Season 12 premiered 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 It explores in great detail the people, ideas, and events that challenged and toppled outdated regimes and replaced them with new governments.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.
*BREAKING NEWS*
In the fall of 2025, the Revolutions podcast will return to its roots by diving into the great revolutions of the 20th century. The new run of episodes begins with the story of Irish Independence, a dramatic upheaval in the wake of WWI that saw Ireland free itself from centuries of English rule. Full of inspiring personalities, tragic events, and thrilling triumphs, Irish Independence is one of the most gripping events in revolutionary history. Future seasons will plunge ahead through the turbulent 20th century, and include the Spanish Civil War, the Cuban Revolution, and the Algerian War of Independence.
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Delve into a re-examination of the Paris Commune through the lens of Marx, Engels, and Bakunin. The episode explores their initial reactions to the Franco-Prussian War, their differing views on social revolution, particularly Bakunin's controversial belief in peasant revolutionary potential, and their tactical advice for working-class movements. It culminates in their post-Commune analyses, highlighting shared criticisms of the Commune's strategic errors and internal ideological struggles, while acknowledging its enduring symbolic importance for future revolutionary movements despite its tragic end.
This episode delves into the core tenets of Mikhail Bakunin's anarcho-collectivism, exploring his critique of the French Revolution's unfulfilled promises and his unique interpretations of liberty, equality, and fraternity. It details his philosophical underpinnings for advocating the complete destruction of existing social hierarchies, including the state and inheritance. The discussion culminates in Bakunin's vision for a stateless, communitarian society built on bottom-up federations and collective labor, while also acknowledging the practical challenges inherent in his radical proposals.
This episode chronicles the adventurous life of Mikhail Bakunin, a foundational figure in Russian anarchism. It details his aristocratic upbringing, his philosophical awakening, and his early radicalization, leading to periods of exile and long imprisonment. The narrative follows his dramatic escape from Siberia and his journey around the world, culminating in his return to Europe where his distinct anti-authoritarian anarchist philosophy fully developed and set the stage for his eventual conflict with Karl Marx within the First International.
According to Lenin, Karl Marx was, "the genius who continued and consummated the three main ideological currents of the 19th century, as represented by the three most advanced countries of mankind: classical German philosophy, classical English political economy, and French socialism combined with French revolutionary doctrines in general." Come see us in NY: Intelligent Speech Conference.
This episode delves into the biographies of Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels, tracing their parallel lives from early education and radicalization to their pivotal meeting in Paris. It highlights Engels' observations of industrial Manchester, Marx's journalistic endeavors, and their intellectual battles that forged the foundational ideas of Marxism, including the Communist Manifesto. The narrative covers their unexpected involvement and subsequent disillusionment with the 1848 Revolutions, leading to a period of hardship in London, Marx's significant literary output, and his eventual return to active political organizing with the International Working Men's Association.
Delve into the historical currents that led to the formation of the International Working Men's Association (First International) in 1864. The episode explores the lasting impact of the French Revolution, the emergence of utopian socialist thought, and the varied lessons learned from the failed 1848 revolutions. It details how the Polish Uprising of 1863 spurred international working-class solidarity, leading to the International's founding, and the pivotal, though initially understated, role of Karl Marx in shaping its foundational documents amidst diverse ideological factions.
In March 1916, the United States invaded Mexico. Again. Dome and Bedlam: Ep. 27 Mike Duncan Unscripted Baseball Content Sponsor Link: away.com/revolutions20
This episode delves into Phase Two of the Mexican Revolution, focusing on the rise of the Constitutionalists against Victoriano Huerta after the assassination of Francisco Madero. It highlights how Madero's martyrdom ignited widespread opposition, led by figures like Venustiano Carranza and Álvaro Obregón, while Huerta ruthlessly consolidated his power through purges and sham elections. The United States, under President Woodrow Wilson, also begins to intervene, adding another layer of complexity to the escalating conflict.
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
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)...
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...
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!...
