Western Civ

By Adam Walsh

A fast-moving history of the western world from the ancient world to the present day. Examine how the emergence of the western world as a global dominant power was not something that should ever have ... more

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The podcast currently has 538 episodes available.

Western Civ episodes:

August 25, 2025 Episode 477: Prussia
Frederick I founds the Kingdom of Prussia and the Great Frost of 1709 grips Europe.

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August 22, 2025 Episode 476: Peter the Great
Russia enters our story as a major power player under Peter the Great.

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August 16, 2025 Episode 475: Europe and North America at the Turn of the Century
I cover a few remaining issues from the year 1700 including the rise of Russian and the formation of Great Britain.

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August 15, 2025 Episode 474: The Sun King
"I am the State." - Louis XIV

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August 13, 2025 Episode 473: The English Civil War (Part Ten)
William of Orange supplants James II, the Stuart line ends, and with it, the English Civil War.

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August 12, 2025 Episode 472: The English Civil War (Part Nine)
The restored monarchy ends, but not with a bang. Charles II's death, however, thrusts the question of the succession front and center.

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August 11, 2025 Episode 471: The English Civil War (Part Eight)
We introduce Louis XIV. The French King quickly bribes his way into controlling Charles II.

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August 10, 2025 Episode 470: The English Civil War (Part Seven)
Enter stage left: the Restoration. Spoiler alert, it won't last long.

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August 09, 2025 Episode 469: The English Civil War (Part Six)
Oliver Cromwell dies. His son is NOT a chip off the old block. And Charles II sees the Stuart line restored.

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August 08, 2025 Episode 468: The English Civil War (Part Five)
Oliver Cromwell refuses the crown but agrees to become the Lord Protector of the Commonwealth.

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