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#221 Unit 5 - Napoleon and France Nov 21, 2024

Napoleon Bonaparte arose from the mid-level ranks of the French Revolutionary military to eventually rule France as a dictator and then emperor. In this episode we look at how Napoleon brings about stability to the French economy and enacts reforms to embrace SOME of France's revolutionary ideals.

#220 Unit 5 - The French Revolution Part 4 Nov 20, 2024

In this fourth part in our series on the French Revolution we look at how the revolution turns radical, develops into the Reign of Terror, and then eventually falls prey to a military coup.

#219 Unit 5 - The French Revolution Part 3 Nov 14, 2024

In this third part on the French Revolution we look at how the revolution moves away from its Enlightenment roots and becomes somewhat unfocused and more radical.

#218 Unit 5 - The French Revolution Part 2 Nov 12, 2024

In this second part of our series on the French Revolution we look at the early efforts of the National Assembly to bring about equality in a manner that embraces enlightenment ideals.

#217 Unit 5 - The French Revolution Part 1 Nov 11, 2024

In this first of a series of episodes on the French Revolution we look at the issues in France that brought Louis XVI to attempt to raise taxes and eventually usher in the start of the revolution.

#216 Unit 4 - Economic Change, Capitalism, and Adam Smith Nov 07, 2024

A quick look at the factors that allow for the development of capitalism in England and Adam Smith's Wealth of Nations.

#215 Unit 4 - Enlightened Absolutism Nov 06, 2024

In this episode we look at how various monarchs in Eastern Europe will embrace the enlightenment while trying to maintain the institution of absolutist monarchy.

#214 Unit 4 - Popularizing the Enlightenment Nov 05, 2024

In this episode we look at the cultural phenomenon that was the Enlightenment and how it spread amongst the literate middle class in Europe.

#213 Unit 4 - Enlightenment Philosophers Round Up Nov 01, 2024

A quick look at the major enlightenment philosophers that have a major influence on modern government and society today... Rousseau, Voltaire, Montesquieu, Beccaria, Smith, and Wollstonecraft.

#212 Unit 4 - The Enlightenment and Social Contract Theory Nov 01, 2024

In this second part of our look at the Enlightenment we study three philosophers that promote the idea that government exists because the people allow it to exist... The Social Contract.

#211 Unit 4 - The Roots of the Enlightenment Nov 01, 2024

In this episode we look at how the 18th century philosophical movement known as the Enlightenment will be an outgrowth of the scientific revolution and why France is considered to be the home of the Enlightenment.

#210 Unit 3 - The Glorious Revolution Oct 25, 2024

In this episode we look at the ultimate alternative to absolutism and check on a monarch's power... the Glorious Revolution and the English Bill of Rights.

#209 Unit 3 - Alternatives to Absolutism - The Interregnum and Oliver Cromwell Oct 24, 2024

In this third part in our series on alternatives to absolutism, we look at the Interregnum in England and the rule of Oliver Cromwell, which really isn't all that much of an alternative to absolutism.

#208 Unit 3 - Alternatives to Absolutism - Sweden and Poland Oct 23, 2024

In this second part in our series studying alternatives to absolutism, we look at the different governing systems in Sweden and Poland and compare them to other absolutist monarchies in Europe in the 17th and 18th centuries.

#207 Unit 3 - Alternatives to Absolutism - The Dutch Oct 18, 2024

Part one of a three part series looking at alternatives to 18th century absolutism, in this episode we look at the Dutch United Provinces and learn how their form of government lead to the development of a great economy.

#206 Unit 3 - Baroque Art Oct 17, 2024

A quick look at Baroque art so that you can understand the various genres, specifically Italian Baroque, Spanish Baroque, French Baroque, and Dutch Baroque.

#205 Unit 3 - Russian Absolutism and Peter The Great Oct 16, 2024

In this episode we look at how Peter the Great of Russia will work to get his nobility under control and develop Russia from a feudal state into a modern absolutist state with a strong military and a mercantilist economy.

#204 Unit 3 - Prussian Absolutism Oct 11, 2024

In this episode we look at the unique form of absolutism that develops in Prussia under Frederick William I and Frederick II, also known as Frederick the Great... And yes... that's Prussia with a P.

#203 Unit 3 - Leopold I and Austrian Absolutism Oct 10, 2024

In this episode we look at the form and shape that absolutism will take in the Holy Roman Empire (Austria) after the Thirty Years War and the Peace of Westphalia with Leopold I.

#202 Unit 3 - Louis XIV Part 2 Oct 09, 2024

In this second episode on Louis XIV we look at his foreign policy and the wars he waged during his 72 year reign.

#201 Unit 3 - Louis XIV Part 1 Oct 04, 2024

Louis XIV of France is considered to be the most successful absolute monarch in Europe with a 72 year reign that epitomizes the concept of absolutism. In this episode we look at his domestic policies that he put in place to solidify his place in history as the "Le Grande Monarque."

#200 Unit 3 - The Development of Absolutism Oct 02, 2024

Leveling up! In this first episode of Unit 3 we look at the context by which New Monarchies become Absolute Monarchies by examining the ways Henry IV and Cardinal Richelieu will transform France into an absolutist state.

#121 Unit 2 - Continuity and Change in Daily Life 1450-1648 Oct 01, 2024

When studying European history it is easy to forget that the monarchs, nobles, religious leaders, and philosophers that bring about change are actually a very tiny fraction of the population. In this episode we look at how life was for the commoners of Europe in the time period between 1450 to 1648.

#120 Unit 2 - The Scientific Revolution Sep 27, 2024

A look at how the intellectual focus in the period between 1450-1648 moves from one based on ecclesiastical (church) controlled learning and knowledge, toward a more secular form of learning based on the teachings of the ancient Greeks and Romans, and finally to one that is based on observation, data collection, and the study of science in a systematic and uniform manner... The Scientific Revolution.

#119 Unit 2 - The English Civil War Sep 25, 2024

A look at the struggles in England between Parliament and the monarchs that rule after Elizabeth I. In this episode we see the development of the English Civil War that brought an end to the reign of King Charles I of England.

#118 Unit 2 - Wars of Religion Part 3 Sep 23, 2024

A look at the Thirty Years War, a topic that always proves to be a challenge, and how it marks a turning point in European History.

#117 Unit 2 - The Wars of Religion Part 2 Sep 19, 2024

Part 2 in our series on the Wars of Religion. This episode looks at the French Wars of Religion, also known as the French Civil War, and looks at how a new monarch, Henry IV of France will put the interest of the state and his power above religious concerns.

#116 Unit 2 - The Wars of Religion Part 1 Sep 16, 2024

A look at how the struggles between the Protestants and Catholics in 16th Century Europe will lead to a series of wars over religion. This episode has a special focus on Philip II, the Netherlands, and Queen Elizabeth of England.

#115 Unit 2 - The Counter Reformation Part 2 Sep 27, 2023

In this episode we look at the role Ignatius Loyola and the Jesuit Order played in helping the Catholic Church to refocus on its original mission after the Protestant Reformation.

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#114 Unit 2 - Counter Reformation Part 1 Sep 21, 2023

Part one in a two part series on how the Catholic Church will work to end the corruption in the clergy that had developed throughout the middle ages and bring the faith back into line with its original mission.

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#113 Unit 2 - The English Reformation Part 2 Sep 21, 2023

In this second part on the English Reformation we look at the role that Henry VIIIs heirs play in the Reformation with special emphasis on Queen Elizabeth.

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#112 Unit 2 - The English Reformation Part 1 Sep 19, 2023

The Protestant Reformation definitely has a political side and in this episode we look at how Henry VIII of England will use the Reformation for his political gain.

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#111 Unit 2 - Other Reform Movements Sep 15, 2023

Martin Luther and Lutheranism wasn't the only protestant reformation movement. In this episode we look at other reformers such as John Calvin and see how they impacted European culture.

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#110 Unit 2 - Martin Luther and the Reformation Part 2 Sep 13, 2023

Part two of a two part series on Martin Luther. In this episode we look at the secular politics behind the Protestant Reformation and the role that secular authority played.

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#109 Unit 2 - Martin Luther and the Reformation Part 1 Sep 11, 2023

The first of two parts on Martin Luther and the Reformation, In this episode we look at the historical context for the Reformation and look to understand the arguments that Martin Luther was making against the sale of indulgences and the consequences of those arguments.

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UPDATE for the 2024/2025 School Year Jun 13, 2022

Currently Unit 1 dealing with the Renaissance, New Monarchies, and Exploration is the only unit available on this free podcast feed. Episodes from Unit 2 will be added starting in August 2024. If you would like access to all episodes of the podcast now they are available on our Patreon platform for $3.00 a month.

#108 Unit 1 - European Exploration Part 3 Jul 08, 2021

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Part 3 in our series on European exploration of the New World. In this episode we look at the effect of European exploration had on the indigenous populations of the New World and the development of African slavery.

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#107 Unit 1 - European Exploration Part 2 Jul 08, 2021

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Part two in a three part series on European exploration. This episode focuses on the effect of new world discovery on Europe's economy.

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#106 Unit 1 - European Exploration Part 1 Jul 08, 2021

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Part 1 on European Exploration focusing on the motivations for exploration and the influence that mercantilism played in the competition between Spain and Portugal.

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#105 Unit 1- New Monarchies Jul 08, 2021

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The nature of monarchy in Europe at the end of the 15th century was changing and kings were gaining more power. This episode looks at the development of this change known as New Monarchies.

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#104 Unit 1- Renaissance Art Overview Jul 08, 2021

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A quick look at the five major pieces of Renaissance Art every Euro student should know.

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#103 Unit 1 - The Northern European Renaissance Jul 08, 2021

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A quick look at how the Renaissance develops and changes in Northern Europe with the help of the printing press and the Christian Humanism.

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#102 Unit 1 -Renaissance Humanism Part 2 Jul 08, 2021

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Renaissance Humanism Part 2 - A look at the changing culture of Renaissance Italy and the philosophers that influenced it. Neoplatonism, Pico Mirandola, Castiglione, and Machiavelli.

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#101 Unit 1 - Renaissance Humanism Part 1 Jul 08, 2021

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Part 1 of 2 on Florence Italy and the philosophers that started the humanist movement.

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#100 Unit 1 - The Middle Ages Quick Review Jul 08, 2021

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While the middle ages are not required to be understood with any depth or complexity, it is a good idea to quickly review the main aspects of the time period so that you can better understand the Renaissance.

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Start Here - An Overview of How To Use the Euro Simplified Podcast Jul 08, 2021

All new listeners should start here! In this episode we go over the best ways to use the podcast to maximize your success in your Euro course.

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