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SHIELDS HIGH: The Battles That Saved Western Civilization

From nationally syndicated radio host Buck Sexton, a new podcast that looks at the epic struggles that- had they gone the other way- could have extinguished the western world as we know it. From the Persians of Xerxes to the Janissaries of the Ottoman Sultan, on many occasions vast and powerful forces nearly conquered the Western world before it ever could be realized. It was only through the valiant last stands of armies led by champions from Charles Martel to Don Juan of Austria that the West- the greatest force for human freedom, liberty, and knowledge in history-fought back and won. This series will explore those heroes and the momentous battles that reverberate from ancient times to present.

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Episodes

Ep. 4 "The Fall of Constantinople, Part 2"

The great city of Constantinople falls to the Ottoman Turks, setting in motion 200 years of holy war, with the survival of Christendom at stake.

Jan 29, 2018•32 min

Ep. 3: "The Fall of Constantinople, Part 1"

A massive Muslim Turkish force assaults the most important Christian city of the medieval world, with the future of all Christendom at stake.

Jan 22, 2018•40 min

Ep. 2: The First Crusade

The most epic holy war of all-time the Crusades- was a response to centuries of Jihad. This is the epic story of how a Christian force from a besieged Europe traveled 3,000 miles to seize the holy land, and conquer Jerusalem.

Jan 15, 2018•39 min

Ep. 1: The Hammer: Charles Martel

The epic tale of how "The Hammer" defeated a ruthless Islamic army, preserving Christianity and Western Civilization from the forces of jihad.

Jan 08, 2018•25 min

Coming Soon: Shields High

From nationally syndicated radio host Buck Sexton, a new podcast that looks at the epic struggles that- had they gone the other way- could have extinguished the western world as we know it. From the Persians of Xerxes to the Janissaries of the Ottoman Sultan, on many occasions vast and powerful forces nearly conquered the Western world before it ever could be realized. It was only through the valiant last stands of armies led by champions from Charles Martel to Don Juan of Austria that the West-...

Jan 04, 2018•3 min

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