In this episode I look at the Franco-Prussian War and the role it played in the antagonistic relationship between France and Germany. I try to explain why this war laid the ground work for the harsh conditions that France demanded be placed on Germany in the Treaty of Versailles that ended World War 1. Everything has to start somewhere, and I hope I help you understand this one. I hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed creating it. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Jess In Time

The Franco-Prussian War, Where it Started

How should we look at societies and civilizations through the lens of history? Are there civilizations that are heaven or hell? Or are they all somewhere in between?  Join me as I venture down this path as I explain my point of view, is any society perfect or are there any that did nothing right in history? Thanks for listening along.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Heaven or Hell?

As we approach the Memorial Day weekend, I wanted to share with you the history of the holiday. I also wanted to talk for a few minutes about how I feel about the holiday as a US veteran.

Understanding Memorial Day - Some Gave All

Why is it important to be honest about the people we look at in history? There is a tendency to look at people throughout history as either a saint or a sinner. The good people did everything right and the bad people did everything wrong. But is that actually fair? What damage can we do to our understanding of what they achieved by ignoring the bad? How can we distort the evil in a person by minimalizing the positives in their lives? Once again, these are my own thoughts, I hope you enjoy listening in as I share them with you. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Neither a Saint nor Sinner Be

Every class starts with going over the syllabus and what the class expectations are. I do the same thing with this episode. I delve into what I want to do with this series. I explain why history is a subject we love, then grow to dread. I explain my reasoning behind my push to conduct research that considers multiple points of view...and I introduce you to "Zachisms". Yes, you will have to listen to understand that one.  I hope you enjoy listening as much as I did recording it. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

History 101 From Jess

Jess talking about various topics in history. I am a historian who also teaches. I have studied history for over 45 years, but only taught about it for 15. Once I retire from teaching I will still be studying it. History is the story of people, so I hope you enjoy as I share some of the interesting stories with you.

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