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French statesman, military leader, and Emperor of the French

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Killers, Cults and Queens
The Spooky Sleepover: Why We Fall for Rage Baiting, Gingerbread History & Driving on the Left

Killers, Cults and Queens

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2025 25:16


Welcome back to The Spooky Sleepover, your cosy bonus corner of Killers, Cults & Queens where Cheryl and Nikki let loose with their biggest rants and the internet's most unhinged trends. This week, we're tackling rage baiting — those infuriating posts designed to wind us up — plus the absolute chaos of trying to watch TV with family when no one is paying attention to the plot. If you've ever shouted “just watch the screen!” then this one's for you.We're also diving down some very random rabbit holes, from the surprisingly wild history of gingerbread to why we drive on the left (hint: knights and Napoleon both get involved). Grab your snacks, get comfy, and join the Spooky Sleepover!Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU!Email killerscultsqueens@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram @killerscultsqueens.✨ Support the show on Patreon for bonus content and early AD FREE access: patreon.com/killerscultsqueens

(Sort of) The Story
169. Historical Sexting (Don't Wash)

(Sort of) The Story

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2025 94:20


Send us a textHello, you dirty birds! On this very special "69" episode, we're doing a deep dive into historical love letters from two very specific historical men. First, Napoleon Bonaparte is going to teach us the meaning of "anxious attachment style", and then Max is going to read us James Joyce's love letters that are not for the faint of fart (ehem...heart...) A million kisses!J and MJaney's Sources - Historical Love LettersLOCATION: France and Ireland“Napoleon's Letters to Josephine” on Project Gutenberg (thanks, Steve!)  “Napoleon Bonaparte” from History.com  “The truth about Napoleon and Josephine's marriage, divorce, and lasting legacy” by Nylah Iqbal Muhammad for Vox  “Joséphine's letters to trusted Napoleon general to go on sale in Paris” by Maev Kennedy (2014) for The Guardian  “James Joyce's Love Letters” by Maria Popova for The Marginalian  “James Joyce's Love Letters to His “Dirty Little Fuckbird” by Nadja Spiegelman for The Paris Review  Support the showCheck out our books (and support local bookstores!) on our Bookshop.org affiliate account!Starting your own podcast with your very cool best friend? Try hosting on Buzzsprout (and get a $20 Amazon gift card!)Want more??Visit our website!Join our Patreon!Shop the merch at TeePublic!If you liked these stories, let us know on our various socials!InstagramTiktokGoodreadsAnd email us at sortofthestory@gmail.com

History Unplugged Podcast
How Napoleon and Churchill Used Neuroscience to Make a Better Soldier and More Loyal Public

History Unplugged Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025 45:23


The brain acts in strange ways during wartime. Even in active combat situations, when soldiers are one mistake away from death, many can’t fire on their enemies because their brain is triggering compassion centers against other soldiers. Studies of World War II show that while soldiers were willing to risk death, only 15% to 20% fired their weapons in intense combat, indicating a reluctance to kill. That’s why successful military leaders were able to motivate their soldiers with ideas of unfairness and justice, that their enemies weren’t human to make them better at fighting and killing. All this goes to show that if you want to understand war, you have to understand how the brain makes sense of it. Does war make all of us retreat to our lizard brain and act on pure instinct – so the only way to win is pumping out manipulative propaganda to the masses and use modern technologies like AI and social media exploit the brain's cognitive vulnerabilities? Well, many nations like Russia and China are already using these to their advantage. Or can we bring higher thinking to the matter? Is a researcher like Robert Sapolsky right when he argues that we can stop wars by persuading enough people that it is bad and pointless. Today’s guest is Nicholas Wright, author of “Warhead: How the Brain Shapes War and War Shapes the Brain.” He’s a neuroscientist and advisor to the Pentagon. We explore how our brains respond under pressure and how these instincts can shape everything from battlefield outcomes to boardroom decisions. He argues that while conflict is inevitable, it’s not unmanageable - if we understand how the brain drives fear, trust, aggression, and judgment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Nietzsche Podcast
126: The Sorrows of Young Werther

The Nietzsche Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025 99:05


Goethe's novel, The Sorrows of Young Werther, was Napoleon Bonaparte's favorite novel. In recent years it has become the subject of memes, and the "sensitive young man" archetype. How are we to understand this puzzling development? What is the connection between the Caesarist strongman and the hopeless lover? In this episode, we'll consider the historical background of the work: its inspiration in the story of Karl Wilhelm Jerusalem, the "fever" that swept Europe following its publication, and its controversies. We'll analyze the novel and try to understand Goethe's character as something more than simply a victim of unrequited love. And we'll consider Napoleon's meeting with Goethe and their conversation about the story, as well as some of Goethe's comments about it in conversations with Eckermann.

Growth Mindset Podcast
The Illusion of Control: 7 Ways we lie to ourselves that even defeated Napoleon - [Cognitive Biases #5]

Growth Mindset Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025 36:51


How the mind blinds us to reality by showing us what we want to believe. We don't see with our eyes; we see with our stories. In 1951, psychologists proved that fans from opposing teams physically saw different fouls during the same game. This is the power and danger of perception. It is the tension between what is real and what we believe is possible. When a doctor gives a patient a placebo, the patient heals not because of medicine, but because of the story of the medicine. In this episode, we explore the cognitive biases that shape our culture and our work. From the "Baader-Meinhof" phenomenon to the tragedy of Napoleon's retreat, we examine how our perceptions limit our possibilities. Actionable Takeaways: Change the narrative: Use the Placebo Effect to create positive outcomes through the power of expectation. See the system: Recognize how the Baader-Meinhof phenomenon highlights opportunities you previously ignored. Reframing value: Use the Contrast Effect to understand how relative comparison dictates the worth of your work. Go make a ruckus by changing how you choose to see the world around you. SPONSORS

Science Salon
Why Wars Last Longer Than Experts Predict

Science Salon

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2025 61:39


For nearly two centuries, international relations have been premised on the idea of the "Great Powers." As the thinking went, these mighty states—the European empires of the nineteenth century, the United States and the USSR during the Cold War—were uniquely able to exert their influence on the world stage because of their overwhelming military capabilities. But this conception of power fails to capture the more complicated truth about how wars are fought and won.  Our focus on the importance of large, well-equipped armies and conclusive battles has obscured the foundational forces that underlie military victories and the actual mechanics of successful warfare. Phillips O'Brien suggests a new framework of "full-spectrum powers," taking into account all of the diverse factors that make a state strong—from economic and technological might, to political stability, to the complex logistics needed to maintain forces in the field.  Drawing on examples ranging from Napoleon's France to today's ascendant China, he offers a critical new understanding of what makes a power truly great. Phillips Payson O'Brien is a professor of strategic studies and head of the School of International Relations at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland. He is the author of six books, including his latest War and Power: Who Wins Wars—and Why.

War 102
Episode 83; Waterloo

War 102

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2025 14:51


Send me a text!One of the most famous battles in history, and why even the great Napoleon fails occasionally.Different quotes New Season, new outroSupport the show war102podcast@gmail.comhttps://war102.buzzsprout.com

WDR ZeitZeichen
Härtegrad 2B: Der Erfinder des modernen Bleistifts

WDR ZeitZeichen

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2025 14:02


Im Grunde will Nicolas-Jacques Conté mit seinen Erfindungen nur seiner Frau gefallen – und hilft uns auch 220 Jahre nach seinem Tod (6.12.1805) noch beim Schreiben und Zeichnen. Von Simon Schomäcker.

The Napoleonic Quarterly
The Empire's last act: Ritual, rivalry, and the end of old Germany (w/ Barbara Stollberg-Rilinger)

The Napoleonic Quarterly

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2025 60:45


A conversation with Barbara Stollberg-Rilinger, Professor Emerita of Early Modern History at the University of Munster and Rector of the Institute for Advanced Study in Berlin. Germany is becoming increasingly important to this podcast, which is why we're digging into another aspect of this fascinating part of Europe. Dualism and dissolution; between fealty and federation; the unravelling of the Holy Roman Empire and a tumultuous period. All setting the stage for Napoleon Bonaparte...This discussion:- Explores the complexities and contradictions of the Holy Roman Empire in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, including its structure, political dynamics, and the concept of legitimacy.- Discusses the dualism and rivalry between Austria and Prussia, and how their ambitions and actions contributed to the fragmentation and eventual dissolution of the Empire.- Examines the significance of symbolism, rituals, and ceremonies in sustaining imperial power—and the ways these traditional forms were both maintained and undermined in practice.- Looks at cultural and intellectual responses to the era's upheavals, including the reactions of figures like Goethe, Schiller, and Hegel to the French Revolution and emerging German nationalism.- Considers the impact of Napoleon and the mediatisation of the Empire, questioning whether Napoleon was the executioner of the Holy Roman Empire or if its internal weaknesses had already sealed its fate.Help us produce more episodes by supporting the Napoleonic Quarterly on Patreon: patreon.com/napoleonicquarterly

Alles Geschichte - History von radioWissen
GAMECHANGER - Napoleon und die Erschütterung der Macht

Alles Geschichte - History von radioWissen

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025 23:28


Keiner hätte gedacht, dass so einer mal Kaiser werden könnte: Napoleon Bonaparte, geboren als Sohn eines kleinen Adeligen auf der Insel Korsika. Doch er beißt sich durch und steht lange auf der Gewinnerseite. 1804 lässt er sich zum Kaiser der Franzosen krönen. Doch so kometenhaft sein Aufstieg ist, so tief ist Napoleons Fall. Von Klaus Uhrig (BR 2012)

The Bulwark Podcast
Sam Stein: We Got Ourselves a Mad King

The Bulwark Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2025 55:54


Trump's use of his pardon power is downright crazy, and that's not even counting his rescue of a convicted drug kingpin. He's also sabotaging his own redistricting plans in Texas by pardoning Rep. Henry Cuellar, and wasting taxpayer money absolving a sports executive who was indicted by his own Justice Department earlier this year. Meanwhile, down in NOLA, two men with a Napoleon complex are unleashing misery of the psychic and economic kind on the city through its ICE and Border Patrol operation. Plus, someone needs to scour the immigration history of Phil Mickelson's family, and why is Tucker so obsessed with the gays? Sam Stein joins Tim Miller. Sam's 'Bulwark Take' on the DOJ attorney fired for not restoring Mel Gibson's gun rights Lauren on the Dems itching to go after AI Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/BULWARK. Promo Code BULWARK Go to https://zbiotics.com/THEBULWARK and use THEBULWARK at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics.

Space-Biff! Space-Cast!
Space-Cast! #51. Mori, Zucchini, Napoleon

Space-Biff! Space-Cast!

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2025 61:44


Ah, Napoleon. Old Boney. Roll'n'Bones. The Bone Zone. The guy's got a lot of nicknames, and even more board games! The latest, and one of the most intriguing, is Battlefields of the Napoleonic Wars, codesigned by Paolo Mori and Alessandro Zucchini. Today on the Space-Cast!, we dive into the creation of this approachable hex-and-counter title, including its creators' aversion to combat results tables, their choice of battles, and why they decided to publish under their own label. 

Masters of Our Domain
Introducing: Past Lives

Masters of Our Domain

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2025 19:56


Patrick is launching a new podcast! You can listen to the very first episode here. ---- Most of the history we're taught revolves around "Great Men," the Napoleons and Alexander the Greats of the world, but they're hardly typical of the human experience. History actually revolves around advisors, merchants, laborers, farmers, and slaves, the common clay of humanity and the raw material for any good story of our shared past. Become a member now at https://www.patreon.com/cw/PastLivesMedia You'll get access to the Past Lives Discord server and four pieces of bonus content per month (including a historian interview, book club, Q and A, and a sources and evidence discussion). Past Lives is a 100-percent independent production, and your support is what allows us to make this show. So, thank you. Past Lives can be found on all the usual podcast platforms. Masters of Our Domain will return on Monday.

Hanging with History
Talleyrand in History, Part 2

Hanging with History

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2025 45:32


You can send a text, include contact info to get a response. Last episode Talleyrand barely escapes France ahead of a death sentence.  Then the British decide he might be a spy, well he might have been an excellent spy, though we know he was not a spy.He went to America, George Washington refuses to see him, but Alexander Hamilton welcomes him.By the end Talleyrand has decided to play the dangerous game of going into opposition against Napoleon.This episode follows Talleyrand from his exile to his return and rise to power in the Directory.  Talleyrand's role in Napoleon's rise to power is essential.  In some ways Napoleon was Talleyrand's creation and Talleyrand became Napoleon's favorite mentor, when he was still Flexible enough to learn from others.We cover Talleyrand's thinking and writing through the events of the Consulship and the early days of the Empire.  Then comes the Crisis after Tilsit.  When Napoleon goes full nepotism, never go full nepotism, and plans to tke Denmark, Portugal and Spain.  Talleyrand perceives that Napoleon is no longer aligned with France's interests.  He goes into opposition and begins to play a truly dangerous game.

The History Guy
Counterfactuals: The Last Invasion of Britain

The History Guy

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 61:10


On today's episode we talk about what is often called the last invasion of mainland Britain - a disastrous and almost farcical series of blunders that ended in abject disaster. But what if it didn't?

Wild on 7th
Wild on 7th - Episode #122 Jake Middleton Needs a New Snow Blower

Wild on 7th

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 75:04


This week on Wild on 7th, the podfathers sit down with fan-favorite, Jake Middleton, for a wide-open, laugh-heavy conversation that hits everything from the team's recent on-ice surge to the unexpected chaos happening off it. Jake walks us through the origin story of the “Redwood Hat” that's suddenly become the must-have item in the locker room and how it's turned into the squad's unofficial badge of honor. He also talks about settling into his new life in the suburbs—complete with an electric snow blower and one tiny shovel—and gives us a peek into day-to-day neighborly living as a Minnesota Wild defenseman. Door dash, burgers, and Bunny's, and of course, no episode would be complete without a little behind-the-scenes team lore, including how Zuccarello might actually be Napoleon.  Cool and collected leadership, all around the room.  It's one of the season's funniest and most genuine conversations—don't miss it.

15-Minute History
War of 1812 (Part 2) | The Fire That Reforged a Nation

15-Minute History

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 18:35


Washington burns. The White House is in flames. But from the smoke and ashes, a nation discovers what it means to be American.The War of 1812's darkest hour became its defining triumph. As British veterans fresh from defeating Napoleon torched the capital, as rockets rained on Fort McHenry, as peace was signed but war raged on, Americans transformed humiliation into legend.Join us for the explosive conclusion of our two-part series on the War of 1812. In this second installment, we witness Perry's amazing victory on Lake Erie, the death of the great Tecumseh, the night America's capital burned to the ground, and Andrew Jackson's stunning victory at New Orleans - a battle that remade American identity, fought two weeks after the war had already ended.

The Art of Wargaming
Episode 120: Offensive Variations

The Art of Wargaming

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 26:31


In the time in which Clausewitz wrote "On War", going on the offensive involved no small amount of risk. Between the rise of dominance in the field of artillery and new and brutal ways of preparing a killing field, going on the attack meant being vulnerable to all matter of calamity. As a result, his analysis of offensive variations stresses the need for boldness and prudence in equal measure. There are many reasons to mount an attack, from the wholesale destruction of our opponents to the acquisition of secondary objectives, each of them having their own hazards and considerations for success. Yaga Malark delves into this simple yet complicated subject to bring you the best methods for offensive variations. Support our Patreon! www.patreon.com/theartofwargaming Email: artofwargamingpodcast@gmail.com Facebook: @theartofwargamingpodcast Instagram: @artofwargamingpodcast Check out more of The Art of Wargaming at www.taowargaming.com Check out all General Nerdery Presents podcasts at www.gnpresents.com

Shat the Movies: 80's & 90's Best Film Review

This week, Shat The Movies tumbles through the space-time continuum with Terry Gilliam's Time Bandits, a chaotic fantasy adventure filled with Monty Python humor, mischievous dwarves, and a cosmic battle between Good, Evil, and negligent parenting. Commissioned by listener Mark, this 1981 classic follows young Kevin as he's swept away by a crew of dimension-hopping bandits who've stolen a map of the universe and are using it to rob history blind—Napoleon, Robin Hood, and ancient kings all included. Gene and Big D debate whether the film is a brilliant kids' movie for adults or an unsettling fever dream wrapped in British absurdism. Along the way, they revisit the unforgettable Evil Genius, the Supreme Being's bureaucratic disappointment, and the ending that scarred an entire generation of children. Is Time Bandits a masterpiece of imagination or just Gilliam letting chaos do the directing? Grab your map, avoid the pure concentrated evil, and find out. Subscribe Now Android: https://www.shatpod.com/android Apple/iTunes: https://www.shatpod.com/apple Help Support the Podcast Contact Us: https://www.shatpod.com/contact Commission Movie: https://www.shatpod.com/support Support with Paypal: https://www.shatpod.com/paypal Support With Venmo: https://www.shatpod.com/venmo Shop Merchandise: https://www.shatpod.com/shop Theme Song - Die Hard by Guyz Nite: https://www.facebook.com/guyznite

Pearlmania500
Napoleon's Nephew: The Lover of Coups | TMT 156

Pearlmania500

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2025 101:33


Alex does a deep dive on French emperor Napoleon III and the lessons he teachers us. From his message of "Make France Great Again," to his many coup attempts, to finally getting elected the president of France on the backs of a massive Propaganda campaign. And once he became president he decided he wasn't going to be held back by term limits and made himself the emperor for life.  Subscribe for Mrs. Pearlmania Ghost Hunts - https://www.youtube.com/@Mrs.Pearlmania Support the show and get 30% off your Brooklyn Bedding order sitewide. Use promo code TOOMANY at https://www.brooklynbedding.com JOIN OUR COMMUNITY -

Grey History: The French Revolution
1.103 Dechristianisation

Grey History: The French Revolution

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2025 60:28


A new crusade! Determined to purge superstition and fanaticism in all its forms, anti-clerical zeal erupts across the French Republic. This episode uncovers how Joseph Fouché's campaign in central France helped ignite a national movement. From the forced marriages of priests to the destruction of churches, we explore the many dimensions of dechristianisation. We also trace the rising tensions between constitutional clerics and the Jacobins, and how the Revolution turned against the Catholic faith in a bid to regenerate the nation. Episode Extras Rewriting Time: Naming The French Republican CalendarRenaming Republican France: From Towns To Babies Rural Calendar A horse? An apple tree? Find out what day were you born on here Paris Tour May 2026 Early Access Pass - More Info Here! Early Access Become a True Revolutionary and listen now to ⁠Episode 104 "The Cult of Reason" The Grey History Community Help keep Grey History on the air! Every revolution needs its supporters, and we need you! With an ad-free feed, a community discord, a reading club, and tonnes of exclusive bonus content, you're missing out! Do your part for as little as half a cup of coffee per episode! It's the best value on the internet, with the best people too! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join Now And Support the Show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Make a one-off donation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Contact Me Send your questions, praise, and scorn ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign Up⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for Free Bonus Episode Follow on Social Media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Advertising Please contact ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sales@advertisecast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ if you would like to advertise on Grey History: The French Revolution and Napoleon. All members of the Grey History Community have an ad-free version of the show. Support the show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. About Grey History: The French Revolution and Napoleon is a podcast dedicated to exploring the complexities of our history. By examining both the experiences of contemporaries and the conclusions of historians, Grey History seeks to unpack the ambiguities and nuances of the past. Understanding the French Revolution and the age of Napoleon Bonaparte is critical to understanding the history of the world, so join us on a journey through a series of events that would be almost unbelievable if it weren't for the fact that it's true! If you're looking for a binge-worthy history podcast on the Revolution and Napoleon, you're in the right place! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox
Classic Radio 11-30-25 - Silent Canary, Thorney's Gift, and Phil's Hobby

Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2025 151:23 Transcription Available


Comedy on a SundayFirst, a look at the events of the day.Then, The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary,  originally broadcast November 30, 1941, 84 years ago, The Canary Won't Sing.  Gildersleeve has won a canary named Napoleon, but he's no stool pigeon, he won't sing!Followed by The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet, originally broadcast November 30, 1951, 74 years ago,  Thorney's Gift.  Thorney bought a gift for his wife but he wants Ozzie to hold it for him so she doesn't find it.  Then  The Fitch Bandwagon starring Phil Harris and Alice Faye, originally broadcast November 30, 1947, 78 years ago, Phil's Hobby.   After Phil falls out of a tree, he's encouraged to take up crocheting. However, he winds up with an electric train set. Followed by The Aldrich Family starring Bobby Ellis, originally broadcast November 30, 1952, 73 years ago, Henry's Father is Sick. Henry's father is sick. Some people think that Henry's father is sicker than he is.  Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast November 30, 1942, 83 years ago, Mousey Gray is Drafted.   The boys are out of trouble for a change. Mousey announces that he's been drafted, after telling Gussie to jump in the lake!Thanks to Bill B. for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamCheck out Professor Bees Digestive Aid at profbees.com and use my promo code WYATT to save 10% when you order! If you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at http://radio.macinmind.com for great old-time radio shows 24 hours a day

Generals and Napoleon
Episode 141 - Battle of Bailen, the defeat Napoleon never forgot, with special guest Josh Provan

Generals and Napoleon

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2025 42:17


The Battle of Bailén (July 16–19, 1808) was a shocking defeat for Napoleon's forces during the Peninsular War—and the first time a French field army surrendered in open battle. Special guest and author Josh Provan discusses how Spanish General Castaños surrounded and crushed General Dupont's troops, forcing over 17,000 French soldiers to lay down their arms.This stunning Spanish victory electrified Europe, shattered the myth of French invincibility, and inspired resistance against Napoleon across the continent.⚔️ Learn about:How Spanish forces outmaneuvered Napoleon's troopsThe leadership of General CastañosThe surrender of General DupontWhy Bailén changed the course of the Peninsular War

School of War
Ep 252: Andrew Lambert on the British Empire's Strategic Challenges and America's Today

School of War

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2025 62:01


Andrew Lambert, Laughton Professor of Naval History in the Department of War Studies, King's College London and No More Napoleons: How Britain Managed Europe from Waterloo to World War One,  joins the show to discuss how the British Empire maintained the balance in Europe between the fall of Napoleon to the summer of 1914. ▪️ Times 02:59 Studying the Problem of War 06:20 British Perspectives of the European Coast 11:33 The French Likelihood of Invading Britain  21:40 The Scheldt River Estuary  30:33 Marlborough, Wellington, and Eisenhower  36:48 The 19th Century and the Rise of Steampower 47:35 Divided attention and British Mistakes of 1914 54:40 The Failure of British Strategic Off-Shore Balancing Follow along on Instagram, X @schoolofwarpod, and YouTube @SchoolofWarPodcast Find more content on our School of War Substack

On The Rocks with Alexander
Magician and Video Game Impresario Randy Pitchford

On The Rocks with Alexander

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2025 70:23


On this episode of On the Rocks, we've got magic to do with magician and video game impresario Randy Pitchford as we talk about his magic family roots with the famous Cabrini, his burst into the magic world and the Academy of Magical Arts at a young age, his collection of extremely rare magical collectibles – Napoleon, anyone? – his acquisition of the famed Magic Castle, his thoughts on haunted items, life after death, and so much more! with co-host model and musician Steven Dehler...with your sassy host with the sassy most, Alexander Rodriguez. Raise a glass, it's On the Rocks! 

War & Peace Podnotes, A Study Guide
Second Epilogue: Ch. 7: Only The Almighty Stands Alone

War & Peace Podnotes, A Study Guide

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2025 8:48


Tolstoy affirms that only the will of the Deity, who is not dependent on time, can make sense of any monumental event or series of events. Tolstoy acknowledges his belief in an omnipotent God, who determines the Way. This majestic being is something we can never come close to understanding. Even the most renowned, like Napoleon, cannot veer humanity in the direction they intend. This is because man acts in his limited time and sphere. Thus, historians who attribute grand events to so-called “Great Men,” are engaged in a vain pursuit. This outlook is not surprising given Tolstoy's affinity of Scripture, particularly the Wisdom literature of Job and Ecclesiastes. In analyzing the futility of attributing an effect to a purported cause, Tolstoy proffers that no command can be executed without an endless chain of proceeding orders. There is no such thing as a command that appears spontaneously.  At best, we can say every command and event refers to a sliver in time that can only have influence over the fraction that comes after.     Tolstoy suggests there is a general consensus that paramount decisions are made akin to the setting in motion of a clock -- such that a single command is often thought to govern a whole series of occurrences. For example, “Napoleon wished to invade Russia and did so in 1812.” However, Napoleon could never have commanded such a movement in one fell swoop.  Instead, there were countless preceding missives and orders to his generals as well as the leaders of Vienna, Berlin and St. Petersburg.  It is more accurate to say that events took on a direction that humanity, for some impossible to define reason, were ready to move in. The true reasons behind such movements are something only The Deity can comprehend.  Tolstoy reflects that Napoleon was more of a natural adversary of England. Therefore, there was a greater chance of him coming up with a plan to invade England as opposed to crossing the Vistula River.  Tolstoy posits that for any order to be executed -- in a philosophical sense – it is necessary that said order be possible.  This is not only in the case in military endeavors, but in everyday transactions, for there are always a myriad of contingencies that could arise to prevent a command's execution.  With respect to invading Russia, there would have been many directives that if analyzed soberly and in hindsight, would never have been possible. We have this false conception that an event is caused by a command because what occurred is looked at as a plan coming together. Yet for every directive executed there are an immense number unexecuted and forgotten.  Thus, Tolstoy goes back to his theme -- that it is virtually impossible to attribute causes to grand historical events.   Tolstoy then turns to wrestling regarding the nature of power in looking at how commands and directives play out between related events, that is between very close in time events. Tolstoy finds it important to understand the roles of those giving and taking orders.  In most endeavors, there are small numbers giving orders and large numbers subject to them. In military life, army leadership resembles a cone where the thickest part, the base, consists of the rank and file. Here exists the domain of the soldiers, who are told where to march and who to kill. On the next level are the noncommissioned officers, who give commands to soldiers below and get into action less frequently.  An officer like Andrei customarily participates even less in the battles, but commands more. At the top, there is the commander like Kutuzov or Napoleon, who rarely takes direct part in the action.  Tolstoy feels there is similar relation of people (between the few who give orders and the majority who take them) in most common activities—including in agriculture and trade. It is this relationship which constitutes the essence of power. For example, while Napoleon may be given credit or blame for the way a particular battle turned out, All the people in the cone have a voice!  When the overwhelming majority figuratively decide to swim in the same direction, that is where the greatest power lies. Thus, Napoleon guided people toward where they were already headed.  Yet behind it all is a Deity, whose guiding influence we will never fully grasp.

Social Studies
Did You Know About Napoleon?

Social Studies

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2025 24:25


This week, Gaspare brings back a fan favorite episode by himself due to Joe's baby process. This episode is brought to you by Liquid IV and Quince. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Militärhistoriepodden
Förräderiet på Sveaborg

Militärhistoriepodden

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2025 44:38


Sveaborgs kapitulation i maj 1808 mitt under kriget mot Ryssland är ett av de mest kända historiemoraliska problemen i svensk historia. Kommendanten Cronstedts kapitulation är ett mysterium ända in i modern tid. I enlighet med den svenska krigsplanen sattes en stark garnison in på Sveaborg utanför Helsingfors och fältarmén retirerade mot norr. Tanken var att när våren kom inleda ett motanfall med Sveaborg som brohuvud i södra Finland. Det blev aldrig så. Fästningen kapitulerade i maj 1808. Ansvarig för beslutet var kommendanten Carl Olof Cronstedt som genom kapitulation kom att gå till historien som förrädaren på Sveaborg. I denna nymixade repris av Militärhistoriepodden diskuterar historikern Martin Hårdstedt och idéhistorikern Peter Bennesved Sveaborgs tillkomst och betydelse som fästning i det svenska riket. Finska krigets utbrott i februari 1808 var en konsekvens av de snabba och i många fall oförutsägbara omkastningarna i det storpolitiska spelet under Napoleonkrigen. Fransmännens kejsare Napoleon och den ryske tsaren Alexanders uppgörelse i Tilsit sommaren 1807 bäddade för det ryska anfallet på Sverige som kom vårvintern 1808. Fästningen Sveaborg var på många sätt en unik skapelse med sitt havsnära läge och koppling till skärgårdsflottan som utvecklades vid samma tid. Självklart står kapitulationen och Cronstedt som person i centrum för avsnittet. Varför gav han upp? Var han köpt av ryssarna? Vilka misstag gjorde han? Var situationen hopplös? Hur ska vi bedöma hans val i efterhand? Var kapitulationen ett psykologiskt drama? Fanns det separatister på fästningen som verkade för en finsk anslutning till Ryssland? Frågorna är många. En viktig fråga är vilka konsekvenser fästningens kapitulation egentligen fick. Det går att argumentera för att kriget inte alls var avgjort på grund av fästningens kapitulation. Det fanns goda möjligheter för den svenska krigsmakten att trots förlusten av fästningen vända kriget och tvinga ut ryssarna ur Finland. I efterhand har historikerna sett lite olika på händelsen. En del har betonat att det handlade om ett förräderi. Andra har varit mer förlåtande och till och med uppfattat Cronstedts beslut som klokt och insiktsfullt. För en generation av fennomaner och finsk nationella blev kapitulationen och det svenska nederlaget 1809 som resulterade i att Finland blev ryskt någonting positivt. En början på vägen mot finsk nationell självständighet. Men det synsätt kan ifrågasättas som en grov efterkonstruktion. Lyssna också på Finska Kriget – När Sverige förlorade sin östra rikshalva och Stora ofreden – ryska ockupationen av Finland 1713-21 Bild: Utsikt över Sveaborg av Augustin Ehrensvärd, public domain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The John Batchelor Show
S8 Ep113: Pre-WWII US exercises, influenced by Patton and his peers, successfully showcased armored warfare. Patton was eccentric, boring audiences with detailed lectures on Roman generals and claiming to be the reincarnation of Napoleon, which disconnect

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2025 11:00


Pre-WWII US exercises, influenced by Patton and his peers, successfully showcased armored warfare. Patton was eccentric, boring audiences with detailed lectures on Roman generals and claiming to be the reincarnation of Napoleon, which disconnected him from his troops. Montgomery, leading the Third Division, trained his men endlessly and formed a cohesive team before the Dunkirk evacuation, seeing the retreat as a challenge to rebuild. Rommel was given command of the 7th Panzer Division in 1940 and, due to his aggressive success, became known as the commander of the "phantom division," celebrated by Nazi propaganda.

Generals and Napoleon
Episode 140 - General Sebastiani: General, Diplomat, Survivor, with special guest Jonathan North

Generals and Napoleon

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2025 29:25


General Horace Sébastiani was more than just a cavalry officer—he was a battlefield commander, imperial diplomat, and political survivor in one of the most turbulent eras in French history. From the thunder of hooves in Spain and Russia to the quiet halls of diplomacy, Sébastiani's career spanned empires, revolutions, and restorations. Special guest and author Jonathan North joins the show to explore the remarkable journey of a man who wore many hats:✅ His cavalry commands in the Peninsular War and Russian Campaign✅ Service under Murat and participation in key engagements like Talavera and Borodino✅ His diplomatic missions to Constantinople and role in shaping French-Ottoman policy✅ How he navigated the fall of Napoleon, the Bourbon Restoration, and the July 1830 Revolution✅ Why Sébastiani remains one of the most adaptable figures of the eraWhether on horseback or in the halls of power, Sébastiani was always at the center of history.

The Incredible Journey
The King's Dream That Destroyed Hitler and the Nazis

The Incredible Journey

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2025 34:32


World War II, the largest and deadliest conflict in human history, began on September 1, 1939, when Nazi Germany invaded Poland. Adolf Hitler dreamed of uniting Europe and establishing an empire that would rule the world for a thousand years. Yet he could have spared himself and his people immense suffering if he had only paid attention to an extraordinary prophecy written by the Bible prophet Daniel more than 2,500 years earlier. Sadly, Hitler rejected the Bible and its prophecies, convinced instead that his armies could conquer Europe and the world. In March 1941, he delivered a powerful speech to the German people, one that revealed his pride, his ambition, and his fatal disregard for divine warning. Declaring defiantly, Hitler said, “See, my people, we do not need anything from God! We do not ask anything from Him except that He may let us alone. We want to fight our own war, with our own guns, without God. We want to gain our victory without the help of God.”In this program, we'll take a closer look at King Nebuchadnezzar's dream found in Daniel 2, a prophecy that mapped out the course of world history, explains why European leaders such as Charlemagne, Charles V, Louis XIV, Napoleon, Kaiser Wilhelm II, and Hitler all failed to unite Europe, and reveals what is still to come in the future.

The Football Ramble
Ramble Uncut: Who stole Napoleon's todger?

The Football Ramble

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 25:15


On this edition of Ramble Uncut, Marcus, Jim and Pete reminisce about their favourite detective dramas, their least favourite football movies and wonder where Napoleon's penis has got to. Elsewhere, a Chilean businessman displays the old gates of Wembley and Madonna's bra in a very esoteric collection.Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@footballramble.com.Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Football Ramble
Ramble Uncut: Who stole Napoleon's todger?

The Football Ramble

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 25:21


On this edition of Ramble Uncut, Marcus, Jim and Pete reminisce about their favourite detective dramas, their least favourite football movies and wonder where Napoleon's penis has got to. Elsewhere, a Chilean businessman displays the old gates of Wembley and Madonna's bra in a very esoteric collection.Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@footballramble.com.Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Girl On Top: ShallonXO
Napoleon & Joséphine: Power, Passion, and the Ego That Ate Europe

Girl On Top: ShallonXO

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 36:46


In this week's episode, we dive into how a Corsican outsider rose to dominate not just France after the French Revolution, but an entire continent—all while dealing with a hellish mother, scheming brother, and cheating, black-toothed woman he could never let go of. This episode unpacks Napoleon Bonparte's volatile reign, his toxic dynamic with the Bonaparte clan, and the way Joséphine refined him...and ruined him. And most of all, how the same ego that built an empire led him straight into catastrophe.✨ Want more deep-dives, history hot takes, and exclusive advice? Join The Shallontourage & see my upcoming trips to Europe at www.shallonlester.com

Grey History: The French Revolution
1.102 The French East India Company with Dr Elizabeth Cross

Grey History: The French Revolution

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 81:42


Fortune, fraud, and the fall of empires. Dr Elizabeth Cross joins Grey History to uncover the turbulent history of the French East India Company. From royal privilege to revolutionary scandal, this episode traces how the troubled company became a symbol of greed and speculation. Often compared to its more successful rival, we'll also touch on the challenges faced by the British East India Company and examine trade relations with the young United States. Discover the wild history of this forgotten enterprise and how its corruption helped to implode the Jacobin Republic. Dr Cross is the author of Company Politics: Commerce, Scandal, and French Visions of Indian Empire in the Revolutionary Era. Early Access Become a True Revolutionary and listen now to Episode 1.103 Dechristianisation Part I The Grey History Community Help keep Grey History on the air! Every revolution needs its supporters, and we need you! With an ad-free feed, a community discord, a reading club, and tonnes of exclusive bonus content, you're missing out! Do your part for as little as half a cup of coffee per episode! It's the best value on the internet, with the best people too! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join Now And Support the Show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Make a one-off donation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Contact Me Send your questions, praise, and scorn ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign Up⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for Free Bonus Episode Follow on Social Media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Advertising Please contact ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sales@advertisecast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ if you would like to advertise on Grey History: The French Revolution and Napoleon. All members of the Grey History Community have an ad-free version of the show. Support the show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. About Grey History: The French Revolution and Napoleon is a podcast dedicated to exploring the complexities of our history. By examining both the experiences of contemporaries and the conclusions of historians, Grey History seeks to unpack the ambiguities and nuances of the past. Understanding the French Revolution and the age of Napoleon Bonaparte is critical to understanding the history of the world, so join us on a journey through a series of events that would be almost unbelievable if it weren't for the fact that it's true! If you're looking for a binge-worthy history podcast on the Revolution and Napoleon, you're in the right place! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You're Dead To Me
Alexandre Dumas (Radio Edit)

You're Dead To Me

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2025 27:56


Greg Jenner is joined in 19th-century France by historian Professor Olivette Otele and comedian Celya AB to learn about acclaimed novelist Alexandre Dumas.Alexandre was born to an innkeeper's daughter and a legendary Black general who fought for Napoleon. After his father's death the family grew up in rural poverty, but after a visit to Paris as a teenager, Dumas fell in love with the city and its theatre. Using his father's connections he found a job there and was soon a successful playwright, before turning his attention to novels. He was a prolific author, writing such blockbusters as The Three Musketeers and The Count of Monte Christo. But amidst the writing, Dumas also found plenty of time for romantic dalliances, political entanglements, and global travel. This episode explores his extraordinary life and the incredible works of literature he created, set against the turbulent background of French politics in the years after the Napoleonic wars.This is a radio edit of the original podcast episode. For the full-length version, please look further back in the feed.Hosted by: Greg Jenner Research by: Emma Bentley Written by: Emmie Rose Price-Goodfellow, Emma Nagouse, and Greg Jenner Produced by: Emmie Rose Price-Goodfellow and Greg Jenner Audio Producer: Steve Hankey Production Coordinator: Gill Huggett Senior Producer: Emma Nagouse Executive Editor: Philip Sellars

In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer
Karen Elliott House on MBS, Saudi Arabia, and the Future of Faith and Power

In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2025 69:02


Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist Karen Elliott House joins Frank Schaeffer to talk about her remarkable new book, The Man Who Would Be King, Muhammad bin Salman and the Transformation of Saudi Arabia.Across four decades of reporting on the Middle East and Saudi Arabia, Karen has developed rare access to the kingdom's inner world — including seven in-depth meetings with Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman (MBS), often late at night inside the palace.In this conversation, Frank and Karen dive into:How a strict Texas church girl became one of the world's sharpest Saudi observersWhy MBS is part Peter the Great, part Napoleon, and part ruthless modernizerWomen's stunning rise in the Saudi workforce — and how religious men are left behindThe murder of Jamal Khashoggi, internal repression, and the culture of “disappearing” criticsHow MBS is navigating Gaza, Hamas, Israel recognition, and the Wahhabi clericsParallels between Islamic fundamentalism and American evangelical extremismWhether AmericaI have had the pleasure of talking to some of the leading authors, artists, activists, and change-makers of our time on this podcast, and I want to personally thank you for subscribing, listening, and sharing 100-plus episodes over 100,000 times.Please subscribe to this Podcast, In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer, on your favorite platform, and to my Substack, It Has to Be Said. Thanks! Every subscription helps create, build, sustain and put voice to this movement for truth. Subscribe to It Has to Be Said. The Gospel of Zip will be released in print and on Amazon Kindle, and as a full video on YouTube and Substack that you can watch or listen to for free.Canada NowBold ideas with the people shaping Canada's next chapter.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show_____In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer is a production of the George Bailey Morality in Public Life Fellowship. It is hosted by Frank Schaeffer, author of The Gospel of Zip. Learn more at https://www.thegospelofzip.com/Follow Frank on Substack, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Threads, TikTok, and YouTube. https://frankschaeffer.substack.comhttps://www.facebook.com/frank.schaeffer.16https://twitter.com/Frank_Schaefferhttps://www.instagram.com/frank_schaeffer_arthttps://www.threads.net/@frank_schaeffer_arthttps://www.tiktok.com/@frank_schaefferhttps://www.youtube.com/c/FrankSchaefferYouTube In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer Podcast

Girl On Top: ShallonXO
Make France Great Again: Napoleon's MAGA Daddy Energy

Girl On Top: ShallonXO

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025 30:59


In Part 2 of our French Revolution trilogy, Robespierre's flower-crown cult implodes and a petty, brilliant general named Napoleon steps in with pure Trump energy—loud, polarizing, unstoppable.It's chaos, charisma, and control issues baked into one croissant-flaky empire.This episode of Crowned & Cancelled dives into the psychology of power, propaganda, and why the people who scream for freedom always end up crawling back to Daddy...Connect with me in my exclusive community, The Shallontourage and join a crew of high value new besties in my 2026 trips to the Amalfi Coast and Greek Islands!

Generals and Napoleon
Episode 139 - Part II of the Top 15 Generals of the Napoleonic Age, with a panel of experts

Generals and Napoleon

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025 61:50


Part II of our Ultimate ranking of the Top 15 Generals of the Napoleonic Era!Step into the boots of the greatest military minds of the Napoleonic Wars. In this episode of Generals and Napoleon, we count down the Top 15 generals of the Napoleonic Era—the brilliant, bold, and often controversial commanders who shaped European history between 1796 and 1815. Join our brilliant panel of guests - Rachael Stark, Graeme Callister, Nick Kramer, Michael Hamel, and Jonas de Neef - who discuss everything from Marshal Davout's iron discipline to Wellington's defensive genius. We break down the tactics, triumphs, and legacies of iconic leaders from France, Britain, Russia, Austria, Prussia, and beyond.

Grey History: The French Revolution
May 2026 Paris Tour! Get Your Early Access Pass!

Grey History: The French Revolution

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2025 3:36


You've listened to the Revolution — now it's time to live it! I'm thrilled to announce that Grey History Tours are officially happening in 2026! Our first trip will take place in Paris in mid-May, and will run for about a week (approximately 12–19 May). We'll walk the same streets as Lafayette and Robespierre, explore Versailles Palace, and even recreate the Storming of the Bastille. From Marie Antoinette's prison cell to Napoleon's Tomb, the Louvre, and Notre-Dame, you'll experience the Revolution like never before — with exclusive access, expert storytelling, and a small group of fellow history lovers. To join this first-ever tour, I've opened a limited number of Early Access Passes. Each pass gives you priority booking and $150 off next year's tour. It costs $100 — fully refundable at any time — and if you don't use it, you'll automatically get your money back in March 2026.This will be a small-group experience, capped at 20 people, and early interest has already been huge. This is your chance to be first in line! If you've ever thought, “One day I'd love to explore Revolutionary Paris,” this is your moment! Reserve your Early Access Pass now! More Information Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hanging with History
1813 1814 Dresden to Leipzig, then Scandinavia

Hanging with History

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2025 26:05


You can send a text, include contact info to get a response. The Convention of Plesswitz ends and war begins again August 11.  The focus is on driving Napoleon out of Germany and then the action turns to Scandinavia, to include Danish Holstein, with most of the focus on Norway.Napoleon's desperate attempts to defend Saxony end at the biggest battle in European history to that time.Allied war aims are becoming public, but there seems a disconnect between stated objectives and the reality of how things work out on the ground in Scandinavia, particularly for Norway.  Could there be hypocrisy?  No, never.  Power politics dominating our ideals?  Norway's war of Independence and the 17th of May, with the new constitution signed at Eidsvoll gets a look in the later half of the episode.  Before that we look at Bernadotte, Karl Johan or Charles John, the new crown prince and how Alexander actually wants HIM as the new king of France.  Bernadotte made various efforts to put himself forward and build a following in France, this is just a fascinating what if. 

New Books Network
Phillips Payson O'Brien, "War and Power: Who Wins Wars--And Why" (PublicAffairs, 2025)

New Books Network

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2025 33:48


A bold, revisionist study of modern warfare, showing that military victory is rooted not in large armies and decisive battles, but in the full spectrum of economic, political, and social power. For nearly two centuries, international relations have been premised on the idea of the "Great Powers." As the thinking went, these mighty states--the European empires of the nineteenth century, the United States and the USSR during the Cold War--were uniquely able to exert their influence on the world stage because of their overwhelming military capabilities. But as military historian Phillips Payson O'Brien argues in War and Power: Who Wins Wars--And Why (PublicAffairs, 2025), this conception of power fails to capture the more complicated truth about how wars are fought and won. Our focus on the importance of large, well-equipped armies and conclusive battles has obscured the foundational forces that underlie military victories and the actual mechanics of successful warfare. O'Brien suggests a new framework of "full-spectrum powers," taking into account all of the diverse factors that make a state strong--from economic and technological might, to political stability, to the complex logistics needed to maintain forces in the field. Drawing on examples ranging from Napoleon's France to today's ascendant China, War and Power offers a critical new understanding of what makes a power truly great. It is vital reading in today's perilous world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

True Crime Recaps
They Stole $100 Million in Diamonds in 7 Minutes.

True Crime Recaps

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 7:11


In under seven minutes, a team of thieves walked into one of the most secure museums in the world and stole nearly $100 million in diamonds and royal jewelry from the Louvre in Paris. Wearing construction uniforms and using a stolen truck and crane, they took France's crown jewels, including a diamond necklace once gifted by Napoleon.But the flawless heist was not as perfect as it seemed. A jewel fell during the getaway, security systems were mysteriously ignored, and investigators soon uncovered the truth. This was not a Hollywood-level mastermind operation. It was an inside job.With two suspects in custody, others still on the run, and the jewels missing to this day, the question remains: was this one of the greatest art heists in history, or one of France's biggest security failures?Follow True Crime Recaps for more unbelievable real-world crime stories.

#IMOMSOHARD
Louvre Robbers Caught?! Breaking Down the Heist Everyone's Talking About!

#IMOMSOHARD

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2025 39:59


Ladies, this episode might include some subpar “French” accents, wild theories, and the kind of over the top heist analysis you'd expect from two mamas who have seen Ocean's 11 once. Grab a croissant and let's unpack the Louvre robbery!00:00:00 Intro & Show Announcements00:04:01 Confidence In Robbing The Louvre 00:06:19 $102 Million in Napoleon's Jewels Stolen00:11:05 How They Got Caught 00:23:11 Famous Heists in History00:29:21 Ireland Lost A Priceless Cello In A Cab00:31:09 Stockholm Syndrome Origin Story00:33:01 Canada's Maple Syrup Heist 00:35:16 Antwerp Diamond Heist00:38:03 Hot FlashMORE PODCAST EPISODES: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTGuNbPgq2EartAwwgs_H-LVho3FvWnXpJUST LISTEN TO THE PODCAST: https://link.chtbl.com/imomsohardSEE US ON TOUR: (FALL DATES COMING SOON)https://www.imomsohard.com/WATCH OUR AMAZON PRIME SPECIAL: https://www.amazon.com/IMomSoHard-Live/dp/B07VBJ34DTIf you are interested in advertising on this podcast email ussales@acast.comTo request #IMOMSOHARD to be on your Podcast, Radio Show, or TV Show, reach out to talent@pionairepodcasting.comFOLLOW US: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/imomsohardInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/imomsohard/Twitter: https://twitter.com/imomsohardGet our sponsor DISCOUNT CODES here!https://linktr.ee/imshpodcastABOUT US Female comedy duo Kristin Hensley and Jen Smedley have been performing, teaching, and writing comedy internationally for a combined 40+ years. They have been moms for one quarter of that time and it shows. How do they cope? They laugh about all of the craziness that comes with being a mom and they want you to laugh about it too! From snot to stretchmarks to sleepless nights, Kristin and Jen know firsthand that parenting is a hard job and they invite you to join them in taking it all a little less seriously (even if for a few short minutes a day). After all, Jen currently has four days of dry shampoo in her hair and Kristin's keys are still in her front door. They try, they fail, they support each other, and they mom as hard as they can.Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. Views expressed on this podcast solely reflect those of the host and do not reflect the views of Pionaire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The John Batchelor Show
41: From Prison Garb to Neoclassical Chic: Style and Scandal in the Directory. During the Directory (circa 1795), Teresia (Madame Tallien) and Rose (not yet Josephine) held influential salons, using style to gain success in a world where women lacked fina

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2025 7:48


From Prison Garb to Neoclassical Chic: Style and Scandal in the Directory. During the Directory (circa 1795), Teresia (Madame Tallien) and Rose (not yet Josephine) held influential salons, using style to gain success in a world where women lacked financial empowerment. Their revolutionary fashion stemmed from the prison shift Teresia wore and the plain white cotton dresses worn by African American women in Martinique, Rose's home. This style—made often of diaphanous imported muslin—passed as neoclassicism but stunned observers due to the minimal amount of clothing worn. One famous wit observed that Teresia was "more expensively undressed" than anyone else. This radical departure from the previous "cage style" clothing, enforced by sumptuary laws and guilds, was made possible by the abolition of guilds and the collective trauma of the Terror. It was at Teresia's gathering that Napoleon, then a Corsican in shoddy clothes, became entranced by Rose (Josephine).

The John Batchelor Show
41: Cotton, Cameos, and Cashmere: The Accessories of Revolutionary Style. The Graces made cotton, previously worn by lower classes, the most fashionable and revolutionary fabric, often importing high-quality white muslin from India. Painters like David we

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2025 13:13


Cotton, Cameos, and Cashmere: The Accessories of Revolutionary Style. The Graces made cotton, previously worn by lower classes, the most fashionable and revolutionary fabric, often importing high-quality white muslin from India. Painters like David were fascinated by how the thin fabric revealed women's bodies, making the women appear artful and allowing them to move freely. When big skirts disappeared, the need to carry belongings led to the invention of the handbag as we know it, which instantly became the "it accessory." Other vital accessories included flat laced shoes and cashmere shawls. The long, rectangular cashmere shawls, first sent by Napoleon from Cairo to Josephine, were draped seductively around the slim dresses, becoming highly desirable for decades. Josephine (Rose) also invented the tiara by adapting Italian cameos to headbands. Juliet's rigorous all-white look became a powerful rallying symbol for the purity of revolutionary principles. 1805 Josephine

The John Batchelor Show
41: The Legacy and Hidden History of the Graces' Style. The full set of fashion plates documenting this radical style revolution was rediscovered at the Morgan Library after being incorrectly cataloged. The true story of this fashion was radical and had

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2025 6:13


The Legacy and Hidden History of the Graces' Style. The full set of fashion plates documenting this radical style revolution was rediscovered at the Morgan Library after being incorrectly cataloged. The true story of this fashion was radical and had been "concealed from the world." The three women, known as the Graces, became world-famous celebrities. Josephine (Rose), who missed Napoleon "terribly" after their divorce, died in 1814. Teresia, a woman "in charge of her own sexuality" with five different fathers to her nine surviving children, married a Belgian prince and died a true princess. She was visited by figures like the Duke of Wellington after Waterloo. Juliet maintained her identity as a "perpetual virgin," serving as the pure white symbol until her death. Despite Napoleon forcing a separation, Teresia and Josephine tried hard to continue seeing each other. 1807 JOSEPHINE

The Age of Napoleon Podcast
Episode 131: The Sacrifice

The Age of Napoleon Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2025 62:48


Josephine was the great love of Napoleon's life, but in late 1809, he had their marriage annulled -- how had it come to this? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Morning Toast
Things That Needed To Be Said: Monday, October 20th, 2025

The Morning Toast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 65:49


1. Louvre Museum heist: Jewels with 'inestimable' value stolen from Napoleon collection (ABC News) (16:47) 2. Selena Gomez Seemingly Reacts to Hailey Bieber's Comments Addressing Rumored Feud (PEOPLE) (23:41) 3. Academy Museum Gala 2025 Red Carpet: Carli xcx, Kim Kardashian, Jaboc Elordi and More (Variety) (30:06) 4. Kylie Jenner Supported by Her Famous Family and Friends as Kylie Cosmetics Celebrates Its 10-Year Anniversary (PEOPLE) (45:46) 5. Content Creator Bridget Bahl Started IVF—and Came Away With a Cancer Diagnosis (VOGUE) (53:33) - Love Is Blind Season 9 Recap (57:01) The Toast with Jackie (@JackieOshry) and Claudia Oshry (@girlwithnojob) The Toast Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Toast Merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Girl With No Job by Claudia Oshry⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Camper & The Counselor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lean In⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices