Enduring Issues

Eric Palumbo
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Does history really repeat itself? Or is the story of humanity one continuous journey? The Enduring Issues Podcast will examine these questions and more by recapping the week that was in Mr. P's Global History class.

Episodes

  1. 03/13/2020

    Freedom!

    We are never ever getting back together, like ever.  Independence movements around the world are casting off old colonial ties.  Using various methods of civil disobedience, freedom fighters are inspiring their nations to rise up and take control of their own countries.

    21 min

  2. 02/27/2020

    Cold War Part 2

    The Cold War heats up as proxy wars pop up around the globe.  The Soviet Union will be no more after events outside and inside the Soviet Union lead to its collapse.

    19 min

  3. 02/10/2020

    Cold War Part 1

    WWII has ended and a chill has descended over the globe.  Frosty relations between the United States and the Soviet Union are going to shape the world situation for decades to come.  Cold War Part 1 explores the Cold War in Europe.

    22 min

  4. 12/18/2019

    WWII

    Part 3 of our 3 part series on the world wars.

    23 min

  5. 12/16/2019

    The Rise of Dictators

    How did the end of WWI lead to the start of WWII?  What is the connection between WWI and the Russian Revolution? Why was a mad man like Adolf Hitler able to take control in Germany?  These questions and more will be discussed on this weeks episode of Enduring Issues

    22 min

  6. 12/02/2019

    WWI

    The world at war....part 1.  Here we will look at the 4 underlying causes of WWI and the spark that set everything in motion.  New technologies combined with a unique style of warfare will result in causalities never before seen in battle.....death and destruction on an industrial scale.  And an uneasy peace that could lay the foundation for future conflict.

    21 min

  7. 11/10/2019

    Imperialism Part 2

    European nations continue to take over other peoples and change the way they live on this second episode on Imperialism.  Japan shows that Imperialism isn't just for European nations by expanding their influence to the Chinese mainland in a hunt for natural resources.  Be sure to check out parts 1 and 2 before the Imperialism test on Wednesday Nov. 13.

    20 min

  8. 11/05/2019

    Imperialism Part 1

    "Imperialism: When a more powerful nation takes over another and changes the way they live."  Shout out to Newark's Justin Fladd for that simple, yet great definition of Imperialism.  When it comes to the study of Imperialism, the "where" and the "who" may change, but the "how," and most importantly, "why" remain the same.  Stay tuned for part 2 later in the week.

    20 min

  9. 10/24/2019

    Industrial Revolution Part 2

    Part 2 of Industrial Revolution with topics including the Irish Potato Famine, Meiji Restoration, and some tips to help with those Part 2 short answer questions.

    14 min

  10. 10/19/2019

    Industrial Revolution

    Why did the Industrial Revolution start in England? What problems arose in England as a result of the Industrial Revolution? How were they fixed? and What impact did the Industrial Revolution have on other countries?  These questions and more will be answered on this weeks episode of Enduring Issues.

    16 min

  11. 10/09/2019

    Welcome to Enduring Issues!

    Enduring Issues

    2 min
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About

Does history really repeat itself? Or is the story of humanity one continuous journey? The Enduring Issues Podcast will examine these questions and more by recapping the week that was in Mr. P's Global History class.

Information

  • Creator
    Eric Palumbo
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2020
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Eric Palumbo
  • Show Website
    Enduring Issues