5.02- New Granada

After the Seven Years War the Spanish American Empire was hit with an array of revolts. Also six degrees of Francisco de Miranda.    

Enter Bolívar.  

1n 1806, two invasions of South America tested the waters of independence. Also, Bolívar swears to liberate his country or die trying.  

After attaining power, Augustus set about reforming the Empire. 

The conquest of the kingdom of Grenada by Christian forces reclaimed southern Spain from the Moors, and the forgotten monarchs of Hawaii. *The Rest Is History Live Tour 2023*: Tom and Dominic are back on tour this autumn! See them live in London, New Zealand, and Australia! Bu ... Show More

<p>1230 - 1492 - The story of the last nation of Al-Andalus is the story of the Emirate of Granada. We determine how it was formed and the sequence of events that led to its destruction.</p> 

<p>In this episode, we explore the intriguing story of Gran Colombia, a political entity envisioned by Simón Bolívar to unify South American territories into a powerful state. We&apos;ll discuss the motivations behind this ambitious project, the internal and external challenges i ... Show More

An update from the armies at the front: French success continues in the Netherlands, and the long-suffering Dutch radicals finally have their day. In the South, the republicans push into Catalonia, knocking Spain out of the war, but at the cost of a general's life. Prussia finall ... Show More

As the world changed in the early 19th century, one man saw a future for a free Latin America. His name was Simón Bolívar, and he would lead a number of successful fights for independence against Spain. Though he was eventually given the name, El Liberador, he also came to known ... Show More

We continue our conversation with Laura Beltrán-Rubio on Spanish colonial fashion, focusing on the symbolism and significance of dress in the eighteenth century Viceroyalty of New Granada (modern day modern day Colombia, Ecuador, Panama and Venezuela.) More on Laura's work: http ... Show More

The monarchy had been overthrown and the Roman Republic was now established. Despite the appearance of a free democratic republic, the Romans were beset with economic and political divisions that threatened the unity of the young State. 

📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we will be discussing a significant moment in Spanish history: the first democratic elections after decades of dictatorship. This historic event marked Spain’s transition to democracy and shaped the country’s future. https://patreon. ... Show More