The History of Modern Politics

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The History of Modern Politics

Chris Spangle and Matt Wittlief are history nuts and news junkies. Often, modern political debates fail to see parallels in the past, so they've embarked on a long journey from antiquity to the present to illustrate where our ancestors can help us build a better future. Subscribe now to the History of Modern Politics to get the full backstory on our current events. Two episodes a month are now available to subscribers of WAL Plus or at HistoryofModernPolitics.Com or subscribe to the public podcast feed to get episodes in 2022.  Part of the We Are Libertarians Podcast Network.

  1. EPISODE 1

    1: Albion Becomes Britannia

    A Northumbrian monk in the 700s creates the British identity and shows us an example of how we ought to think of history. Chris and Matt explain the default state of human organization: the clan and then explain the impact made in our world by the Roman Empire. For podcasts released months in advance and commercial-free, video, show notes, and reading lists, join. HMP Plus! - https://www.historyofmodernpolitics.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    41 min

  2. EPISODE 2

    2: Invasion & Empire

    Julius Caesar may be the second most famous man in history after Jesus. Why is that? How did he change the Roman government and the course of history? Chris Spangle and Matt Wittlief discuss the shape of Rome and Britain in the Imperial era. For podcasts released months in advance and commercial-free, video, show notes, and reading lists, join. HMP Plus! - https://www.historyofmodernpolitics.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    44 min

  3. EPISODE 3

    3: The Fall of the Western Empire and Britain Alone

    Chris Spangle and Matt Wittlief share the story of Cincinnatus, the Crisis of the Third Century, and the splintering of the Roman Empire under Diocletian.  For podcasts released months in advance and commercial-free, video, show notes, and reading lists, join. HMP Plus! - https://www.historyofmodernpolitics.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    45 min

  4. EPISODE 4

    4: The Arrival of the Anglo-Saxons

    Chris Spangle and Matt Wittlief share the story of the invasion of the Anglo-Saxons in the vacuum of power left by the collapsing Roman Empire as well as the establishment of the Christian church in the British Isles.  For podcasts released months in advance and commercial-free, video, show notes, and reading lists, join. HMP Plus! - https://www.historyofmodernpolitics.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    45 min

  5. EPISODE 5

    5: Across the Channel to France

    Chris Spangle and Matt Wittlief look across the channel to the development of France, soon the be England's greatest challenger. Many names like Clovis, Charles Martel, and Charlemagne made a big impact on the political development of Europe, but are little talked about. They also dive into the development of the Catholic Church.  For podcasts released months in advance and commercial-free, video, show notes, and reading lists, join. HMP Plus! - https://www.historyofmodernpolitics.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    56 min

  6. EPISODE 6

    6: Vikings and the King of the English

    What are some common misconceptions about the Vikings? In this episode, Chris Spangle and Matt Wittlief detail how interconnected the men of the north were in the politics of "civilized" European politics in the age of the Anglo-Saxons. They also detail the importance of King Alfred in establishing our modern politics. For podcasts released months in advance and commercial-free, video, show notes, and reading lists, join. HMP Plus! - https://www.historyofmodernpolitics.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    42 min

  7. EPISODE 7

    7: Succession Crisis

    The year is 1066. The King of England, known in history as Edward the Confessor, has died with no heir and no defined succession plan. History knows this year as the transition from the Anglo-Saxons to the Normans, but, as many of you may know, there were several competing claims to the throne. Chris Spangle and Matt Wittlief set the stage for the Battle of Hastings and one of the most pivotal years in British history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    44 min

  8. EPISODE 8

    8: William the Conqueror, Norman Rule of England and The Anarchy

    William the Conqueror has taken the throne of England, and the consequences for the English are severe. Once he passes away, things deteriorate until Henry I takes the throne and unites Anglo-Norman and Anglo-Saxon England. Without an heir, the country descends into "the anarchy" upon his death, and we look forward to the House of Plantagenet.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    50 min

  9. EPISODE 9

    9: Italy, Jerusalem, and The Crusades

    Around the turn of the millennium, in 1000, the power of the Roman Pope began to grow and it led to major consequences for global history. None was more formative four our politics today than the Crusades. Chris Spangle and Matt Wittlief examine the growth of the position's power and the wars that flowed from it. For podcasts released months in advance and commercial free, video, show notes and reading lists, join. HMP Plus! - https://www.historyofmodernpolitics.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    53 min

  10. EPISODE 10

    10: The Angevins and the Magna Carta

    Everyone has heard of the Magna Carta and its importance to liberty and the foundation of America, but what was it? What happened and why is it important? Chris Spangle and Matt Wittlief explain it. For podcasts released months in advance and commercial free, video, show notes and reading lists, join. HMP Plus! - https://www.historyofmodernpolitics.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 7m

  11. EPISODE 11

    11: The Birth of Parliament

    The check and balance on the King's total authority known as Parliament did not happen in one swift action. It was a series of steps over generations. In this episode, we discuss some of those defining moments, as well as the important clauses of the Magna Carta, Simon De Monfort and the Second Barons War.  For podcasts released months in advance and commercial-free, video, show notes, and reading lists, join. HMP Plus! - https://www.historyofmodernpolitics.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    57 min
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Chris Spangle and Matt Wittlief are history nuts and news junkies. Often, modern political debates fail to see parallels in the past, so they've embarked on a long journey from antiquity to the present to illustrate where our ancestors can help us build a better future. Subscribe now to the History of Modern Politics to get the full backstory on our current events. Two episodes a month are now available to subscribers of WAL Plus or at HistoryofModernPolitics.Com or subscribe to the public podcast feed to get episodes in 2022.  Part of the We Are Libertarians Podcast Network.

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