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Der terranische KongressDer Terranische Kongress Nr. 36 - Von Hamamesch, Leun und Vantani
Heute tagt der terranische Kongress zur 36. Ausgabe. Dominik, Markus und Chris holen kräftig auf. Denn dieses mal sprechen die Gentlemen über alle aktuellen Perry Rhodan Ausgaben. Außerdem gibt es viele Neuigkeiten, die es zu besprechen lohnt. Die Kategorie Currently Reading, bietet dieses mal ein buntes Bild, der bereits erschienen Zyklen und Bücher. Das ganze Team des Weltendieb, wünscht euch viel Spaß beim Hören. Ihr seid gern eingeladen, eure Meinung in Form eines Kommentars oder als Mail mitzuteilen.
Heute sprechen wir über die folgenden aktuellen Ausgaben der verschiedenen Perry Rhodan Serien.
Perry Rhodan EA...2025-05-212h 25
Fig Tree Ministries Podcast#162 - 'The Word Became Flesh' - Gospel of John (pt. 11)In this lesson, we delve into the profound significance of John 1:14, a verse that stands at the heart of Christian belief.
"The Word (Logos) became flesh (Sarx) and dwelt (tabernacled) among us."
But what does this truly mean? How can the eternal Logos, the Word of God, take on the form of temporary flesh?
Join us as we explore this paradox and consider what John means by using the Greek term ‘Sarx’ for flesh. What are the implications of this statement?
Finally, we'll uncover the rich imagery of the Tabernacle from the book of Exodus, understanding how John portrays God's pres...2024-08-2737 min
Hautevolee - Alles außer Podcast59 Minutes in a Bunker with the President of the United StatesFast hätten wir eine Spezialfolge zu Ehren von Tina Turner hinbekommen, aber diese müssen wir vertagen, da die Hautevolee erneut auf Reisen war.Vom wunderschönen Wanderurlaub in Österreich zum klassischen Strandurlaub in Tunesien. Dort hat Niko interessante Beobachtungen gemacht, was die recht freizügige Kleiderordnung der weiblichen Touristen beim Abendessen angeht, was Eltern mit ihren Kindern beim Abendessen anstellen (oder was eben nicht) und wie man tunesische Händler am besten verärgern kann.Was der Basar in Hammamet mit den Straßen von New York zu tun hat, erfahrt ihr nur hier.2024-06-161h 00
Steuern. Mit Recht! Der DATEV-PodcastHonorare: gut kalkuliert, mutig verhandelt
Feilschen kann amüsant sein, im geschäftlichen Kontext ist es wohl eher lästig, wenn nicht gar unangebracht. Dennoch kann es vorkommen, dass Mandanten über die Leistungen der Kanzlei feilschen wollen. Wo hier die Ursachen liegen, wie ein gut konzipiertes Angebot mit vernünftig kalkulierten Honoraren dieser Motivation die Grundlage nimmt und auf welche Aspekte es bei der erfolgreichen Angebotsverhandlung ankommt, darüber sprechen wir in unserer neuen Podcast-Folge. Wir sind schließlich nicht auf dem Basar.
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00:00:00 Intro
00:18:40 Faktenbox Honorare
00:33:50 Lange Rede, kurz und so…
00:35:17 Neues aus Paragrafe...2024-05-0743 min
Historical Thoughts and InterpretationsThe USSR in Portuguese AfricaIn this episode, I interview Professor Natalia Telepneva. She is a Lecturer in International History at the University of Stratchlyde. Her specialty is the Cold War-era Soviet Union and socialism, with a specific focus on Africa. And today we will discuss her first book, "Cold War Liberation: The Soviet Union and the Collapse of the Portuguese Empire in Africa, 1961-1975," in which she details the roles of Soviet and even Czechoslovak bureaucrats and spies in the anti-colonialist wars in Portugal's African colonies of Guinea-Bissau, Angola, and Mozambique. We will talk about what connected the Soviet Union with the local inde...2023-04-281h 39
Historical Thoughts and InterpretationsLoyalist Life after Resettlement in CanadaIn this episode we will take a very brief look into the lives of British Empire Loyalists after they moved to what remained of British North America after the Thirteen Colonies won the American Revolutionary War. What prompted Loyalists to leave the Thirteen Colonies? What issues did they face in what is modern Canada? How did the British government respond?
Please note: at about 13:13 I said "hypothetical." It should be "hypocritical."
2023-01-1218 min
Simple Swedish Podcast#163 - Fortfarande sjuk (och vokabulär på temat)Tjenare! Jag kände mig egentligen för trött för att jobba idag, men eftersom jag inte har laddat upp något avsnitt den här veckan så tänkte jag att jag får göra en liten ansträngning.
Jag är inte helt frisk just nu, och jag har varit lite sjuk dom senaste tre veckorna. Jag pratar om hur det är, och jag lär er några ord som är relaterade till att vara sjuk. Det kan vara användbart i dessa tider!
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For English, scroll do...2022-12-1113 minHistorical Thoughts and InterpretationsA Review of Catherine Merridale’s ”Ivan’s War: The Red Army 1939-45”In this episode I give a short review of Catherine Merridale's excellent book "Ivan's War: The Red Army 1939-45." The book brought the Soviet WWII experience to light in the Western market, which has usually been filled with war stories from Western Allied sides or even the Germans.
2022-10-3115 minHistorical Thoughts and InterpretationsHistory: Science and Fiction (Reupload)[Re-uploaded October 24, 2022]: In this episode, I go a little bit beyond what I discussed in the last entry. Last time, I used Hayden White's literary framework to try and categorize an old Russian history textbook. Today I critique White's framework a bit further. I also talk more broadly about two types of historical works - historical research and historical fiction. I argue that, contrary to White's position, historians are different from novelists. I also give some cautions that must be considered when crafting or reading historical fiction.
I re-uploaded this episode because in my first upload, I made...2022-10-1836 minHistorical Thoughts and InterpretationsRussian History in Textbook Form: A Theoretical Analysis of ”A History of Russia, the Soviet Union, and Beyond”Today I analyze one of my old Russian history textbooks, A History of Russia, the Soviet Union, and Beyond: Sixth Edition, 2002, written by David MacKenzie and Michael W. Curran. I use the literary framework of Hayden White to categorize the textbook, and I give some of my thoughts on it.
2022-10-1152 minHistorical Thoughts and InterpretationsCJ from Cool History Bros: A Discussion about ConfucianismIn the podcast's second episode with a guest, we sit down with CJ Leung, who hosts the "Cool History Bros" Channel on YouTube. "Cool History Bros" presents deep topics in Chinese and East Asian history and literature in a lighthearted way, and it is a great resource for learning about the region's history. Today on the podcast, CJ talks with us about Confucianism, which is more commonly known as Ruism in Asia. We discuss the philosophy's origins, misconceptions about it that have been transmitted since Jesuit missionaries' encounters with it, and how Ruism was historically applied in China, Korea, and...2022-09-131h 35Historical Thoughts and InterpretationsOrthodox Brotherhood: Russo-Serb Relations regarding the Yugoslavian Civil WarWelcome to the 40th episode of the podcast! Thank you for all of your listening and support. It has been great, and I look forward to producing many more episodes for your listening.
In this episode, we will look into Russian-Serb relations during the Breakup of Yugoslavia. We will look into some shared history and memory, but we'll especially see how the common faith of Orthodox Christianity played a role in how these societies saw the Yugoslavian War.
2022-07-2744 minHistorical Thoughts and Interpretations”Civilization” in Leo Tolstoy’s ”Hadji Murad”In this (very short) episode, we will look into Leo Tolstoy's thoughts about what makes a "good civilization" as he expressed in Hadji Murad, which was his short novel about the Imperial-era Russian wars in Chechnya.
2022-06-2906 minHistorical Thoughts and InterpretationsSergei Eisenstein’s ”Ivan the Terrible” - Three InterpretationsIn this episode we will look at Soviet filmmaker Sergei Eisenstein's "Ivan the Terrible." Here I detail three different interpretations of the film: the Stalinist view, the "subversive affirmation" opinion, and the Renaissance perspective. And I will describe my thoughts on which interpretation makes the most sense.
2022-05-1455 minHistorical Thoughts and InterpretationsUnpredictable and Troublesome: Anti-Ballistic Missile Defense and PolicyWhat were some of the contemporary concerns around Ronald Reagan's Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI) proposed missile defense system? In this episode we will take a broad look at attitudes towards the "Star Wars" program, both in support and against. What did some Americans think of it? Why did it concern the Soviet Union as well as some among America's allies?
2022-01-2836 minHistorical Thoughts and InterpretationsPresident Johnson’s Fateful Choice in VietnamIn March 1964, U.S. Defense Secretary Robert McNamara sent a memorandum to President Johnson, reporting on the situation in South Vietnam, which at the time was contending with the Viet Cong, a Communist, North Vietnam-supported insurgency. Though McNamara's memorandum put the option of American escalation against North Vietnam on the table, it recommended against it at the time. Then a few months later, the Gulf of Tonkin Incident happened. Soon later, Johnson committed America to an intense intervention in the war. Was Johnson justified in this? While considering hindsight and information available at the time, this podcast attempts to answe...2022-01-0652 min
Starting GridVerstappen oder Hamilton - wer wird F1-Weltmeister?Der Große Preis von Saudi-Arabien war ein Spektakel. Viel Feuerwerk, viel Brimborium und jede Menge Action auf der Strecke. Der Zusammenstoß von Max Verstappen und Lewis Hamilton hat die Fan-Gemüter erneut hochkochen lassen. Die Diskussionen waren lebhaft, die Argumente wurden ausgetauscht und eine Strafe gab es auch noch. Nun gehen beide punktlich ins finale Rennen der Saison. Die Formel 1 sucht den neuen Weltmeister!
Sophie Affeldt, Kevin Scheuren, Christian Nimmervoll vom Motorsport Network Germany und Silja Rulle von der Sport BILD sprechen über Dschidda, Abu Dhabi und die Entscheidung des Jahres.
Das Maß muss er finden
Max Verstappen ist der w...2021-12-081h 39Historical Thoughts and InterpretationsToward an Historiography of an “Orthodox Christian Work Ethic”What tools can be used to analyze an historical question? In this episode we take a brief look at some texts and scholarly work on the idea of a “work ethic” in the Russian Orthodox faith. What has motivated Orthodox Russians to work? What is the essence of such an idea? Is there anything to which it may be compared? To answer these questions, we may look at theological texts but also historical statistical data and comparative analysis.
2021-10-0124 min
Historical Thoughts and Interpretations"Stalin Organs:" The Soviet "Katyusha" Rocket Artillery SystemFirst being used mere weeks after Nazi Germany invaded the Soviet Union in 1941, the "Katyusha" Multiple-Rocket Launcher (MRL) system became a famous symbol of Soviet firepower. Effective against massed targets, the Katyusha was especially devastating to enemy morale. It was also a relatively simple weapon, capable of being installed on virtually all kinds of vehicles. In this episode, we will go over some of the multiple Katyusha variants, the system's advantages, and disadvantages. We will also briefly go over its importance to the Soviet central command, which in October 1941 issued a directive on how to use the weapon effectively.2021-06-221h 00Historical Thoughts and InterpretationsBear and Beaver: A Survey of Russian-Canadian Relations after EuromaidanAs with many of its relations with other Western countries, Russia's relationship with Canada took a turn for the worse after the Euromaidan protests in 2013-14 and the subsequent change in Ukraine's government. As a result of Russian reactions to the situation, Canada imposed sanctions on Russian officials and reiterated its support of the NATO alliance and its Eastern European members. In turn, Russia sanctioned some Canadian officials. Yet cooperation continued between the two northern countries in some aspects, such as through the Open Skies Treaty and in regards to issues surrounding the Arctic. This episode will survey Canadian-Russian rel...2021-02-221h 09
El Mundo Según ChrisEpisodio 32: Jesse Pinkman (El Camino De Aprender)En el episodio de esta semana me puse a hablar de la serie de breaking bad a grandes rasgos, me centro mucho en el personaje de Jesse Pinkman, en todo lo que se puede basar uno mismo para mejorar como persona, hablo de drogas, de como es rodearte de gente peligrosa, el pensamiento de filósofos de la ilustración Rousseau y Maquiavelo, como todas las personas pueden cambiar
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ch...2021-02-1724 minHistorical Thoughts and InterpretationsThe Soviet Union in SyriaBefore Russia intervened in the Syrian Civil War in 2015, the Soviet Union was involved in Syria. In the context of the Cold War, the USSR sent weapons, anti-air crews, and gave rhetorical support to the Syrian Arab Republic during its protracted conflict with American ally Israel. Comparing this relationship to Soviet-Egyptian diplomacy, this podcast details why the Soviet Union supported non-communist, anti-colonialist Syria. It also discusses Soviet naval maneuvers in the Mediterranean Sea and gives an overall analysis of Syria's strategic importance to the communist superpower in its Cold War struggle against the American-led capitalist world.
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Historical Thoughts and InterpretationsStrategic Thoughts: The Syrian Civil War and the Russian Arms TradeRussia has been actively involved in the Syrian Civil War since September 2015. During its campaign there, the Russian military has reportedly been able to improve old weapons systems and test new ones. How much has the mission affected Russia's arms sales to other countries? Here is a quick analysis and some "hot takes" on this question.
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"Deliberate Thought" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Image credit: Maxim Maximov on Wikipedia.
2020-07-0323 min
Historical Thoughts and InterpretationsPreaching to the Northern Nations: The Christianization of the Norse LandsThe Christianization of Scandinavia did not happen quickly. This was a process rather than a quick event. And during this process, the old traditional Norse religion and new faith interacted in ways that blurred the many differences between them. “Pure Christianity” had a hard time spreading in this environment, and the Christians took a number of actions to help their faith grow. These actions included legislation and putting Christian beliefs into a Norse context. In addition to looking at these conversion methods, we will also talk about how Christianity appeared in the Norse sagas after conversion.
The thumbnail...2020-06-0729 min
Historical Thoughts and InterpretationsPsychology of Faith, Part 4: A Personal Definition of FaithIn this final episode of our "Psychology of Faith" series, we will be talking about definitions of faith but also about how faith is manifested in a believer. Is faith part of "nature" or "nurture?" How is faith "lived?" Building upon previous episodes' points about Christianity, this episode shows that the Christian concept of faith is more than just a "belief in something." It also encourages action and change in a believer.
Music from https://filmmusic.io
"Deliberate Thought" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
...2020-05-2421 minHistorical Thoughts and InterpretationsPsychology of Faith, Part 3: Mankind's Response to RevelationHow does humankind respond to revelation or the idea of a divine being? In this, the third part of our "Psychology of Faith" series, we focus on the views of Christianity to explain the possible responses to the idea of God: atheism, the worship of nature, and a life of faith on God. Ideas from theologians Augustine and Thomas Aquinas about man's choice between a Creator and Creation will be used to explain these responses.
Music from https://filmmusic.io
"Deliberate Thought" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses...2020-05-1713 minHistorical Thoughts and InterpretationsPsychology of Faith, Part 2: Faith and the IntellectWhat relationship does faith have with the intellect? Does religion truly try to engage with the rational mind as Thomas Aquinas, John Calvin, and Alvin Plantinga would suggest? Or is the "F&M Complaint" from Sigmund Freud and Karl Marx correct in asserting that faith needs a "badly aimed intellect?" We will look at some of these views in this podcast, as well as the consequences of the faith-intellect relationship.
This is the second episode of a four-part miniseries about the Psychology of Faith.
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"Deliberate Thought"...2020-05-0513 minHistorical Thoughts and InterpretationsPsychology of Faith, Part 1: Psychology of Faith or Just Faith?This episode is the first of a four-episode miniseries about the psychology of faith. In this first installment, we will look at the relationship between psychology and faith. Are they compatible? Can psychology answer every question? To help answer this, we will look at the work of 13th-century theologian Thomas Aquinas as well as modern psychologists such as W.W. Meissner.
2020-05-0113 min
Historical Thoughts and Interpretations"Gateway to the Peace:" A Short History of Chetwynd, B.C.Chetwynd is a town of about 3,000 people in the British Columbia Rockies. Over the town's history, the area has been a base for fur, lumber, oil, and other industries. Known as Little Prairie until the 1959, Chetwynd has also acted as a hub for nearby communities and projects in the B.C. Peace Region. This project was a personal interest to me, as I grew up a half away from Chetwynd.
CHET TV's documentary "Chetwynd International Chainsaw Carving Championship The Carving Dream:" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3zIWqSaAV0
Intro music from https://filmmusic.io2020-04-2115 min
Historical Thoughts and InterpretationsFailed Crusade but Imperial Glory: The Teutonic Knights’ Imperialistic Legacy in Eastern EuropeThe Teutonic Knights took part in crusades against pagan Prussia and Lithuania in the 13th and 14th centuries. After Lithuania converted to Catholicism and made an alliance with Poland, the German crusader order eventually fell to insignificance. However, the Teutonic Knights' legacy lived on in the German imagination, being envisioned in the 18th century as a proto-German empire and gaining a place in Adolf Hitler's Nazi ideology in the 20th. This brief survey will look at how the German crusaders left their mark on the Baltic region.
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"Deliberate Thought" by Kevin...2020-03-2420 minHistorical Thoughts and InterpretationsThe Development of Holy Russia: A Governmental and Religious NarrativeThe "Holy Russia" ideology developed over the centuries since Rus' conversion to Byzantine Christianity in the year 988. Various factors were responsible for the imagination of Russia as a holy place, which was eventually centered around Muscovy. These factors included a strong church-state codependency in the Byzantine tradition, Constantinople's adherence to the Florentine Union with the Catholic Church (and thus perceived apostasy), and Byzantium's fall to the Ottoman Turks very shortly after. The "Third Rome" was a related moniker for Russia, which suggested that Muscovy was the final true Christian realm. This podcast will look at "Holy Russia" in action...2020-02-231h 00Historical Thoughts and InterpretationsStrategic Thoughts: Russia's Campaign in Syria: Background, Motivations, and ResultsRussia's military intervention in the Syrian Civil War since September 2015 has been one of the most important turning points in that conflict. In this episode we will look at some of the history behind Russo-Syrian relations, the Kremlin's reasons for getting involved in the Syrian Civil War, and some of the benefits that Russia has gained from the first major military deployment outside of the former Soviet Union's territory.
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Music from https://filmmusic.io
"Deliberate Thought" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
2020-01-1548 minHistorical Thoughts and InterpretationsThe Memory of MasadaMasada was an ancient fortress in which, during the First Jewish Revolt against the Roman Empire, "Sicarii" rebels committed suicide in 73 A.D. Though Masada's defenders did not defeat their Roman besiegers, the fort became a great force in Jewish memory, especially in the context of Zionism and the creation of the state of Israel. In this podcast I will talk about the background of this memory, some of its uses in modern times, and also perceived problems with the narrative of Masada.
Intro/outro music from https://filmmusic.io
"Deliberate Thought" by Kevin MacLeod (https...2019-08-1338 min
Historical Thoughts and InterpretationsRussian Cities History Project 2.1: Introduction to Kazan'In this, the 20th episode of the podcast, I give an introduction to the first city in the Russian Cities History Project series. Kazan' is the capital of the Republic of Tatarstan, but in the past it was the centre of the Kazan' Khanate until Ivan the Terrible conquered it in 1552. Kazan' is a very interesting city, most notably due to its mix of Russian Muslim and Russian European cultures. This has caused some to describe Kazan' as a bridge "between East and West."
Music credits:
1) Introduction: Music from https://filmmusic.io; "Deliberate Thought" by Kev...2019-07-1143 minHistorical Thoughts and InterpretationsRussian Cities History Project 1.3: Russia's Federal StructureThis episode continues my series about the history of Russian cities which I have visited. Here I introduce the Russian Federation's territorial structure, including its constituent "subjects" - republics, oblasts, krais, okrugs, and so on. This subject is important because when I discuss Russian cities in this series, I will also talk about the subjects of which they are part. Thus, it will be helpful to understand how these subjects fit into the Russian system.
Update June 13, 2019: I wish to clarify something that I might not had made clear in this episode. This point is about the for...2019-06-1232 minHistorical Thoughts and InterpretationsRussian Cities History Project 1.2: My Impressions of Traveling in RussiaIn this episode I talk about my travels in Russia. I will discuss some of my impressions, experiences, and the things I saw while I was taking a voyage to the "Motherland." This episode is meant to create a context for the upcoming Russian City History Series I will be posting. Listen to hear about my interactions with Russian people, train travel, and summaries of how I felt about each city I visited.
2019-05-1755 min
Historical Thoughts and InterpretationsCanada in the Pacific Theatre of World War IICanada focused most of its war effort in the European Theatre of the Second World War. However, Canadian troops, pilots, naval personnel, and even fishermen also served in the Pacific Theatre against the Japanese Empire. This episode gives a summary of Canada's contributions to the Battle of Hong Kong, the Alaska campaign, West Coast patrols, and the closing days of World War II.
Photo: This is a picture of the HMS Uganda, which was eventually transferred from British to Canadian service, when its prefix was changed to HMCS. Photo from the Imperial War Museum, via Wikipedia.
2019-04-1638 minHistorical Thoughts and InterpretationsStrategic Thoughts: The Military Reforms of Gustavus AdolphusIn 1630, during the Thirty Years' War, Sweden's King Gustavus Adolphus sent his new army into modern Germany to save the Protestant religion. In addition to discussing some of the background to Adolphus' campaign, this episode will focus on the reforms that made Sweden's military of the time a formidable fighting force.
2019-04-0155 min
Historical Thoughts and Interpretations"Mount Lebanon:" A Conversation about the Druze PeopleFor this, the podcast's first interview episode, I sat down with my friend Kamal Takieddine. Kamal is originally from Lebanon, and he kindly shared his insights into the tradition and history of his people, the Druze. In this episode he talks about the Druze presence in the Levant, their culture, their contacts with Europe, and he also tells us where one can go to learn more.
Apologies for the changes in sound quality throughout the episode. The changes occur at the following times:
- 1:31
- 2:07
- 3:05 (at this point I had asked Kamal...2019-02-1844 min
Mert & Stefan - Die Wortaristokraten | Ein Podcast mit klarer MeinungIn Folge 30 sprechen Mert&Stefan über die Bromance zwischen Tuchel&Neymar, die Buli & Premier LeagueIn Folge 30 sprechen Mert&Stefan über den isländischen Brustlöser für Manuel Baum, warum Manager Christian Heidel für Domenico Tedesco höchstselbst zu einer spielerischen Komponente werden könnte und warum Mesut Özil auf dem türkischen Basar eine Säge bestellt hat.2019-02-041h 10Historical Thoughts and InterpretationsRussian Cities History Project 1.1: Series AnnouncementIn this episode I announce on a long-term project that will be appearing on the podcast. This project will discuss the histories of Russian cities which I have visited. The list of cities is (alphabetically):
- Kazan
- Kirov
- Moscow
- Penza
- Tambov
- More!
Listen to the episode for the full list. And stay tuned as the episodes in this series are provided!
2019-02-0315 minHistorical Thoughts and InterpretationsWar and Faith: Memories of the Great Patriotic War in the Russian Orthodox ChurchDespite previous anti-religious persecution, the Russian Orthodox Church became a valuable support for the Soviet state during the Great Patriotic War against Hitler's Germany. Though the Soviet Union and its atheistic system of government no longer exists, the modern Church memorializes the War as a fight for "Holy Russia." This memory of the war may seemingly contradict the legacy of Soviet oppression against Christians, but the idea of "Holy Russia" makes these memories compatible. The Orthodox remembrance of the war also involves politics, considering the faith's importance in Russia and the use of the Great Patriotic War as a pol...2019-02-0124 min
Historical Thoughts and InterpretationsStrategic Thoughts: The Battle of Iwo JimaIn this installment of the Strategic Studies series, we will look at the Battle of Iwo Jima. The Battle of Iwo Jima was fought from February 16 to March 26, 1945. One of the last battles of the Pacific Campaign between the United States and Japanese Empire, it was unique thanks to the Japanese commander's insistence on a non-traditional inland defense. In this podcast episode, Operation Detachment, which was the American plan to seize the island, will also be evaluated from a strategic point of view.
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2019-01-1659 min
Historical Thoughts and InterpretationsStrategic Thoughts: The Kerch Strait Incident of November 25, 2018In this episode we will look at the incident that occurred between Russian and Ukrainian ships in the Kerch Strait on November 25, 2018. Here I will analyze the strategic situation surrounding this clash. Key factors leading to this incident were the legal status of Crimea, the Sea of Azov, Russian-Ukrainian maritime interactions in the region, and Russia's attempts to consolidate control over the area. I will also provide some commentary on possible motivations or thoughts (on the parts of both the Russian and Ukrainian leadership) which caused the Russian and Ukrainian ships to confront each other.
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Programas musicalesConcierto de Cámara y Suite Lírica de Alban BergConcierto de Cámara (1923-25) para piano, violín y trece instrumentos de viento
Mitsuko Uchida, Christian Tetzlaff, Ensemble Intercontemporain / Pierre Boulez (32.00)
Suite Lírica (1926) para voz y cuarteto de cuerdas
Renée Fleming, Cuarteto Emerson (28.25)
Este miércoles 22 de agosto se estrena en Chile la ópera Lulú de Alban Berg, y como un adelanto a esta presentación en el Teatro Municipal de Santiago, dedicamos esta semana de Siglo XXI a esta obra y las partituras que Berg compuso antes de ella.
Recordemos que el compositor austríaco nació en 1885 y falleció en 1935. Estuvo entre los alumnos y colegas más importa...2018-09-011h 09
Historical Thoughts and Interpretations"The Skeleton of the Red Army:" Red Guard Workers' Militias and the Arming of the Soviet StateThis episode examines the role of the "Red Guards" - early communist workers' militias in the creation of the Soviet Red Army. The Guards' numbers, military experience, and ideological importance will be examined.
Episode thumbnail courtesy of Viktor Bulla via Wikipedia.
2018-05-2350 min
Historical Thoughts and InterpretationsThe August 1991 Coup: Inevitable Failure and the Soviet Union's Death KnellIn August 1991, hardline Communists took power in Moscow. They claimed that the actual Soviet leader, Mikhail Gorbachev, was ill and unfit for work. They were upset with Gorbachev's attempts to accomodate the Soviet Union's consituent republics in new treaty negotations, and they feared that his weak response to communism's fracturing control over Eastern Europe would lead to a similar situtation within the USSR. But the coup had failed within four days. This was the time of Gorbachev's famous "perestroika" (restructuring) and "glasnost" (openness) reforms, which were meant to reform the Soviet Union's economy and allow for increased freedom of expr...2018-04-0834 min
Historical Thoughts and InterpretationsHoly War: Memory of the Great Patriotic War in the Russian Orthodox ChurchBecause the Russian Orthodox Church is such a vital part of Russian culture, its views can be an important influence upon the society in which it operates. During the Great Patriotic War (1941-5) against Nazi Germany, the Church encouraged Christians to resist the enemy and pray for victory. The Church's memory of the conflict fits with the modern Russian government's remembrance, which upholds the war's Soviet fighters as moral role models. This dynamic also creates a somewhat ironic memory of the Soviet Union itself, especially considering the Communist government’s persecution of religious believers. Through the religious historical documents, modern...2018-02-132h 11
Historical Thoughts and InterpretationsRewriting the Scriptures: Religious Justification for Nazi Anti-Semitism within Radical German Protestant ChristianityDuring their rule in Germany, the Nazis tried to provide religious justification for their anti-Semitic ideology. A large Christian population and tenets such as neighbourly love presented the Nazis with a potentially large hurdle. But due to the defeat in World War I and fears of social "corruption," Nazism had some Christian support. Some scholars even modified Scriptures to suit Adolf Hitler's agenda, creating a new "Nazi Christianity."
Episode thumbnail courtesy of Das Bundesarchiv via Wikipedia, showing "Deutsche Christen" celebrating Luther Day in 1933.
2018-02-0138 min
Historical Thoughts and Interpretations"Grammar School Strategy:" An Appraisal of the Japanese Invasion of the Aleutian IslandsDuring World War II, the Empire of Japan captured some islands in the Aleutian chain off the Alaskan coast. In theory, it might have looked like the Japanese had dealt a true blow against their American enemy. But not all ideas that appear good on paper work well in reality. The Japanese hoped to bolster their defenses with the capture of these islands, but this plan was ultimately fruitless due to mistaken ideas, impracticalities, and the disaster at the Battle of Midway.
Episode thumbnail courtesy of Australian War Memorial website via Wikipedia.
2018-01-1829 min
Historical Thoughts and Interpretations"Sighs too Deep for Words" - Internal Prayer in Orthodox ChristianityIn the Orthodox Christian school of hesychasm, the Holy Spirit’s energies, or actions, can act within and sanctify a Christian’s life and heart. Internal, constant prayer is an important practice for allowing this to happen, and it involves the body as well as the soul. In this summary of the subject, I will look at internal prayer’s theological background as well as its spiritual effects, as described in such works as The Way of a Pilgrim.
Episode thumbnail courtesy of Nioras.com.
2018-01-1825 min
Historical Thoughts and InterpretationsCorrupt and Obsolete: An Analysis of the Fall of Mamluk EgyptIn the 13th century, the Mamluks established a dynasty in Egypt. Warriors of renown, they defeated Mongols and Crusaders. They also amassed great wealth through the collection of taxes. Yet the mighty Mamluks could not survive a war with the Ottoman Empire in the early 16th century. They had grown accustomed to their wealth, and they lost their initial warrior spirit. They also did not change their combat techniques, making them obsolete by the time of the Ottoman war.
Episode thumbnail courtesy of Unknown artist, but uploaded to Wikipedia by Davids Samling.
2018-01-0720 min
Historical Thoughts and InterpretationsWhy Ideas are PowerfulIn Episode #2, I talked about how ideas are powerful. In this episode, I will give a short answer as to why ideas have power.
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2016-08-2807 minHistorical Thoughts and InterpretationsThe Power of IdeasIn this episode I introduce the power which ideas can have, specifically using Patriarch Nikon's reforms of the Russian Orthodox Church in the 17th century as an example.
2016-08-2812 min
Historical Thoughts and InterpretationsConnections between Regions and the Construction of Historical NarrativesHere I talk about how understanding interactions between regions can lead to a more complete "world history." I also discuss changes to the "History Vice Video Blog," which this blog was originally called.
Episode thumbnail from Janet L. Abu-Lughod, "Before European Hegemony," page 34.
2016-08-2810 min