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Resisting Empire: A History Podcast
A decolonial history podcast that studies how people all over the world have resisted empires and colonialism. Join me as I discuss a different conflict each season, highlighting the different tactics that were, and can still be used today, against imperialism, colonialism, and empire building.
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Episodes
History in 5ish Minutes 5 Tactics the Russians Used during the Central Asian Revolt of 1916 15.03.2021 6:07
Today I take a deep dive into the tactics the Russians used to suppress the Central Asian Revolt of 1916, discussing the Urkun Exodus, the mass reallocation of Steppe lands, and Kuropatkin's decision to use an scorch earth strategy. Support this podcast by joining my Patreon Join my newsletter and stay up to date on all my projects Follow me on Insta...
History in 5ish Minutes: 5 Tactics the Qazaq and Kyrgyz Peoples Used during the Central Asian Revolt of 1916 08.03.2021 8:29
During this episode we revisit the Central Asian Revolt of 1916, this time focusing on the tactics used by the indigenous rebels, particularly the Kazakh and Kyrgyz peoples in the Steppe. We'll discuss their use of hit and run tactics, the advantages the Steppe provided, and their targeted assaults on major infrastructure. Support this podcast by joining my Patreon Join my...
Episode 23-Interview with Dr. Adeeb Khalid 22.02.2021 39:30
This is a very special episode as I discuss the Jadids with renowned scholar, Dr. Adeeb Khalid. The Jadids were an Islamic modernizing movement within Central Asia that would later find common cause with Bolsheviks and create modern day Uzbekistan. We'll be discussing who the Jadids were, their doctrinal development, and how they fit within Central Asian society. Support this podcast by ...
History in 5ish Minutes: 5 Facts about the Tsarist Administration in Central Asia 1890-1916 17.02.2021 6:12
In this episode, I briefly discuss the Tsarist Administration in Central Asia, focusing on how the Russian administration created two societies one of the incoming Russian Settlers and one for the indigenous peoples. Support this podcast by joining my Patreon Join my newsletter and stay up to date on all my projects Follow me on Instagram ...
Episode 22-the Central Asian Revolt of 1916 08.02.2021 27:14
In this episode I discuss the Central Asian Revolt of 1916. Sparked by decades old administrative issues, the Russian settler's "redistribution" of land and resources, and the Tsarist’s decision to conscription indigenous peoples (who up until that point that had been exemption of conscription), the revolution overtook most of Turkestan and lasted into 1917, forever changing Central...
History in 5ish Minutes: the 1898 Andijan Uprising 27.01.2021 3:07
In this episode, I discuss 5 facts about the 1898 Andijan Uprising, discussing Madali Ishan's revolt against Russian colonialism in Central Asia and stoking paranoid Islamophobia. Support this podcast by joining my Patreon Join my newsletter and stay up to date on all my projects Follow me on Instagram Follow me on Tiktok Fol...
Episode 21-Russian Colonialism in Central Asia 1860-1890 25.01.2021 23:21
During this episode I briefly discuss Russian colonialism in Central Asia from 1860-1890, focusing on the how and why. I discuss the subsuming of Steppe Lands, the abolishment of the Kokand Khanate, the subjugation of the Bukharan and Khivan khanates, and the attacks on the Turkmen people of the Ferghana Valley. Support this podcast by joining my Patreon Join my newsletter...
Episode 20-Interview with James Nagle 11.01.2021 46:56
Today I have a very special episode where we spoke to James Nagle about what life was like for an average IRA recruit and a British soldier. If you enjoyed our big picture overview but want to dive deeper into what life was like for an IRA recruit on the run and a civilian having to survive both IRA members and British Soldiers, then you'll love this interview. Support this podcast by join...
Episode 19-A BRIEF History of Central Asia 07.12.2020 19:31
It’s season 2 of Resistng Empire! This season I’ll be discussing the Central Asian Civil Wars during the Russian Civil War. Today, I'll start with a BRIEF history of Central Asia. In this episode we’ll explain how this podcast defines Central Asia, give a very brief overview of Central Asia’s history from the beginning of human history up to the Russian conquest. Support this podcast by ...
Special Episode-6 Books on the Irish War of Independence 01.12.2020 10:09
We reached 101 followers on Spotify this weekend and so we produced this special episode to celebrate! We discussed the 6 books we used the most when writing our scripts for our episodes on the Irish War of Independence. List of Books mentioned: The Republic: the Fight for Irish Independence by Charles Townshend Vivid Faces … Continue reading Special Episode-6 Books on the Irish War of Independenc...
History in 5ish minutes 5 facts about Margaret Skinnider 23.11.2020 4:38
Learn 5 facts about Margaret Skinnider: sniper, member of the Irish Citizen Army, and union organizer. Support this podcast by joining my Patreon Join my newsletter and stay up to date on all my projects Follow me on Instagram Follow me on Tiktok Follow me on Bluesky Visit my website
History in 5ish minutes 5 facts about Arthur Griffith 09.11.2020 7:04
Learn 5 facts about the father of Sinn Fein and the Irish Liberation movement: Arthur Griffith. Support this podcast by joining my Patreon Join my newsletter and stay up to date on all my projects Follow me on Instagram Follow me on Tiktok Follow me on Bluesky Visit my website
History in 5ish minutes: 5 tactics the IRA used to defeat the British during the Irish War of Independence 19.10.2020 5:17
Learn about the 5 tactics the IRA used to defeat the British during the Irish War of Independence Support this podcast by joining my Patreon Join my newsletter and stay up to date on all my projects Follow me on Instagram Follow me on Tiktok Follow me on Bluesky Visit my website
Episode 18-Interview With Jesse Alexander 12.10.2020 35:15
We are excited to talk to Jesse Alexander, host of the YouTube History Documentary the Great War. We discussed how asymmetrical warfare developed during the immediate interwar period, following World War I, as well as his newest project, Rhineland 45, which he is currently crowdfunding. Support this podcast by joining my Patreon Join my newsletter and stay up to...
Episode 17-the 1921 Anglo-Irish Treaty 05.10.2020 34:23
Learn about the many controversial decisions that were made leading up to and during the Anglo-Irish Treaty. These decisions range from the many controversial decisions made by de Valera during the Truce, the struggle Prime Minister David Lloyd George, Michael Collins, and Arthur Griffith faced from internal and external stakeholders during the negotiations, and the tragic fracture that occurred w...
Episode 16-Cathal Brugha and the Irish War of Independence 28.09.2020 28:50
Learn the role Cathal Brugha played during the Irish War of Independence, including his struggles as minister of defense, his difficult relationship with Collins and Mulcahy, and his role in the Treaty debates. Support this podcast by joining my Patreon Join my newsletter and stay up to date on all my projects Follow me on Instagram Follo...
Episode 15-Cathal Brugha and Easter Rising 21.09.2020 17:34
Learn the role Cathal Brguha played in organizing the Gaelic League, how he nearly died during Easter Rising, and how he helped create Sinn Fein and the IRA. Support this podcast by joining my Patreon Join my newsletter and stay up to date on all my projects Follow me on Instagram Follow me on Tiktok Follow me on Bluesky Visit...
Episode 14-Northern Ireland and the Irish War of Independence 14.09.2020 24:10
Learn the role Northern Ireland and such figures as James Craig, Edward Carson, and David Lloyd George played during the Irish War Of Independence. Support this podcast by joining my Patreon Join my newsletter and stay up to date on all my projects Follow me on Instagram Follow me on Tiktok Follow me on Bluesky Visit my website
History in 5ish Minute: 5 Ways the IRA Disrupted the British Prison System 04.09.2020 3:41
Learn 5 ways the 1920s IRA and the Provisional IRA disrupted the British Prison System. Support this podcast by joining my Patreon Join my newsletter and stay up to date on all my projects Follow me on Instagram Follow me on Tiktok Follow me on Bluesky Visit my website
Episode 13 - Michael Collins’ Intelligence War 31.08.2020 28:32
Learn about Michael Collins and his intelligence war including the formation of the Squad, his spies such as Ned Broy, David Neligan, and James MacNamara, and Bloody Sunday. Support this podcast by joining my Patreon Join my newsletter and stay up to date on all my projects Follow me on Instagram Follow me on Tiktok Follow me on...
Episode 12-Hunger Strikes During the Irish War of Independence 17.08.2020 21:14
Learn about the role of hunger strikes played during the Irish War of Independence, including the story of Thomas Ashe, the Mountjoy Prison and General Strike of 1918, and Terence MacSwiney. Support this podcast by joining my Patreon Join my newsletter and stay up to date on all my projects Follow me on Instagram Follow me on Tiktok...
Episode 11-Interview with Dr. Mary McAuliffe 03.08.2020 32:12
We are very excited to interview Dr. Mary McAuliffe about her new biography on Margaret Skinnider and the experience of Irish women during the Irish War of Independence and the Irish Civil War. Buy Dr. McAuliffe's biography on Margaret Skinnider Follow Dr. McAuliffe on Bluesky Support this podcast by joining my Patreon Join my newsletter and stay up to date on a...
Episode 10-Richard Mulcahy and the Irish War of Independence 27.07.2020 36:45
Learn how Richard Mulcahy became the IRA's Chief of Staff, his efforts to to instill discipline and organization, his difficult relationship with Brugha and de Valera, and his increased radicalization. Support this podcast by joining my Patreon Join my newsletter and stay up to date on all my projects Follow me on Instagram Follow me on T...
Episode 9-Richard Mulcahy and Easter Rising 06.07.2020 37:53
Before he was the Free State's Minister of Defense and the IRA's chief of staff, Richard Mulcahy was a postal worker who volunteered with the Irish Volunteers to fight for a free Ireland. He may have missed the action in Dublin, but, along with Thomas Ashe, led the only successful against the British forces during Easter Rising. Support this podcast by joining my Patreon Join...
Episode 8 - the British and the IRA Fight to A Standstill 22.06.2020 31:04
The British send the Black and Tans and the Auxiliaries to defeat the IRA before the next general election. Either they win this war or have to consider a truce and maybe even negotiations that *gasp* could break the empire apart. Support this podcast by joining my Patreon Join my newsletter and stay up to date on all my projects Follow me on Instagram...
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