The Euro Simplified Podcast

When studying European history it is easy to forget that the monarchs, nobles, religious leaders, and philosophers that bring about change are actually a very tiny fraction of the population. In this episode we look at how life was for the commoners of Europe in the time period between 1450 to 1648. Get more info at Lyndeurozone.com All 90+ episodes NOW and AD FREE at Patreon.com/Lyndeurozone . Ho...

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 study of science in a systematic and uniform manner... The Scientific Revoluti...

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. Get more info at Lyndeurozone.com All 90+ episodes NOW and AD FREE at Patreon.com/Lyndeurozone . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Get more info at Lyndeurozone.com All 90+ episodes NOW and AD FREE at Patreon.com/Lyndeurozone . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 religious concerns. Get more info at Lyndeurozone.com All 90+ episodes NOW and AD FREE at Patreon.com/Lyndeurozone . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...

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. Get more info at Lyndeurozone.com All 90+ episodes NOW and AD FREE at Patreon.com/Lyndeurozone . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we look at the role Ignatius Loyola and the Jesuit Order played in helping the Catholic Church to refocus on its original mission after the Protestant Reformation. Get more info at Lyndeurozone.com All 90+ episodes NOW and Ad FREE at Patreon.com/Lyndeurozone . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part one in a two part series on how the Catholic Church will work to end the corruption in the clergy that had developed throughout the middle ages and bring the faith back into line with its original mission. Get more info at Lyndeurozone.com All 90+ episodes NOW and AD FREE at Patreon.com/Lyndeurozone . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this second part on the English Reformation we look at the role that Henry VIIIs heirs play in the Reformation with special emphasis on Queen Elizabeth. Get more info at Lyndeurozone.com All 90+ episodes NOW and ADD FREE at Patreon.com/Lyndeurozone . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Protestant Reformation definitely has a political side and in this episode we look at how Henry VIII of England will use the Reformation for his political gain. Get more info at Lyndeurozone.com All 90+ episodes are available at Patreon.com/Lyndeurozone . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Martin Luther and Lutheranism wasn't the only protestant reformation movement. In this episode we look at other reformers such as John Calvin and see how they impacted European culture. Get more info at Lyndeurozone.com All 90+ episodes NOW and AD FREE at Patreon.com/Lyndeurozone . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part two of a two part series on Martin Luther. In this episode we look at the secular politics behind the Protestant Reformation and the role that secular authority played. Get more info at Lyndeurozone.com All 90+ episodes NOW and AD FREE at Patreon.com/Lyndeurozone . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The first of two parts on Martin Luther and the Reformation, In this episode we look at the historical context for the Reformation and look to understand the arguments that Martin Luther was making against the sale of indulgences and the consequences of those arguments. Get more info at Lyndeurozone.com All 90+ episodes NOW and AD FREE at Patreon.com/Lyndeurozone . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...

Part 3 in our series on European exploration of the New World.  In this episode we look at the effect European exploration had on the indigenous populations of the New World and the development of African slavery. Get more info at Lyndeurozone.com All 90+ episodes NOW and ADD FREE at Patreon.com/Lyndeurozone . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part two in a three part series on European exploration. This episode focuses on the effect of new world discovery on Europe's economy. Get more info at Lyndeurozone.com All 90+ episodes NOW and ADD FREE at Patreon.com/Lyndeurozone . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part 1 on European Exploration focusing on the motivations for exploration and the influence that mercantilism played in the competition between Spain and Portugal. Get more info at Lyndeurozone.com All 90+ episodes NOW and ADD FREE at Patreon.com/Lyndeurozone . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The nature of monarchy in Europe at the end of the 15th century was changing and kings were gaining more power.  This episode looks at the development of this change known as New Monarchies. Get more info at Lyndeurozone.com All 90+ episodes NOW and ADD FREE at Patreon.com/Lyndeurozone . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A quick look at the five major pieces of Renaissance Art every Euro student should know. Get more info at Lyndeurozone.com All 90+ episodes NOW and ADD FREE at Patreon.com/Lyndeurozone . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A quick look at how the Renaissance develops and changes in Northern Europe with the help of the printing press and the Christian Humanism. Get more info at Lyndeurozone.com All 90+ episodes NOW and ADD FREE at Patreon.com/Lyndeurozone . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Renaissance Humanism Part 2 - A look at the changing culture of Renaissance Italy and the philosophers that influenced it. Neoplatonism, Pico Mirandola, Castiglione, and Machiavelli. Get more info at Lyndeurozone.com All 90+ episodes NOW and ADD FREE at Patreon.com/Lyndeurozone . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While the middle ages are not required to be understood with any depth or complexity, it is a good idea to quickly review the main aspects of the time period so that you can better understand the Renaissance. Get more info at Lyndeurozone.com All 90+ episodes NOW and ADD FREE at Patreon.com/Lyndeurozone . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this short introduction we go over how you can use this resource to best support your learning and study of the European history curriculum. Get more info at Lyndeurozone.com All 90+ episodes are available NOW at Patreon.com/Lyndeurozone . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.