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After 5 years of being off the air, the Past for Plebs podcast is proud to announce its triumphant return! The Past for Plebs is a podcast for history fans of all backgrounds! We are dedicated to discussing human history and the past. Each episode covers a specific topic or theme from world history. From ancient civilizations to current events. Hosted by your history teacher, Shawn!
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- #31 The Sands of Time · 45 min · Temporada 3 Episodio 31How do we know what time it is? In this episode, we illuminate the ancient roots of our modern systems of time. We investigate calendar systems, months, the days of the week, and…
- #30 Archeology 101 · 26 min · Temporada 2 Episodio 30What is archeology and why is it important? In this episode, we uncover the discipline of archeology and its history. Discover human history with the Past for Plebs with…
- #29 The Impossible Task of Teaching World History · 25 min · Temporada 3 Episodio 29Is world history too big a topic to teach? In this episode, we analyze the challenges that come with trying to teach the history of the world, and we look at the history and…
- #28 Primary and Secondary Sources · 21 min · Temporada 3 Episodio 28How do we know what happened in the past? In this episode, we discuss the usefulness of primary and secondary sources by looking at the benefits and limitations of both…
- #27 History Movie Review: Napoleon · 37 min · Temporada 2 Episodio 27This episode is a movie review of the 2023 Hollywood film Napoleon. We discuss the film in detail and rate the movie. SPOILER WARNINGS! Discover human history with the Past for…
- #26 Napoleon Bonaparte: Napoleon and the Americas · 38 min · Temporada 2 Episodio 26In this episode, we look at Napoleon's influence on the Americas including Haiti, Mexico, and the United States as the two continents are closely tied together. Discover human…
- #25 Napoleon Bonaparte: Napoleon and Josephine · 19 min · Temporada 2 Episodio 25This is a special Valentine's Day episode on the rise and fall of Napoleon Bonaparte. In this episode, we learn more about Josephine and Napoleon and their romantic relationship…
- #24 Napoleon Bonaparte: Defeat · 25 minThis is our ninth episode on the rise and fall of Napoleon Bonaparte. In this episode, Napoleon was finally defeated by the Allied forces in France. Napoleon's downfall is…
- #23 Napoleon Bonaparte: 'The Battle of the Nations' · 25 min · Temporada 2 Episodio 23This is our eighth episode on the rise and fall of Napoleon Bonaparte. In this episode, Napoleon rebounds from his failures in Russia and fights the War of the 6th Coalition…
- #22 Napoleon Bonaparte: The Invasion of Russia · 33 min · Temporada 2 Episodio 22This is our seventh episode on the rise and fall of Napoleon Bonaparte. In this episode, we follow Napoleon on his campaign into Russia, and the costly march back. Could this be…
- #21 Napoleon Bonaparte: The Elephant and the Whale · 25 min · Temporada 2 Episodio 21This is our sixth episode on the rise and fall of Napoleon Bonaparte. In this episode, we see Napoleon's power begin to shake as he struggles to keep Europe under his control…
- #20 Napoleon Bonaparte: March of the Eagles · 25 min · Temporada 2 Episodio 20This is our fifth episode on the rise and fall of Napoleon Bonaparte. In this episode, we follow Napoleon's Grand Armee through their victories at Austerlitz, Jena, and Friedland…
- #19 Napoleon Bonaparte: The Reformer · 29 min · Temporada 2 Episodio 19This is our fourth episode on the rise and fall of Napoleon Bonaparte. In this episode, we learn more about Napoleon as a reformer, and we see how his upbringing during the time…
- #18 Napoleon Bonaparte: General, Consul, Emperor · 21 min · Temporada 2 Episodio 18This is our third episode on the rise and fall of Napoleon Bonaparte. In this episode, we journey to Italy and Egypt with Napoleon to see how he turns his military genius into a…
- #17: Napoleon: "A Whiff of Grapeshot" · 26 min · Temporada 2 Episodio 17This is our second episode on the rise and fall of Napoleon Bonaparte. In this episode, we follow Napoleon's first battle at Toulon, and his use of grapeshot to quell the…
- #16 Napoleon Bonaparte: Causes of The French Revolution · 27 min · Temporada 2 Episodio 16In this episode, Shawn sets the stage for Napoleon's rise to prominence in France. The French Revolution has many causes, and we work through some of the primary causes that…
- #15 Pre-Columbian America: How to Teach Mesoamerica · 27 min · Temporada 2 Episodio 15This is the final episode in our pre-Columbian series on life in Mesoamerica. Our host Shawn reveals his lessons on Mesoamerica and the inner workings of using historical inquiry…
- #13 Pre-Columbian America: Hernan Cortes and the Conquistadors · 18 min · Temporada 2 Episodio 13This is the ninth episode in our Pre-Colombian series on life in Mesoamerica. Our host, Shawn, discusses the motivation behind the Spanish arrival in Mexico, and we introduce a…
- #14 Pre-Columbian America: Malinche and the Tlaxcala · 21 min · Temporada 2 Episodio 14This is the tenth episode in our Pre-Colombian series on life in Mesoamerica. We continue our story of the Aztecs and the Spanish with some new characters. Find out how a local…
- #12 Pre-Columbian America: Montezuma II · 16 min · Temporada 2 Episodio 12This is the eighth episode in our Pre-Columbian series on life in the Americas before the European arrival. In this episode, Shawn introduces Montezuma II, the king of the Aztec…
