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2023-04-1600 min
The History Connection PodcastUnsung Heroes 8: Samuel AdamsIn this episode of unsung heroes, we delve into the the story of Samuel Adams and some of the basic ideas that he defended as a founding father, or grandfather if you will, of the United States. He defended ideas that were uncommon at the time: the Enlightenment principles of the right to "life", "liberty" and "property". These are ideas that philosophers like Locke, Rousseau, Montesquieu and Paine defended. These are the same ideas that were integral to the founding principles of the United States. I go through these ideas because I believe they are important especially in the...
2023-01-1324 min
The History Connection PodcastUnsung Heroes 7: Robert Morris This episode delves into the life of Robert, Morris, Financier of the American Revolution. There was a period in which he was on his own back essentially just using his own funds to give Washington's troops Money, munitions, ships etc. Because of his lucrative business, it allowed him to gain a seat in the Second Continental Congress and eventually become the Superintendent of Finance(Secretary of the Treasury) under the articles of Confederation. Unfortunately for having such a successful business and life, he eventually ran into financial troubles that finished his career and eventually he died, near penniless and...
2023-01-0420 min
The History Connection PodcastMao and The Great Leap Forward In this episode, we are going to look at the lasting effects of the communist revolution that was started back in the 19th century, actually took physical place with the Russian Communist Revolution leading to humanitarian disasters such as Holodomor and now, we are going to take a look at another event in history that most probably don't know and that has to do with Mao and his communistic regime trying to advance China, causing the Great Famine. This lead to 45 million deaths(most historians agree on this number) and the implications of this really are still being felt...
2022-12-3142 min
The History Connection PodcastUnsung Heroes 6: Desmond Doss And Hacksaw RidgeThis unsung heroes story goes into the details that were the life events of the World War 2 Hero, Desmond Doss. From his humble beginnings in Lynchburg, Virginia to his heroic feats on Okinawa, Guam and Leyte. Doss was a "conscientious cooperator" that, despite his faith, had the courage to risk his life for his men for the defense of American values in the second world war. He not only is credited with the saving of 75 men over a period of 12 hours without any weapons, and under horrible fire. Yet it was his faith he said that helped him make...
2022-12-2826 min
The History Connection PodcastUnsung Heroes 5: Alvin York This unsung heroes episode goes into depth about the major feats of Alvin York, a decorated WWI soldier that essentially single-handedly captured 132 German Soldiers on an offensive in the waning days of WWI. From his early life to conversion and then combat, his life was known for his convictions that extended to not only being a patriot for his country, but also being true to His God. His life, that extended beyond World War I Service changed many and even led to the creation of the Alvin C. York Agricultural Institute. York is one of my favorite WWI heroes...
2022-12-2120 min
The History Connection Podcast Stalin and Holodomor: The Ukrainian Genocide Forgotten In HistoryFamine. Starvation. Suffering. Death. These are just some of the ideas explored in this episode. More specifically we will discuss the events surrounding the Ukrainian Genocide during the Communist regime under Joseph Stalin. In this episodes you will learn the background of Stalin himself, but furthermore, the ideas that led him to plan and deliberately execute the Holodomor against the "Kulaks". The implications of this event lead to 4.5 million deaths in Ukraine and 1.5 million deaths in Kazakhstan. Furthermore, after the events that happened in this genocide, what then happened in the world and the response that occurred in this...
2022-10-3048 min
The History Connection PodcastUnsung Heroes 4: Booker T. WashingtonIn this interesting episode of Unsung Heroes, we speak about Booker T. Washington and his contributions to the development of the Tuskegee Institute and his theories regarding black progression during the Jim Crow Era. He is fascinating to delve into his story because he is the prime example of one, who went from becoming a slave to being a free man and was a proponent of the black population during segregation working and gaining skills through education, trades and manners. He had a well known ideological difference with renown WEB Du Bois on the ideas surrounding segregation and Jim...
2022-10-2625 min
The History Connection PodcastUnsung Heroes 3: Shaka ZuluThis episode will highlight the strong will and powerful rise of Shaka Zulu, the man who really transformed the whole Zulu empire in South Africa during the 19th century. The story is fascinating as his whole story came about as a result of an illicit affair. Later, rejected by his father, he had to leave with his mother to go back to her native village for safety. He later became a strong warrior that changed the Zulu nation forever. I really enjoyed studying for this episode and I hope that this will be really interesting for you as well.
2022-10-1927 min
The History Connection PodcastThe Russian RevolutionIn this episode, you are going to learn about the Russian Revolution of 1917. The chain of events in this episode of history not only led to the creation of the Soviet Union, but it also created the first communist state in the world at the time. the rise of communism as a political belief started to gain more traction as the ideas regarding communism as a political ideology. This episode goes in depth on the situation of Imperial Russia before the revolution, the 1905 Revolution and the 1917 Revolution which eventually led to the creation of the Soviet Union with Lenin...
2022-10-1649 min
The History Connection PodcastThe Russian RevolutionIn this episode, you are going to learn about the Russian Revolution of 1917. The chain of events in this episode of history not only led to the creation of the Soviet Union, but it also created the first communist state in the world at the time. the rise of communism as a political belief started to gain more traction as the ideas regarding communism as a political ideology. This episode goes in depth on the situation of Imperial Russia before the revolution, the 1905 Revolution and the 1917 Revolution which eventually led to the creation of the Soviet Union with Lenin...
2022-10-1649 min
The History Connection PodcastUnsung Heroes 2: GeronimoThis unsung heroes episode delves intro the story of Geronimo, a great American who defied the American push to take his land in the 1850s-80s. His life started to become well known in his strong defiance that he put up against the American and Mexican Military that led to him becoming a newspaper sensation. The incredible resistance that he put up led to him being pursued by 1/4 of the U.S. standing army at the time and eventually his desire just to be back on his native lands did get granted, but only 4 years after his death. The...
2022-10-1221 min
The History Connection PodcastUnsung Heroes 2: GeronimoThis unsung heroes episode delves intro the story of Geronimo, a great American who defied the American push to take his land in the 1850s-80s. His life started to become well known in his strong defiance that he put up against the American and Mexican Military that led to him becoming a newspaper sensation. The incredible resistance that he put up led to him being pursued by 1/4 of the U.S. standing army at the time and eventually his desire just to be back on his native lands did get granted, but only 4 years after his death. The...
2022-10-1221 min
The History Connection PodcastUnsung Heroes 1 : Joseph WarrenJoseph Warren was a doctor and a revolutionary who was known as the "Founding Grandfather of the U.S. Unfortunately, he didn't live long enough to see the U.S. be formed, but with what he did, if he had lived on, most are certain that he would have been a very powerful figure in the forming of the country. From his humble beginnings he rose to prominence during the era when taxes were being passed on the colonials, forcing him to respond with a series of articles in the Boston Gazette. He then Became a part of the...
2022-10-0521 min
The History Connection PodcastUnsung Heroes 1 : Joseph WarrenJoseph Warren was a doctor and a revolutionary who was known as the "Founding Grandfather of the U.S. Unfortunately, he didn't live long enough to see the U.S. be formed, but with what he did, if he had lived on, most are certain that he would have been a very powerful figure in the forming of the country. From his humble beginnings he rose to prominence during the era when taxes were being passed on the colonials, forcing him to respond with a series of articles in the Boston Gazette. He then Became a part of the...
2022-10-0521 min
The History Connection PodcastIreland: Easter Rising 1916 to IndependenceThis Episode being part 2 of our Ireland series will discuss the remainder of the Irish Major players in the Easter Rising 1916. You will learn about the Easter Rising and its goals. You will also be able to make the decision for yourself if the rebellion was a failure or if it was a paved pathway for future generations to get inspired for the ideologies surrounding Irish Independence. Furthermore what will be discussed are the issues surrounding the Anglo-Irish war, the Irish Civil War, and the implications of the Republic of Ireland was formed. This subject is one of the...
2022-10-021h 05
The History Connection PodcastIreland: Easter Rising 1916 to IndependenceThis Episode being part 2 of our Ireland series will discuss the remainder of the Irish Major players in the Easter Rising 1916. You will learn about the Easter Rising and its goals. You will also be able to make the decision for yourself if the rebellion was a failure or if it was a paved pathway for future generations to get inspired for the ideologies surrounding Irish Independence. Furthermore what will be discussed are the issues surrounding the Anglo-Irish war, the Irish Civil War, and the implications of the Republic of Ireland was formed. This subject is one of the...
2022-10-021h 05
The History Connection PodcastIreland: The Road To 1916In this episode, we discuss one of my favorite new nations to learn about: Ireland. We go over a comprehensive history that spans over 1200 years that essentially leads to the Easter Rising in 1916 and later the road to Irish Independence in 1923. You will learn about the tension between the Irish Catholics and Protestant Ascendancy. You will also have a greater understanding about how events like the Glorious Revolution, Battle of the Boyne, The Irish Potato Famine and World War I. The question that will be encompassing the thoughts for these next few episodes is: What are the culminating events...
2022-09-181h 14
The History Connection PodcastIreland: The Road To 1916In this episode, we discuss one of my favorite new nations to learn about: Ireland. We go over a comprehensive history that spans over 1200 years that essentially leads to the Easter Rising in 1916 and later the road to Irish Independence in 1923. You will learn about the tension between the Irish Catholics and Protestant Ascendancy. You will also have a greater understanding about how events like the Glorious Revolution, Battle of the Boyne, The Irish Potato Famine and World War I. The question that will be encompassing the thoughts for these next few episodes is: What are the culminating events...
2022-09-181h 14
The History Connection PodcastNapoleon Bonaparte - Peak To DemiseIn the final episode of our three part series, we will discuss Napoleon Bonaparte, one of the most prominent figures in history. Whether you know him by the actions he did or not, just by the name, there is a reputation that most people can agree is connected to it. The encompassing idea discussed in this first month of episodes will be: What makes a person a national citizen of the country that they are living in. This episode starts first and foremost off with a recap of all the activities Bonaparte did from his coronation as he becomes...
2022-08-0551 min
The History Connection PodcastNapoleon Bonaparte - Peak To DemiseIn the final episode of our three part series, we will discuss Napoleon Bonaparte, one of the most prominent figures in history. Whether you know him by the actions he did or not, just by the name, there is a reputation that most people can agree is connected to it. The encompassing idea discussed in this first month of episodes will be: What makes a person a national citizen of the country that they are living in. This episode starts first and foremost off with a recap of all the activities Bonaparte did from his coronation as he becomes...
2022-08-0551 min
The History Connection PodcastNapoleon Bonaparte - Early Prominence To Imperial CoronationIn this second episode of our three part series, we will discuss Napoleon Bonaparte, one of the most prominent figures in history. Whether you know him by the actions he did or not, just by the name, there is a reputation that most people can agree is connected to it. The encompassing idea discussed in this first month of episodes will be: What makes a person a national citizen of the country that they are living in. This episode starts first and foremost off with a guest, Gabriel Musangu, my brother as he actually is the one who taught...
2022-07-221h 23
The History Connection PodcastNapoleon Bonaparte - Early Prominence To Imperial CoronationIn this second episode of our three part series, we will discuss Napoleon Bonaparte, one of the most prominent figures in history. Whether you know him by the actions he did or not, just by the name, there is a reputation that most people can agree is connected to it. The encompassing idea discussed in this first month of episodes will be: What makes a person a national citizen of the country that they are living in. This episode starts first and foremost off with a guest, Gabriel Musangu, my brother as he actually is the one who taught...
2022-07-221h 23The History Connection PodcastNapoleon Bonaparte - Early Life To Early ProminenceIn this inaugural episode, the first of a three part series, we will discuss Napoleon Bonaparte, one of the most prominent figures in history. Whether you know him by the actions he did or not, just by the name, there is a reputation that most people can agree is connected to it. The encompassing idea discussed in this first month of episodes will be: What makes a person a national citizen of the country that they are living in. The episode also delves into the details of Napoleon's early life in Corsica, moving into his years at the his...
2022-07-0840 min
The History Connection Podcast001: Napoleon Bonaparte - Early Life To Early ProminenceIn this inaugural episode, the first of a two part series, we will discuss Napoleon Bonaparte, one of the most prominent figures in history. Whether you know him by the actions he did or not, just by the name, there is a reputation that most people can agree is connected to it. The encompassing idea discussed in this first month of episodes will be: What makes a person a national citizen of the country that they are living in. The episode also delves into the details of Napoleon's early life in Corsica, moving into his years at the his...
2022-07-0840 min
The History Connection PodcastTrailerThis is the trailer for the new podcast which is set to be released in early July.Music:Cinematic Epic Music | Story by Alex-Productions | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx0_M61F81Nfb-BRXE-SeVAMusic promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
2022-06-2004 minThe History Connection PodcastTrailerThis is the trailer for the new podcast which is set to be released in early July.Music:Cinematic Epic Music | Story by Alex-Productions | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx0_M61F81Nfb-BRXE-SeVAMusic promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
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