The History of the Twentieth Century

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005 Islands or Canned Goods

This podcast episode explores the challenges and complexities surrounding the American presence in the Philippines during the war against Spain. It discusses the difficulties in communicating news between Manila and the rest of the world, the negotiations and promises made between Commodore Dewey and Emilio Aguinaldo, ...

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004 Hot Time in the Old Town Tonight

This podcast episode explores the lead-up to the Spanish-American War, focusing on the United States' perspective, the role of influential figures such as Alfred Thayer Mahan and Theodore Roosevelt, the impact of the press, the use of concentration camps, strategic insights, and key events like the explosion of the bat...

003 Touch Me Not

This podcast episode explores the history of the Philippines, from its beginnings with the arrival of humans in the islands to the Spanish colonial control and the rise of Filipino nationalism. It highlights key events such as Ferdinand Magellan's voyage, the Spanish conquest and colonization, and the revolts against S...

002 A Place in the Sun

This podcast episode explores Germany's prominence in the early 20th century, discussing its advancements in various fields such as science, art, education, and military power. It explores the influence of German science on education, the connection between nationalism and Romanticism, the relationship between national...

001 Age of Empires

This podcast episode explores the historical context of the early 20th century, highlighting the dominance of the British Empire and the advancements in science, technology, and culture during that time. It discusses the interconnectedness of the world through underwater cables and the rapid pace of technological progr...