13 episodes
History Harbingers History Harbingers
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- History
Theo and Jaime discuss important historical events, learning about the comical to the absurd, from the brave to the cowardly. Learn something new!
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Satsuma Rebellion
The last of the Samurai in Japan- the warfare they waged, the honor they strived for, and the story that inspired the movie The Last Samurai .
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Genghis Khan's Conquests
Genghis Khan's conquests are some of the most prolific in history- how did he lead them to victory over countless opponents?
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Giuseppe Garibaldi and Italian Unification
The impressive Giuseppe Garibaldi fought in many wars with much success- but what kind of life did he live?
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Cortés' Conquest of Mexico
The first conquest of mainland America by the Spanish forces, under the command of Hernán Cortés- how did he do it with an army only 500 strong?
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The First Opium War
How in the world did Britain's tea obsession get them involved in a war over drugs against China? This episode, we find out.
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Mansa Musa and the Mali Empire
The richest man in history, and the king of the Mali Empire- what did he do for his kingdom, and what kind of man was he? Today, we find out.