Reductio ad Historia

Ryan Field

Welcome to Reductio ad Historia, a rambling, semi-scripted, and whimsical historical podcast focused on topics in Western Civilization including historical people, major movements, significant advancements, and other cultural topics.

  1. 06/12/2020

    Episode 15- The Growth of Society

    Many new changes began to take shape in the world that was post-Industrial Europe, including; new changes in the social structure, questioning what the new roles of women looked like, how education and improved literacy could improve life and advancement opportunities, and the increasing amount of leisure time many Europeans were beginning to enjoy. This episode is all about the positive changes to European life in the 1800 and early 1900's.

  2. 06/01/2020

    Episode 14- All Hail the Overlords

    Exploration (Old Imperialism,) Industrialization, Social Darwinism, and Racism... these were the means used by some European countries to exploit other regions, nations, and cultures for their economic and political advantage during the time known as Imperialism.  Check out this episode to learn about this darker topic in history. Not only does Imperialism serve a swell in the rising tide of struggle leading to the Great War but also shows how racism is (and can be) an institutionalized issue.

  3. 05/25/2020

    Episode 13- How Popular is Sovereignty, Anyway?

    In this episode we look at what is Nationalism, how the fallout from Napoleon helped reshape Europe, and examine a few examples of nationalism in 1800's Europe.

  4. 05/12/2020

    Episode 12- Industrial Fallout

    The third and final part over the Industrial Revolution, we examine the good, the bad, and the ugly when it comes to social, political, and economic changes made during this time and the implications it will have in setting the stage for future events.

  5. 05/06/2020

    Episode 11- The Rise of the Machines

    Following up our episode on the Agricultural Revolution, this episode The Rise of the Machines takes a look at a lot of the technological advancements made during the 1st & 2nd Industrial Revolutions, including the Steam Engine, Railroads, Textile equipment, oil and steel production, and manned flight.

  6. 05/05/2020

    Episode 10- The Agricultural Boom

    Growing populations need increasing availability of food to be sustainable. Dire weather conditions threaten to lead to crop shortages and the possibility of social unrest and stability of Europe. However, the Agrarian (Agricultural) Revolution delivers the innovations and technology needed for food production to be able to outpace the booming population.

  7. 04/24/2020

    Episode 9- A Man for the Times: Napoleonic France

    In this episode, we examine the life, personality, and rule of one of the most captivating men in history... Napoleon Bonaparte. He has been a personal favorite my entire life and I truly hope I do the story justice.

  8. 04/20/2020

    Episode 8- The Making of a Revolution

    In this episode, we take a detailed look at the 3 major causes of strife leading up to the French Revolution and the transitions from various forms of government the French went through setting the stage for the rise of one of the most prolific names in history... Napoleon.

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Welcome to Reductio ad Historia, a rambling, semi-scripted, and whimsical historical podcast focused on topics in Western Civilization including historical people, major movements, significant advancements, and other cultural topics.

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  • Creator
    Ryan Field
  • Years Active
    2020
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Ryan Field
  • Show Website
    Reductio ad Historia