History Shmistory Podcast

History Shmistory
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Two guys named Jeremiah and John find themselves lost in the weeds while ostensibly talking about a historical topic. Informative? Maybe. Definitely interesting. Enjoy!

  1. 12/10/2023

    A Diversion: New Economy and Familiar Business in 17th Century Europe

    It was very hard to come up with a title for this episode because it spans two very related but also difficult to explain topics. One centers on a look at Franz Mehring's essay "The German Reformation and its Consequences"and the other being the life and times of one Louis De Geer. John offers Mehring's explanation of the Reformation as a different framework for looking at the 30 Years War and its context, to be paired and contrasted with those offered by Wedgewood and Wilson in their more political/military histories of the time period. This context, the changing nature of economic conditions and conflict between classes and states, drives the career of Louis De Geer from humble Calvinist "refugee" in the Netherlands to the father of both Swedish industry and Swedish involvement in the slave trade. Suprisingly, there is less information available regarding the latter than the former. Come, as John purges his demons so he can finish the rest of the dang war already.  Rage Against the Machine- Ashes in the Fall Horse the Band- Octopus on Fire Ensiferum- Slayer of Light Tears for Fears- The Prisoner

  2. 07/13/2023

    Towards Peace

    Hello. Topics today include: Hesse-Kassel, differing views on the end of the war by Wedgewood and Wilson, the decline of Spain, the decline of Hapsburg fortunes, Wiederhold and partisans, and the opening of peace negotiations at Osnabruck and Munster. I went a little wild on the tunes for this one.  At the Gates- Suicide Nation Tom Waits- Earth Died Screaming Gipsy Kings- Pena Penita BLK JKS- Banna Ba Modimo Sigur Ros- Flugufrelsarinn Battle of Rocroy

  3. 05/01/2023

    Enter France Exit Ferdinand Enter 8 More Years of Misery

    The war drags on as our various powers all try to get out of the war with something more than they entered with and the troops continue to maraud across the countryside. France officially enters, Emperor Ferdinand II dies, and the lands of Germany and its surroundings continue to burn for 8 more years.  Music used in this episode: Talk Talk- New Grass Tom Waits- Oily Night Blind Guardian- Another Holy War article John mentions about French carpenter, just because its interesting.

  4. 10/01/2022

    We Made it to the Blue Dove and its full of Scotsmen!

    We return with the conclusion to our two part series about the Blue Dove. There's nothing really Dutch about it. However, the story includes a conniving monarch (which one isn't though), a member of the Privy Council, a lucky "privateer" (pirate), and some early petty disputes over legal jurisdiction on the part of the American Colonies. outro- The Trailer Park Boys- Kittyman Sea Shanty

  5. 07/15/2022

    Making our way to the Blue Dove or background information

    A few of things off the bat. One, the Kingdom of the Netherlands includes the overseas countries of Aruba, Curacoa, and Sint Maarten in addition to the special municipalities of Bonaire, Sint Eusatius and Saba. Two, Indonesia won its independence in 1949 not the 60s. Three, Vader does mean father in Dutch.  What is the "Blue Dove" and why do we care? Well, don't worry about writing about it because we have contacted lawyers and it is now trademarked by History Shmistory to care. You can listen. Background: Everyone in Christian Europe treated the Jews poorly. Some of them moved to The Netherlands. Eventually a king named Charles hid out there and the Jews took care of him. Charles was a real character, but as a monarch he only gets a small amount of slack. He was less mean to the Jews and this fostered trade relationships. Also European colonization of the new world was happening as well. There are lots of other tidbits as well.  Outro: Merck toch hoe sterck from the channel Anthem Hub on Youtube.

  6. 11/23/2021

    More Like Wallenstupid pt.2

    Hey this episode is about the end of the life of Wallenstein and the cracking of the religious pretense of the war that had arguably been happening since the war started. You can email us or hit us on facebook with any questions. Also do a review!

  7. 06/11/2021

    Pobody's Nerfect: Life during the 30 Years War

    John and Jeremiah talk about life during the 30 years war. Topics include plague, trade, urban growth, marauding armies, devastation, etc. It would have sucked really hard to be anybody but a noble during this time in Germany, specifically. Probably in most of Europe as well but definitely Germany. Glad we are back. Missed you guys xoxox.

  8. 01/25/2021

    European Somewhere I Guess

    This episode is about the black death, the reformation, guilds, courtesans, and general getting back in the saddle for John and Jeremiah after an exciting pandemic and baby filled past few months. This episode provides some context for what the Europe of the 1630s was like in a broad sense. Check out Grand National Championships!

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Two guys named Jeremiah and John find themselves lost in the weeds while ostensibly talking about a historical topic. Informative? Maybe. Definitely interesting. Enjoy!

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