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WhatifAltHist is a podcast from Rudyard Lynch that looks to try to find the patterns in history and anthropology so as to predict the future and understand the dynamics that result in civilizations rising and falling. It began as an enormously popular alternate history channel with nearly 600K listeners and more than 100M views on YouTube. Rudyard Lynch also hosts the podcast History 102 with Erik Torenberg, which attempts to solidly explain pivotal historical events in depth in under an hour. Topics covered: World History, Philosophy, Civilization, Culture WhatifAlthist is part of the ...

Rudyard Lynch, creator of the enormously popular YouTube channel WhatifAltHist joins Austin Padgett every week to offer a deeper understanding of critical moments in history. Together they identify patterns in order to predict the future and understand the dynamics that result in civilizations rising and falling. We cover WW1, WW2, Classical Greece, Medieval Islam, the rise of Communism, and more. History 102 is a part of the Turpentine podcast network. Learn more: www.turpentine.co

Barely a year after the self-immolation of a young fruit seller in Tunisia, a vast wave of popular protest has convulsed the Middle East, overthrowing long-ruling dictators and transforming the region’s politics almost beyond recognition. But the biggest transformations of what has been labeled as the “Arab Spring” are yet to come. An insider to both American policy and the world of the Arab public, Marc Lynch shows that the fall of particular leaders is but the least of the changes that will emerge from months of unrest.

In its long history, the English language has had many lawmakers - those who have tried to regulate or otherwise organize the way we speak. The Lexicographer's Dilemma poses a pair of questions: What does proper English mean? And who gets to say what's right? Our ideas of correct or proper English have a history, and today's debates over the state of the language - whether about Ebonics in schools, the unique use of language in a South Park episode, or split infinitives in the Times - make sense only in historical context.

The Willie Lynch Letter and the Making of a Slave is a study of slave making. It describes the rationale and the results of Anglo Saxon's ideas and methods of insuring the master/slave relationship. The infamous Willie Lynch letter gives both African and Caucasian students and teachers some insight, concerning the brutal and inhumane psychology behind the African slave trade.

Dive into the captivating world of ancient Babylon with this insightful monograph, which explores the legendary flood myth and the renowned Epic of Gilgamesh, particularly the Standard Babylonian version dating back to the 7th century BC. Unearthed from the clay tablets of the Royal Library of Ashurbanipal at the historic Nineveh, the capital of the Neo-Assyrian Empire, this work not only narrates these timeless stories through a blend of direct translation and engaging paraphrase but also provides a vivid description of the library and the intriguing tale of its discovery. Accompanied by ...

Born into the prominent Welsh Salusbury family and married to the affluent brewer Henry Thrale, Hester Piozzi mingled with some of the most illustrious figures of London society, including the renowned Samuel Johnson, whose biography was enriched by her insightful diaries. After the passing of both Mr. Thrale and her second husband, Gabriel Mario Piozzi, she found love once more at the age of 80 with William Augustus Conway, to whom she penned these heartfelt letters. - Summary by Carolin

Following Catherine Fuller's murder in DC in 1984, eight young Black men were sentenced to life in prison. Now, 40 years after they were convicted, the accused men—for the first time, in their own words—recount their decades-long saga with the American criminal justice system that failed them. Listeners will also hear from attorneys, law enforcement, journalists, and criminal reform advocates to help shine a light on the flaws and biases of our legal system still present today. Presented by New America, this is The Alley: DC's 8th and H Case. email: lynchs@newamerica.org

A longform history podcast thoughtfully exploring the moments that brought the Catholic Church to the brink, and how She prevailed.

A series of roadtrips designed to help understand the 'why' in the now. So we picked some countries with big messy interesting histories and set out on a roadtrip to seek questions to answers. First off, Northern Ireland with WW2 Poland to follow very soon. Where next, we are open to suggestions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Monsters Amongst Men explores the most evil, and most inherently good individuals in society. Ryan Lynch depicts the stories of magnificent people we aspire to emulate, and the most sinister that we try to move away from. What makes an individual truly good or evil? Are we touched by both?

⚡ Join us as we explore the beautiful emergence of creative solutions and experiments that are arising in response to the systems decline of our dominant paradigms. Inspired by Manulani Aluli Meyer, adrienne marie brown, Margaret Wheatley, Donella Meadows and many more. 💖

History is people. These are their stories. They are written in blood.