The Casual Historians: Recent Episodes
Wellington Media
Are you a Casual Historian?
Do you enjoy discovering everything and anything about the past? Well, so do we! Every week we’re going to give you a snapshot of the momentous, mysterious, and seemingly ordinary history of our world. From unearthing ancient civilizations to the innovations that changed lives, join us as we embark on our journey through time!
In Episode 5 of The Casual Historians, we will be discussing how China rose to the super power that it is today from a historical standpoint. We also discuss some of the reforms and policies that led a shift in their economy.Sources: https://www.everycrsreport.com/reports/RL33534.html, https://isreview.org/issue/112/chinas-rise-world-power/index.html brittanica.org, mtsu.edu, nationalgeographic.com
In Episode 4 of The Casual Historians, we will be discussing the key figures and events of the Salem Witch Trials during the 1600s. We also discuss the various "Witch Tests" individuals were put to.
Sources: www.salem.org, history.com, smithsonianmag.com, mtsu.edu, nationalgeographic.com
In Episode 3 of The Casual Historians, we will be discussing the key figures and events of the French Revolution, including the Reign of Terror. These topics include:
- France's Social Hierarchy
- The Aristocratic Revolt
- The New Regime
- Counterrevolution
- The Reign of Terror
Sources: brittanica.com, worldhistory.org, livescience.com, alphahistory.com
In Episode 2 of The Casual Historians, we will be discussing the key figures, the key campaigns, and what caused the conflict in North Africa during WWII. These topics include:
- Western Desert Campaign
- Operation Torch
- Tunisia Campaign
Sources: brittanica.com, nam.ac.uk, sahistory.org.za
In Episode 1 of The Casual Historians, we will be introducing ourselves, our general idea for the podcast, and discussing various topics from the New Kingdom (1550 - 1077 BCE) of Ancient Egypt. These topics include:
- Thebes
- Amarna
- The Valley of the Kings
- The Valley of the Queens
- Hatshepsut Temple
Sources: egymonuments.gov.eg, brittanica.com, worldhistory.org, getty.edu