit http://www.patreon.com/hi101. Paypal: http://paypal.me/hi101 Ko-fi: http://ko-fi.com/hipodcast

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141. The Kingdom Of Hawaii

In this episode we discuss the Hawaiian islands from their settlement and unification until their annexation by the United States. Seraph Downey returns as guest. Thanks to Mike and Donna Bleskie, Ian Davis, Perry, Levent Kemal Sadikoglu, Russ Mangum, Chris Corliss, Jaroslav Knap, and more for supporting the show! If you’d like to do the same, please visit http://www.patreon.com/hi101. Paypal: http://paypal.me/hi101 Ko-fi: http://ko-fi.com/hipodcast

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140. Audio Recording

In this episode we discuss the technology and culture of recording sound. Paul McGeown returns as guest. Thanks to Mike and Donna Bleskie, Ian Davis, Perry, Levent Kemal Sadikoglu, Russ Mangum, Chris Corliss, Jaroslav Knap, and more for supporting the show! If you’d like to do the same, please visit http://www.patreon.com/hi101. Paypal: http://paypal.me/hi101 Ko-fi: http://ko-fi.com/hipodcast

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Notes: Episode 139, History Myths

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. 50:44 – I mention that Newton got the phrase “if I have seen further, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants” (a reference to his work being cumulative in nature) from elsewhere. The phrase has been around since at least the 12th century, when it […]

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139. History Myths

In this episode we address a few different myths about history and why they’ve become so common. Ethan Bleskie returns as guest. Thanks to Mike and Donna Bleskie, Ian Davis, Perry, Levent Kemal Sadikoglu, Russ Mangum, Rafael Rodriguez, Chris Corliss, Jaroslav Knap, and more for supporting the show! If you’d like to do the same, please visit http://www.patreon.com/hi101. Paypal: http://paypal.me/hi101 Ko-fi: http://ko-fi.com/hipodcast

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