Sep 27, 2024
A look at how the intellectual focus in the period between 1450-1648 moves from one based on ecclesiastical (church) controlled learning and knowledge, toward a more secular form of learning based on the teachings of the ancient Greeks and Romans, and finally to one that is based on observation, data collection, and the...
Sep 25, 2024
A look at the struggles in England between Parliament and the monarchs that rule after Elizabeth I. In this episode we see the development of the English Civil War that brought an end to the reign of King Charles I of England.
Sep 23, 2024
A look at the Thirty Years War, a topic that always proves to be a challenge, and how it marks a turning point in European History.
Sep 19, 2024
Part 2 in our series on the Wars of Religion. This episode looks at the French Wars of Religion, also known as the French Civil War, and looks at how a new monarch, Henry IV of France will put the interest of the state and his power above...
Sep 16, 2024
A look at how the struggles between the Protestants and Catholics in 16th Century Europe will lead to a series of wars over religion. This episode has a special focus on Philip II, the Netherlands, and Queen Elizabeth of England.