Episodes

Jun 30

Frauncis Tavern tickets CLICK HERE Patreon: Patreon.com/revolution Merch: Cottonbureau.com/mikeduncan

Jun 13

The End. Patreon: patreon.com/mikeduncan Get All Your Martian Revolution Merch: cottonbureau.com/mikeduncan

Jun 3

You all knew this was coming Merch: cottonbureau.com/mikeduncan Patreon: patreon.com/revolutions

May 26

Come and get us. Merch: cottonbureau.com/mikeduncan Patreon: patreon.com/revolutions

May 20

In January 2252 Omnicorp returned to Mars. And they were not messing around. Merch: cottonbureau.com/mikeduncan Patreon: patreon.com/revolutions

May 12

It was quite a disaster

May 5

No True Martian Patreon: patreon.com/revolutions Merch: cottonbureau.com/mikeduncan

Apr 21

Earth or Death Patreon: patreon.com/revolutions Merch: cottonbureau.com/mikeduncan NYC Live Reading Eventbrite Link

Apr 14

It's not as ominous as it sounds. Patreon: patreon.com/revolutions Merch: cottonbureau.com/mikeduncan

Apr 7

Mars was about to become a thing of the people. If they can even be considered people. Patreon: patreon.com/revolutions Merch: cottonbureau.com/mikeduncan

Mar 31

Enter Booth Gonzalez Patreon: patreon.com/revolutions Merch: cottonbureau.com/mikeduncan

Mar 24

Or is it the Independence Weeks? Patreon: patreon.com/revolutions Merch: cottonbureau.com/mikeduncan

Mar 16

It's a faaaaaaaaaake Patreon: patreon.com/revolutions Merch: cottonbureau.com/mikeduncan

Mar 10

Operations: Parallel. Objectives: Perpendicular Patreon: patreon.com/revolutions Merch: cottonbureau.com/mikeduncan Sponsor: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code REVOLUTIONS at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: http://incogni.com/revolutions

Feb 24

Mars was finally for the Martians. Basically. Patreon: patreon.com/revolutions Merch: cottonbureau.com/mikeduncan

Feb 17

Isn't it great when everyone is in agreement? Patreon: patreon.com/revolutions Merch: cottonbureau.com/mikeduncan

Feb 10

When both kids take their balls and go home. Patreon: patreon.com/revolutions Merch: cottonbureau.com/mikeduncan

Feb 3

It was a week where decades happen. Patreon: patreon.com/revolutions Merch: cottonbureau.com/mikeduncan

Jan 27

After the Three Days of Red, the Martians made some new friends. Patreon: patreon.com/revolutions Merch: cottonbureau.com/mikeduncan

Jan 20

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Jan 13

Who is dependent on whom? Pateon: patreon.com/revolutions Merch: cottonbureau.com/mikeduncan

Dec 23, 2024

When you have to make a change, it's important to wait too long... Pateon: patreon.com/revolutions Merch: cottonbureau.com/mikeduncan

Dec 16, 2024

If people rise up, they must be put down... Pateon: patreon.com/revolutions Merch: cottonbureau.com/mikeduncan

Dec 9, 2024

Why make things better when you can make things worse? Pateon: patreon.com/revolutions Merch: cottonbureau.com/mikeduncan

Dec 2, 2024

Sometimes you just gotta throw something Pateon: patreon.com/revolutions Merch: cottonbureau.com/mikeduncan

Nov 25, 2024

After becoming CEO of Omnicorps, Timothy Werner rolled out the New Protocols. It did not go well.

Nov 11, 2024

Mars wanted a voice. Then they learned no one was listening.

Nov 4, 2024

It's springtime for the Martian people Patreon: patreon.com/revolutions Merch Store: cottonbureau.com/mikeduncan

Oct 28, 2024

What do you want to do? Live forever?

Oct 21, 2024

Sometimes you have to look to heaven for salvation.

Oct 21, 2024

A revolution on Mars??? A revolution on Mars!

Dec 25, 2022

If you wanna drop a tip on your way out the door, Click Here To Donate . See you on the other side my friends.

Dec 19, 2022

The revolution has revolved.

Dec 12, 2022

Not necessarily the same as the old boss...

Dec 5, 2022

Somebody is getting eaten. Just depends who.

Nov 22, 2022

Surfs up, it's a radical wave.

Nov 12, 2022

Nothing lets slip the dogs of war like a Revolution.

Oct 26, 2022

The enemy of my enemy was my friend. Upcoming live events! Oct. 26 Boston @ The Wilbur Oct. 27 Washington DC @ Lisner Auditorium Oct. 29 Newark NJ @ New Jersey Performing Arts Center

Oct 19, 2022

Every victory implies a defeat. Every defeat implies a victory. Upcoming live events! Oct. 26 Boston @ The Wilbur Oct. 27 Washington DC @ Lisner Auditorium Oct. 29 Newark NJ @ New Jersey Performing Arts Center

Oct 12, 2022

[insert obligatory joke about being triggered] Upcoming live events! Oct. 26 Boston @ The Wilbur Oct. 27 Washington DC @ Lisner Auditorium Oct. 29 Newark NJ @ New Jersey Performing Arts Center

Oct 3, 2022

Happy families are all alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way... For tickets to the October dates: Oct. 3 Austin TX @ Paramount Theater Oct. 4 San Francisco @ Palace of Fine Arts Oct. 5 Seattle @ Town Hall Oct. 26 Boston @ The Wilbur Oct. 27 Washington DC @ Lisner Auditorium Oct. 29 Newark NJ @ New Jersey Performing Arts Center

Sep 19, 2022

Probably wouldn't be a revolution if everything just kept on being cool and stable. For tickets to the October dates: Oct. 3 Austin TX @ Paramount Theater Oct. 4 San Francisco @ Palace of Fine Arts Oct. 5 Seattle @ Town Hall Oct. 25 Chicago @ Vic Theate r Oct. 26 Boston @ The Wilbur Oct. 27 Washington DC @ Lisner Auditorium Oct. 29 Newark NJ @ New Jersey Performing Arts Center

Sep 13, 2022

For tickets to the October dates: Oct. 3 Austin TX @ Paramount Theater Oct. 4 San Francisco @ Palace of Fine Arts Oct. 5 Seattle @ Town Hall Oct. 25 Chicago @ Vic Theate r Oct. 26 Boston @ The Wilbur Oct. 27 Washington DC @ Lisner Auditorium Oct. 29 Newark NJ @ New Jersey Performing Arts Center

Sep 5, 2022

The word revolution means coming full circle, so it seems like the best way to begin the end. Tour dates and links: Sept. 6 Madison -- Mystery to Me Sept. 7 Chicago -- Seminary Co-Op Sept. 8 Portland -- Powell's Books Sept. 9 Seattle -- Elliott Bay Book Company Sept. 12 Boulder -- Boulder Book Store Sept. 13 Denver -- Tattered Cover (Aspen Grove) Sept. 14 Dallas -- Interrobang Books Sept. 15 Austin -- Bookpeople Sept. 16 Houston -- Brazos Books Sept. 19 New Orleans -- Garden District Book Shop Sept. 20 Atlanta -- Carter Center w/ A Capella Books Sept. 21 Chapel Hill -- Flyleaf Books Sept. 22 Raleigh -- Quail Ridge Books Sept. 24 Winston-Salem -- Bookmarks Book Festival

Sep 2, 2022

Please enjoy this chapter about Lafayette's tour of America on the eve of my own tour of America. Tour dates and links: Sept. 6 Madison -- Mystery to Me Sept. 7 Chicago -- Seminary Co-Op Sept. 8 Portland -- Powell's Books Sept. 9 Seattle -- Elliott Bay Book Company Sept. 12 Boulder -- Boulder Book Store Sept. 13 Denver -- Tattered Cover (Aspen Grove) Sept. 14 Dallas -- Interrobang Books Sept. 15 Austin -- Bookpeople Sept. 16 Houston -- Brazos Books Sept. 19 New Orleans -- Garden District Book Shop Sept. 20 Atlanta -- Carter Center w/ A Capella Books Sept. 21 Chapel Hill -- Flyleaf Books Sept. 22 Raleigh -- Quail Ridge Books Sept. 24 Winston-Salem -- Bookmarks Book Festival

Jul 28, 2022

Please enjoy this one-man table read of the pilot script I've been writing for a proposed TV series based on Hero of Two Worlds. ---- For all the details on the paperback tour in September click here: bit.ly/mikeduncantour For tickets to the October dates: Oct. 3 Austin TX @ Paramount Theater Oct. 4 San Francisco @ Palace of Fine Arts Oct. 5 Seattle @ Town Hall Oct. 25 Chicago @ Vic Theate r Oct. 26 Boston @ The Wilbur Oct. 27 Washington DC @ Lisner Auditorium Oct. 29 Newark NJ @ New Jersey Performing Arts Center

Jul 21, 2022

Oct. 3 Austin TX @ Paramount Theater Oct. 4 San Francisco @ Palace of Fine Arts Oct. 5 Seattle @ Town Hall --- Oct. 25 Chicago @ Vic Theate r Oct. 26 Boston @ The Wilbur Oct. 27 Washington DC @ Lisner Auditorium Oct. 29 Newark NJ @ New Jersey Performing Arts Center

Jul 4, 2022

For all the details on the paperback tour click here: bit.ly/mikeduncantour More info on the October speaking performances as soon as we have firm dates/times/tickets.

Jul 4, 2022

See you on the other side.

Jun 27, 2022

So dizzy. So much success.

Jun 18, 2022

To be in power, or not to be in power, that is the question...

Jun 10, 2022

After one hundred episodes, you might agree!

Jun 1, 2022

It's a faaaaaaaaaaaaaaake.

May 24, 2022

Forward in the USSR

May 17, 2022

There's no business like show business.

May 11, 2022

You know we're covering an upbeat period of history when the title of the episode is "Starving To Death"

Apr 25, 2022

Tbh, it's bit like one of those "circle five differences in these two pictures that otherwise seem identical" games.

Apr 18, 2022

When the old policies aren't working...try new policies!

Apr 11, 2022

Poetically, or ominously, coinciding with the 50th Anniversary of the Paris Commune...

Apr 4, 2022

[Insert Spider-Man meme here]

Mar 28, 2022

So close yet so far away.

Mar 15, 2022

Why stop fighting when you can keep fighting?

Mar 7, 2022

Spoiler Alert in the title.

Feb 28, 2022

To Moscow!

Feb 21, 2022

Nestor Makhno thy time has come. Sponsors DrinkTrade.com/revolutions Ritual.com/revolutions

Feb 14, 2022

All power to the Soviets!* *The Communist Party --------------------- APRIL 30, 2022: Live Performance at Coletivo in Milwaukee.

Feb 8, 2022

There *was* a revolution in Germany. But it wasn't like the revolution in Russia. Sponsors: Harrys.com/revolutions BetterHelp.com/revolutions

Jan 31, 2022

The end of WWI was a pretty big deal all things considered. Sponsors: Audible.com/revolutions DrinkTrade.com/revolutions GreenChef.com/revolutions130

Jan 24, 2022

But is it though? sponsor: ritual.com/REVOLUTIONS

Jan 17, 2022

Time to tie up some loose ends.

Jan 10, 2022

Hey it was worth a shot. Well, actually, probably not. Register for digital book talk with me and Jonathan Katz on his new book: Gangsters of Capitalism Jan 18 w/ Politics and Prose.

Dec 20, 2021

Time to play the wild card.

Dec 13, 2021

Time to head into the final lap...

Dec 6, 2021

What's better than war and peace? Neither war nor peace!

Nov 29, 2021

Dance dance revolution.

Nov 23, 2021

Can anyone guess which one Lenin and the Bolsheviks will choose?

Nov 15, 2021

The Bolsheviks caught the car. Now they had to figure out what to do with it.

Nov 9, 2021

We made it.

Nov 2, 2021

Wherein we keep moving toward the October Revolution by progressing halfway to halfway to halfway to halfway... Link: Event w/ Dr. Faith Hillis for her book Utopia's Discontents .

Oct 18, 2021

Comrade Lenin says don't look a gift horse in the mouth. Link to details on the talk/signing in Pasadena !

Oct 10, 2021

Links to tour details... Minneapolis Oct 11: Magers and Quinn Naperville Oct 12: Anderson's Bookshop Madison/Verona Oct 13: Kismet Books Milwaukee Oct 14: Boswells Book Company Pasadena Oct 27: Vromans Bookstore

Oct 6, 2021

Links to details... Main page (scroll down): Minneapolis: Magers and Quinn Chicago: Anderson's Bookshop Madison: Kismet Books Milwaukee: Boswells Book Company

Oct 4, 2021

Not a political plot. A sitcom plot.

Sep 27, 2021

When you come at the king, best not miss.

Sep 6, 2021

Don't put all your eggs in one basket, folks.

Sep 1, 2021

April 1917 reminds us sometimes foreign affairs DO matter in domestic politics. --- The H2W related podcast appearances I mentioned: Based on a True Story with Dan LeFebvre. Great chat about Lafayette in film and TV. KPFA's Letters and Politics with Mitch Jeserich. This one is a video! Tides of History with Patrick Wyman. More of me and Patrick being me and Patrick. So good, informative, and fun. My History Can Beat Up Your Politics One of the O.G. podcasts. Since 2006!

Aug 23, 2021

Wherein the Bolsheviks call for an Uber. The New Yorker Article by Adam Gopnick The New Republic Article by David Klion (Hi David!) CBS This Morning Segment Look ma I'm on the tee-vee.

Aug 16, 2021

The February Revolution succeeded! Everything is great now! Get tix for Hero of Two Worlds Events! Aug 20 Politics and Prose with Jamelle Bouie Aug 23 Midtown Scholar with Ben Rhodes Aug 24 The Strand with Alexis Coe Aug 31 Harvard Bookstore with Patrick Wyman.

Aug 9, 2021

The Duma is about to get a new roommate: The Petrograd Soviet Sign up fast for Hero of Two Worlds Events! Aug 20 Politics and Prose with Jamelle Bouie Aug 23 Midtown Scholar with Ben Rhodes Aug 24 The Strand with Alexis Coe Aug 31 Harvard Bookstore with Patrick Wyman.

Aug 2, 2021

Good riddance to Dear Nicky. Sign up fast for Hero of Two Worlds Events! Aug 20 Politics and Prose with Jamelle Bouie Aug 23 Midtown Scholar with Ben Rhodes Aug 24 The Strand with Alexis Coe Aug 31 Harvard Bookstore with Patrick Wyman.

Jul 26, 2021

The February Revolution began on International Women's Day Meanwhile...Lafayette Events! Aug 20 Politics and Prose with Jamelle Bouie Aug 23 Midtown Scholar with Ben Rhodes Aug 24 The Strand with Alexis Coe Aug 31 Harvard Bookstore with Patrick Wyman.

Jul 19, 2021

Really should have called this episode The Verge. Come hang out with Patrick Wyman and Me on July 22 to celbrate the launch of his book The Verge! Pre-Order Hero of Two Worlds!

Jul 12, 2021

Why get off the road to ruin when you can just stay on it? Pre-order Hero of Two Worlds!

Jul 4, 2021

You make the call. Pre-order Hero of Two Worlds! Sponsor: harrys.com/revolutions

Jun 28, 2021

Inflation and scarcity are not exactly solid foundations to base the stability of a regime. Link: The Hero of Two Worlds bookshop map Tell us where you pre-ordered the book!

Jun 14, 2021

Ok, maybe it wasn't a great war, but it *was* a great offensive. Link: Bookstore Map (scroll down) Sponsor: audible.com/revolutions

Jun 11, 2021

Lafayette comes to America! Enjoy! A link to pre-order the book! A link to the map to tell us where you pre-ordered the book! Scroll down it's at the bottom. Thanks!

Jun 6, 2021

When it started, everyone thought it was gonna be a regular war. But it turned out to be a *great* war. Sponsor: Harrys.com/revolutions

May 31, 2021

Wherein we finally talk about the Second International just so we can watch it die. Sponsor: Pre-Order Hero of Two Worlds!

May 24, 2021

War will cause another revolution? No! War will prevent another revolution. Sponsor: keeps.com/revolutions

May 17, 2021

Confused by how events Balkans could spark a world war? Good news, you're not alone. All the Great Powers of Europe are right there with you. Sponsor: audible.com/revolutions

May 10, 2021

You already know a lot actually! sponsor: harrys.com/revolutions

Apr 19, 2021

Au revoir Paris.

Apr 12, 2021

A rapist protected by powerful friends? Who has ever heard of such a thing? Sponsor: audible.com/revolutions

Apr 5, 2021

Why be an illiterate Siberian peasant when you can be a sought after curiosity in St. Petersburg. sponsor: awaytravel.com/revolutions

Mar 29, 2021

Wherein the gods hate me, but they hated Alexei Romanov even more... Sponsor: HelloFresh/Revolutions12

Mar 22, 2021

Stolypin's reforms died. Then Stolypin died.

Mar 15, 2021

After re-writing election laws to ensure a Duma he could work with, Prime Minister Stolypin finally had a Duma he could work with. Sponsor: harrys.com/revolution .

Mar 8, 2021

Why have two revolutions when you can have one big long revolution? sponsor: audible.com/revolutions

Feb 28, 2021

Unity Congress more like DISunity Congress, amirite? sponsor: audible.com/revolutions.

Feb 21, 2021

Who expropriates the expropriators? sponsor: harrys.com/revolutions

Jan 24, 2021

Wherein we ask the ask the eternal question: Was it really a coup? Sponsor: HelloFresh

Jan 18, 2021

To celebrate his new reform program, Prime Minster Stolypin handed out commemorative neckties. Sponsor: harrys.com/revolutions

Jan 11, 2021

They didn't get dubbed "The Duma of National Anger" because they were quiescent and complacent. Sponsor: audible.com/revolutions

Jan 3, 2021

Last time on the Revolutions Podcast...

Dec 25, 2020

Wherein I explain what the heck happened to me.

Apr 5, 2020

Maybe if Nicholas hadn't been so set on rejecting the verdict of 1905, there wouldn't be a Part II to look forward to.

Mar 29, 2020

The Days of Freedom could be numbered in days.

Mar 22, 2020

That time everyone stayed home from work. Sponsor: audible.com/revolutions .

Mar 15, 2020

When you think you're out in the front of the pack, but really you're being lapped. Sponsor: Harrys.com/revolutions

Mar 9, 2020

When you pray for a miracle and all God sends is a metaphor. Voyage of the Damned Video Battle of Tsushima Video

Mar 2, 2020

Bloody Sunday triggered the largest popular protests the Russian Empire had ever seen. sponsor: away.com/revolutions20

Feb 24, 2020

When people are crying out for help, maybe don't murder them in the streets. Sponsor: audible.com/revolutions

Feb 17, 2020

The Russian Revolution of 1905 actually began in 1904. Sponsor: harrys.com/revolutions

Feb 10, 2020

What happens when you think victory will be easy, defeat will be catastrophic...and then you start to lose?

Feb 3, 2020

When you can't decide whether to cultivate the revolutionary potential of the peasants or assassinate government officials, the SRs say: why not both?

Jan 27, 2020

When you have a majority, flaunt it.

Jan 20, 2020

To build a fire one first needs a spark.

Jan 19, 2020

Is the end nigh? Not really. But it will be soon!

Dec 23, 2019

As factional disputes arose, radical Russians attempt to forge larger alliances. sponsor: casper.com/revolutions

Dec 16, 2019

In the 1890s Russia expanded its influence in the far east, which put them on a collision course with Japan. Sponsor: Harrys.com/revolutions

Dec 9, 2019

Someone was having senseless dreams alright.

Dec 2, 2019

Relationship Status: Lenin, Plekhanov, and Martov are all on the same side. This won't always be the case. Sponsor: casper.com/revolutions

Nov 25, 2019

Why propagandize when you can agitate? Sponsor: harrys.com/revolutions

Nov 18, 2019

The great Marxist meet cute. Sponsor: audible.com/revolutions

Nov 10, 2019

Narodism didn't die after 1881. It just went into hibernation. sponsor: awaytravel.com/revolutions20

Nov 4, 2019

If it's not radical and it's not reactionary, it must be liberal. sponsor: harrys.com/revolutions.

Oct 21, 2019

When Nicky met Alix... Link to the Pax Britannica Interview Link to the Eastern Border Interview Sponsor: audible.com/revolutuions

Oct 14, 2019

If your nascent bourgeoisie isn't big enough or rich enough to industrialize your Empire, just call Sergei Witte. He'll know what to do.

Oct 7, 2019

Everyone know Marxism isn't applicable to Russia. What my theory presupposes is...what if it did? sponsor: harrys.com/revolutions

Sep 30, 2019

Time to start mixing the baking soda and vinegar.

Sep 23, 2019

Kids today have no respect. Sponsor: casper.com/revolutions

Sep 16, 2019

After the disaster of the Crimean War, it was time for an era of Great Reform. Sponsor: audible.com/revolutions

Sep 9, 2019

Really missed a chance to call this episode "The Three Pillars of Russian Absolutism. Come hang out with us at soundeducation.fm

Aug 26, 2019

In December 1825, the Decembrists became the Decembrists. Sponsor: casper.com

Aug 19, 2019

This week, it's nothing less than The Divine Savior vs. The Antichrist

Aug 5, 2019

Peter the Great and Catherine the Great made the Russian Empire great.

Jul 28, 2019

Two Romes have fallen. The third stands. And there will be no fourth. No one shall replace your Christian Tsardom!

Jul 7, 2019

In 1872, the First International fractured into rival camps led by Marx and Bakunin.

Jul 3, 2019

An earlier version of this episode had terrible metronome clicking. The file has been replaced, but if you're podcast app won't download the corrected version use this one instead.

Jul 1, 2019

Wherein we revisit the Paris Commune.

Jun 24, 2019

All Mikhail Bakunin wanted was a world without bosses. Sponsor: audible.com/revolutions

Jun 17, 2019

Mikhail Bakunin circumnavigated the globe and came back convinced that coercive authority was the pits. Direct Link: 10.5- The Adventures of Mikhail Bakunin Sponsor: casper.com/revolutions

Jun 10, 2019

The history of all hitherto existing society is the history of class struggles? Come see us: Intelligent Speech Conference

Jun 3, 2019

According to Lenin, Karl Marx was, "the genius who continued and consummated the three main ideological currents of the 19th century, as represented by the three most advanced countries of mankind: classical German philosophy, classical English political economy, and French socialism combined with French revolutionary doctrines in general." Come see us in NY: Intelligent Speech Conference.

May 27, 2019

Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels dreamed of revolution. But what happens when the revolution comes and then goes? Sponsor: audible.com/revolutions Recommendation: The Once and Future King

May 20, 2019

In 1864, a group of working men formed an international association called The International Working Men's Association.

May 13, 2019

A Revolutions Podcast Update. Intelligent Speech Sound Education See ya in a week!

Mar 12, 2019

The winds have now swept Mexico. To what end? I'll be in Copenhagen: CPH:DOX March 26

Mar 4, 2019

It's time to bring the Mexican Revolution to a close Sponsor: audible.com/revolutions

Feb 25, 2019

In 1918 and 1919, it was hard to tell whether the Mexican Revolution was heating up or cooling down. Sponsor: harrys.com/revolutions

Feb 17, 2019

In 1917, Villa said he would fight on until Carranza was swinging from a tree. Sponsor: https://molekule.com/

Feb 11, 2019

In 1917 Mexico got a new constitution. sponsor: audible.com/revolutions .

Feb 4, 2019

In March 1916, the United States invaded Mexico. Again. Dome and Bedlam: Ep. 27 Mike Duncan Unscripted Baseball Content Sponsor Link: away.com/revolutions20

Jan 27, 2019

In November, 1915 Pancho Villa declared death to the gringos. Sponsor link: audible.com/revolutions

Jan 21, 2019

Wherein Pancho Villa is infected with a fatal case of hubris. Sponsor: harrys.com/revolutions

Jan 14, 2019

In October 1914 the Aguascalientes Convention met to decide the future of Mexico. Sponsor: Care/Of

Dec 17, 2018

In the summer of 1914, the armies of Obregón, Villa, and Zapata drove Huerta into exile.

Dec 10, 2018

In April 1914 the United States invaded Mexico. Get 30% off The Storm Before the Storm : Use 30ROME at Checkout Sponsor Link: audible.com/revolutions

Dec 3, 2018

Was Pancho Villa an Avenging Angel, Robin Hood, or King of the Bandits? Yes.

Nov 26, 2018

Let us begin Phase II of the Mexican Revolution... Sponsor: harrys.com/revolutions

Nov 19, 2018

Actually it was more like 13, but who's counting.

Nov 12, 2018

After becoming President, Madero decided to alienate his old friends.

Nov 4, 2018

After being elected President of Mexico, Francisco Madero enjoyed no peace.

Oct 29, 2018

In the summer of 1911, Francisco Madero was not quite President. And that was a bit of a problem. sponsor: audible.com/revolutions

Oct 22, 2018

How Porfirian politics helped destroy the Porfiriato

Oct 16, 2018

Sulla died believing he had saved the Roman Republic. Boy was he ever wrong. Can you do any better? Can You Save The Roman Republic? Check out the book: thestormbeforethestorm.com

Oct 14, 2018

In the spring of 1911, Francisco Madero unleashed the tiger. Let's see if he can control it. Choose Your Own Adventure Game: Can You Save The Republic? Tour Dates! Oct 15 -- Toronto -- Ben McNally's Oct 16 -- NYC -- The Strand Oct 17 -- Nashville -- Parnassus Books Oct 18 -- Atlanta -- The Carter Library (hosted by A Capella Books)

Oct 8, 2018

Francisco Madero had a plan, but it didn't really work. Choose Your Own Adventure Game: Can You Save The Republic? Tour Dates! Oct 15 -- Toronto -- Ben McNally's Oct 16 -- NYC -- The Strand Oct 17 -- Nashville -- Parnassus Books Oct 18 -- Atlanta -- The Carter Library (hosted by A Capella Books) Come! It's fun! Sponsor: Casper.com/revolutions

Sep 24, 2018

Welcome to Morelos. I'd like to introduce you to your host, Emiliano Zapata. Sponsor: HelloFresh.com/revolutions60 Tour Dates! Oct 15 -- Toronto -- Ben McNally's Oct 16 -- NYC -- The Strand Oct 17 -- Nashville -- Parnassus Books Oct 18 -- Atlanta -- The Carter Library (hosted by A Capella Books) Come! It's fun!

Sep 17, 2018

After Porfirio Diaz said he welcomed a democratic opposition, many foolishly took him at his word. Tour Dates! Oct 15 -- Toronto -- Ben McNally's Oct 16 -- NYC -- The Strand Oct 17 -- Nashville -- Parnassus Books Oct 18 -- Atlanta -- The Carter Library (hosted by A Capella Books) Come! It's fun! Sponsor: harrys.com/revolutions

Sep 10, 2018

Just as Mexico was being kicked around by an economic crisis, Porfirio Diaz dropped a political bombshell. Sponsor: casper.com/revolutions

Sep 3, 2018

Porfirio Diaz ruled Mexico for so long they named a whole section of Mexican history after him. Sponsor: harrys.com/revolutions

Aug 27, 2018

In the years after independence, Mexico was a bit unstable. Sponsor: Audible.com/revolutions .

Aug 20, 2018

In 1810, Father Hidalgo let forth the Cry of Dolores.

Aug 12, 2018

Just by way of refresher, since I know everyone took such good notes during episode 5.1 and 5.2 sponsor: Harrys.com/revolutions

Jun 25, 2018

The last week of May 1871 was indeed a very bloody week. Sponsor link: Audible.com/revolutions

Jun 17, 2018

🎶Tonight I'm gonna party like it's the year seventy-nine 🎶

Jun 13, 2018

The Paris Commune was formally inaugurated on March 28, 1871. Unfortunately no one could agree on what that meant.

Jun 4, 2018

On March 18, 1871 the government of Adolphe Thiers attempted to seize control of the National Guard's cannons. It didn't go well. Fundraiser! revolutionspodcastfundraiser.com

May 28, 2018

You know you're rich when you can afford to eat rats. Fundraiser! revolutionspodcastfundraiser.com

May 20, 2018

In September 1870, everyone in Paris prepared for a siege. Some of them also prepared for revolution. Remember: revolutionspodcastfundraiser.com

May 13, 2018

Napoleon III hoped a war with Prussia would save his Empire. Instead it destroyed his Empire. Remember: revolutionspodcastfundraiser.com Hardball Times Article: Shohei Ohtani, The Bambino, and Bullet Joe This Week In Baseball History: Episode 47 - Leon Day Plays Two Ways

May 6, 2018

First as tragedy, then as farce. Fundraiser: revolutionspodcastfundraiser.com Sponsor: casper.com/revolutions

Apr 30, 2018

Phone Lines Now Open! Link: revolutionspodcastfundraiser.com

Apr 30, 2018

Let's figure out what the heck happened in 1848 revolutionspodcastfundraiser.com audible.com/revolutions

Mar 25, 2018

The bitter end of the Revolutions of 1848 arrived in the summer of 1849. Visit Audible! audible.com/revolutions Recs: The Storm Before the Storm (duh) and 30 Greatest Orchestral Workd

Mar 19, 2018

As the walls close in on the Revolutions of 1848, the final loose ends will be ground up by millstones, but still stamp the future with fertile soil to grow new liberty trees.

Mar 11, 2018

Wherein the King of Prussia is offered a dog's collar.

Mar 5, 2018

In Dec 1848, the Austrian Empire got a new Emperor.

Feb 26, 2018

In Dec 1848, Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte was elected president of France.

Feb 19, 2018

In November 1848, the Pope took flight.

Feb 12, 2018

After the Emperor declared war on Hungary, Vienna launched an uprising in October 1848.

Feb 5, 2018

The Frankfurt Parliament is the symbol of the liberal German Revolution of 1848. That's not a compliment.

Jan 31, 2018

In the summer of 1848, the forces of counter-revolution began to get the upper hand in central Europe.

Jan 22, 2018

On March 23, 1848 the Kingdom of Piedmont declared war on Austria.

Jan 14, 2018

In April 1848, the Hungarians won the right to national self-government. But what about the other nations of the Kingdom of Hungary?

Jan 8, 2018

The Austrian Imperial Ministry had a habit of cracking down, but then backing down.

Dec 25, 2017

With German unification on the way, the question became who exactly was going to be unified anyway? Give a Gift Get A Gift: www.hachettebookgroup.com/stormbeforethestorm

Dec 18, 2017

In June 1848, France discovered class conflict. Give a Gift Get A Gift: www.hachettebookgroup.com/stormbeforethestorm Subscribe to Hardcore History Addendum

Dec 4, 2017

The Provisional Government of France wanted a political revolution NOT a social revolution. Direct Link: Give a Gift Get A Gift: www.hachettebookgroup.com/stormbeforethestorm Tour! 12/4/17 LOS ANGELES, CA Barnes & Noble -- The Grove , 7:00 PM Reading + Signing 12/5/17 SAN FRANCISCO, CA Book Passage , 6:00 PM Reading + Signing 12/6/17 PORTLAND, OR Powell's Books , 7:30 PM Back where it all began 12/7/17 SEATTLE, WA Elliott Bay Book Company , 7:00 PM Reading + Signing

Nov 26, 2017

In March 1848, both Milan and Venice revolted against Austrian rule. Order the Storm Before The Storm: http://thestormbeforethestorm.com West Coast Tour: http://thestormbeforethestorm.com/tour

Nov 20, 2017

The fall of the July Monarchy set off a chain reaction throughout Germany that climaxed with intense fighting in Berlin.

Nov 15, 2017

On your feet, Magyar, the homeland calls! The time is here, now or never! Shall we be slaves or free? This is the question, choose your answer.

Nov 6, 2017

On March 13, 1848, Metternich fell. We did it! New York Times Bestseller List http://thestormbeforethestorm.com

Oct 30, 2017

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Oct 23, 2017

The Storm Before the Storm is finally here! http://thestormbeforethestorm.com/ Find me on tour: http://thestormbeforethestorm.com/tour/ 10/24/17 BOSTON, MA Harvard Book Store , 7:00 PM Book launch! 10/25/17 NEW YORK, NY Book Culture , 7:00 PM In Conversation with Jared Yates Sexton 10/26/17 BROOKLYN, NY Powerhouse Arena , 7:00 PM Reading + Signing 10/27/17 PHILADELPHIA, PA Barnes & Noble -- Rittenhouse Square , 7:00 PM Reading + Signing 10/28/17 WASHINGTON DC, DC Politics & Prose , 1:00 PM Oh nothing but living out a childhood fantasy 11/4/17 MADISON, WI Wisconsin Book Festival: Wisconsin Historical Society , 10:30 AM Reading + Signing 11/9/17 MILWAUKEE, WI Boswell Books , 7:00 PM Reading + Signing 11/16/17 CHICAGO, IL Barnes & Noble -- Skokie Old Orchard , 7:00 PM Reading + Signing 11/17/17 CHICAGO, IL Seminary Co-Op , 7:00 PM Reading + Signing 12/4/17 LOS ANGELES, CA Barnes & Noble -- The Grove , 7:00 PM Reading + Signing 12/5/17 SAN FRANCISCO, CA Book Passage , 6:00 PM Reading + Signing 12/6/17 PORTLAND, OR Powell's Books , 7:30 PM Back where it all began 12/7/17 SEATTLE, WA Elliott Bay Book Company , Time TBD Reading + Signing

Oct 16, 2017

There is a spectre haunting Europe.... 10/24/17 BOSTON, MA Harvard Book Store , 7:00 PM Book launch! 10/25/17 NEW YORK, NY Book Culture , Time TBD In Conversation w/ Jared Yates Sexton 10/26/17 BROOKLYN, NY Powerhouse Arena , 7:00 PM Reading + Signing 10/27/17 PHILADELPHIA, PA Barnes & Noble Rittenhouse Square , Time TBD Reading + Signing 10/28/17 WASHINGTON DC, DC Politics & Prose , 1:00 PM Oh nothing, just living out a childhood fantasy

Oct 9, 2017

In 1848 there would be no replacing one Bourbon with another. 10/24/17 BOSTON, MA Harvard Book Store , 7:00 PM Book launch! 10/25/17 NEW YORK, NY Book Culture , Time TBD In Conversation w/ Jared Yates Sexton 10/26/17 BROOKLYN, NY Powerhouse Arena , 7:00 PM Reading + Signing 10/27/17 PHILADELPHIA, PA Barnes & Noble Rittenhouse Square , Time TBD Reading + Signing 10/28/17 WASHINGTON DC, DC Politics & Prose , 1:00 PM Oh nothing, just living out a childhood fantasy

Oct 2, 2017

In February 1848 the National Guard had finally had enough of the July Monarchy Book Tour! 10/24/17 BOSTON, MA Harvard Book Store , 7:00 PM Book launch! 10/25/17 NEW YORK, NY Book Culture , Time TBD In Conversation w/ Jared Yates Sexton 10/26/17 BROOKLYN, NY Powerhouse Arena , 7:00 PM Reading + Signing 10/27/17 PHILADELPHIA, PA Barnes & Noble Rittenhouse Square , Time TBD Reading + Signing 10/28/17 WASHINGTON DC, DC Politics & Prose , 2:00 PM Oh nothing, just living out a childhood fantasy

Sep 25, 2017

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Sep 18, 2017

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Sep 4, 2017

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Aug 27, 2017

The mid-1840s were a rotten time. Tides of History Interview History Fangirl Interview Pre-Order The Storm Before the Storm! Amazon Powells Barnes & Noble Indiebound Books-a-Million Indigo

Aug 23, 2017

1000 years of Hungarian history in 38 minutes. Pre-Order The Storm Before the Storm! Amazon Powells Barnes & Noble Indiebound Books-a-Million Indigo

Aug 13, 2017

In the years after the Napoleonic conquest, the dream of Italian liberation and unification took root. Pre-Order The Storm Before the Storm! Amazon Powells Barnes & Noble Indiebound Books-a-Million

Aug 13, 2017

In the years after the Napoleonic conquest, the dream of Italian liberation and unification took root. Pre-Order The Storm Before the Storm! Amazon Powells Barnes & Noble Indiebound Books-a-Million

Aug 7, 2017

It may not be Holy or Roman anymore, but it was still an Empire... Pre-Order The Storm Before the Storm! Amazon Powells Barnes & Noble Indibound Books-a-Million

Jul 31, 2017

The long road to Germany has begun.

Jul 27, 2017

Audio excerpt from The Storm Before the Storm: The Beginning of the End of the Roman Republic by Mike Duncan. Forthcoming Oct. 24, 2017. Pre-order a copy today! Amazon Powells Barnes & Noble Indibound Books-a-Million Or visit us at: revolutionspodcast.com thehistoryofrome.com

Jul 24, 2017

The foundations of the July Monarchy were thin and shallow. Pre-Order The Storm Before the Storm! Amazon Powells Barnes & Noble Indibound Books-a-Million

Jul 17, 2017

In January 1848 Europe was sleeping on a volcano. Pre-Order The Storm Before the Storm! Amazon Powells Barnes & Noble Indibound Books-a-Million

May 29, 2017

In June 1832 a bunch of radical republicans spontaneously broke out in song.

May 22, 2017

In 1820 the Good Cousins staged a revolution in the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies.

May 15, 2017

After the fall of Napoleon, Austrian Foreign Minister Metternich attempted to orchestrate a new conservative order in Europe. Sponsor: Bombfell.com/revolutions.

May 8, 2017

In 1830, the Belgians said we don't want to be a part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands anymore.

Apr 30, 2017

What the heck did the rest of France think about the July Revolution? Sponsor Link: Audible.com/revolutions

Apr 24, 2017

King Charles X should have never signed the Four Ordinances. You know. In hindsight.

Apr 17, 2017

Time to get this piece on the board.

Apr 10, 2017

On Wed July 28, 1830 the people of Paris proved that piles of rubble were the key to urban revolution.

Apr 2, 2017

On Monday July 26, 1830 the Four Ordinances were published. On Tuesday July 27 the July Revolution began.

Mar 26, 2017

In early 1830 King Charles X tried to beat back the liberal opposition. Instead they came back stronger than ever.

Mar 20, 2017

After ascending to the throne in 1824 Charles X wanted to impose his ultra-royalism on France, but his annoying subjects kept resisting.

Mar 13, 2017

After the fall of Napoleon, the Bourbon monarchy was restored.

Feb 13, 2017

In 1830, both Simon Bolivar and Gran Colombia died.

Feb 5, 2017

On Sept 25, 1828 Simón Bolívar went out the window.

Jan 30, 2017

At the end of 1826 Simon Bolivar returned to Colombia to deal with the revolt of Jose Antonio Paez.

Jan 23, 2017

In 1825 Upper Peru became the independent nation of Bolivia.

Jan 16, 2017

Wherein Gen. Sucre wins a very Bolivarian battle.

Dec 12, 2016

Simòn Bolívar and Jose de San Martin met for the first and only time in July 1822

Dec 4, 2016

In 1822, Antonio Jose Sucre and Simon Bolivar liberated Quito and made Gran Colombia whole. Sponsor Link: Harrys Razors

Nov 23, 2016

Title kinda says it all.

Nov 21, 2016

Lord Thomas Cochrane turned out to be the key to Peru.

Nov 14, 2016

José de San Martín gets zonked on opium and marches through the Andes.

Nov 7, 2016

On June 24, 1821 the Battle of Carabobo secured permanent independence for Venezuela. http://revolutionspodcastfundraiser.com/

Oct 31, 2016

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Oct 24, 2016

Do not buy land in Poyais.

Oct 9, 2016

In 1820 a mutiny in Cádiz changed the course of Spanish American history. .

Oct 2, 2016

In July 1819 Bolívar led a legendary march into the mountains to liberate New Granada once and for all.

Sep 19, 2016

In January 1818 Simón Bolívar met José Antonio Páez. The War of Venezuelan Independence would never be the same.

Sep 12, 2016

With an assist from the Republic of Haiti, Simon Bolivar launched a new expedition to Venezuela in 1816.

Sep 5, 2016

Enter José de San Martín and Bernardo O'Higgins.

Aug 29, 2016

The restoration of King Ferdinand VII spelled big trouble for Spanish American Independence.

Aug 22, 2016

In 1814 Simón Bolívar met the Legions of Hell. It wasn't pretty.

Aug 15, 2016

Simón Bolívar left Venezuela in 1812. He came back in 1813.

Aug 7, 2016

Things did not go well for the First Venezuelan Republic.

Jul 25, 2016

in 1810 Simón Bolívar brought Francisco de Miranda home.

Jul 18, 2016

Further unrest plagued Spanish America in 1809 as the situation deteriorated back in Spain.

Jul 11, 2016

In May 1808 Napoleon deposed the Spanish Monarchy.

Jul 3, 2016

1n 1806, two invasions of South America tested the waters of independence. Also, Bolívar swears to liberate his country or die trying.

Jun 26, 2016

Enter Bolívar.

Jun 20, 2016

After the Seven Years War the Spanish American Empire was hit with an array of revolts. Also six degrees of Francisco de Miranda.

Jun 12, 2016

After the Bourbons came to power they reformed the Spanish Empire and along the way created the Viceroyalty of New Granada.

Jun 6, 2016

After Columbus "discovered" America the Spanish built up an empire upon which the sun never set.

Apr 17, 2016

1806-Present. Enjoy.

Apr 11, 2016

After declaring independence, Jean-Jacques Dessalines ordered the extermination of the white French.

Apr 3, 2016

Done at the headquarters of Gonaives, the first day of January 1804, the first year of independence.

Apr 3, 2016

The new nation of Haiti was born on New Years Day 1804.

Mar 28, 2016

In the summer of 1802 the worst Yellow Fever epidemic on record hit Saint-Domingue--making it very difficult to re-impose slavery.

Mar 21, 2016

With the massive expedition he assembled, Bonaparte reckoned it would take three months to retake Saint-Domingue.

Mar 14, 2016

In 1801 Toussaint Louverture annexed Santo Domingo and promulgated a new constitution without permission from France. First Consul Bonaparte was not amused.

Mar 7, 2016

From 1799-1800 Toussaint Louverture and Andre Rigaud fought a civil war for control of Saint-Domingue.

Feb 29, 2016

Toussaint Louverture began to craft an independent foreign policy for Saint-Domingue in 1798.

Feb 22, 2016

In 1797, Touissant used the conservative victory in the elections of Year V to solidify his own position in Saint-Domingue.

Feb 15, 2016

By mid-1796, Toussaint Louverture had no rival on Saint-Domingue. Then Sonthonax came back.

Feb 8, 2016

From the summer of 1794 to the summer of 1795, the future of Saint-Domingue hung in the balance.

Feb 1, 2016

In February 1794, the National Convention not only ratified the emergency emancipation of the slaves, they extended it even further.

Jan 25, 2016

Le Cap burns. White colonial rule ends. The slaves are freed.

Jan 18, 2016

The Second Commission was supposed to implement the Law of April 4 and defeat the slave uprising. This turned out to be harder than they thought.

Jan 11, 2016

With slave revolts and civil war erupting in Saint-Domingue, the Legislative Assembly abolished all racial distinctions on April 4, 1792.

Jan 4, 2016

First the whites revolted. Then the free coloreds revolted. Then the slaves REALLY revolted.

Dec 21, 2015

The Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen sure seemed to imply that men were born free and equal in rights. In fact, it explicitly said so.

Dec 14, 2015

Wherein we find out what everyone thought about everyone else. Direct Link: 4.02- The Web of Tension Sponsor link: http://casper.com/revolutions

Dec 7, 2015

The French colony of Saint-Domingue was the single most lucrative colony in the New World.

Nov 26, 2015

One last look back at the pile of severed heads.

Oct 12, 2015

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Sep 27, 2015

Napoleon conquered Europe. Then he got beat and the Bourbons came back. Twitter: @mikeduncan

Sep 27, 2015

After coming to power in 1799, First Consul Bonaparte achieved many of the Revolution's dreams and healed many of its open wounds. So he declared himself Emperor in 1804.

Sep 21, 2015

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Sep 14, 2015

When the War of the Second Coalition got off to a terrible start for the French, the Triumvirate that had been running the Directory since 1797 was overthrown. Hey look I'm on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikeduncan

Sep 7, 2015

While Bonaparte was off trying to conquer Egypt, the rest of Europe mobilized against France.

Aug 31, 2015

In July 1798 Bonaparte and his healthy, hopeful army arrived in Egypt. In August 1799 Bonaparte ditched his now demoralized, plague-ridden army and sailed for home.

Aug 24, 2015

The Directory manipulated the elections of Year VI to block left-wing candidates. Meanwhile Talleyrand provoked the Americans into war and Bonaparte sailed for Egypt.

Aug 17, 2015

After Fructidor the Directory cracked down on the conservatives. They also created more sister republicans to systematically loot. Sponsor Link: http://lynda.com/revolutions

Aug 9, 2015

After taking a drubbing in the elections Year V, the Directory decided to just annul the results.

Aug 3, 2015

Bonaparte almost gets beat! But then he doesn't. Also don't invade Ireland in December. sponsor link: http://lynda.com/revolutions.

Jul 20, 2015

Control the central position. Move on the rear. Live off the land. Sponsor Link: http://lynda.com/revolutions

Jul 13, 2015

The adventures of everyone's favorite proto-communist. k

Jul 5, 2015

When the Thermidorean Convention introduced the Constitution of Year III, the political Right went a little nuts.

Jun 28, 2015

That's the slogan that rallied the last remnents of the sans culottes to action...right before they got crushed by the Thermidorean Convention.

Jun 22, 2015

The terrible winter of 1794-95 helped France push back all her enemies. Also...Poland!

Jun 14, 2015

After the events of 9 Thermidor, the Revolution began to swing back to the right.

Jun 8, 2015

The events of 9 Thermidor II brought Act I of the French Revolution to a gruesome end.

Jun 8, 2015

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Jun 1, 2015

If the mainspring of popular government in peacetime is virtue, amid revolution it is at once virtue and terror: virtue, without which terror is fatal; terror, without which virtue is impotent.

May 24, 2015

In the spring of 1794. the Revolution devoured a few of her most beloved children. sponsor link: lynda.com/revolutions

May 18, 2015

At the end of 1793, the Committee of Public Safety completed it's consolidation of power.

May 11, 2015

Do not get into a popularity contest with George Washington. spnsor link: lynda.com/revolutions

Apr 27, 2015

Marie Antoinette thought he was behind EVERYTHING sponsor link: lynda.com/revolutions

Apr 20, 2015

In Oct 1793 the French Revolution took a stab at reforming time itself.

Apr 12, 2015

In October 1793 the Reign of Terror got started with the executions of Marie Antoinette and the Girondins.

Apr 5, 2015

In the fall of 1793, the French Republic started to gain traction against its enemies. Setting up the stage for the Reign of Terror. sponsor: lynda.com/revolutions

Mar 29, 2015

In the summer of 1793 a re-organized Committee of Public Safety began to consolidate power.

Mar 23, 2015

In the summer of 1793 the Revolutionaries in Paris were besieged from all sides.

Mar 16, 2015

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Mar 8, 2015

On May 31-June 2, 1793 Paris once again rose in armed insurrection against the national government.

Mar 1, 2015

In the spring of 1793 revolts against Paris started erupting all over France. Sponsor: lynda.com/revolutions

Feb 16, 2015

After the Battle of Valmy the French armies advanced on all fronts.

Feb 8, 2015

King Louis XVI was put on trial by the National Convention and executed Jan 21, 1793.

Feb 1, 2015

The National Convention voted unanimously to abolish the monarchy on Sept 21, 1792. Then they proceeded to go at each others throats. Sponsor: lynda.com/revolutions

Jan 26, 2015

With the Allied armies approaching Paris, the sans-culottes broke into all the prisoners and slaughtered the inmates.

Jan 19, 2015

On Aug 10, 1792 the radical sections of Paris overthrew the monarchy. Store: revolutionspodcastfundraiser.com Sponsor: lynda.com/revolutions

Jan 12, 2015

In April 1792 France declared war on Austria. Store: revolutionspodcastfundraiser.com

Jan 4, 2015

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Dec 21, 2014

The new Legislative Assembly convened in October 1791 and quickly put France on the path to war. Fundraiser Store: http://revolutionspodcastfundraiser.com

Dec 15, 2014

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Dec 15, 2014

As the National Assembly drew to a close, the Triumvirate rose to power. http://revolutionspodcastfundraiser.com

Dec 8, 2014

After the Flight to Varennes, populist agistators in Paris called for an end to the monarchy, leading to a bloody confrontation in July 1791. Coming Dec 14: revolutionspodcastfundraiser.com

Nov 25, 2014

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Nov 24, 2014

In June 1791 the royal family tried to escape from Paris, but they were busted while passing through Verennes. Sponsor link: lynda.com/revolutions

Nov 17, 2014

After the Feast of the Federation, Revolutionary France was outwardly calm, but internally divided.

Nov 10, 2014

In the leadup to the great Fête de la Fédération, the Marquis de Lafayette and a group of liberal nobles began to direct the course of the Revolution.

Nov 3, 2014

After the move to Paris, radical delegates from the National Assembly formed a new political club to help push their agenda.

Oct 27, 2014

In October 1789 some angry houswives changed the course of the French Revolution. Sponsor Link: lynda.com/revolutions

Oct 19, 2014

Enjoy.

Oct 19, 2014

After the Night of August 4th, the National Assembly divided into new political factions.

Oct 13, 2014

After a wave of chaos spread across France, the National Assembly abolished feudalism on the night of Aug. 4, 1789.

Oct 6, 2014

On July 14, 1789 a mob of angry Parisians stormed the Bastille.

Sep 29, 2014

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Sep 22, 2014

On Day 2 of the Estates General, the Third Estate went on strike. Sponsor link: Lynda.com/revolutions

Sep 15, 2014

The debate over the coming Estates General awakened the political consciousness of the Third Estate. Also the weather was rotten.

Sep 8, 2014

The king's attempt to break the Parments in the summer of 1788 was was met by widespread resistence.

Aug 31, 2014

Aug 25, 2014

Round and round and round it goes...

Aug 17, 2014

King Louis called the Assembly of Notables in early 1787 to approve a major fincancial reform package. But intead of rubber stamping the initiatives, the Notables scrutinized every detail.

Aug 10, 2014

Just as the financial situation was about to explode the monarchy was hit by a public relations nightmare.

Aug 3, 2014

As power passed from Louis XV to Louis XVI, royal ministers attempted to implement reforms, but were thewarted at every turn.

Jul 20, 2014

The Ancien Regime was a mess in desperate need of reform.

Jul 14, 2014

The population of pre-Revolutionary France was divided into Three Estates: the Church, the Nobility and Everyone Else.

Jul 14, 2014

Tours. Episode Numbering. Money. Parlez-vous français?

May 25, 2014

Hang them on the wall of every classroom.

May 25, 2014

The ratification of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights marks the end of the Revolutionary Era.

May 18, 2014

Between the end of the War of Independence and the Constitutional Convention the new United States was plagued by problems. The Articles of Confederation were not up to solving them.

May 12, 2014

As the newly independent United States trasitioned from war to peace, it was tripped up by the ineffective Articles of Confederation.

May 4, 2014

Lord Cornwallis was trapped in Yorktown in October 1781. His surrender ended the American War of Independence.

Apr 27, 2014

Despite the thrashing he gave Horatio Gates at the Battle of Camden, Lord Cornwallis found the Carolinas slipping out of his grasp.

Apr 22, 2014

The Episode That Wouldn't Die.

Apr 13, 2014

After Saratoga the French joined the war, the British changed strategies and Washington's army spent a miserable winter at Valley Forge.

Mar 30, 2014

Gentleman Johnny's Party Train ran into some trouble in 1777.

Mar 24, 2014

With the revolution on the line, George Washginton led his army to victory at Trenton. Unfortunately he would be unable to stop the British from taking Philadelphia in 1777.

Mar 16, 2014

When in the course of human events...

Mar 16, 2014

The American colonies declared independence in July 1776. Then their armies got chased around New York.

Mar 9, 2014

After the skirmishes at Lexington and Concord, war between Britain and the colonies broke out. George Washington was appointed commander-in-chief and laid siege to Boston.

Mar 3, 2014

The Boston Tea Party led Parliament to pass the Intolerable Acts in 1774. The colonists were really super not amused.

Feb 23, 2014

After the failure of the Stamp Act, Parliament passed a new series of taxes known as the Townshend Acts. The colonists were not amused.

Feb 16, 2014

After the French and Indian War, the British Ministry started levying new taxes on the colonies. The colonists were not amused.

Feb 10, 2014

A brief tour of the Thirteen Colonies.

Jan 12, 2014

The English Monarchy was restored in 1660.

Jan 12, 2014

After serving in Parliament and the courts of both Charles I and Charles II, Edward Hyde wrote a massively influential history of the English Civil Wars.

Jan 6, 2014

Oliver Cromwell died on September 3, 1658. His son and heir Richard was iunable to hold the Protectorate together.

Dec 25, 2013

After the Puritans came to power they tried to abolish Christmas. Seriously.

Dec 22, 2013

The dissolution of the First Protectorate Parliament led to the brief and unpopular Rule of the Major Generals. When the Second Protectorate Parliament was finally called they tried to make Oliver Cromwell king.

Dec 16, 2013

The Instrument of Government was the first written constituion in English history.

Dec 9, 2013

In 1653 Oliver Cromwell dissolved the Rump Parliament and then Barebone's Parliament dissolved itself. The Commonwealth was not getting off to a great start.

Dec 2, 2013

God wanted me to tell you that property is theft.

Dec 2, 2013

For someone who was born free John Lilburne sure spent a lot of time in prison

Nov 24, 2013

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Nov 24, 2013

Charles II raised an army of Scots to help him claim the throne, but they were defeated by Oliver Cromwell at Dunbar and Worcester.

Nov 18, 2013

After Pride's Purge, Charles I was executed by the Rump Parliament on January 30, 1649. Then Cromwell invaded Ireland.

Nov 11, 2013

As the New Model Army debated the merits of constitutional democracy, King Charles was scheming to put himself back on the throne.

Nov 4, 2013

After the Battle of Naseby ended the King's chances for military victory, he became the frustrating center of post-war negotiations.

Oct 28, 2013

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Oct 28, 2013

After years of muddling along, Parliament created a more professional army. They finally defeated King Charles at Nasbay in June 1645.

Oct 21, 2013

In late 1643, Parliament sealed a military alliance with the Scots. Their combined force defeated the Royalists at Marston Moor.

Oct 13, 2013

After negotiations with Parliament broke down, King Charles raised his standard in August, 1642. The opening campaigns of the First Civil War tilted in the Royalists favor.

Oct 13, 2013

A brief description of the soldiers who fought in the English Civil Wars.

Oct 7, 2013

The Long Parliament convened in November 1640. Tensions ran high as Parliamentary leaders tried to assert control over the State.

Sep 30, 2013

The Scots revolted after Charles tried to impose the Book of Common Prayer, forcing the King to recall Parliament.

Sep 23, 2013

In the 1630s, King Charles ruled without Parliament. His financial policies and religious innovations annoyed many of his subjects.

Sep 15, 2013

In 1625 Charles Stuart became king of England, Scotland and Ireland. His relationship with Parliament immediately got off on the wrong foot.

Sep 15, 2013

Welcome to Revolutions.