Catherine the Great is one of the most intriguing and consequential monarchs of the 18th century. Mark Schauss from the Russian Rulers History Podcast joins me for a wide-ranging interview on Catherine’s reign. In this episode, we discuss Catherine’s influential policies, politics, and wars, as well as her surprising ascent to the Russian throne. We
On the eve of the Invasion of France in August 1792, the courts of the First Coalition were maintaining an uneasy alliance. Events in Poland had reinforced the long-standing distrust between the courts of Berlin, Vienna, and St. Petersburg, and developments in the east would fundamentally alter the trajectory of the allies’ advance. This episode
It’s time for the next Patron Bonus Episode! “The Corsican Republic Part I” examines two thousand years of Corsican history! After covering the basics, we’ll explore how various empires and kingdoms left their mark on the island, and discuss how democratic and republican traditions were first established more than a thousand years ago. We’ll also
This video offers a sneak peek for the upcoming Episode 38 “The First Terror”. ACCESS HERE ON PATREON Want to support Grey History and gain access to hours of exclusive content? Support Grey History here!
In the aftermath of the revolution on 10 August 1792, multiple winners and losers emerge. This episode explores the immediate consequences of the insurrection and those individuals, factions, and institutions that rise to power. Episode Extras:1.37.1 – Unfit for the Throne – Historian Bertha Gardiner explains her reasonings why Louis’ position on the throne was
In the aftermath of the revolution on 10 August 1792, multiple winners and losers emerge. This episode explores those individuals, factions, and institutions which rise to power, and those which lose everything. Episode Extras:1.37.1 – Unfit for the Throne – Historian Bertha Gardiner explains her reasonings why Louis’ position on the throne was untenable and
We’re back for 2022! Paris erupts and the second revolution commences. Amongst the chaos, a new power takes over Paris, and the monarchy falls in a bloody massacre. What compels the revolutionaries to strike on the 10th? How popular was the revolt? Was bloodshed avoidable and can it be justified? Episode Extra for Patreon Supporters:Was
Ever wondered what Elephants, ‘The Ohio Animal’ and French Scientists have to do with extinction? Curious as to how oxygen was discovered? Wondered what the ancient greeks thought of the earth’s elements? Well, this episode covers it all! The next bonus episode for Patreon supporters of the show is now live for those supporters with
“Let us say with one accord, Louis XVI is no longer King of the French” – Mauconseil Section, 31 July 1792 The Duke of Brunswick proclaims a manifesto with disastrous (or negligible) consequences. Paris lurches closer to insurrection, and the sections of Paris demand a republic in all but name. Radical revolutionaries set a deadline
The August 2021 Patreon Show Update is now live! All patrons can access the video update here Agenda: Plans for 2022 Episode 34 The Brunswick Manifesto Bonus Episode: Science and the French Revolution Bonus Season: The Belgium Revolution Patreon Tier Changes Question & Answers Episode
