Reflecting History

Reflecting History

Author: Reflecting History Language: English Episodes: 182
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Reflecting History is an educational history podcast that explores significant historical events and themes without losing track of the ordinary people involved. Covering a wide variety of topics, it explores the connection between history, psychology, and philosophy.
Episodes
Episode 11: The Social War-When Conversation Fails [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:45
In 91 BC, reason and civil discussion have failed, so now it comes to war for Rome and the Italian Allies. A bizarre conclusion in 88 BC makes all sides wonder what it all was for. Hundreds of thousands would be dead by…
Episode 10: The Social War-The Beginning of the End [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:58
Most people learn that the Roman Republic ended with Julius Caesar crossing the Rubicon in 49 BC. Maybe, but the seeds of its doom were planted in the years from 140 BC-91 BC. Seemingly small issues and efforts at reform…
Episode 9: The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:50
Marcus Aurelius was a complex man who dealt with absolute power in a way that no Roman Emperor ever had. He left a positive (but not uncontroversial) legacy of wisdom, justice, and leadership that has inspired humanity o…
Episode 8: Life of a Soldier [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:08
War is the most extreme experience human beings can take part in. How did soldiers during the United States Civil War endure and survive? -Consider Supporting the Podcast!- Leave a rating or review on apple podcasts or s…
Episode 7: The Last War Between Gentleman [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:44
More than 150 years after the final shots were fired, few historical events are as hotly debated as the American Civil War. Sadly, the human element of the war often gets overlooked. -Consider Supporting the Podcast!- Le…
Episode 6: Benedict Arnold-Part II: The Villain [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:52
Factional disputes, midnight spy meetings, and a little light treason conclude the story of Benedict Arnold. -Consider Supporting the Podcast!- Leave a rating or review on apple podcasts or spotify! Support the podcast o…
Episode 5: Benedict Arnold-Part I: The Hero [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:39
Benedict Arnold is often regarded as America's first true villain. Is there more to the story? -Consider Supporting the Podcast!- Leave a rating or review on apple podcasts or spotify! Support the podcast on Patreon: htt…
Episode 4: Historical Myth: Never Invade Russia in the Winter [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:31
Armchair historians often say it's a bad idea to invade Russia in the winter. The Mongols aren't armchair historians. This episode discusses how the Mongols conquered Russia and why they were so successful. -Consider Sup…
Episode 3: Night [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:54
The Holocaust was one of the most brutal and despicable events in World History. What can one child's journey into the heart of darkness teach us? -Consider Supporting the Podcast!- Leave a rating or review on apple podc…
Episode 2: The Somme [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:53
World War I was arguably the greatest tragedy in human history. The Battle of the Somme was it's darkest moment. To start the episode, you might wonder who won the battle. By the end of it, you might wonder how anyone co…

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