Wiser World
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106. A Pocket History of the American Revolution
106. A Pocket History of the American Revolution
About this podcast
Wiser World Podcast makes world history accessible and approachable. Hosted by world history teacher and storyteller Alli Roper, the show turns complex global history into clear, compact, easy-to-understand episodes for busy people who want real understanding. Wiser World explores the countries, peoples, cultures, and turning points that shaped today’s global events, giving you the context you wish you’d learned in school. If you’ve ever read a headline and thought, “Wait… how did we get here?” this podcast helps you answer that — with more nuance, empathy, and confidence.
Episodes
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- 106. A Pocket History of the American Revolution · 40 minThe American Revolution changed the course of history, but how did thirteen British colonies end up breaking away from one of the most powerful empires in the world? In this…
- 105. Seven Books From Around the World (And Why You Should Read Them) · 23 minThese are seven of my favorite books from around the world. They’re the ones that changed how I see history, other cultures and people. Some are funny, some are hopeful, and a…
- 104. Warning Signs of Authoritarianism · 47 minHere's the goal of this episode: to give you a practical framework for recognizing the patterns that can weaken a democracy before the answer becomes obvious. Because these…
- 103. Seven Questions to Ask About Any Democracy · 50 minIf a country holds elections, does that make it a democracy? Not necessarily. In this episode, we look beyond the ballot box and explore seven principles that help make…
- 102. Fascism 101: How it Rises, and Why It Matters · 1 h 16 minWhat is fascism—and how does it actually take hold? In this episode, we trace the rise of fascism from post–World War I Italy to Hitler’s Germany, looking at the fear, economic…
- 101. Becoming a Global Thinker: A Conversation with The Women in the Arena and Iron Butterfly · 1 h 23 minIn this special collaborative episode, Wiser World joins The Women in the Arena and Iron Butterfly Podcast for a conversation about what it means to think like a global citizen…
- 100. Five Patterns from World History We Ignore at Our Peril · 45 minFor my 100th episode, I'm sharing 5 patterns that I have learned from studying world history. For more resources and ad-free content, head to…
- 99. Puerto Rico: Shaped by Empires, Defined by Its People · 1 h 2 minA brief historical and cultural recap of Puerto Rico for those who know little to nothing about it. For more resources and ad-free content, head to…
- 98. Spain: Layers of Identity, History, and Memory · 60 minA brief historical and cultural recap of Spain for travelers and non-travelers who want to learn more about this layered, unique country. For more resources and ad-free content…
- 97. Greece: A Modern Nation Built on Ancient Memory · 1 h 0 minA brief historical and cultural recap of Greece for travelers and non-travelers who want to learn more about this fascinating and unique country. For more resources and ad-free…
- 96. Mexico: A Country of Ancient Roots and Global Influence · 1 h 7 minA brief historical and cultural recap of Mexico for travelers and non-travelers who want to learn more about this fascinating and unique country. For more resources and ad-free…
- 95. New Zealand: How a Remote Island Became a Modern State · 1 h 5 minA brief historical and cultural recap of New Zealand for travelers and non-travelers who want to learn more about this fascinating and unique country. For more resources and…
- Introducing: Hidden History with Dr. Harini Bhat | The Mary Celeste: The Ghost Ship of the Atlantic · 9 minDr. Harini Bhat is a clinical pharmacist and storyteller obsessed with the moments in history that still can't be fully explained. Every week she investigates real events that…
- 94. Bhutan: Understanding One of the World's Most Unique Countries · 59 minA brief historical and cultural recap of Bhutan for travelers and non-travelers who want to learn more about this fascinating and unique country. For additional resources, head…
- 93. Hawai'i: A History Everyone Should Know · 49 minA brief historical and cultural recap of Hawai'i for travelers and non-travelers who want to learn more about this incredible place. For additional resources, head to Patreon…
- 92. Understanding Eid Al-Adha: A Primer for Beginners // Shahnila Ahmad · 50 minIn this episode, my guest, Shahnila Ahmad, explains the holy month of Dhul Hijjah and the holiday of Eid al-Adha to those who know little to nothing about it. You can also watch…
- 91. Eight Qualities of a Peacemaker: What I've Learned as a Student of Peacemaking · 37 minIn this episode, I share my final reflections—what I have learned about peacemakers from the last year of studying peacemaking and learning from peacemakers. I share 8 qualities…
- Introducing: No Such Thing · 14 minI'm excited to share a preview of a new podcast we think you’d enjoy: No Such Thing No Such Thing is a show where three best friends and journalists settle their dumb arguments…
- 90. Human Dignity: The Bedrock of Cultures of Peace // Brett Scharffs · 1 h 14 minIn this episode, I interview Professor Brett Scharffs, the director of the International Center for Law and Religion Studies at BYU. His extensive bio is found here. He joins the…
- 89. Lebanon: The History Behind the Headlines · 52 minLebanon has been in the headlines for months — but the real story goes back 3,000 years. In less than an hour, get the context you've been missing: Phoenicians, civil war…
