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A history-driven podcast that brings you the stories and people that influenced our world but never made it to history class. Listen weekly to find out WHY WE'RE HERE

Garrett Shields


    • Oct 6, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 27m AVG DURATION
    • 10 EPISODES


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    The Tokugawa Rule Part 2: Troubles at Home

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2019 28:49


    The conclusion to the Tokugawa Rule goes into the introduction of the West to Japan, and the struggle the government undergoes to trade with outside countries without sacrificing their culture. But this balance does not go well for the Bakufu or the Shogun as the samurai attempt to make an example of the “treachery” made by the government. Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Email me at whyweareherepodcast@gmail.com and follow on social media: instagram.com/whyweareherepodcast & twitter.com/whywereherepod. And be sure to RATE and REVIEW on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Soundcloud. Thanks for listening!

    The Tokugawa Rule Part 1: Embryo Capitalism

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2019 22:18


    The first part of this two-part episode is a setup for the fall of the Tokugawa. I discuss the structure of the Japanese government and the state of the economy during this time, as well as the culture and the role of the samurai. Tune in next week to find out how these elements set the stage for the downfall of the ruling family in Japan. Special thanks to OUT OF THE BLANK podcast for collaborating with me. You can find him on Instagram @outoftheblank_podcast. For podcast production help, check out Content Sound on Instagram as well, @contentsound. Also be sure to listen to my friend’s music on SoundCloud. His username is Tylester. Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Email me at whyweareherepodcast@gmail.com and follow on social media: instagram.com/whyweareherepodcast & twitter.com/whywereherepod.

    Personal Histories: The Host

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2019 25:18


    This episode is a break from the normal structure and is a look at the history of a person, starting with your host. Thanks for all the support and enjoy! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Email me at whyweareherepodcast@gmail.com and follow on social media: instagram.com/whyweareherepodcast & twitter.com/whywereherepod.

    Road to Independence I: Rammohan Roy

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2019 25:21


    The Road to Independence can start with one person giving thought to basic human rights. In this Collection Series, I will discuss the man who planted the seeds of revolution in the minds of the people of India before their independence from Britain. Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Email me at whyweareherepodcast@gmail.com and follow on social media: instagram.com/whyweareherepodcast & twitter.com/whywereherepod.

    The Apache Wars Part 4: A Good Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2019 37:01


    The Apache Wars series comes to an end with the hunt for Geronimo and Juh, and the removal of the Chiricahuas. Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Email me at whyweareherepodcast@gmail.com and follow on social media: instagram.com/whyweareherepodcast & twitter.com/whywereherepod

    The Apache Wars Part 3: The Only Good Indian...

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2019 29:09


    Part Three really ramps up with the Apaches breaking out of their reservations and fight back against the White Eyes in hopes to resurrect the chiefs who died. Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Email me at whyweareherepodcast@gmail.com and follow on social media: instagram.com/whyweareherepodcast & twitter.com/whywereherepod

    The Apache Wars Part 2: A Peaceful and Subordinate Condition

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2019 25:18


    The series continues as the Apaches are placed into reservations and two military men are sent to handle the Indians with different approaches. Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Email me at whyweareherepodcast@gmail.com and follow on social media: instagram.com/whyweareherepodcast & twitter.com/whywereherepod.

    The Apache Wars Part 1: Eye for an Eye

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2019 26:39


    Get ready for a series of episodes going into the people and events that caused, and continued, the long Apache Wars in the Southwest of the United States (and northern Mexico). Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Email me at whyweareherepodcast@gmail.com and follow on social media: instagram.com/whyweareherepodcast & twitter.com/whywereherepod

    American Espionage I: The Culper Spy Ring

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2019 31:48


    Secret agents aren’t glamorous or famous, but they’ve been around since humans have fought wars. This is the first episode of a collection that will continue as we delve into the lesser-known history of America, and the world. This story comes from Colonial New York during the Revolutionary War, and the people that helped to win the war. Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Email me at whyweareherepodcast@gmail.com and follow on social media: instagram.com/whyweareherepodcast & twitter.com/whywereherepod.

    The Flat Earth

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2019 20:27


    SPOILER ALERT! Christopher Columbus did not discover the Earth was round. People knew the world was round since ancient Greece. So why did your teachers and parents tell you the opposite when you were young? That’s what this first episode will discuss. Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Email me at whyweareherepodcast@gmail.com and follow on social media: instagram.com/whyweareherepodcast & twitter.com/whywereherepod.

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