History's Most

In this episode, we are joined by Mark Seven of the Record of Arms Podcast to talk about one of the most important events in the history of both Spain and Morocco: The Rif War. We take a look at Spain's presence in North Africa before the war, the reasons it happened, the sheer brutality of the conflict itself and the impact it had on the people fighting it, and what impact it would have on Spain's future, both long term and short term.

BIG thanks to Mark Seven from the Record of Arms Podcast. Find it here: https://recordofarms.buzzsprout.com/

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Music: Sergei Rachmaninoff - String Quartet No. 2 as recorded by Steve's Bedroom Band and Steve Jones licensed under Creative Commons 4.0.

In this episode, we return to Oliver Cromwell to discuss what we weren't able to in Episode 17: Cromwell's politics, and his tenure as Lord Protector. Taking us through his complex life and political career is Martyn Bennett, Professor at Nottingham Trent University, and author of the book Cromwell at War. With him, we take a look at what makes Cromwell so complicated: from his beliefs of religious freedom clashing with his actions in Ireland, to his desire for a democracy in spite of his absolute power over the country, and much more.

Martyn's book: https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/cromwell-at-war-9781786722478/

Music: Sergei Rachmaninoff - String Quartet No. 2 as recorded by Steve's Bedroom Band and Steve Jones licensed under Creative Commons 4.0.

In today's episode, Alex's brother joins us to discuss History's Worst Stalemate: the Isonzo Front of 1915-1918. We take a look at all 12 battles of the front, discussing the tactics, the equipment used, and the sheer incompetency of the leadership that brought them to 12 battles to begin with.

Alex's interview on the WW2 podcast: http://ww2podcast.com/ww2-podcast/120-the-peoples-army-in-the-spanish-civil-war/

Music: Sergei Rachmaninoff - String Quartet No. 2 as recorded by Steve's Bedroom Band and Steve Jones licensed under Creative Commons 4.0.

In this episode, we discuss the military career of one of the most important, controversial, and divisive figures in British history: Oliver Cromwell. From his early days as a landowner and as a member of Parliament, to raising some of the best cavalry troops ever seen and ultimately creating the New Model Army, we take an in-depth look at the man, the battles he commanded to victory, and the impact he has on the modern world.

Music: Sergei Rachmaninoff - String Quartet No. 2 as recorded by Steve's Bedroom Band and Steve Jones licensed under Creative Commons 4.0.

In this episode, we take a look at inquisition-era Iberia, particularly Portugal, and the experiences and stories of the Sephardic Jews from during, and after the Portuguese Inquisition. Joining us is Brad Pomerance, host of the show Air, Land & Sea on Jewish Life TV. He guides us through the fascinating history of Jews in Portugal and Spain, from the golden age of Jewish culture in Iberia, through the inquisition, and up to the modern day.

A HUGE thanks to Brad from JLTV. Check out his show at http://www.jltv.tv/shows.php?id=65 And find him on Twitter @bradpomerance

Music: Sergei Rachmaninoff - String Quartet No. 2 as recorded by Steve's Bedroom Band and Steve Jones licensed under Creative Commons 4.0.

In today's episode, we take an in depth look at one of the most important and influential civilizations in all of history: Byzantium. And guiding us through this storied and complex civilization is Robin Pierson, host of The History of Byzantium podcast. From its vast, thousand-year history, to parallels with the modern world, we discuss what makes Byzantium History's Most Underrated Civilization.

A HUGE thank you to Robin from The History of Byzantium Podcast. Check him out at https://thehistoryofbyzantium.com/

Music: Sergei Rachmaninoff - String Quartet No. 2 as recorded by Steve's Bedroom Band and Steve Jones licensed under Creative Commons 4.0.

In today's episode, we are diving down the rabbit hole of the causes of History's Most Complicated Revolution: The French Revolution. Guiding us down this rabbit hole is Gary Girod, host of The French History Podcast, helping us to understand the intricacies of what exactly caused the world-changing revolution. From France's financial situation at the time, to a new breed of writers, thinkers, and philosophers, we take a deep look at the roots of this incredibly important event.

A HUGE thank you to Gary from The French History Podcast. Please check out his show at: https://www.thefrenchhistorypodcast.com/

Music: Sergei Rachmaninoff - String Quartet No. 2 as recorded by Steve's Bedroom Band and Steve Jones licensed under Creative Commons 4.0.

In this episode of History's Most, we return to the Crusades, specifically taking a look at the Fourth Crusade; one of the most shocking and bizarre stories we've discussed on the show so far. A story of bad decisions, a lack of funding, and self-interested and deceptive leaders, which culminates in History's Worst Friendly Fire Incident: an attack on one of the most important cities (and a fellow Christian power) in the world; Constantinople, the center of the Eastern Orthodox Church.

Music: Sergei Rachmaninoff - String Quartet No. 2 as recorded by Steve's Bedroom Band and Steve Jones licensed under Creative Commons 4.0.

Was Hitler a socialist? Were the Nazis, who were allied with people like Franco and Mussolini actually leftists? Do modern liberalism and fascism "share the same intellectual roots"? The answer to these questions is a resounding no. In this episode of History's Most, we discuss where these questions have come from, why they're being asked more often, and explain precisely why the answer to all of them is no.

Music: Sergei Rachmaninoff - String Quartet No. 2 as recorded by Steve's Bedroom Band and Steve Jones licensed under Creative Commons 4.0.

In this very special episode, we are going further back than History's Most has ever gone before: back to 9 CE to discuss one of the most important people in German and Roman history, Arminius. Taking us through his life is Jacob Collier, a fellow podcaster, from Podcast on Germany. From early days in Rome, to his decisive victory at Teutoburg Forest, we go through what truly makes Arminius History's Most Successful Freedom Fighter.

A VERY big thank you to Jacob for joining us. Find him at: https://www.podcastongermany.com/

Music: Sergei Rachmaninoff - String Quartet No. 2 as recorded by Steve's Bedroom Band and Steve Jones licensed under Creative Commons 4.0.