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Season 12 premieres October 20, 2024 – a nonfictional account of The Martian Revolution of 2247.
Mike Duncan is taking everything he's learned from 12 seasons of historical revolutions - the repeating arcs, characters, ideas, events, and patterns which all revolutions seem to follow - and created a fictional history of the Martian Revolution of 2247. The series is written from the point of view of a historian working hundreds of years after the Martian Revolution and will be presented in the style and format of previous seasons of Revolutions. It will look, sound, and feel like a Mike Duncan history podcast…but will instead be a fictional narrative of a gripping science-fiction epic.
Revolutions is a podcast that covers the great political revolutions that have defined the modern world. Each season is a long-form narrative covering a different defining revolutionary epoch across three hundred years of history. It explores in great detail the people, ideas, and events that challenged and toppled outdated regimes and replaced them with new governments. After more than 350 episodes over ten seasons of narrative nonfiction, the 12th season is a fictional account of the Martian Revolution of 2247.
9.10- Chickens Coming Home To Roost
How Porfirian politics helped destroy the Porfiriato
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SBTS Epilogue- The Failure of the Sullan Constitution
Sulla died believing he had saved the Roman Republic. Boy was he ever wrong. Can you do any better? Can You Save The Roman Republic? Check out the book: thestormbeforethestorm.com
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9.09- The Tiger
In the spring of 1911, Francisco Madero unleashed the tiger. Let's see if he can control it. Choose Your Own Adventure Game: Can You Save The Republic? Tour Dates! Oct 15 -- Toronto -- Ben McNally’s Oct 16 -- NYC -- The Strand Oct 17 -- Nashville -- Parnassus Books Oct 18 -- Atlanta -- The Carter Library (hosted by A Capella Books)
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9.08- The Plan of San Luis
Francisco Madero had a plan, but it didn't really work. Choose Your Own Adventure Game: Can You Save The Republic? Tour Dates! Oct 15 -- Toronto -- Ben McNally’s Oct 16 -- NYC -- The Strand Oct 17 -- Nashville -- Parnassus Books Oct 18 -- Atlanta -- The Carter Library (hosted by A Capella Books) Come! It's fun! Sponsor: Casper.com/revolutions
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9.07- Morelos
Welcome to Morelos. I'd like to introduce you to your host, Emiliano Zapata. Sponsor: HelloFresh.com/revolutions60 Tour Dates! Oct 15 -- Toronto -- Ben McNally’s Oct 16 -- NYC -- The Strand Oct 17 -- Nashville -- Parnassus Books Oct 18 -- Atlanta -- The Carter Library (hosted by A Capella Books) Come! It's fun!
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9.06- The Presidential Succession of 1910
After Porfirio Diaz said he welcomed a democratic opposition, many foolishly took him at his word. Tour Dates! Oct 15 -- Toronto -- Ben McNally’s Oct 16 -- NYC -- The Strand Oct 17 -- Nashville -- Parnassus Books Oct 18 -- Atlanta -- The Carter Library (hosted by A Capella Books) Come! It's fun! Sponsor: harrys.com/revolutions
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9.05- The Creelman Interview
Just as Mexico was being kicked around by an economic crisis, Porfirio Diaz dropped a political bombshell. Sponsor: casper.com/revolutions
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9.04- The Porfiriato
Porfirio Diaz ruled Mexico for so long they named a whole section of Mexican history after him. Sponsor: harrys.com/revolutions
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9.03- Mexico
In the years after independence, Mexico was a bit unstable. Sponsor: Audible.com/revolutions.
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9.02- The Cry of Dolores
In 1810, Father Hidalgo let forth the Cry of Dolores.
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9.01- New Spain
Just by way of refresher, since I know everyone took such good notes during episode 5.1 and 5.2 sponsor: Harrys.com/revolutions
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8.8- The Bloody Week
The last week of May 1871 was indeed a very bloody week. Sponsor link: Audible.com/revolutions
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8.7- Year 79
🎶Tonight I'm gonna party like it's the year seventy-nine 🎶
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8.6- The Commune
The Paris Commune was formally inaugurated on March 28, 1871. Unfortunately no one could agree on what that meant.
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8.5- The Cannons
On March 18, 1871 the government of Adolphe Thiers attempted to seize control of the National Guard's cannons. It didn't go well. Fundraiser! revolutionspodcastfundraiser.com
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8.4- The Siege of Paris
You know you're rich when you can afford to eat rats. Fundraiser! revolutionspodcastfundraiser.com
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8.3- The Government of National Defence
In September 1870, everyone in Paris prepared for a siege. Some of them also prepared for revolution. Remember: revolutionspodcastfundraiser.com
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8.2- The Franco-Prussian War
Napoleon III hoped a war with Prussia would save his Empire. Instead it destroyed his Empire. Remember: revolutionspodcastfundraiser.com Hardball Times Article: Shohei Ohtani, The Bambino, and Bullet Joe This Week In Baseball History: Episode 47 - Leon Day Plays Two Ways
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8.1- The Second French Empire
First as tragedy, then as farce. Fundraiser: revolutionspodcastfundraiser.com Sponsor: casper.com/revolutions
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2018 Revolutions Fundraiser Announcment
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7.33- What the Heck Just Happened
Let's figure out what the heck happened in 1848 revolutionspodcastfundraiser.com audible.com/revolutions
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7.32- The Bitter End
The bitter end of the Revolutions of 1848 arrived in the summer of 1849. Visit Audible! audible.com/revolutions Recs: The Storm Before the Storm (duh) and 30 Greatest Orchestral Workd
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7.31- The Assembly of the Damned
As the walls close in on the Revolutions of 1848, the final loose ends will be ground up by millstones, but still stamp the future with fertile soil to grow new liberty trees.
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7.30- The Crown From the Gutter
Wherein the King of Prussia is offered a dog's collar.
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7.29- The New Emperor
In Dec 1848, the Austrian Empire got a new Emperor.
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7.28- Prince President Bonaparte
In Dec 1848, Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte was elected president of France.
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7.27- The Flight of the Pope
In November 1848, the Pope took flight.
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7.26- The Battle For Vienna
After the Emperor declared war on Hungary, Vienna launched an uprising in October 1848.
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7.25- The Parliament of Professors
The Frankfurt Parliament is the symbol of the liberal German Revolution of 1848. That's not a compliment.
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7.24- The Turn of The Tide
In the summer of 1848, the forces of counter-revolution began to get the upper hand in central Europe.
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7.23- The First War of Italian Independence
On March 23, 1848 the Kingdom of Piedmont declared war on Austria.
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7.22- The April Laws
In April 1848, the Hungarians won the right to national self-government. But what about the other nations of the Kingdom of Hungary?
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7.21- Cracking Down and Backing Down
The Austrian Imperial Ministry had a habit of cracking down, but then backing down.
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7.20- Where Do You Draw The Line?
With German unification on the way, the question became who exactly was going to be unified anyway? Give a Gift Get A Gift: www.hachettebookgroup.com/stormbeforethestorm
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7.19- The June Days
In June 1848, France discovered class conflict. Give a Gift Get A Gift: www.hachettebookgroup.com/stormbeforethestorm Subscribe to Hardcore History Addendum
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7.18- Democracy In Action
The Provisional Government of France wanted a political revolution NOT a social revolution. Direct Link: Give a Gift Get A Gift: www.hachettebookgroup.com/stormbeforethestorm Tour! 12/4/17 LOS ANGELES, CA Barnes & Noble -- The Grove, 7:00 PM Reading + Signing 12/5/17 SAN FRANCISCO, CA Book Passage, 6:00 PM Reading + Signing 12/6/17 PORTLAND, OR Powell's Books, 7:30 PM Back where it all began 12/7/17 SEATTLE, WA Elliott Bay Book Company, 7:00 PM Reading + Signing
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7.17- The Five Days of Milan
In March 1848, both Milan and Venice revolted against Austrian rule. Order the Storm Before The Storm: http://thestormbeforethestorm.com West Coast Tour: http://thestormbeforethestorm.com/tour
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7.16- We Crawled On Our Stomachs
The fall of the July Monarchy set off a chain reaction throughout Germany that climaxed with intense fighting in Berlin.
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7.15- Slaves No More
On your feet, Magyar, the homeland calls! The time is here, now or never! Shall we be slaves or free? This is the question, choose your answer.
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7.14- The Fall of Metternich
On March 13, 1848, Metternich fell. We did it! New York Times Bestseller List http://thestormbeforethestorm.com
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Politics & Prose Oct 28: The Storm Before the Storm Book Event
Enjoy! Unless you plan on coming to a future event, in which case you should probably stop listening right now!
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The Calm Before the Storm Before the Storm
The Storm Before the Storm is finally here! http://thestormbeforethestorm.com/ Find me on tour: http://thestormbeforethestorm.com/tour/ 10/24/17 BOSTON, MA Harvard Book Store, 7:00 PM Book launch! 10/25/17 NEW YORK, NY Book Culture, 7:00 PM In Conversation with Jared Yates Sexton 10/26/17 BROOKLYN, NY Powerhouse Arena, 7:00 PM Reading + Signing 10/27/17 PHILADELPHIA, PA Barnes & Noble -- Rittenhouse Square, 7:00 PM Reading + Signing 10/28/17 WASHINGTON DC, DC Politics & Prose, 1:00 PM Oh nothing but living out a childhood fantasy 11/4/17 MADISON, WI Wisconsin Book Festival: Wisconsin Historical Society, 10:30 AM Reading + Signing 11/9/17 MILWAUKEE, WI Boswell Books, 7:00 PM Reading + Signing 11/16/17 CHICAGO, IL Barnes & Noble -- Skokie Old Orchard, 7:00 PM Reading + Signing 11/17/17 CHICAGO, IL Seminary Co-Op, 7:00 PM Reading + Signing 12/4/17 LOS ANGELES, CA Barnes & Noble -- The Grove, 7:00 PM Reading + Signing 12/5/17 SAN FRANCISCO, CA Book Passage, 6:00 PM Reading + Signing 12/6/17 PORTLAND, OR Powell's Books, 7:30 PM Back where it all began 12/7/17 SEATTLE, WA Elliott Bay Book Company, Time TBD Reading + Signing
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7.13- The Spectre of The French Revolution
There is a spectre haunting Europe.... 10/24/17 BOSTON, MA Harvard Book Store, 7:00 PM Book launch! 10/25/17 NEW YORK, NY Book Culture, Time TBD In Conversation w/ Jared Yates Sexton 10/26/17 BROOKLYN, NY Powerhouse Arena, 7:00 PM Reading + Signing 10/27/17 PHILADELPHIA, PA Barnes & Noble Rittenhouse Square, Time TBD Reading + Signing 10/28/17 WASHINGTON DC, DC Politics & Prose, 1:00 PM Oh nothing, just living out a childhood fantasy
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7.12- The Provisional Government
In 1848 there would be no replacing one Bourbon with another. 10/24/17 BOSTON, MA Harvard Book Store, 7:00 PM Book launch! 10/25/17 NEW YORK, NY Book Culture, Time TBD In Conversation w/ Jared Yates Sexton 10/26/17 BROOKLYN, NY Powerhouse Arena, 7:00 PM Reading + Signing 10/27/17 PHILADELPHIA, PA Barnes & Noble Rittenhouse Square, Time TBD Reading + Signing 10/28/17 WASHINGTON DC, DC Politics & Prose, 1:00 PM Oh nothing, just living out a childhood fantasy
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7.11- The Last King of the French
In February 1848 the National Guard had finally had enough of the July Monarchy Book Tour! 10/24/17 BOSTON, MA Harvard Book Store, 7:00 PM Book launch! 10/25/17 NEW YORK, NY Book Culture, Time TBD In Conversation w/ Jared Yates Sexton 10/26/17 BROOKLYN, NY Powerhouse Arena, 7:00 PM Reading + Signing 10/27/17 PHILADELPHIA, PA Barnes & Noble Rittenhouse Square, Time TBD Reading + Signing 10/28/17 WASHINGTON DC, DC Politics & Prose, 2:00 PM Oh nothing, just living out a childhood fantasy
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7.10- The Banquets
In 1847 and 1848 opposition leaders spent good money to eat bad food while listening to bad speeches. Pre-Order The Storm Before the Storm! Amazon Powells Barnes & Noble Indiebound Books-a-Million Indigo
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7.09- The Pope and the King
The Revolutions of 1848 began in Italy Pre-Order The Storm Before the Storm! Amazon Powells Barnes & Noble Indiebound Books-a-Million Indigo
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7.08- The Political Question
Do you want a constitution? Well, too bad. Pre-Order The Storm Before the Storm! Amazon Powells Barnes & Noble Indiebound Books-a-Million Indigo
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7.07- The Hungry Forties
The mid-1840s were a rotten time. Tides of History Interview History Fangirl Interview Pre-Order The Storm Before the Storm! Amazon Powells Barnes & Noble Indiebound Books-a-Million Indigo
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7.06- The Kingdom of Hungary
1000 years of Hungarian history in 38 minutes. Pre-Order The Storm Before the Storm! Amazon Powells Barnes & Noble Indiebound Books-a-Million Indigo
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