Compendium: A History Collection

Josh Johnson
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Compendium is Josh Johnson’s exploration of the past, but through a new lens. In the tradition of long-form podcasting giants like Dan Carlin and Danielle Bolleli, Josh explores history you may not have learned in school.

  1. The Compendium #2 - Who Owns the Narrative?

    DEC 10

    The Compendium #2 - Who Owns the Narrative?

    There's a lot to love in this episode. That is, if you love discussions about nationalism, slavery, and pre-Civil War politics. Notes: Impending Crisis by David Potter Apostles of Disunion by Charles Dew Battle Cry of Freedom by James McPherson

    37 min

  2. NOV 25

    What Happens When a Small Nation Defies an Empire?? - Barry Strauss

    Historian Barry Strauss joins me to talk about his new book, Jews Vs Rome! We also look at some of the greatest commanders in history, what they did well and what they struggled with, as well as why YOU should read history. Support the show (and join the book club) on Substack

    1h 3m
  3. #11 - Alexander the Great’s Blueprint for Empire

    OCT 29

    #11 - Alexander the Great’s Blueprint for Empire

    Did Alexander beat Darius because he was a better field commander, or because he was a greater gravitational force? Josh wonders if perhaps his secret weapon was something a bit more mundane? Support the show on Substack

    1h 29m
  4. #10 - The Sound of Distant Guns II

    OCT 13

    #10 - The Sound of Distant Guns II

    What happens when a 90-day war goes longer than 90 days? You get a soupy melange of nerves, avarice, and confusion. Nobody at the time is equipped to deal with it, least of all the men in charge. Support the show on Substack  Check out the Distant Guns series Bibliography

    3h 28m
  5. The Compendium #1 - Empire of Reason

    SEP 12

    The Compendium #1 - Empire of Reason

    Political violence is becoming a disturbing norm. The partisan divide grows wider. Can we close the gap? Can we resolve our disagreements through reason? For whatever they are worth, Josh shares a few thoughts.

    47 min

  6. SEP 8

    Alexander Hamilton and the Founding Era with Chris Dougherty

    The Founding Era is fascinating in many ways; it marks the beginning of our American history and laid the foundation for the democratic republic we know today. But it's a more complicated period than what you learn in school. Infighting and partisan factionalism nearly strangled the American infant in her cradle. I talk with Chris Dougherty about the founding era, about Alexander Hamilton, and the great democratic experiment. Follow Chris on Instagram Support the show on Patreon Support the show & subscribe to the Compendium newsletter on Substack

    1h 5m

  7. SEP 1

    Listener Q&A: What if The Roman Empire Never Fell and MORE

    This is my attempt to get something out for you while you wait for TO THE SOUND part 2!  What would have happened if the Axis powers won World War 2?? What about if the Roman Empire never fell? Have I toured Civil War battlefields? and more! Support the show on Patreon Support the show & subscribe to the Compendium show newsletter (Substack)

    34 min

  8. AUG 25

    The Lincoln Assassination & Writing Narrative History with Scott Ellsworth

    Today on the show, I'm interviewing author and historian Scott Ellsworth. His newest book, Midnight on the Potomac, narrates the final year of the Civil War, the myriad Lincoln assassination attempts of 1864/65, and John Wilkes Booth's association with the confederacy. Grab a copy of Midnight on the Potomac: https://amzn.to/47G5WYm Support the show on Patreon Support the show & subscribe to the Compendium newsletter on Substack

    1h 11m
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Compendium is Josh Johnson’s exploration of the past, but through a new lens. In the tradition of long-form podcasting giants like Dan Carlin and Danielle Bolleli, Josh explores history you may not have learned in school.

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