HI101 Podcast
1) 147. Tenth Anniversary
For our tenth anniversary, I’ll be taking the guest seat as four guest listener hosts tell us about various topics! We have: Quinn – a missing Italian particle physicist in the 1930sLiam &...Show More
2) Upcoming Anniversary Announcement
HI101 has a big milestone coming up! If you want to talk about any of the items from this announcement, please email me at contact@hi101.ca.
3) 146. The English Revolution (Part 2)
In this episode we explore the aftermath of the execution of Charles I and the challenges of ruling the English Commonwealth as various factions compete to fill the role the monarchy once served. Sera...Show More
4) 145. The English Revolution (Part 1)
In this episode we set the stage for the English Revolution, beginning with a religious and political review of the future United Kingdoms, and ending with the execution of Charles I. Seraph Downey re...Show More
5) 144. Money
In this episode we discuss a selective history of the technology of money, from its earliest applications as a facilitator of grain storage to more recent innovations like fractional reserve banking a...Show More
6) 143. The Klondike Gold Rush
In this episode we discuss the Klondike Gold Rush of 1896-1899 in the context of the political and economic crises of the time. Chris Martin joins as guest. Thanks to Mike and Donna Bleskie, Ian Da...Show More
7) 142. The Naval Arms Race
In this episode we discuss the Royal Navy of the 19th century as it transitioned from the age of sail to a relatively modern naval force. Colin Oliver returns as guest. Thanks to Mike and Donna Ble...Show More
8) 141. The Kingdom Of Hawaii
In this episode we discuss the Hawaiian islands from their settlement and unification until their annexation by the United States. Seraph Downey returns as guest. Thanks to Mike and Donna Bleskie, ...Show More
9) 140. Audio Recording
In this episode we discuss the technology and culture of recording sound. Paul McGeown returns as guest. Thanks to Mike and Donna Bleskie, Ian Davis, Perry, Levent Kemal Sadikoglu, Russ Mangum, Chr...Show More
10) 139. History Myths
In this episode we address a few different myths about history and why they’ve become so common. Ethan Bleskie returns as guest. Thanks to Mike and Donna Bleskie, Ian Davis, Perry, Levent Kem...Show More