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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 It explores in great detail the people, ideas, and events that challenged and toppled outdated regimes and replaced them with new governments.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.
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9.10- Chickens Coming Home To Roost

9.10- Chickens Coming Home To Roost

How Porfirian politics helped destroy the Porfiriato
31:4322/10/2018
SBTS Epilogue- The Failure of the Sullan Constitution

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  
37:4116/10/2018
9.09- The Tiger

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)  
37:5914/10/2018
9.08- The Plan of San Luis

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
37:1708/10/2018
9.07- Morelos

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!  
35:1024/09/2018
9.06- The Presidential Succession of 1910

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
39:4517/09/2018
9.05- The Creelman Interview

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
38:1510/09/2018
9.04- The Porfiriato

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
38:2503/09/2018
9.03- Mexico

9.03- Mexico

In the years after independence, Mexico was a bit unstable.  Sponsor: Audible.com/revolutions. 
44:5527/08/2018
9.02- The Cry of Dolores

9.02- The Cry of Dolores

In 1810, Father Hidalgo let forth the Cry of Dolores. 
44:3520/08/2018
9.01- New Spain

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
35:0712/08/2018
8.8- The Bloody Week

8.8- The Bloody Week

The last week of May 1871 was indeed a very bloody week.  Sponsor link: Audible.com/revolutions
41:0325/06/2018
8.7- Year 79

8.7- Year 79

🎶Tonight I'm gonna party like it's the year seventy-nine 🎶
32:2117/06/2018
8.6- The Commune

8.6- The Commune

The Paris Commune was formally inaugurated on March 28, 1871. Unfortunately no one could agree on what that meant.  
38:0813/06/2018
8.5- The Cannons

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
38:0004/06/2018
8.4- The Siege of Paris

8.4- The Siege of Paris

You know you're rich when you can afford to eat rats.  Fundraiser! revolutionspodcastfundraiser.com  
39:5328/05/2018
8.3- The Government of National Defence

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
38:4020/05/2018
8.2- The Franco-Prussian War

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  
37:0013/05/2018
8.1- The Second French Empire

8.1- The Second French Empire

First as tragedy, then as farce.  Fundraiser: revolutionspodcastfundraiser.com Sponsor: casper.com/revolutions 
40:1006/05/2018
2018 Revolutions Fundraiser Announcment

2018 Revolutions Fundraiser Announcment

Phone Lines Now Open! Link: revolutionspodcastfundraiser.com  
06:2730/04/2018
7.33- What the Heck Just Happened

7.33- What the Heck Just Happened

Let's figure out what the heck happened in 1848 revolutionspodcastfundraiser.com audible.com/revolutions
38:2430/04/2018
7.32- The Bitter End

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
41:0725/03/2018
7.31- The Assembly of the Damned

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. 
38:4519/03/2018
7.30- The Crown From the Gutter

7.30- The Crown From the Gutter

Wherein the King of Prussia is offered a dog's collar.   
35:0211/03/2018
7.29- The New Emperor

7.29- The New Emperor

In Dec 1848, the Austrian Empire got a new Emperor. 
34:1805/03/2018
7.28- Prince President Bonaparte

7.28- Prince President Bonaparte

In Dec 1848, Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte was elected president of France. 
40:5126/02/2018
7.27- The Flight of the Pope

7.27- The Flight of the Pope

In November 1848, the Pope took flight.  
40:4919/02/2018
7.26- The Battle For Vienna

7.26- The Battle For Vienna

After the Emperor declared war on Hungary, Vienna launched an uprising in October 1848.
37:3512/02/2018
7.25- The Parliament of Professors

7.25- The Parliament of Professors

The Frankfurt Parliament is the symbol of the liberal German Revolution of 1848. That's not a compliment. 
38:0505/02/2018
7.24- The Turn of The Tide

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. 
34:1531/01/2018
7.23- The First War of Italian Independence

7.23- The First War of Italian Independence

On March 23, 1848 the Kingdom of Piedmont declared war on Austria. 
39:2222/01/2018
7.22- The April Laws

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?
31:5714/01/2018
7.21- Cracking Down and Backing Down

7.21- Cracking Down and Backing Down

The Austrian Imperial Ministry had a habit of cracking down, but then backing down.
41:3108/01/2018
7.20- Where Do You Draw The Line?

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  
41:3825/12/2017
7.19- The June Days

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
37:4418/12/2017
7.18- Democracy In Action

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
40:3504/12/2017
7.17- The Five Days of Milan

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
40:3226/11/2017
7.16- We Crawled On Our Stomachs

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.  
35:0720/11/2017
7.15- Slaves No More

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.
35:1915/11/2017
7.14- The Fall of Metternich

7.14- The Fall of Metternich

On March 13, 1848, Metternich fell.  We did it!  New York Times Bestseller List http://thestormbeforethestorm.com
37:0506/11/2017
Politics & Prose Oct 28: The Storm Before the Storm Book Event

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!
01:03:2030/10/2017
The Calm Before the Storm Before the Storm

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
08:0223/10/2017
7.13- The Spectre of The French Revolution

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
28:4816/10/2017
7.12- The Provisional Government

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
34:2209/10/2017
7.11- The Last King of the French

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
38:0402/10/2017
7.10- The Banquets

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
37:3325/09/2017
7.09- The Pope and the King

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
37:4418/09/2017
7.08- The Political Question

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
45:0104/09/2017
7.07- The Hungry Forties

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
30:3827/08/2017
7.06- The Kingdom of Hungary

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
38:0123/08/2017