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History on Fire

History on Fire

123 Episodes • By Daniele Bolelli • historyonfirepodcast.com/episode...
Where history and epic collide--"History on Fire" is a podcast by author and university professor Daniele Bolelli.
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[RERUN] EPISODE 71: John Brown (Part 2): A Reckoning in Blood
Sep 23 2024 2h 2m
John Brown's League of Gileadites
Chapter 1 14 mins
John Brown's Anti-Slavery Commitment
Chapter 2 19 mins
Frederick Douglass and John Brown
Chapter 3 14 mins
John Brown and Bleeding Kansas
Chapter 4 16 mins
John Brown's Struggle in Kansas
Chapter 5 6 mins
John Brown's Militant Antislavery Crusade
Chapter 6 12 mins
Violence and Abolitionist Responses
Chapter 7 13 mins
John Brown's Night of Retaliation
Chapter 8 7 mins
John Brown's Heroic Fight Against Slavery
Chapter 9 12 mins
John Brown's Last Acts in Kansas
Chapter 10 4 mins
John Brown's Southern Guerrilla Warfare
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[RERUN] EPISODE 70: John Brown (Part 1): Heartbreak & Slavery
In this first episode of a three-part series, we’ll ... more
Sep 9 2024 1h 22m
John Brown's Early Life and Influences
Chapter 1 9 mins
Debating the Ethics of Violence
Chapter 2 11 mins
Exploring Christian Perspectives on Slavery
Chapter 3 18 mins
Slavery Debates and Moral Dilemmas
Chapter 4 6 mins
John Brown's Early Life and Struggles
Chapter 5 5 mins
Tensions and Rebellions in Antebellum America
Chapter 6 19 mins
John Brown's Tragic Life Journeys
Chapter 7 7 mins
John Brown's Vow Against Slavery
Chapter 8 4 mins
John Brown's Story Unfolds
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EPISODE 107: The Forge of the Samurai: The Genpei War Part 2
It's the finale of this series on the Genpei War (11... more
Aug 26 2024 1h 31m
Tales of Ake Battle Valor
Chapter 1 14 mins
Epic Genpei War Saga Excerpt
Chapter 2 9 mins
Minamoto Family Power Struggle
Chapter 3 9 mins
The Legendary Female Samurai Tomoe Godsen
Chapter 4 10 mins
The Battle of Ichinotani
Chapter 5 11 mins
The Fall of the Taira Clan
Chapter 6 13 mins
The Battle of Dan-No-Ura
Chapter 7 18 mins
Minamoto Family Power Struggle Continues
Chapter 8 4 mins
Cycle of Power Struggles
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EPISODE 106: The Forge of the Samurai: The Genpei War Part 1
The Genpei War (1180-1185), pitting against one anot... more
Jul 30 2024 1h 23m
Taira's Conflict With Buddhist Monks
Chapter 1 14 mins
The Genpei War and Japanese Literature
Chapter 2 9 mins
The Heian Period and Political Turmoil
Chapter 3 16 mins
The Rise and Downfall of Kiyomori
Chapter 4 12 mins
The Genpei War and Warrior Monks
Chapter 5 11 mins
First Battle of Genpei War
Chapter 6 15 mins
The Rise of Yoshitsune
Chapter 7 4 mins
The Deception of Kizo Yoshinaka
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[RERUN] EPISODE 69: Capturing Mussolini
I am not done with stories of resistance from Italy ... more
Jun 17 2024 1h 57m
Jack's Anti-Fascist Family Background
Chapter 1 18 mins
History on Fire
Chapter 2 6 mins
The Last Partisan Commander
Chapter 3 15 mins
Fighting Totalitarianism
Chapter 4 4 mins
The Partisan Resistance in Italy
Chapter 5 6 mins
Partisan Brigade
Chapter 6 12 mins
The Allied Proclamation and Partisan Resistance
Chapter 7 14 mins
Tensions and Division Among Partisans
Chapter 8 8 mins
American Servicemen Rescued, Nazis Surrendered
Chapter 9 12 mins
The Execution of Benito Mussolini
Chapter 10 16 mins
Family Stories of War and Resistance
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[RERUN] EPISODE 68: My Grandma and Her Bombs: A Story of WWII
This is a tale of Italian Resistance during WW II. U... more
May 20 2024 1h 48m
Italy's WWII Memories and Normality
Chapter 1 9 mins
Female Partisans in WWII Italy
Chapter 2 17 mins
Resistance and Survival in WWII
Chapter 3 17 mins
World War II Veterans' Experiences
Chapter 4 56 sec
TV Show Theme Song Lyrics
Chapter 5 12 mins
Personal Stories of World War II
Chapter 6 8 mins
Italian Role in WW2
Chapter 7 8 mins
Core Ideas of Fascism
Chapter 8 19 mins
Rise and Fall of Italian Fascism
Chapter 9 15 mins
Italian Resistance in WW II
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[RERUN] EPISODE 66: Sex in Ancient Rome
This is a cultural history episode about sexuality i... more
Apr 22 2024 2h 10m
Threats of Rape to Assert Masculinity
Chapter 1 11 mins
Sexuality in Ancient Roman Culture
Chapter 2 18 mins
Ancient Roman Society
Chapter 3 11 mins
Rape and Roman Literature
Chapter 4 12 mins
Violence and Rape in Roman Mythology
Chapter 5 6 mins
Sexuality and Social Status in Rome
Chapter 6 13 mins
Roman Views on Gender and Sexuality
Chapter 7 19 mins
Roman Patriarchy and Women's Sexuality
Chapter 8 19 mins
Roman Sexuality and Political Propaganda
Chapter 9 13 mins
Roman Attitudes Towards Sex and Marriage
Chapter 10 4 mins
Ancient Roman Attitudes Towards Sex
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[RERUN] EPISODE 66: Sex in Ancient Rome (Copy)
This is a cultural history episode about sexuality i... more
Apr 22 2024 2h 10m
Threats of Rape to Assert Masculinity
Chapter 1 11 mins
Sexuality in Ancient Rome
Chapter 2 18 mins
Roman Society
Chapter 3 11 mins
Rape and Love in Roman Literature
Chapter 4 12 mins
The Violent Origins of Rome
Chapter 5 6 mins
Roman Views on Sex and Power
Chapter 6 13 mins
Sexuality and Gender in Ancient Rome
Chapter 7 19 mins
Roman Gender Roles and Sexuality
Chapter 8 19 mins
Roman Sexuality and Propaganda Wars
Chapter 9 13 mins
Attitudes Towards Sex in Ancient Rome
Chapter 10 4 mins
Ancient Roman Attitudes Towards Sex
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EPISODE 105: Rationalizing Evil in El Salvador
This episode covers some of the things that happened... more
Mar 25 2024 2h 12m
Atrocities in El Salvador Refugee Camp
Chapter 1 11 mins
History of El Salvador 70s-80s
Chapter 2 5 mins
US Foreign Policy in El Salvador
Chapter 3 13 mins
Impacts of Cold War Policies
Chapter 4 8 mins
El Salvador Civil War and Atrocities
Chapter 5 13 mins
El Mozote Massacre
Chapter 6 15 mins
El Mozote Massacre and American Complicity
Chapter 7 11 mins
El Salvador Civil War and Atrocities
Chapter 8 4 mins
The Impact of Foreign Policy
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EPISODE 104: The Saint and the Death Squads
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Feb 13 2024 2h 12m
The Cold War
Chapter 1 14 mins
The Dark History of El Salvador
Chapter 2 14 mins
Genocide and Repression in El Salvador
Chapter 3 6 mins
Carter's Complicated Relationship With Human Rights
Chapter 4 6 mins
Oscar Romero and Liberation Theology
Chapter 5 16 mins
Oscar Romero's Transformation and Activism
Chapter 6 10 mins
Communism, Anti-Communism, and Repression
Chapter 7 18 mins
Oscar Romero
Chapter 8 6 mins
Reagan, Carter, and El Salvador
Chapter 9 58 sec
Original Plan Goes Sideways
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[RERUN] EPISODE 65: The Taiping Rebellion (Part 3): A River of Death
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Jan 15 2024 2h 22m
The Banquet Betrayal
Chapter 1 18 mins
The Typing Rebellion
Chapter 2 14 mins
Second Opium War and British Imperialism
Chapter 3 18 mins
Hong Rengun's Vision for China
Chapter 4 5 mins
Chaos in British Policy in Shanghai
Chapter 5 10 mins
Religious Disputes and Brutality in Nanjing
Chapter 6 12 mins
Hair Thinning, Qing Dynasty, Battle in Shanghai
Chapter 7 14 mins
Ward's Mercenary Force in China
Chapter 8 16 mins
The Ever-Victorious Army and Charles Gordon
Chapter 9 17 mins
War and Desolation in China
Chapter 10 8 mins
Nanjing Fall and Taiping Rebellion
Chapter 11 4 mins
Legacy of the Taiping Rebellion
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[RERUN] EPISODE 64: The Taiping Rebellion (Part 2): Jesus’ Chinese Younger Brother
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Dec 4 2023 2h 15m
Yang's Reign of Tyranny and Violence
Chapter 1 11 mins
The Typing Rebellion
Chapter 2 15 mins
Hong's Vision and Conversion to Christianity
Chapter 3 14 mins
Hong's Conversion and Unusual Practices
Chapter 4 17 mins
Typing Heavenly Army Rises
Chapter 5 14 mins
Rise and Expansion of Taiping Rebellion
Chapter 6 9 mins
The Typing Rebellion in 1852-1853
Chapter 7 17 mins
The Typing Rebellion's Impact on China
Chapter 8 9 mins
Controversial Biblical Stories and Typing Theology
Chapter 9 13 mins
Power Struggles, Deception, and Divine Proclamations
Chapter 10 8 mins
Violent Power Struggles in 1856 Nanjing
Chapter 11 3 mins
The Taiping Bloodbath and Its Aftermath
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[RERUN] EPISODE 63: The Taiping Rebellion (Part 1): Drug Dealers and Visionaries
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Nov 20 2023 1h 26m
Delusions of a Chinese Scholar
Chapter 1 11 mins
The Deadliest Conflict
Chapter 2 15 mins
The Taiping Rebellion and Chinese History
Chapter 3 12 mins
Opium Trade and the First War
Chapter 4 17 mins
Tensions and Conflict in China
Chapter 5 17 mins
The Opium War and Its Consequences
Chapter 6 5 mins
Visions, Heavenly Fathers, and Demons
Chapter 7 3 mins
Visions Shape Chinese History
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EPISODE 103: The Lone Samurai, Miyamoto Musashi (Part 2)
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Nov 6 2023 2h 12m
The Last Major Rebellion and Execution
Chapter 1 15 mins
Musashi and the Siege of Osaka
Chapter 2 13 mins
The Osaka Campaign
Chapter 3 17 mins
Musashi's Changing Approach to Swordsmanship
Chapter 4 17 mins
The Shimabara Rebellion
Chapter 5 6 mins
Musashi's Invitation to Teach Sword Style
Chapter 6 9 mins
Art and Zen Practice
Chapter 7 15 mins
Musashi's Life and Martial Arts Journey
Chapter 8 17 mins
Musashi's Strategies and Philosophies in Swordfighting
Chapter 9 13 mins
Musashi and Marcus Aurelius
Chapter 10 4 mins
Finding Inspiration in Heroic Journeys
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EPISODE 102: The Lone Samurai, Miyamoto Musashi (Part 1)
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Oct 9 2023 1h 45m
Musashi's Duel With Yoshioca Clan
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EPISODE 101: The History Behind Killers of the Flower Moon
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Sep 11 2023 1h 26m
Osage's Reign of Terror
Chapter 1 8 mins
Apology and Request for Listener Support
Chapter 2 13 mins
The Killers of the Flower Moon
Chapter 3 8 mins
Mysterious Murders on the Reservation
Chapter 4 12 mins
Corruption and Murders in Oklahoma
Chapter 5 6 mins
Possible Involvement of Brian and Hale
Chapter 6 7 mins
Uncovering a Sinister Plot
Chapter 7 13 mins
Murder Conspiracy Revelations and Confessions
Chapter 8 12 mins
Osage Murders and FBI's Involvement
Chapter 9 2 mins
Political Corruption and Serial Murders
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[RERUN] EPISODE 62: Plagues, Mystery and Dancing
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Aug 14 2023 1h 49m
The Strange Plague
Chapter 1 18 mins
Mystery and History in Strasbourg
Chapter 2 13 mins
The Strange Dancing Plague of Strasbourg
Chapter 3 10 mins
The History of Dancing Plagues
Chapter 4 11 mins
The History of Dancing Plagues
Chapter 5 14 mins
The Dancing Plague's Strange Remedies
Chapter 6 14 mins
Dancing Plague and Its Historical Context
Chapter 7 15 mins
The Mystery of the Dancing Plague
Chapter 8 6 mins
Mass Hysteria and Dancing Plagues
Chapter 9 2 mins
The Mysterious Dancing Plague
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[RERUN] EPISODE 61: Raiders in the Night
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Jul 3 2023 2h 16m
Otter Hampton
Chapter 1 9 mins
The Ethical Implications of Heroic Killing
Chapter 2 13 mins
American Rule and the Bataan March
Chapter 3 8 mins
Batan Death March
Chapter 4 9 mins
Japanese Attitudes Towards POWs and War Crimes
Chapter 5 18 mins
The Brutality of the Japanese March
Chapter 6 8 mins
American POWs in Kibana Tuan
Chapter 7 6 mins
Rescue Mission and Resistance Efforts
Chapter 8 15 mins
Rescuing POWs Behind Enemy Lines
Chapter 9 10 mins
Risk and Pressure in Mission Planning
Chapter 10 7 mins
Raid Planning and Role of POWs
Chapter 11 17 mins
Rescue Mission and POW Liberation
Chapter 12 5 mins
The Journey to Safety and Triumph
Chapter 13 3 mins
The Impact of Warfare on Lives
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EPISODE 100: Benvenuto Cellini (Part 2)
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Jun 19 2023 1h 57m
Revenge and Escape in Florence
Chapter 1 13 mins
History on Fire
Chapter 2 15 mins
Revenge and Violence in Renaissance Italy
Chapter 3 13 mins
Renaissance Italy
Chapter 4 4 mins
The Misadventures of Cellini
Chapter 5 12 mins
The Life and Adventures of Cellini
Chapter 6 7 mins
The Duplicity of Court Life
Chapter 7 15 mins
Cellini's Escape and Imprisonment
Chapter 8 7 mins
Cellini's Struggles at French Court
Chapter 9 10 mins
Shalini's Violent and Immoral Acts
Chapter 10 11 mins
The Life and Art of Cellini
Chapter 11 2 mins
The Life of Ben Venuto Chalini
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EPISODE 99: Thug Life: Benvenuto Cellini (Part 1)
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Jun 5 2023 1h 55m
Religious Fanaticism and Escapades
Chapter 1 9 mins
A Biography of Ben Venuto Cellini
Chapter 2 16 mins
Cellini's Renaissance Life
Chapter 3 14 mins
Shalini's Life and Artistic Adventures
Chapter 4 7 mins
Violent Conflict Among Italian Goldsmiths
Chapter 5 12 mins
Renaissance Drama and Artistry
Chapter 6 3 mins
Wealth, Medicine, and Productivity
Chapter 7 7 mins
Italian Honor Culture and Violence
Chapter 8 7 mins
Pirates and Pranks in Renaissance Italy
Chapter 9 13 mins
Vengeful Promises and War in Italy
Chapter 10 12 mins
The Siege of Rome
Chapter 11 6 mins
Shalini's Role in the Siege
Chapter 12 1 min
Wild Tales of Cellini's Adventures
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[RERUN] EPISODE 60: Fear and Loathing in Mongolia (Part 2)
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May 22 2023 1h 49m
Brutality in Military Discipline
Chapter 1 6 mins
History on Fire
Chapter 2 7 mins
The Bloody Baron's Reign of Terror
Chapter 3 17 mins
The Bloody Reign of Under's Army
Chapter 4 10 mins
The Mysterious Life of Ongarn
Chapter 5 10 mins
Mongolian Campaign and Baron Ungar
Chapter 6 11 mins
Erga Sacked by Onguard's Army
Chapter 7 18 mins
The Restoration of Monarchy in Mongolia
Chapter 8 19 mins
White Army Leader Unger's Insanity
Chapter 9 3 mins
The Legacy of Baron Ungern
Chapter 10 1 min
Failed Ideology of War and Monarchy
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[RERUN] EPISODE 59: Fear and Loathing in Mongolia (Part 1)
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May 8 2023 1h 54m
The Brutality and Savagery of Angar
Chapter 1 9 mins
Fear and Loading in Mongolia
Chapter 2 15 mins
The Bloody White Baron
Chapter 3 11 mins
Young Ongard's Conformity and Rebellion
Chapter 4 10 mins
The Evolution of Ongarn's Ideology
Chapter 5 7 mins
Kazakhs and Eastern Philosophy
Chapter 6 13 mins
Ongara's Fascination With Philosophy and Military
Chapter 7 16 mins
The Adventurous Life of Onger Sternberg
Chapter 8 12 mins
Russian Revolution and Civil War
Chapter 9 13 mins
Multicultural Anti-Bolshevik Force Rise
Chapter 10 2 mins
Czech Legion and Bloody Conflict
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EPISODE 98: Machine Gun Blues
... more
Apr 24 2023 1h 43m
Bandit Virgolinio Ferreira Lampiao
Chapter 1 16 mins
Exploring the Paradox of Outlaws
Chapter 2 5 mins
The Rise of Virgulino Ferreira
Chapter 3 14 mins
The Transformation of Viragolini to Lampiao
Chapter 4 14 mins
Banditry in the Backlands
Chapter 5 7 mins
Catching People by Surprise With Music
Chapter 6 16 mins
Lampiao's Brutal Chivalry
Chapter 7 17 mins
The Bandit Life of Lampiao
Chapter 8 4 mins
The Allure of the Outlaw Archetype
Chapter 9 4 mins
The Allure of the Outlaw Archetype
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[RERUN] EPISODE 58 Sitting Bull: Wounded Knee (Part 5)
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Mar 31 2023 2h 57m
Bigfoot, the Peacemaker and Ghost Dancer
Chapter 1 7 mins
History and Epic Life
Chapter 2 9 mins
Adapting to Changing Circumstances
Chapter 3 11 mins
Hybridizing Christianity and Native Religions
Chapter 4 11 mins
The Ghost Dance and Government Neglect
Chapter 5 12 mins
Lakota Travel and Military Impact
Chapter 6 14 mins
Big Foot's Surrender at Wounded Knee
Chapter 7 16 mins
Lakota Hesitance to Give Up Weapons
Chapter 8 4 mins
The Legacy of Native American Warriors
Chapter 9 9 mins
Dull Knife Junior Story
Chapter 10 10 mins
Lakota Massacre Horrific
Chapter 11 11 mins
The Aftermath of Wounded Knee Massacre
Chapter 12 13 mins
The Massacre of Wounded Knee
Chapter 13 8 mins
Wounded Knee Massacre
Chapter 14 12 mins
Native American Massacre
Chapter 15 14 mins
The Consequences of Corrupt Politics
Chapter 16 4 mins
Honoring the Past Ceremony
Chapter 17 2 mins
The Lakota Way of Surviving Tragedy
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[RERUN] EPISODE 57 Sitting Bull: Compulsory Civilization with a Side of Murder (Part 2)
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Mar 14 2023 1h 27m
Misunderstanding the Ghost Dance
Chapter 1 14 mins
Exploring the Ghost Dance Movement
Chapter 2 8 mins
Political Corruption and Media Manipulation
Chapter 3 9 mins
Truth Behind Ghost Dance
Chapter 4 16 mins
McLaughlin and the Ghost Dance
Chapter 5 10 mins
McLaughlin and Sitting Bull's Dance
Chapter 6 13 mins
The Arrest of Sitting Bull
Chapter 7 17 mins
Divide and Conquer Tactics
Chapter 8 2 mins
The Legacy of Sitting Bull
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