Reductio ad Historia

Many new changes began to take shape in the world that was post-Industrial Europe, including; new changes in the social structure, questioning what the new roles of women looked like, how education and improved literacy could improve life and advancement opportunities, and the increasing amount of leisure time many Europeans were beginning to enjoy. This episode is all about the positive changes to European life in the 1800 and early 1900's.

Exploration (Old Imperialism,) Industrialization, Social Darwinism, and Racism... these were the means used by some European countries to exploit other regions, nations, and cultures for their economic and political advantage during the time known as Imperialism. Check out this episode to learn about this darker topic in history. Not only does Imperialism serve a swell in the rising tide of struggle leading to the Great War but also shows how racism is (and can be) an institutionalized issue.

In this episode we look at what is Nationalism, how the fallout from Napoleon helped reshape Europe, and examine a few examples of nationalism in 1800's Europe.

The third and final part over the Industrial Revolution, we examine the good, the bad, and the ugly when it comes to social, political, and economic changes made during this time and the implications it will have in setting the stage for future events.

Following up our episode on the Agricultural Revolution, this episode The Rise of the Machines takes a look at a lot of the technological advancements made during the 1st & 2nd Industrial Revolutions, including the Steam Engine, Railroads, Textile equipment, oil and steel production, and manned flight.

Growing populations need increasing availability of food to be sustainable. Dire weather conditions threaten to lead to crop shortages and the possibility of social unrest and stability of Europe. However, the Agrarian (Agricultural) Revolution delivers the innovations and technology needed for food production to be able to outpace the booming population.

In this episode, we examine the life, personality, and rule of one of the most captivating men in history... Napoleon Bonaparte. He has been a personal favorite my entire life and I truly hope I do the story justice.

In this episode, we take a detailed look at the 3 major causes of strife leading up to the French Revolution and the transitions from various forms of government the French went through setting the stage for the rise of one of the most prolific names in history... Napoleon. 

In this episode, we will examine the Enlightenment... a movement which challenged monarchy the way the Reformation challenged the Church and would ponder the role and purpose of government.

This episode examines the various monarchies of Europe during the reign of a few of the most dominant figures of the era, including; Henry VIII, James I, Charles I, The Bourbons, Charles V, and Ivan the Terrible.

In this episode we discuss the rebirth of European Scientific advancement in the era after the Renaissance.

In this episode we discuss the various reasons for, which countries participated in, and influential people during the Age of Exploration from the early 1400's through the end of the 1700's.

In this episode, we will be discussing the early Protestants, Martin Luther, the Catholic Counter-Reformation, and the religious fallout across the continent.

A quick overview of how the Northern Renaissance was different and unique from its Italian counterpart. * Sorry, my voice is scratchy... allergies, not Corona.

A quick overview of the advancements and people of the Italian (Southern) Renaissance.

This episode discusses the Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire, leading to the subsequent Middle Ages. It serves as an intro to the coming Renaissance, or rebirth of the Roman cultures starting in the mid-1400's.

Thank you for stopping by and checking out my History related podcast! As one of my favorite phrases (and I have MANY...) states, if you don't know where you are, go back to the beginning. This really is a test run and I would love your feedback. I hope to make many more of these in the months and years to come, so please stop back by, like and subscribe, and feel free to get in contact with me at reductioadhistoria@gmail.com.