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Ep 535: History Repeats (Part 2)

In this compelling continuation of History Repeats, host Liam Carballal welcomes back historian Richard Acritelli to explore one of the most pivotal turning points in global history.

From the dynamic leadership of Theodore Roosevelt to the seismic impact of the Russo-Japanese War, this episode dives into how a rising Japan shocked the world, how a declining Russia set the stage for revolution, and how global power began shifting in ways that still echo today. Roosevelt’s strategic brilliance takes center stage as he brokers peace while carefully maintaining a balance of power that would shape the 20th century.

The conversation also connects the dots between imperialism, the Boxer Rebellion, and the consequences of exploitation, offering a sharp reminder that when nations ignore fairness and dignity, history has a way of pushing back.

Insightful, fast-moving, and deeply relevant, this episode doesn’t just revisit the past. It challenges us to recognize the patterns unfolding in our present.

Because history doesn’t just repeat. It warns.

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