HistoPoli: A Look Into Our Past and Present

HistoPoli: A Look Into Our Past and Present


Latest Episodes

What even are the Jacobites? I'll tell you
April 22, 2022

Today we do a quick talk on the Jacobite movement in the 1700 and 1800's. We talk about why you shouldn't call a Scot and Englishman and why the Irish so desperately preferred a Catholic king. That one might be a little obvious though. Anyways I am glad t

Rambling About Cuba: No More Castros???
July 10, 2021

Today is our first episode back and it's a good one. Right after taking a semester to study Latin American history and especially Cuba I drop some insight into what it means now that Cuba seems to be progressing towards a new future. Communism and th

Marquis de Lafayette: The Hero of the Two Worlds
July 29, 2020

Today we examine a revolutionary icon that is the Marquis de Lafayette. Full name for those who are wondering is Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de La Fayette, yeah so we are just gonna go with Lafayette. He was able to transcend th

The USA and The UK: The World's Best Frenemies
July 27, 2020

Today we examine the complex switch in the relationship between the United States and its former landlord the United Kingdom. Through wars, doctrines, and economics these bitter rivals become unlikely friends. The prodigal son has returned... or at least

Captain Cook's Recipe for Disaster
July 16, 2020

Today we do a quick analysis of Captain Cook and his effects on European, Pacific, and World History. We delve into certain topics and theories that surround the period of time between American and African Colonization. That's right, we actually talk...

The True Powder Keg of World War One
July 16, 2020

Today we explore the complicated alliances and histories of each major nation involved in the First World War. We mostly focus on the events right before the explosion of the "Powder Keg" that leads to the first major modern war. Please check ou

America's Revolutionary Independence
July 16, 2020

Today we are breaking down the complicated differences between the American Revolution and the American War for Independence. This is our first episode so forgive any beginning awkwardness or rambling. Please check out our other two episodes that were...