Past for Plebs

How do we know what time it is? In this episode, we illuminate the ancient roots of our modern systems of time. We investigate calendar systems, months, the days of the week, and much more! Discover human history with the  Past for Plebs  with original podcasts released weekly and presented by real history teachers and historians. Visit our Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/ThePastforPl...

What is archeology and why is it important? In this episode, we uncover the discipline of archeology and its history. Discover human history with the  Past for Plebs  with original podcasts released weekly and presented by real history teachers and historians. Visit our Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/ThePastforPlebs?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=cr...

Is world history too big a topic to teach? In this episode, we analyze the challenges that come with trying to teach the history of the world, and we look at the history and evolution of America's education system. Discover human history with the  Past for Plebs  with original podcasts released weekly and presented by real history teachers and historians. Visit our Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https...

How do we know what happened in the past? In this episode, we discuss the usefulness of primary and secondary sources by looking at the benefits and limitations of both. Discover human history with the  Past for Plebs  with original podcasts released weekly and presented by real history teachers and historians. Visit our Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/ThePastforPlebs?utm_medium=clipboar...

This episode is a movie review of the 2023 Hollywood film Napoleon. We discuss the film in detail and rate the movie. SPOILER WARNINGS! Discover human history with the  Past for Plebs  with original podcasts released weekly and presented by real history teachers and historians. Visit our Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/ThePastforPlebs?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&...

In this episode, we look at Napoleon's influence on the Americas including Haiti, Mexico, and the United States as the two continents are closely tied together. Discover human history with the  Past for Plebs  with original podcasts released weekly and presented by real history teachers and historians. Visit our Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/ThePastforPlebs?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&...

This is a special Valentine's Day episode on the rise and fall of Napoleon Bonaparte. In this episode, we learn more about Josephine and Napoleon and their romantic relationship. Discover human history with the  Past for Plebs  with original podcasts released weekly and presented by real history teachers and historians. Visit our Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/ThePastforPlebs?utm_mediu...

This is our ninth episode on the rise and fall of Napoleon Bonaparte. In this episode, Napoleon was finally defeated by the Allied forces in France. Napoleon's downfall is complete, and the Monarchy is restored under King Louis XVIII Discover human history with the  Past for Plebs  with original podcasts released weekly and presented by real history teachers and historians. Visit our Patreon:...

This is our eighth episode on the rise and fall of Napoleon Bonaparte. In this episode, Napoleon rebounds from his failures in Russia and fights the War of the 6th Coalition against France. Will his empire outlast his mistakes? Find out in this episode! Discover human history with the  Past for Plebs  with original podcasts released weekly and presented by real history teachers and historians. Vis...

This is our seventh episode on the rise and fall of Napoleon Bonaparte. In this episode, we follow Napoleon on his campaign into Russia, and the costly march back. Could this be the major blow the Allies needed to defeat Napoleon for good? Discover human history with the  Past for Plebs  with original podcasts released weekly and presented by real history teachers and historians. Visit our Patreon...

This is our sixth episode on the rise and fall of Napoleon Bonaparte. In this episode, we see Napoleon's power begin to shake as he struggles to keep Europe under his control. Discover human history with the  Past for Plebs  with original podcasts released weekly and presented by real history teachers and historians. Visit our Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/ThePastforPlebs?utm_medium=clipb...

This is our fifth episode on the rise and fall of Napoleon Bonaparte. In this episode, we follow Napoleon's Grand Armee through their victories at Austerlitz, Jena, and Friedland as the corps system is put to the test against two coalitions. Discover human history with the  Past for Plebs  with original podcasts released weekly and presented by real history teachers and historians. Visit our P...

This is our fourth episode on the rise and fall of Napoleon Bonaparte. In this episode, we learn more about Napoleon as a reformer, and we see how his upbringing during the time of the Enlightenment influenced his policies and personality. Discover human history with the  Past for Plebs  with original podcasts released weekly and presented by real history teachers and historians. Visit our Patreon...

This is our third episode on the rise and fall of Napoleon Bonaparte. In this episode, we journey to Italy and Egypt with Napoleon to see how he turns his military genius into a political weapon for France, eventually crowning himself emperor in 1804. Discover human history with the  Past for Plebs  with original podcasts released weekly and presented by real history teachers and historians. Visit...

This is our second episode on the rise and fall of Napoleon Bonaparte. In this episode, we follow Napoleon's first battle at Toulon, and his use of grapeshot to quell the rebellion during the 13 Vendemiaire. Discover human history with the  Past for Plebs  with original podcasts released weekly and presented by real history teachers and historians. Visit our Patreon: ⁠⁠https://patreon.com/TheP...

In this episode, Shawn sets the stage for Napoleon's rise to prominence in France. The French Revolution has many causes, and we work through some of the primary causes that plunged Europe into crisis during the 1790s. Discover human history with the  Past for Plebs  with original podcasts released weekly and presented by real history teachers and historians. Visit our Patreon: ⁠https://patreo...

This is the final episode in our pre-Columbian series on life in Mesoamerica. Our host Shawn reveals his lessons on Mesoamerica and the inner workings of using historical inquiry to help guide students through the Americas. Discover human history with the  Past for Plebs  with original podcasts released weekly and presented by real history teachers and historians. Visit our Patreon page: https://p...

This is the ninth episode in our Pre-Colombian series on life in Mesoamerica. Our host, Shawn, discusses the motivation behind the Spanish arrival in Mexico, and we introduce a key character to the story--Hernan Cortes. Discover human history with the  Past for Plebs  with original podcasts released weekly and presented by real history teachers and historians. This podcast is related to the YouTub...

This is the tenth episode in our Pre-Colombian series on life in Mesoamerica. We continue our story of the Aztecs and the Spanish with some new characters. Find out how a local woman became the most important interpreter for the Spaniards in Mexico. Discover human history with the  Past for Plebs  with original podcasts released weekly and presented by real history teachers and historians. Visit o...

This is the eighth episode in our Pre-Columbian series on life in the Americas before the European arrival. In this episode, Shawn introduces Montezuma II, the king of the Aztec Empire. Discover human history with the  Past for Plebs  with original podcasts released weekly and presented by real history teachers and historians. This podcast is related to the YouTube Channel of the same name,  The P...

This is the seventh episode in our Pre-Colombian series on life in the Americas before the European arrival. In this episode, Shawn uncovers the ancient mythology of Quetzalcoatl and the Feathered Serpent. Discover human history with the  Past for Plebs  with original podcasts released weekly and presented by real history teachers and historians. This podcast is related to the YouTube Channel of t...

This is the sixth episode in our Pre-Colombian series on life in the Americas before the European arrival, and the second part of the Aztec expedition. Our host, Shawn, explores interesting topics such as the ritual sacrifices performed by the Aztecs and much more! Discover human history with the  Past for Plebs  with original podcasts released weekly and presented by real history teachers and his...

This is the fifth episode in our Pre-Colombian series on life in the Americas before the European arrival, and the first part of the Aztec expedition. Shawn introduces the most powerful Mesoamerican Civilization--The Aztecs--and discusses the similarities and differences they have to other groups in the region. Discover human history with the  Past for Plebs  with original podcasts released weekly...

This is the fourth episode in our Pre-Colombian series on life in the Americas before the European arrival, and the second part of the Maya expedition. Shawn explores more key attributes of the Maya civilization such as Maya warfare, sports, and the famous calendar system. Discover human history with the  Past for Plebs  with original podcasts released weekly and presented by real history teachers...

This is the third episode in our Pre-Colombian series on life in the Americas before the European arrival, and the first part of the Maya expedition. Shawn introduces the Maya and shares how the ancient language was decyphered. Discover human history with the  Past for Plebs  with original podcasts released weekly and presented by real history teachers and historians. This podcast is related to th...